Rio Sierra River Resort is my favorite place to stay, period. Everything about it is amazing, from…read morethe river to the rooms, perfect. It has become a destination to me, not just an overnight pass-through. The staff are so attentive, just let them know if you need anything. I just recently stayed and can't wait to return. If you do have concerns, such as the cancelation policy, you should contact them in advance to clarify that.

Had a fabulous time staying in three rivers and visiting the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national…read moreparks. The Rio, Sierra River House is a great place to stay. We stayed in the deluxe queen studio. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. . It has a full kitchen and a full wall of windows overlooking the river! There was a great little deck with a table and chairs for eating breakfast and enjoying the view. The property had a great beach area with several nice spaces with canopies and chairs for guest to relax in. And plenty of space for all of the guests to enjoy . The River was clear and deep enough to swim in.. it was not very cold but was refreshing in the summer heat after a day spent up at the national parks. The room was wonderful . The kitchen was fully stocked with pots pans utensils , dishes, etc. the beds were comfortable there were plenty of blankets and towels etc. The host was very welcoming and responsive when we reached out with questions and there were instructions, request, and a lot of good suggestions for enjoying our stay provided in a paper that was left in the room.. I would definitely recommend the spot, I plan to come back to visit the Area again and couldn't imagine staying anywhere else

We had the best time at the paradise ranch!! The pictures…read moredon't do it justice!! The layout and everything was very well thought out . All the amenities were available, gas , hot water, electricity, movies, ping pong, corn hole, gym. There are multiple river access, multiple hiking trails. We had the best time!!

This was a very fun glamping trip. You sorta feel like you are just driving for a long time, but…read morewhen you get there it is amazing! The grounds are beautiful and maintained well,there truly is every thing that you need there. Lots of places to sit by the river and just relax and read, or just enjoy nature. The kitchen is awesome, took us a bit to get it open...but Kenneth does an awesome job of having videos and bar codes to scan. Maybe a helpful hint would be to read his emails. The instructions are there, it just took us a few minutes to figure it and watch the videos. Also if you are towards the back of the campground you will be happier if you pack light! We over packed..haha. He has food containers for each tent inside and out. The shower bathrooms are heated, clean and have a beautiful view. There were lots of yard games(pin pong, corn hole) hiking, a white wood movie screen, saunas, hammocks, an outdoor area to do yoga. AND best of all......it was dog friendly! The only CON. ...there is no ice at the campground or near by. The coolers are yeti which does help keep things cold, and the weather was still quite cold at night, so it wasn't truly an issue except to put into drinks I cannot wait to go back to Kenneth's property and spend more time. Kenneth was around and very knowledgeable. helpful. He was willing to help out and helped with anything we needed. This place was awesome and can't wait to return!

Room rate: $185/night…read more Positives The office staff seemed friendly. Overall, the grounds were nice. The proximity to Lake Kaweah was an added plus. The outward appearance of the motel seemed pleasant. It is also a great location to access Sequoia NP. That said, there were numerous issues. We were assigned to unit #1 (closest to the office), which I DO NOT recommend for the following reasons: 1) Initially, the hot water in the room was lukewarm at best. We asked them to adjust it which they did. It went from low lukewarm to medium lukewarm. Barely warm enough to take showers. Ironically the room instructions say guests are supposed to wash dishes before check out or be charged a fee. How clean can the dishes get with lukewarm water? Should the health and well-being of subsequent guests rely on how well previous guests wash dishes with lukewarm water? We're paying almost $200/night and have to wash dishes? 2) There is a charge for ice. Never came across this before, ever. See photo of guest instructions. We're paying almost $200/night and have to pay extra for ice? 3) Cabin/unit 1 is closest to a pen where they keep sheep and goats on site. The view of the lake is obscured by 1) the sheep pen, 2) a large bush 3) two large trees and 4) a window half covered with water spots (made even worse in the morning with glare from the morning sun. The trees provided shade, the bush didn't. Other cabins had the benefit of bushes that were trimmed for better visibility. Not sure why we got this cabin when others were available when we checked in. Several other parties checked in on Saturday (the day after we did) so other cabins were available at the time we checked in. 4) No TV remote in the bedroom. Had to download a remote app to control volume and on/off. TV instructions (in the living room) as written, did not work. The TV went dark without notice and didn't respond to the remote control. It responded to turning it off and back on - sometimes. There were other times that only way to get the TV to respond was by unplugging it, wait a minute or two and plugging it back in. These were daily issues. Multiply that by the number of days you're there and annoying doesn't begin to describe the frustration. While watching the NBA finals, the TV shutoff with 6:00 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter. Wasn't able to get it to turn on again. Seriously? Note the photo of cables and extension cords hanging from the TV. Not a very neat appearance and could be a safety hazard. We're paying almost $200/night to have recurring TV issues? 5) When the toilet clogged and I reported it to the front desk, I was handed a plunger and a plastic bag to put it in afterwards. Seriously? Never cleared a toilet in a hotel before. Usually, maintenance handles that. We're paying almost $200/night and have to unclog the toilet? 6) On Saturday 6/14, we notified the office of water on the floor under the frig. On Sunday 6/15, we were in Sequoia NP all day, so the unit was available for someone to look at the frig. We arrived back at the room around 4:00 p.m. Water was still on the floor under the frig. Water was in the grout lines all over the floor. Same thing happened on 6/17. We were in Kings Canyon all day. When we got back the grout lines around the frig were wet again (see photos). If anyone looked at the frig there was no communication letting us know. We're paying almost $200/night to have recurring leaks under the frig? 7) There is an envelope in the room so that you can leave housekeeping a tip. If you're simply doing your job, that's not worthy of a tip. Given the cob webs and water spots on the windows they are not doing their job. Note - all units are single story making the windows reachable to be cleaned. Not sure why they don't clean the window during their housekeeping rounds or in between guests. 8) One window in the living room with an a/c unit had a cluster of dead insects and spider webs on the outside surface (see photo). Not the most appealing thing to look at. We're paying almost $200/night to look at dead insects and spider webs? 9) On a Monday morning 6/16 (our third morning) my wife showed me photos of roaches in both the bathroom and the kitchen. See photos. Given the lack of response to the leaking frig, I opted to get a can of bug spray from the front office and spray the kitchen and bathroom myself. I wasn't about to live with this nastiness one minute longer than necessary. Photos also show the dead ones the following morning. No urgency from the front desk when I asked for bug spray. They made a note for the Terminex man. No immediate action was taken. Almost $200/night to deal with roaches? I do not recommend this place.

I've done a good amount of camping and at times I just want the easy road with being outdoors.. we…read morearrived early and Julie greeted us with a warm welcome, she checked us in, and our room was a pleasant surprise, AC cold, clean, ample room and cozy! Backed up to the river, access behind the cottages, 10 minutes from Lake, 5 into town, 12 to Sequoia National Park.. we loved it, definitely coming back, calm, animals, and great staff!! Thank you all for your hospitality!!

super accommodating , helpful, and friendly staff…read more Convenient location, just about two miles to the sequoia NP entrance gate. The river behind the lodge offers additional relaxing moments.

Love this place Have been coming since the mid nineties. Great views of the river in the back…read moreand wonderful place to lounge and listen to the sounds. The Gateway next door is a great eatery. The staff friendly, hard working and accommodating. If you have enough folks I recommend the River House for the best experience

Love Lake Elowin Resort. Private pond with river water. Over the years the cabins have gotten a…read morevery "rustic" vibe, but still love it and look forward to future trips. Not sure if it is under new management, but heard something is going on.

Worth the effort to find. Great little treasure and you can't beat the hospitality. Family oriented…read moreand peaceful. We left behind an eye mask from Pretty Little Things (a MUST-HAVE!!) and before you know it, it was mailed to us!

Very nice stay here. We were in one of the cabins and it was perfect. Quiet, comfortable, and gave…read moreus the total mountain getaway feel. The staff in the office was always pleasant to deal with. Easy and close access to Sequoia entrance. Also the gateway restaurant next door is good and if you can nab a seat outside next to the river you won't regret it. Will definitely stay here in the future.

I just wanted to leave the best review for the cabins at the Buckeye Tree Lodge. We stayed here…read morefor a few nights, and I'm so happy I booked here. Our Aspen cabin accommodated 3 guests. It was perfect and cozy and had a coffee & tea station with fresh coffee beans. I'm so happy I was able to book a place for us to sleep while we explore Sequoia National Park and forest. Some more pros: -Directly across from a nice restaurant. -Awesome small town vibe. -Easy check-in, with friendly front desk. -Clean, well kept, nice touches. -Beautiful big yellow tree outside our window (we visited in December 2023. -Kaweah River on property with tree swing, ducks, cattle/sheep views in the mountains in the morning. It was the best part of my trip. -Comfortable beds, clean sheets, fresh towels. -It had all the listed amenities. -Reasonable rates especially compared to everyone else in the area. -I recommend this place for family or romantic getaway. I would DEFINITELY book here again because I'm simply in love with the beautiful forest surroundings.

We stayed a week here and had a great time. In a nutshell…read more... Pros: awesome lake with a beach area for the kids, picnic table and fire pit for each site, rv hookups, variety of lodging (rv, tent, cabin), laundry room, market close by, 8 miles from the Sequoia National park entrance, clean campground, restrooms with showers, small store with wood, ice, snacks, and souvenirs for purchase. Cons: Not many tree shaded rv sites, no WiFi, terrible cell phone service, people bringing glass bottles out to the lake, and trash left by the lake. Aside of the few negatives/cons, we had an overall great experience. Everyone was very friendly, staff was helpful, and we really enjoyed the fact that there was a lake a few feet from our rv. The temperature ranged from 95-102, so the lake was warm and not freezing cold. There was a beach area leading into the lake, and the river was very peaceful and relaxing. We spent most of our time in the water and really enjoyed our stay here. We swam, fired up the grill, and made s'mores at night. Good times. We will definitely be back, except next time we will get a spot with some shade in the summer.

We were there this past week, and I'm disappointed with the covid19 cleaning conditions. We've been…read morecoming here for years & seems like the bathroom's are worse every year. I thought the due to covid19 they would be more on it, but no. The beach area is our favorite & we couldn't really enjoy it, since there were 2 other families competing with their high volume music, which not everyone enjoys, we all have different tastes in music, & I was there to relax, but ended up with a migraine with the blasted music. The campground should keep the beach music free or tone it down, some of us just want to enjoy the river & relax.

I love the place very much! It is super comfortable and very cozy in the middle of the forest. The…read morenature around it is amazing and the outside seating area is very calming and very nice. The staff was super helpful and super nice to every answer that I was looking for. They have little souvenir trees, real Sequoia trees, which are an amazing souvenir. I brought them for my whole family and everybody loves them so much. I can also recommend the pepperoni pizza a lot. It's just delicious and I've eaten a lot of pizzas in my life! Would recommend everybody to come here and I would come here every time when I can!

Located in The KingsCanyon National Park this place has they friendliest caring employees, best…read moreswimming holes and Pizza above 3,000 feet elevation. For the Price by far one of the best in the park

It has a beautiful setting, very tranquil. A great place to ground oneself. You truly feel the…read morepresence of God.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Tridium retreat. It was definitely a peaceful, holy…read moreexperience that drew us closer to Jesus, our Redeemer. The priests, brothers, and sister were great facilitators for this holy experience. The facility, and atmosphere is simple beauty with breathtaking hiking trails and the food was excellent. We will definitely return. Joseph and Pamela Medeiros

What a beautiful hidden gem Bed & Breakfast! I want to start out saying, thank you Lisa and Alan…read morefor your amazing hospitality. You made our little vacation a memorable one. Coming from Houston and visiting our friends in LA, we wanted to look for a nice homey place to rest after visiting Sequoia. Lisa, you are also an amazing baker and chef! We really loved our breakfast and were amazed by it. Each bite was always a Wow! My most favorite was the peach pastry and the espresso cake! We really enjoyed talking to Alan and learning more the history of the house. And of course we got to meet the head of security, Mr. Cooper! You should give him a raise haha Overall, all four of us loved our time here. We even bought the mug to remember The Parks Inn. Forget any other hotels or places to stay in the area, we will stay here in a heart beat every time! You will see us again in our next visit to Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP!

We decided at the last moment to take a trip to Sequoia for the holiday weekend. Fortunately, I was…read moreable to quickly book a room at The Parks Inn Bed & Breakfast, despite the area being very busy. It was a fast and easy process! We found the inn very lovely and quiet. The beautiful surroundings and the inn had a charming, vintage, and cozy touch that made us excited to stay. The owner greeted us warmly, and we appreciated the hospitality after driving all day from San Diego. The room was beautifully decorated, and the bed was extremely comfortable. We were able to take an evening swim before settling down for the night. When we woke up, we had breakfast right outside our room in a lovely setup with a garden atmosphere. I appreciated that they accommodated my diet and were more than happy to substitute food options to make me feel welcome. My husband and I decided right then and there that we'd be back for another stay and hopefully a longer one. I'd definitely recommend this place for a nice getaway from the city to relax and unwind. Thank you!