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Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance

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Nestled into the lower east side of Salt Creek Canyon, this charming 680 square foot guest house offers a serene retreat. The open floor plan with wood beam ceiling and pine plank flooring creates an inviting atmosphere while the screened-in porch opens onto two wooden decks overlooking cascading ponds and Salt Creek.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 263 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance

Tucked into the lower east side of Salt Creek Canyon sits this beautiful hand-crafted 580 square foot guest house on nine acres. Originally built by owner as a writing and painting studio in the late 1980s, it has an open floor plan with a wood beam ceiling and pine plank flooring. All wood furniture is made by owner. The screened in porch opens onto two wooden decks that over look a series of cascading ponds and Salt Creek farther below. A separate driveway from Salt Creek Road (also known as Craig Ranch Road) with carport provides parking and privacy.
Location makes it very easy to get to where you want to go, whether it is to the park, to town or to the end of south fork and lady bug trail. A half mile walk or bike ride further up Salt Creek Road gives you access to BLM (Bureau of Land Management—public lands) and Case Mountain for great hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as, Salt Creek waterfalls. (seasonally winter and spring) It is a park all unto itself.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 680 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please turn off air conditioner or heat
Optional: open windows with screens for cross ventilation
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

3-day minimum for holidays. Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Three Rivers, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and General Sherman Tree. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Three Rivers travel guide
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Three Rivers, CA

What's nearby

  • Kings Canyon National Park
    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
    5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Slick Rock Recreation Area. Kaweah River flows into Lake Kaweah, near Three Rivers, California. On the way to Sequoia National Park.; Shutterstock ID 598282103
    Lake Kaweah
    8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • General Sherman Tree featuring forests
    General Sherman Tree
    33 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Kaweah River
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
    5 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Factory
    7 min drive
  • Tony’s Taverna On Wheels
    15 min walk
  • Reimers Candies & Gifts
    4 min drive
  • Ard Farkle’s Grub and Grog
    7 min drive
  • Kaweah Coffee Roasters
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kaweah River and Sequoia National Forest. Three Rivers Historical Museum and Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Beautiful Private Cottage 3 miles from the Sequoia Park Entrance Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya T.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Absolutely loved this cabin. Very clean and well stocked. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful find! This cottage was so beautifully appointed. Clean... All the little details made for such a welcoming and relaxing stay. Our hosts were communicative and answered all questions promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Salt creek cottage

Beautiful, relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles C.

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

Outstanding

We highly recommend this cottage. Great location, private, well furnished and stocked, One of the best VRBO we’ve ever stayed at! Love coffee on back porch, lots of different kinds of birds, Koi fish, quail, turkey and deer. Owners are very attentive. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen Z.

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

exceptional stay

Our stay at the cottage was exceptional. The location was perfect, offering easy access to the National Park. Every detail was thoughtfully attended to, making our stay incredibly cozy and comfortable. The private setting provided a peaceful and relaxing retreat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, serene property just a couple of miles from Sequoia National Park. Perfect location for our relaxing vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Wonderful Honeymoon Stay!

My husband and I stayed here for a few days while on our honeymoon. It was such a nice and relaxing stay. Martha was great in communicating with us and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this cottage!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tisa L.

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

Sequoia National Park/Three Rivers Cottage

Perfect location! Great place, lots of amenities and tons of amazing local flora and fauna right on the property. We saw turkeys, bats, deer, bullfrogs, quail, hawks and more. It was exactly what we were expecting from the pics. Did not disappoint! Would definitely come back for another stay. The whole trip was magical!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D W.

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

Beautiful Retreat - Extremely Clean

Extremely Clean - Very Peaceful location - Great Communication with Owner - Everything we Needed and More!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly amazing! The cabin is so clean and well cared for and the location! Wow. After many days of travel to reach our oasis and then a full day right away the next day in SNF (on 9/30 not knowing at the time if the government would shut down and what that might mean for National Parks) the three days we had to rest, unwind, breathe the wonderful mountain air, listen and watch the many birds and animals that wander by….they were perfect. Even with some rain on our last full day it was still peaceful. Enjoyed many games of cribbage and most of our in house meals in the wonderful screened in porch. Martha and Rick have done a fabulous job making sure this cottage will be a perfect stay. Thanks for sharing with us. We only hope we can return one day
So relaxing! Just you and the Hummingbirds
Morning coffee ☕️
Cascading ponds below deck
My happy place ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

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

The Best Part of Our Trip

This cottage is so calming and relaxing, both inside and out on the property. It is immaculately clean and comfortable. It would be a great place to stay if you needed to get away and do nothing else. Martha is a really neat person to talk to and she and her husband are obviously blessed with creative talents. I would definitely recommend this as a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

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

A Special Place

The cottage is a tranquil, serene place to stay. It was clean, well-equipped with everything we needed, and featured thoughtful and homey touches throughout. We would definitely recommend staying here if you plan to explore sequoia national park - it’s just a quick drive away! 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Phenomenal place

Can’t say enough about the place! Windows all around. Beautiful screened porch. Lovely design and decor. Every last thing you could need has been anticipated. One of our absolute best!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin D.

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

A slice of paradise

My wife and I had an absolutely amazing stay here. The house is immaculate with craftsmanship and attention to detail everywhere you look. The property itself is incredible with several ponds right out your back deck and the sounds of the river just below in the background. Whether you're looking for a relaxing retreat in nature or a home base to explore Sequoia National Park this is the place to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Perfect cottage

We absolutely loved this cottage and hated to leave. Excellent place, beautiful and peaceful. Close to Sequoia National. Kitchen well-equipped, very clean. Enjoyed screen-in porch and deck. Host communicated timely. Highly recommend to disconnect and get away with someone you love.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste V.

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

Perfect quiet peaceful cottage!

The cottage was perfect in every way. It is a quiet location where you feel like you are the only ones around. It is peaceful and relaxing and so close to the entrance of Sequoia National Park. Martha has gone out of her way to make sure the cottage is fully stocked with everything you could need. We enjoyed our stay SO much! I think we could have stayed at the cottage all day and still had a wonderful vacation! It is not just a place to stay! If you like relaxing and peaceful, it is a destination!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is set up nicely and has a lot of extras. The only thing I would recommend is to have a comfortable sofa in the living room area. The sofa they have was not comfortable at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Perfectly Wonderful

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect stay: a precious cottage built with craftsmanship and care; scenically nestled in a secluded pocket of nature; immaculately maintained; hospitably prepared with attention to literally every detail, and gleamingly cleaned. Visiting the Park was convenient and beautiful, but returning “home” to the cottage each evening was an equal delight. It was, indeed, a perfectly wonderful stay. It only rates 5 stars because “10” wasn’t an option. Thanks Martha and Rick.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet f.

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

Just Perfect

I am lucky to say this was my second stay at the cottage. Tons of diffused natural light bathe the spaces and you are surrounded by trees and the sound of the river (and maybe some frogs at night). Martha has thought of everything that you could need - soft blankets, fluffy soft towels and a well stocked kitchen and even pantry items. There is a screened room off the living room that is a tranquil indoor/outdoor space. Because Sequoia was so snowy, I wandered in the BLM land which is about 0.5 miles up the road. Tons of open space, wildflowers, trees, Salt Creek, a little waterfall and occasionally horses and cows! This is a beautiful place to recharge your soul.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

A Hidden Gem

If I could give this a 10 Star rating I would. I've stayed in quite a few VRBO's and this has to be one of the best. It was exactly what we needed for the two of us while out hiking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Very convenient to the parks, restaurants, etc. The cottage was more than equipped with what we needed. It was just so homey and comfortable. We would have our coffee on the deck in the morning and wine on the deck at night after our return from the parks. Martha was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Very responsive to our questions and she provided all the info we needed for the area. If we are ever in Three Rivers again, we will absolutely stay here. Loved it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Oasis!

This home was exquisite. We’ve stayed in a lot of nice places. This was not just nice, it felt like home. I wanted to read every book on the shelves. The furniture is handmade by Rick. Much of the art is Martha’s. I’ve never been in a cleaner, more well appointed, more organized rental. Martha has gone out of her way to try to anticipate everything her guests might need and, at least for me, everything I needed was exactly where I looked for it. Luxurious in a very understated and comfortable way. Quiet. So much wildlife carries on around the koi cascades. If you just sit you will see a myriad of small birds and mammals. We loved watching the hummingbirds. We even had a bear visit, which was exciting! I hope that someday we have a chance to return to this serene oasis! We cannot thank Martha and Rick enough for their hospitality and kindness.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

A Dream Getaway

I know this has been said before but I’m going to say it again. The pictures do not do it justice. It’s so much more beautiful in person! The cottage itself is an amazing piece of work. From the garden out front and surrounding the house, to the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, the patio, the pond, EVERYTHING. Down to the notes scattered around the house. Martha and Rick know how to make their guests feel very cozy and special. My girlfriend (now fiancé) and I had the best time here. We had plans to visit the park our second day being there but the house was just so inviting, we decided to sleep in, make brunch, take a local hike (where I proposed to my gf in private out in nature), and come back to relax, read our books, feed the fish, prep for dinner (we made soup), and we used the rest of our time binge watching Love is Blind, on the couch with the blankets over us. It was peak cozy levels. This place has left us with a lasting positive impression. The cottage is special. We definitely will come back to visit. Hopefully for more days and when the skies are clearer and sunny. Thank you for all you do, Martha and Rick!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every review already written says it all. Amazing place in every way. Soulful, restorative, gorgeous. Every thing you could think of provided and the setting is so quiet and restful. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Peaceful and relaxing! Comfy bed. Well stocked kitchen. Inviting host! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

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

Perfect location

Spotless! Comfortable and had everything we needed and more! We would stay here again. Beautiful area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025