Excellent steakhouse with attentive service and a Beautiful view of Lake Isabella and our spacious…read moremountains.

Wasn't exactly thrilled with the comfort of the bed and had to switch rooms as the first room when…read moreI checked the bedding...it was stained and I wasn't having it. We were moved to another room and it still wasn't great. We booked for 2 days and we left after the first night.

My husband reserved this and was 'not sure' I would want to stay in the only room available. . . at…read moreground level. Both of us prefer second-story or higher locations at a motel. But as SOON as I walked into the room (#4), I was smitten. There is a palpable 'peace' here. It had everything we wanted; a CLEAN spotless room, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, peace and quiet, quality cotton sheets AND a mesmerizing 50s TIME WARP! Bottled water, and other treats were also available. There is a resident, skunk named 'Princess', who pals around with the local cats at night. She has never sprayed anyone (said the departing 'Music Club' members. . . they ought to know, right?). Then after being informed, the HIGHLIGHT of my stay, was IMMEDIATELY seeing her at the bottom of the stairs! When she caught me staring at her, she scampered under the pool fence & disappeared into the garden. . . Soooo cute! I would come back in a heartbeat. . . JUST to see Princess! ;)

This is a really cool place to stay. It's an old school vibe but in a good way. Also walking…read moredistance to the brewery which is a plus! The check in process was super easy and the women that checked me in was very kind. Walked me to the room to show it to me. This place has a local feel to it. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

Great location, attentive service and clean cozy rooms. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.read more

Really beautiful and quiet property. Close to town. You could walk there but we didn't because no…read moreshoulder on the road. My family and I booked 2 rooms with an adjoining porch. We had an extra person with us and Sarah promptly brought up an air mattress with extra sheets and blankets without me even asking. Very attentive and friendly staff. The rooms were what you would expect in a river side lodge. Rustic. But great AC, WIFI, tv, and comfy beds. The pool was awesome to cool off after hikes. Would definitely stay here again.

Room was fine, with coffee maker, fridge and microwave. In-Wall Air conditioning was a little loud,…read morebut worked well. Inner shower curtain showed age at the bottom. Need was comfortable and TV offered live streaming TV and also apps with your own account. Free Wi-Fi worked well. No other amenities that we knew of and we never actually visited the main office. There's a small coffee shop down the road. The Wet Sport Bar was a fun experience. Kern River Brewing Company in town was good. There are more options in town. Overall it was good for a couple nights rafting on the river.

Just had only 1 night at Barewood, but must say the place is a little old, but very, very clean!…read moreThere are only 10 rooms and we had room #1. Our room had a queen bed, microwave , Keurig coffee maker & mini fridge . I only have a couple minor complaints, there was no Kleenex or a clock in our room. Clock is one thing, but no Kleenex is a must, well at least for me. Not one who likes using toilet paper. I highly recommend this place!

I strongly recommend to avoid this property and read some other people's reviews( not written by…read morethe owner herself and her friends) - (Expedia, Google, Tripadvisor and booking.com). This property by no means should be listed and offer accommodations. It is a huge HEALTH HAZARD! Everything what could be broken - is broken. It is infested with cockroaches and bed bugs. Fridge was last cleaned decades ago - you cannot open it without suffocating. Toilet is not cleaned, nor even flushed! They do not change bedsheets. Bed sheets are dirty as somebody slept on them in dirty boots. Bed is full of somebodies hair. Windows are not closing, screens are all broken. Entrance door is so flimsy - it can be opened by light push. As this motel is in a remote area along the highway and there are no administration on site - it is simply not safe! Motel's policy is ridiculous: once you open the door (programmable lock) - it is considered you have checked-in, and there is no refund. But you can only see this despair condition after you enter the room, not before! Feels like a trap for unsuspecting tourists. It is a real damp! I could not force myself to stay there an extra minute, at 8PM I ended up in the middle of the country without place to sleep, and continue my trip overnight and drive 300 miles to Las Vegas in the middle of the night. P. S. Response to the owner's response: Should I say more? Owner's response and pictures I have attached speak for themselves better than any words! She is the same low class as her property. The only person who might find this property liveable is a convicts on parole. At least, they would be speaking with the owner the same language. One must have no self respect to even consider this motel for a night stay. Ameen!

Such a nice place to stay the rooms were comfortable, clean, and cozy. Definitely will be back.read more

Absolutely Incredible Stay - We Can't Wait to Come Back!…read more Our group had the most amazing stay, and we cannot thank Jeremiah and his family enough for their outstanding hospitality! From the very beginning, they went above and beyond to help us coordinate a large group, making the entire process easy and stress-free. They were so kind, accommodating, responsive, and genuinely made us feel like family. The location truly couldn't be better! The river is absolutely breathtaking, with easy access just steps away, making it perfect for swimming, relaxing, tubing, and making unforgettable memories. Having the grocery store directly across the street was incredibly convenient, and everything we needed was just minutes away. If you're looking for the ideal Kern River getaway, this is it! Beautiful location, wonderful hosts, charming cabins, and an unforgettable experience. Thank you again, Jeremiah and family, for making our trip so special. We made memories that will last a lifetime, and we can already say with confidence... this will be our annual tradition! We can't wait to come back every year!

Just outside of town, but right next to the river. Hearing that amazing sound of the water rushing…read moreis so soothing. The rooms are clean and perfectly stocked. The people that run it are beyond pleasant, friendly, accommodating, and full of knowledge you just have to ask. And it's right across the street from the riverkern deli and general store. That place has everything you can imagine plus phenomenal food and coffee. And you're just a 2 1/2 minute drive from town if you want to go there. I'm definitely staying here again.

Couldnt have asked for a better location. This is my 4th time coming down and staying in kernville…read moreand this has to be my favorite spot by far. It's super close to shops restaurants and right across the street from the river park!!! We rented several rooms since there were about 10 of us. They offer rooms w kitchenettes and family rooms however dogs arent allowed in those. We also rented rooms that accommodate up to 2 dogs per room. Rooms were a little older looking but i kinda enjoyed that it adds the whole rustic woodsy feel. They give u plenty of towels and they also have a pool and ice machine on premises. The rooms all have their own patio to chill and they have a large shaded grass area w bbq pits. I look forward to my next stay here

Extremely basic and definitely outdated facility and rooms. But nonetheless, clean and hygienic…read more From memory, there were a couple of bottles of water provided which I think was a nice touch. There were a little sachets of shampoo, lined up, neatly. We arrived around 7 PM and didn't see an employee even though the office was open. And a sign was on the door saying the employee is on the property if missing. Yet an envelope was sticking to the door with a singular key and my name on it. This isn't welcoming and it's not a good image particularly since 7 PM is not late. I actually never interacted with the office manager as far as I'm aware because the individual was similarly absent when I checked out in the morning. I find it very interesting that if you look at the signage in one of the photos below that they're expected check-in time is 3 PM and no sooner yet you won't see an employee there at 7 PM. Does this mean the employee only works four hours per day? Here is what you should know: there is a very bizarre, almost compulsive attention to detail that makes me feel uneasy. In multiple places around the property, one of them in the room, threatening you with all the charges you will get if you 'act out'. The is also a grotesque professional sign on the gate of the pool discussing diarrhea, which made me not want to use it. This is truly excessive. Overall, very average place with an average rate.

Came here only because it was our last option. 20 minutes into being in the room (that we paid $100…read morefor) we found a bed bug on the pillow. Obviously decided we couldn't sleep there so we slept in our car and were only refunded $40

Was excited to come stay here , has a nice pool until you enter the room and see all the bugs. Our…read morebiggest issue wasn't the ants , or the bed bugs. It was the fact we saw a literal centipede crawling on the wall and nothing was done about it. Would never stay again.

My family and I booked 2 rooms at the Kern Lodge. I read on our reservation details that the office…read morecloses early so I contacted the management (like they said to do if you were coming in late) and the manager Bruce was there to check us in within 2 minutes! There was a mix up with the rooms being cleaned but it was worked out quickly. Everything we needed was quickly supplied. All of the staff were friendly, prompt and helpful. The Lodge is in a great location, within walking distance (2 mins) of a fully stocked supermarket, and 1 minute to the brewery. The cabin and room we had were clean and comfortable, with lovely comfy beds, and decent kitchen facilities. The air conditioning works well, and kept the cabin cool in the summer heat. The pool is clean and well presented. We used the gas bbq in the little garden area to cook our one night and enjoyed having them available. The outside areas could be a little cleaner and better maintained, but other that that we think these cabins are excellent value for money and would happily stay again in the future.

The hotel manager, Bruce, was very helpful. We had a large group of 24 people in 11 rooms…read more Coordination could have been a challenge. We showed up and all rooms had been assigned making check in very painless, smooth and pleasant. Clean rooms and spacious. Highly recommended. It doesn't hurt that an excellent micro-brewery is located right next door!.

Great spot! Beautiful pool. The room was clean, shower great with a lot of water pressure.read more

This place was Soooo nice and the people that work here are soo sweet too we will be back for sureread more