River Rock Retreat

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Kernville, CA

Kern River Valley Historical Society18 min walk
Sierra South Mountain Sports4 min drive
Kernville Chamber of Commerce4 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Guest room 1

2 Double Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garage

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Guest

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Peace & Quiet is what draws us to Kernville! Natural wood burning fireplace to relax with your family, fish the river, take nature hikes and enjoy snow in the winter! Garage contains River Rat River Tubes and pump for your enjoyment! WE also have sleds for use in the wintertime! House is stocked with board games for a family game night and the property also has corn hole and a ping pong table adults or kids can be entertained while you BBQ on our propane gas grill. Play some vinyl records on our turntable! We have Two Spacious patios for taking in the mountain air and watching our favorite deer family hang out in our backyard at night! Well, you might also see our family of Bears!

In Kernville Town Center, you can take a Leisurely stroll at Riverside Park and pop into one of the many shops for artisanal crafts, antiques, and one of a kind gift ideas. Take a break for a bite at any one of Kernville’s local hotspots:
KERN RIVER BREWERY: Award winning gastropub features live music every Friday night. you 🍻
EWING’S: Fine dining on the bluffs overlooking the river. Amazing views.
BIG BLUE BEAR: Coffee, baked goods, and quick eats in a family friendly shop.
CHERYL’S DINER: The classic downtown diner in the heart of it all.
THE CRACKED EGG: The quaint café with local charm.
That's Italian - an incredible women owned business!
Come join us for famous Whiskey Flats weekend and or the Annual Rodeo!
Or get out of town to explore & rent a boat and enjoy Lake Isabella, fish or motor sport. Fly fish in the Kern River or high-country meadow streams. Driving distance to hikes of all comfort levels, including the Trail of 100 Giants: In the Winter visit Alta Sierra Ski Resort for skiing or for some family tube runs! Your perfect wilderness retreat begins here! Guest Bedroom #2 contains a twin and a queen blow up mattress in the closet with linens...oh and Julie always has a stocked treat jar full of candy!

Property manager

Julia & Andre Karobkoff

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No cars are to be parked in the garage

No events means! No bachelor parties!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number 2065

About the neighborhood

Kernville

Located in Kernville, this vacation home is on a river. Cannell Trail and Seven Teacups are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Audubon Kern River Preserve and Kern River. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

The Kern Valley Museum - 18 min walk
Kern River Valley Historical Society - 18 min walk
Cannell Trail - 20 min walk
Sierra South Mountain Sports - 4 min drive
Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 4 min drive

Getting around

Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

That's Italian - 19 min walk
Kern River Brewing Co - 4 min drive
Pizza Barn - 4 min drive
Kernville Saloon - 19 min walk
Subway - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Rock Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Rock Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Rock Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Rock Retreat located?

Located on a lake, this Kernville vacation home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mi (2 km) of Kern River, Sierra South Mountain Sports, and Dry Meadow Creek. Brush Creek and The Kern Valley Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ofelya Z.

Jul 30, 2023

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

Perfect stay

We have been visiting Kernville for many years, and this hour was one of our best stays. The neighborhood and the location overall were perfect. We were amazed at the welcoming energy of the house. Thank you!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manisha S.

Apr 4, 2022

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

Beautiful location

The location and the cabin was beautiful. The owners were very responsive and helped answer our questions. I would definitely recommend your stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Harold G., Anthem, Maricopa County, Arizona

Aug 6, 2021

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

Great location, very comfortable & clean

Everything was great in general. The air conditioning system was slow in cooling during the very hot weather.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Orange County

Jul 21, 2021

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

Kernville Rafting Trip

Great home base for a few days on the Kern. Located very close to downtown this house made the commute to rafting very easy. House was set up perfect to relax and enjoy the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

Jun 16, 2021

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

Exceeded our expectations!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River Rock Retreat. The place was clean, well appointed and equipped and very conveniently located. We loved the vinyl record collection, the vintage player piano, as well as the great assortment of games like shuffleboard, ping pong and corn hole. We can’t wait to book our next stay. Thank you Julie and Andre for a great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julia & Andre Karobkoff

We have been Visiting Kernville for about 20 years every summer with our 3 boys and our boys practically grew up in the River! We decided to make Kernville a permanent part of our family! What better way could we have thought to social distance during a world wide pandemic! Buy a house in Kern! Now our goal is to share Kernville with other families and so they can make incredible memories just like us at the River Rock Retreat!

Why they chose this property

We are driving distance to Alta Sierra Ski Resort in the winter and only 0.4 miles from Kern River in the summer! Our natural wood burning fireplace made of RIver Rock is one of those Instagram able Treats!