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Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

See Giant Sequoias See Kings Canyon Natl Park House Pinehurst
See Giant Sequoias See Kings Canyon Natl Park Pinehurst
See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! Miramonte
See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! Cottage
See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park!

About the neighborhood

Map
Pinehurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Big Stump Trail - 13 min drive
  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 17 min drive
  • General Grant Tree - 21 min drive
  • Hume Lake - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinehurst Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grant Grove Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Mountain House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪General Grant Tree - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Glen Bar and Grill - ‬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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance, and Big Stump Trail. General Grant Tree and Grant Grove Visitor Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwyndolen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kelly W., durham nc

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Thuy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
The cabin is just as described. We had a great time there and would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

beth t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Incredibly cute adorable charming home and outside yard perfect for our family. Couldn’t have been happier with our experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Kings Canyon
Cute little 2 and a half bedroom 1 bath property about 25 minutes outside of Kings Canyon National Park. Quite peaceful with only a little traffic noise from the highway. No TV which was a nice reprieve. Fully stocked kitchen and outdoor bbq and sitting area. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric K., U.S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Last minute get away
Our host, Mahalia, was super helpful with great communications and coordination of our stay. The accommodations was accurate as it described on Vrbo. The location is ideal for our preferences: 1. We want a quiet but yet safe cabin away from the crowds. The cabin is strategically located only 20 minutes drive from the King Canyon entrance 2. We want to explore both Parks within the 3 days we have in the park. We were able to accomplish most of the points of interest and one good hiking trial in the parks for our stay. It will be an great location if you do not mind to drive a little bit and stay outside of the park and the crowds. It does get a little hot during summer. The cabin has no AC but has 3 fans and a water cooling fan to down the house at night. It also has a whole house fan to keep the circulation going. The “house guide” provides very useful and detailed instructions on the best way to cool down the house. They recommend to open all the windows at night. It works nicely along with the fans provided. One observation I have is that a few of the window screens have holes so the tiny bugs may get into the house. I have young kids so it presents a slight challenge for them. However, not a big deal since we are living in the nature. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the cabin and would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

eve l., pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to both Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Cute eclectic cabin with everything you need for a great visit to both parks! Mahalia greeted us on arrival and was close by if we had any questions! Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place to Stay near National Parks!
My friends and I had an awesome stay at Mahalia’s cabin. The place had a great patio for evening meals after exploring the parks. The interior was very homey and well stocked with everything you could need including some guides/recommendation for the parks. Communication with the hosts was super easy. The location is great for accessing both Kings Canyon and Sequoia parks. This is the ideal place to stay and I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
30th Birthday Stay
Very charming cabin. Loved all the interesting art. Thanks for the great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelique T., Tucson AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Had a wonderful time! So close to the entrance of the park. Quiet and serene (even with 2 toddlers!)....exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Exactly as pictured and described, with lots of whimsy and comfort. The two cats on the property got lots of attention from us. It was an easy, short drive up to Kings Canyon NP entrance. Would highly recommend shopping at grocery store before heading up the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

ShuwenYu Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, local gem
I was thinking not to rate 5 on "accuracy of online listing" as the actual property is much better than online description/impression. Our kids (4 & 9) love this place even though there is no TV. This place is very cozy and CLEAN! It is not big and at first glance on the outside the place is a little bit old, but inside you can feel how thoughtful the owner put together to decorate the house. Like other comments, you may want to prepare food before getting into there as there is no close by supermarket. overall, we love this place and will definitely come back again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021