Meadowlands Cottage horse ranch, close to the snow, all natural hot tub.

Views of blue mountains, yellow sunshine, and grazing horses in the fields of this working horse ranch. This quaint bungalow looks out towards the huge shade trees and acres of meadows. Catch a frog or soak in the all natural cedar hot tub under the light of ten thousand stars. Mountain spring water flows through the taps, lots of firewood for cold winter nights.

Enter the house to the main room. Open plan cabin style. The snug DEN to your right, the kitchenette to your left.

The den is centered around the pot bellied stove. Super comfortable twin beds and a spacious sitting area with a large TV. Feed the roaring fire with plenty of firewood from the ranch wood pile. At the heart of the house is the KITCHENETTE, equipped with a large counter, electric stove top, two mini fridges, a toaster oven, microwave, sink, and laundry facilities.


In the MAIN BEDROOM lush green floods in very large windows from our vast lawns and meadows. The room has a comfortable queen-sized bed and an attached ensuite bathroom. Nestled in the corner is a built-in bunk bed, curtained for privacy, with a large wall-mounted TV—ideal for accommodating little ones of or enjoying some private TV time.

The BATHROOM has patterned tile flooring, a curtained walk-in shower, and an exposed vaulted ceiling with two doors, one from the bedroom, another from the hall to the rest of the house.


This listing gives you exclusive access to the interior space. Meadowlands Cottage a wing of the ranch house. It is attached through a locked and insulated door in the corridor to the Mountain View listing (which you can rent separately)



Our 15 acres of park-like GROUNDS are divided into two distinct zones. The initial 5 acres, located above the seasonal river that gracefully flows through the ranch. Shaded by majestic shade trees, all-natural cedar hot tub, thrilling zip line, and inquisitive mules and horses.

The lower area is tranquil flood meadows, watch the horses frolic and graze; a blend of natural beauty and ranch adventures. This is a working ranch and we have horses and the mules in the meadows. Part of a worthy charity, One Spade Youth Packer; that helps young people with leadership, mentoring and learning back country skills and mule packing.

The ranch has two additional available listings. This is Meadowlands Cottage. There is an attached but separate Mountain View listing next door. A few hundred feet away is the Shiny Spartan listing. We encourage guests to connect with fellow vacationers. I hope you get a chance to meet Reid, he fosters a sense of community with the mules he uses for One Spade Youth Packers. For larger groups, consider renting the entire ranch for an exclusive experience.

While exploring our barns and hay loft, exercise caution, as these areas contain tractors and farm equipment essential for ranch operations.


Please note that the outdoor spaces are shared among guests staying in the various listings. Reid visits twice daily to care for the horses and ensure the property is well-maintained.

Please note that I do not reside on-site and will not be physically present during your stay. I take my role as your host very seriously. I can’t guarantee that something won’t go wrong with your stay, its a big historic property and things happen, but I do my very best to make sure that you have a wonderful time in my care. I know how precious leisure time with your loved ones is and I can promise to to my very best to make sure you love it here:-)

My husband and I are thrilled to share Kernville Ranch's enchantment with others. Our approach is a delicate one – we renovated the house and its surroundings to offer families a comfortable and enjoyable experience while safeguarding the historical charm of the Ranch, where wildlife thrives.

The magic of our property may reveal itself in unexpected ways. Perhaps a herd of deer will grace you with their presence as you witness the sunset over the water meadows. Or your children may frolic through the grass, their hands cradling a newfound frog from the woodpile. Nature and wildlife will undoubtedly make their presence known during your stay.