Three bedroom/three bath resort style home with saltwater pool and spa
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This three bedroom, three bath vacation home is one of three casual resort-style residences set on a private one-acre compound in Three Rivers, California, near the Sequoia National Park Gate Entrance at Ash Mountain. Built and operated by a local family, the home is designed for comfort and privacy, with its own saltwater pool and spa situated just steps from the door. The grounds sit on a former golf course fairway bordering the Kaweah River, surrounded by oak-studded Sierra Nevada foothill scenery.
Rooms & Interior
The villa sleeps up to six across three bedrooms and three bathrooms, each fitted with high-quality bedding. Interior features include a large floor-to-ceiling radius bookcase, two large-screen TVs, and expansive views to the surrounding mountains and river. A fully equipped kitchen and a large vintage farm table near the pool support in-home dining and gatherings.
Pool, Spa & Outdoor Living
Guests have private access to a large unheated saltwater pool and a heated saltwater spa sized for groups, along with a patio featuring a wood-burning fireplace for evening s'mores and stargazing under Three Rivers' recognized dark-sky conditions. The one-acre grounds roll into a former golf course now serving as riparian wildlife habitat, home to deer, herons, red-winged blackbirds, bobcats, and occasional bald eagle sightings.
Amenities & Practical Features
The home includes air conditioning, heating, a washer, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a private two-car garage, cable TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove, and microwave, making it suitable for extended self-catered stays. Keyless combination-lock entry allows flexible arrival and departure without staffed check-in.
Location & Surroundings
The property is an easy two-block walk from local restaurants, a grocery store (The Village Market), a bank, the post office, and a local spa, and it is about 10 minutes from the Sequoia National Park entrance. Three nearby bus stops (Casa Mendoza, Three Rivers Post Office, and Hwy 198/Mtn 349) are all within roughly 1 kilometer, and Fresno Yosemite International Airport is about 81 km away.
Best for
This home suits groups and families seeking a private, nature-immersed base for exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, thanks to its proximity to the park gate and its own saltwater pool and spa. It also appeals to travelers wanting self-catered flexibility, given the fully equipped kitchen, washer, and keyless entry, and to those drawn to wildlife-watching and stargazing on secluded, riparian-bordered grounds.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended since the airport (Fresno Yosemite International) is roughly an hour away, though nearby bus stops within a kilometer offer limited local transit options. Standard check-in is 4pm with 11am checkout to allow cleaning turnover, though early arrival can sometimes be arranged in advance. Pack for outdoor evenings around the patio fireplace and spa, and take advantage of the two-block walk to restaurants and the Village Market rather than driving for basic needs.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the property's scenic setting, mountain and river views, and proximity to the national park, along with responsive hosting. Many describe the home as clean and well-equipped for weekend getaways, with several noting they would return. However, at least one review raised concerns about cleanliness lapses, including a pest issue and musty-smelling sheets, suggesting some inconsistency in housekeeping standards between stays.
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