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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pinehurst, CA
  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Grant Grove Visitor Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • General Grant Tree
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

A Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

A Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Additional beds

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

A Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Find your vacation here, at Merrynook Cabin

Two bedrooms, one bath. And a tiny bedroom for fun. Full kitchen, cozy living room. Laundry. BBQ. Garden patio. Only 20 minutes to Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. Or stick close to the cabin all day and have a real vacation. Find your here, Here.

Built in the 1930s as a restaurant (serving chicken!) when logging was a way of life in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills, today Merrynook is an art-filled garden cabin just a short drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest.​

Bachrun and Mahalia LoMele own and manage Merrynook, and its sister cabin next door, Fivespot. They have been vacation hosts in Pinehurst since 2008.

Property manager

Mahalia LoMele
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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9.8 out of 10, (280 reviews)
A Quiet place away from the crowds.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave the trash in the laundry area.
Please turn off the bathroom heater and the furnace, and the evaporative coolers (summer months).
Please wash the dishes, but you may leave them to dry in the rack (no need to put them away).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Be extremely careful with fire of any kind at any time of year. California's fire season is now year-round.
Be aware that there are several small steps into and inside the cabin. Watch your feet!
Be aware that there is a cat living on the property. If you are highly sensitive to cats, Merrynook may not be for you.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pinehurst

Located in Miramonte, this cottage is in a rural area. Giant Sequoia National Monument and General Grant Tree are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cathaven and Our Place Playground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pinehurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Big Stump Trail - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • General Grant Tree - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Hume Lake - 36 min drive - 34.9 km

Restaurants

  • Grant Grove Restaurant
  • ‪The Pinehurst Lodge and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mountain House Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Mountain House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Planet/ Video World - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away located?

This family-friendly Miramonte cottage is located in a rural location, steps from Giant Sequoia National Monument and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance. Big Stump Trail and Grant Grove Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay. Quaint and cozy, had all we needed and was in perfect proximity to Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Our whole family, teens and tween included loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cabin

We loved it! Perfect homey cabin with beautiful artwork and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cabin and perfect for sequoia and kings canyon

We loved the cabin. Everything about it was perfect and owners were great. If you’re worried about no AC, don’t be. The swamp cooler and open windows at night had us all sleeping like babies. We also loved the decor and then extremely well stocked kitchen. If we ever make it back to this area we will be here again!JD
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything is perfect there, cabin is beautiful weather was good,my family loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and cozy cabin

We stayed here while visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The cabin was in a perfect location for our visit and provided a comfortable and quiet retreat during our evenings. It's an older cabin but was very clean and cozy! We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., durham nc

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fell in love with the area and the house

We loved our stay here. It was perfect - the location, house, people. I now hope to spend a month here after I retire to recharge and explore!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall getaway

Loved the cabin. Clean, had everything you can think of. Would highly recommend for couples and families. Close to king’s canyon and sequoia national parks. Great communication with the hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bas v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cosy place, great hosts and great location.

This place is very nice. It’s small but cosy. The hosts were great and friendly and helped us sort out some issues with our rental car. The locations is very nice with easy access to the national parks. Kitchen is well equiped.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage near King's Canyon

We had a great time at this cute cottage. The kitchen is well stocked and there is a full size gas grill outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B., Saint-Nom la Bretèche

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice housse close to the city and not too far from Yosemite

Very good communication with the owner, nice house and the whole family enjoyed the Jacuzzi!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eugene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Sequoia

Cute cabin very near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Perfect spot for getting to park destinations. Requires a little pre-planning to get groceries on way in. Hosts were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

This cabin was amazing. We enjoyed the eclectic furnishings, it's proximity to Kings Canyon NP and a bar selling great pubgrub. The owners gave us plenty of information, and though they lied behind the property, we never felt there was any intrusion. A great experience and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

So beautiful. So easy to be there . Great couple that owns it. They were very accommodating and friendly. Its quiet. Its got everything you need.GREAT STAY
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Our family of 5 stayed as we toured the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks for 3 nights. The cabin is adorable! We loved it and the space it provided for all of us! It was super close to the park entrance, and that was a huge plus! Mahalia was a great host letting us know of any issues- such as a road closing and the wild fire that happened to happen the same time we were there. Great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Booklovers dream

We had such fun perusing through all the books and interesting things throughout the cottage. Bring in food for eating places are not close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immediately felt at home

The cabin was perfect for our family and bigger than I expected. It has a great location near the parks. But the thing I most appreciated was how much at home we felt. Unlike the sterile, minimalist design trends of today, it was like stepping into a cozy friend or relative's house. We were surrounded by a lifetime's worth of collectibles, art, and an ecclectic assortment of books. We also had an opportunity to meet the owner, which it usually not an option in the impersonal world of rentals these days. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyndolen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Relaxing Cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this cozy cabin. The location for visiting Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon is great. The owners were very relaxed and accommodating. My daughter enjoyed playing the piano on the front porch which was surprisingly well tuned for being outdoors. Well stocked house with board games and kitchen supplies. Enough space for our family of five. If you are uncomfortable on mountain roads, 245 is challenging. I would arrive via Dunlap or Dry Creek Road instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Es war alles vorhanden was man braucht.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming place very close to Kings Canyon / Sequoia National Parks

Quaint place a short (windy) drive to the Kings Canyon entrance. Lots of room. No dishwasher, but otherwise the kitchen had just about anything you would need including spices, condiments, etc. The host was quick to respond when we had any questions or issues. Be aware there are is a small step between the living area and the bedroom area along with a couple steps down to enter the bathroom. The host has small lights on the steps which was much appreciated when making our way around at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin in which to create fantastic family memories

We had such a great time! The wood stove, fabulous art and trinkets, and easy communication with the host added up to make our Thanksgiving trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP the best possible. Thank you Mahalia and Bachrun LoMele!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Such a cute and artsy place. Has everything you need. No issues at all and great hosts!!! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great access to parks

Great location to access the parks. The home had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

The cottage was cozy and nice and we enjoyed our daily visits from Puffnip the cat when we were on the porch having coffee. Mahalia was wonderful and a big help with planning our visits to the parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was totally awesome!!!

Mahalia’s home in the woods was great!! We all loved the house and all the homey touches ( art, books, wood burning stove, bathtub!). We had all we needed and truly enjoyed our time. We would love to come back in the future. The proximity to the SEKI parks was superb. A great time was had by my family. Thanks again Mahalia!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sequoia fires

We came to this property just as the fires closed Sequoia Nat. park. Smoke from the fire was heavy in the area and affected everything we did. Mahalia came to our rescue and brought air purifiers to the house and extra N95 masks. She also offered to cancel our reservation with a full refund. We decided to stay and were still able to visit Kings Canyon before it closed. It was a very charming house and a very gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mahalia LoMele

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Bachrun and I have lived in Pinehurst since 2003. We opened Fivespot Cabin to the public in 2008, and Merrynook in 2016. Former New Yorkers, we have adjusted to the rural, mountain life without abandoning the arts we love (music and visual art). Come see us!

Why they chose this property

Pinehurst was a flourishing logging community for decades. The Pinehurst Lodge, a short walk from Merrynook, is a locally-owned and operated restaurant in a 100-year-old former sawmill.

Cedarbrook, an early-20th century cabin community built by Mennonite families from nearby Reedley around a lovely year round stream, is a 10 minute walk away. Other nearby historical logging sites are Neff's Camp and Millwood.
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Today, small cabins used as summer homes, rentals, and by full-time residents, are scattered throughout the forest. Pinehurst's year-round population is around 350.

What makes this property unique

This is a cabin for exploring books, art, even for exploring the piano on the front porch. Merrynook is conducive to deep relaxing and taking care of yourself, family, and friends. Just chill out without your phone (although there's wi-fi if you have to!), and get back in touch with your simpler life.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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