We have now stayed at two of Carol and Rod's houses in Kernville, and we can't recommend them…read moreenough! Their communication is excellent, their houses are thoughtfully decorated with all the amenities you could need. The houses are always clean and comfortable and they have the perfect cabin feel. So many options of places to sit outside and relax at, in a hammock or a lounge chair where the day passes by and your problems melt away! We love visiting Kernville and if you are thinking of going you don't need to look any further than staying at one of Carol and Rod's properties!

We just returned from our second annual spring stay at River's Edge Cottage, and I'm already…read moredreaming about next year. This magical little riverfront gem by The Kern River House is hands-down the best vacation home we've ever stayed in. Husband and I came with our two dogs, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The setting in spring is absolutely gorgeous--wildflowers blooming everywhere, the river rushing by just outside, and perfect weather for lounging, hiking, or just relaxing with a book. The cottage itself is beyond comfy and stocked with everything you could possibly need. We especially loved the fully stocked kitchen, cozy furniture, and thoughtful touches like blankets for sitting riverside, a record player with a great vintage collection, and a fully fenced yard that let our dogs safely roam and play. You can really feel the love and care that's gone into this place--it's not just a rental, it's a home. We felt so at peace here, and so did our pups. We also loved exploring the area again. There are many simple things to do like hiking nearby trails, tossing the ball at the lake for the dogs, grabbing delicious treats from the local bakery, eating at the Pizza Barn, and getting our caffeine fix at the super charming Blue Bear Cafe. If you're looking for a serene, pet-friendly getaway with charm, comfort, and the beauty of nature right outside your door, River's Edge Cottage is it. We can't wait to return!

Cute cottages in Kernville right Nextdoor to the market. Across the street is Kern River brewing…read moreCompany and Ewing's. Stayed here and my in laws camped across the way at Camp James. You park on a gravel road right outside the cottages. There is a BBQ in the front patio and a table with benches. Has all the essentials you need.

We love this place so much! We come once a year with a large group and book all of the cottages…read more They are super cozy and clean. Everything you need! Plus it's walking distance to everything. Love love love!!!

Camping next to the river is just beautiful . The river rafters and the wildlife is so fun to watch.read more

The camp host/nighttime manager was extremely rude and disrespectful…read more Some of the policies and rules are very unreasonable for travelers coming from out of town with trailers or motorhomes - there is no room for travel error with checking in, they are not flexible on checking in if something out of your control happens (like a tire blowout or breakdown). Two big policies - the office closing at 5 PM and no entry after 9 PM are not shared during booking or at online check in. Policies are important but it is unreasonable to stick to your policies when your phones do not work and no one can return calls. We tried calling the main line which was not working, the nighttime phone that had a full voicemail, and did not respond to texts and emailed with no response from any. If you would like to hold your policies, you need to have a working line of communication. We did not end up staying here and will never go back!!! We did however stay at a campground down the street. It was not quite as tree filled and beautiful as it is at KRS but the staff down the street was 100% more friendly, they were much more accommodating and made us want to come back to Kernville someday. If you are thinking about staying at KRS at Camp James, please reconsider before booking and make note that if any of your plans change, you will just be out the money you spent.

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.

This place is cute. The room had a theme. It had a kitchenette. The A/C was great. The bathroom had…read moreall the amenities. There was a TV and I did not have the WiFi information. The room had two queen size beds. Overall, I would stay here again to see what other themes the rooms had.

The process of booking a trailer with them was a nightmare. They don't have a website and getting a…read morecall back took days after leaving multiple messages. I finally booked a unit for Memorial Day Weekend sight unseen because their rep (Cheryl) told me their website was down. And because of the holiday, they charged a 3-day minimum - which was fine. Drop off Friday and pick-up Monday. That's what the contract stated and what we paid for. However, when we arrived at the campsite on Saturday - the trailer still was not delivered! We had to call them to make sure it was indeed coming. When they finally brought it, they "forgot" to bring the generator we also rented! And later on night 1, after using only about 3 gallons of water, the fresh water ran out! So they also did NOT DELIVER THE UNIT WITH A FULL TANK OF FRESH WATER. And it is highly unlikely they even emptied the grey water from the last rental since it was full when they came out to refill the water. Gross. In addition, the unit was very old and outdated. Pieces of brittle plastic would pop off when we tried to operate basic levers and knobs. When I shared my displeasure with Cheryl in paying for 3 days and only receiving 2, she reluctantly agreed to refund one day of the rental. As of the time of posting this review - she has not refunded any money to me or returned my messages (no surprise). AVOID THIS VENDOR! There are several other options in the Kernville area that provide far better service and will give you a vacation worth remembering. Our friends at the adjacent campsite used a different vendor and had a completely different (amazing) experience.

We have rented from KRVT for about 10 years! Each year they drop a trailer for us in Kernville for…read moreWhiskey Flat days. The trailers are always set up on time or early. We all know sometimes an issue can arise and if there was every anything (mostly me not knowing how something worked lol) all I would need to do is send them a text and they would resolve the issue immediately. Their trailers are always clean and ready to go! The coffee maker is the best perk and the beds are comfy! We've had the Lodge and the Montana. Loved them both. Thank you Cheryl! We look forward to renting from you again next Whiskey Flat Days!

We stayed for a motorcycle camping event (Frandy Campgrounds ) this time around…read more Although the reservation wasn't made by me- my friend noticed once the event dates were released, other properties were booked via their websites. As with Riverview Lodge. Then she snooped around Expedia and found some availability. Woo hoo! We've stayed in Kernville a few times already, and with the proximity to Frandy Campgrounds and places to eat and the grocery store, super duper close. We arrived the day before festivities began (Thursday) and got situated. It's a first come, first served parking situation. And if you got the rooms closer to the river, you can utilize the paved driveway and head on down. She booked a double queen room. Our bed was so comfy, it was easy to fall asleep. The AC blows so much cold air (don't mind the noise from it). But, since we picked the bed closest to the AC unit, I think hubby unplugged it the second night & we propped the window next to us for a fresh breeze. Since my friend checked us in, she told us coffee's available in the morning. I don't recall her telling me what times coffee is served. So, on the second day- I lazily walked into the coffee area at 6am and was disappointed there was nothing. Then, I walked into at 6:30am and the coffee pots with a variety of flavored creamers were available. When I went back for coffee around 10am- everything was put away. Womp womp womp. *Some friendly advice- perhaps staff can post a note in the coffee room what time coffee hours are. That way it gives customers a chance to plan ahead. It's a no frills property. You get a TV with cable (we watched MTV the entire time). Strong water pressure in the bathroom sink and shower. Toiletries you'd expect from Motel 6. So, if you're dead set on something specific, bring your own. There was a fake flower vase set on one of the tables in the room and a fake flower arrangement in the bathroom. Both have a thick blanket of dust on them, that if you knocked into it or slightly touched it- thick dust bunnies just cascade. At this point, just throw away the fake flowers. It would suck if a customer has allergies. I'm sure something can be found at the dollar store in Lake Isabella. Good sized mini fridge and microwave available. And the chairs placed outside your front door, are a great way to just chill in the shade and inhale that fresh air. Along the river, Riverview Lodge has an area with fire pits and logs you can burn. I saw corn hole boards propped up behind one of the cabins closest to the water.

Clean, apparently historic place. In the middle of nowhere, but with a beautiful river that runs…read moreright alongside outside the doo. It is rustic, old-fashioned, and outdated, in need of updating. Locks are turnkey. Extremely clean, but very basic. It was odd to have a refrigerator, microwave, dishes, and cups, but no silverware/cutlery. No coffee muffin, etc. We arrived around 6 PM and nobody was in the office, but our key was stuck with Scotch tape to the door with our name. Only got to enjoy the swimming pool for about 20 minutes, unfortunately, because it closes early as soon as the outside lights come on. There is a bizarre attention to detail-- almost OCD characteristic-- highly specific signs all over the place as posted below. Summary: for $250 a night it's reasonable. But nothing special. I would've liked to have interacted with an employee and I really think the sign on the pool is grotesque and should be removed.

Five Stars! Camping on the Kern is our number one choice…read moreevery time we visit the Kern River. The entire staff is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cares about making your stay enjoyable. They always respond quickly, communicate well, and go out of their way to help. It's refreshing to support a small business that consistently provides such excellent customer service. Every experience we've had has been positive, and that's why we keep coming back. We highly recommend Camping on the Kern to anyone looking for a great camping experience. Thank you to the entire team for all that you do--we truly appreciate you and look forward to our next visit!

This was mine and my husbands first time renting a trailer from this company, however, a lot of my…read morefamily members have rented a trailer from them for years! We love camping up at Kern River and this year it was so nice to have our own trailer set up at our site and ready for us to enter as soon as we got there! We got a walk through with a representative who gave us simple instructions on what we needed to know and then we were able to quickly unpack and jump into vacation mode. From the moment we booked, they have been very kind and accommodating when I would call with my questions and sent us plenty of communication leading up to our trip. No doubt we will rent a trailer from them again next time we find ourselves up at kern.

Tim's Awesome! Rented two trailers for the Kern River, and…read morehe delivered! Trailers were well prepped and clean and worked perfectly. Can't wait to go back.

Have local family who told us about Tim's trailers. We go up a couple times a year for over 20yrs…read more We didn't feel like driving an RV up to the lake this year, and this was soooo much easier. Tim delivered and set up the trailer, as well as a table and chairs, and a mat in front of the trailer. It was nice and clean, fridge and stove, a coffee maker, and the generator was set up and ready to go. We just showed up, set up inside the trailer, had a great weekend, loaded back up into our truck, and left. He came and picked up the trailer. I will do this every year from now on. The family loved it, and it was so easy for us. Thanks Tim!

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!