On a recent trip to Sequoia my friend Denise and i stayed here. When I booked the place I did so…read moreafter consulting a few websites but not really diving into them, so I did not know what this place was about. I just knew it was rustic--- on theme for a woods-forward trip- and close to Sequoia. And I assumed it was, at its core, an inn in a town. When Denise and I arrived we discovered that what awaited us was different than what we expected- not in an extreme way, but, in a way that separated where we slept from where we had to shower. These two points were far enough that we would need to walk from our room to another structure. Not a far walk, but still a walk that felt inconvenient because we are city folk, not outhouse people, even if they are modernized. I do not know if I made it clear, Denise and I discovered that what I booked was a cabin with no bathroom and the bathroom was like a 10 to 15 feet walk to a modern outhouse that felt impossible to get to, especially in the black and cold of the night. Denise and I were introduced to our shed turn cabin at around 10::00 p.m. We quickly accepted that we did not have a typical inn room, I had opted for the green cabin. It was a form of glamping. The actual room was snug. She took the bed up that up a ladder, like the one one walks up when they have bunk beds. And I stayed on the bottom bed. The place had a table, hooks, the beds a tv mounted on a corner and not much else. It was a place to sleep, and watch tv while laying down on the bed, it was not much more. So when I call it a cabin, do not imagine a cabin in the woods with a fire, a bear rug, a couch with quilted cushions and a mounted elk on the wall. It literally was what I described before--- mostly a couple of beds with a shed built around it. I showered in the outhouse the next morning. It had two stalls with a toilet and three to four showers, with one out of order. I had stepped into the bathroom of mountain folk and as a vacation experience it slapped, if it were my regular life, I would miss the privacy and comfort of a city bathroom with its sturdy plumbing and opportunity for me to blast my beats as I shower. When I went inside my shower, I saw that the shower was not a shower-head mounted on a wall. Instead it was one of those shower heads that is like a hose. You can pick it up, and shower with it while you scrub yourself with one hand, and hold the shower head with the other. I did not fully understand how to change from old clothes to my new clothes, so I ended up wetting my new clothes. I left them in the corner of the shower, and I believed that the water from the shower hose would not get them, but it did. For those who think that they would have handled the situation better than I did, even thought it was their first time, like it was my first time, I say they are probably right. I tend to be clumsy and miss hooks, and not really think of clothes enough to protect them from hose water that can run wild. In this place, one has to prepare logistically to tackle a shower. When Denise and I woke up the next morning, we were able to see the expansive wood scenery that awaited us. It was precious and majestic and the pay-off of enduring the lack of city comforts. The place also had this patio area with fairies, they were ceramic of course, but maybe at a certain time of day they awake at least for seconds to tend to the woods so they keep green and strong. I sat there. Took pictures of the trees, through a netting roof, and at this moment knew I was in a rustic-wood dream sponsored by dust of fairies, and I was in a state of stiff calm that settled by a nymph's blessing. With the poetic stripped, the place offered me peace because I was surrounded with pronounced nature in the form of tall trees, dirt trails, a blue sky, and I was not in a rush. I could simply enjoy the blue, green and brown all around me, with ticks of the clock ignored. I guess that is the promise of a vacation in the woods fulfilled. There was also a cat that belonged to the place. It was peached colored and clipped in all its glory. I forgot its name. Denise and I took a short walk to the small clearing behind the inn. And the cat decided to nestle besides her. So this place also has another charming quality of a good inn: a permanent guest, of the feline persuasion, that always greets visitors with a purr and a paw. Those kind of touches transformed our wooden cabin in the woods, into a wooden cabin in the woods where we interacted with a four legged creation, not a moose or a bear, but still the spirit of nature's animals was all around us. I just re-saw the picture of the tall trees behind the netting roof and I felt the umph of nature's breeze hitting my inside again. The magic of the woods came home with us, great souvenir if you ask me!

I had mixed feelings on my rating. I chose this location because it was close to my destination…read more From the start, booking was simple and I did use a third-party. However, the notifications and instructions and reminders were fantastic! When I called the Inn, I spoke to a live person right away, and they were friendly and helpful. Here is where they get a full star. I arrived pretty late on my first day, however, because of the great instructions, I know exactly where to park. I know exactly how to get into my room. Just a couple of minor things about the room, and I knew this in advance again because of the emails. There are no microwave or refrigerator for your convenience. There is an additional fee to use their community kitchen. The walls are extremely thin, you hear EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING! The bed is a bunkbed. Unfortunately, my bedding was so dirty that they stink like a trash can. Interesting enough, I was watching the men clean up after I left, and they only took the sheets to wash, but not the top bedding and I think that's what smells pretty bad. I'm assuming because the top bedding is too thick to put in their onsite washers. Whatever the case is, it was terrible for two nights. Another part is that if you want to watch the TV, you have to keep the lights on because somehow the electric outlet is connected so that was frustrating. I will say that there were plenty of towels and shower hygiene available. The air conditioning unit and heater came with instructions, but somehow I still was not able to get it to work properly. It was pretty chilly at night. There are also not a lot of outlets available for your use. The room is very small so if you are planning to travel with the family, keep that in mind. I was traveling solo so it worked for me. Would I return? Probably so. It is convenient and it's not terrible, but they could use some improving on the bedding and what not. Another plus, is that they are connected to a restaurant and that was convenient for getting coffee and food. My first trip into the restaurant was pretty poor. I had some customers looking at me sideways. I understand this town is primarily white and they may not come across a lot of Latinas. When I asked for the free drip coffee, the server seemed very irritated. I still left a tip. On my next visit to the restaurant, it was slightly better. I ordered a specialty coffee and a bread to go. The servers seem to be having a difficult morning and the coffee wasn't that great. Didn't test anything like the menu description. The coffee bread was amazing! I didn't get a picture of the room but just know they are very small and again it was conveniently close to where I needed to be. There are a couple of general market stores on that same highway, should you need anything.

If you grew up watching the Parent Trap, this is how I imagined it being as a kid, which I mean in…read morethe best way possible. Everything you see mostly is included in the lodging price. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, activities, and amenities. The big bed has a comfortable mattress and there is a heater extra blankets. The mini fridge in the room would not recommend I don't think it worked despite turning the knobs to higher setting, there is a communal fridge in the dining kitchen area, so you can write your name with a note and use that if necessary. People don't really need to bring much as the resort has everything you might need. However, extra body wash, shampoo, and such would be useful to bring if traveling with a large group because the ones offered in the bathroom come in tiny trial size containers. The bunk beds seemed to have a inflatable mattresses so if planning a trip with multiple adults that could be a concern if picky. My boyfriend and I stayed during Memorial Day weekend, and we were very happy with this place. The mountains had some visible snow still from the lodge deck. Check in and Check out was simple and easy. If you need to work remotely with strong internet, know that while the wifi is Starlink, it's spotty. There were s'mores our first night which reminded me so much of camping growing up. We were in the Sugar something lodge, and the hot water did not disappoint, reliable and hot each time. Water pressure okay and as expected being so remote. Food is all self serve, and it's very organized. There is a small ice maker as well to fill up water bottles for the day. The food was consistent. If you get bored easily, i recommend checking out board games at the front desk. If technology dependent, were sort of able to download slowly episode of a show on Netlfix while there, but I recommend doing this earlier in advance at home or wherever signal is fast. All the workers are kind, and we highly recommend partaking in the activities that are offered daily. There are 2 tennis courts too, lap pool, hot tub, bouncy house (sometimes on), kids trampoline, lounge chairs galore, communal books. The Archery was a blast, it gave us a chance to try it, and the canoeing was so relaxing. Upon request, they have a bagged lunch system so if you plan to venture out to the famous site seeing hikes or spots at Seqoia National Park, it could be helpful. There are many activities, and it is incredibly family friendly. I highly recommend to all no matter what age. I would definitely stay again and recommend to people who want a fun relaxing spot for camping vibes or outdoor activities. Also everything at the resort is walking distance so pretty convenient. Also AWD or 4WD highly recommended as of right now 10-15 mins of the route is dusty dirt unpaved road uphill/downhill. However, we did see a BMW sedan once but we felt bad for the car.

This place exceeded my families expectations. From the beautiful views to all the amazing…read moreactivities. We stayed in the main lodge and originally we were a bit concerned that there was no air conditioning. That ended up not being an issue as they have a box fan that fits in the window. Worked good enough for us, we stayed here in late August. The lake had free paddle boards and kayaks. The resort was very relaxing and quiet, with lots of places to be secluded in nature. Even with the lodge being fully booked. The only downside was the food. It wasn't great, not bad, but definitely nothing special.

Buyer beware. This business does not post their cancellation policy anywhere on their website or in…read moretheir terms and conditions. However, upon booking you will get an email that your deposit in nonrefundable. I attempted to cancel 3 weeks later, I am a first responder and was supporting a fire emergency, and was told no. Note, this was still 2 full months ahead of the trip, not a last minute cancellation. I'm disappointed at their dishonest business practices. This all could have been avoided if they were up front about their cancellation policy instead of just dropping it on you after you've already made a deposit.

Terrible! Dirty Rooms, paid extra l for a resort fee and the pool and spa were both Ice Cold…read more Service was poor. Don't stay! There are much better places for less money and working pools

Breakfast ! Is bomb ! Great service , always see someone cleaning decent rates clean rooms , I'll…read morebe back !

Good location with amazing staff!…read more Quick overnight stay n Dinuba to ride my bike in Reedley to see the blossoms... The location for cycling was nice because the road was temporarily closed off for construction and traffic was late. It was also close enough to local businesses. In short: Check-in was easy. Parking was plentiful and easy, The girl working the front counter was super friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Prices were reasonable. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was offered. Although I did not use them, there was a pool and Jacuzzi area. The only downside, was there was no fitness room. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely visit again.

The Apple Place was a wonderful find! If you need a place to stay that is quaint, cozy, near Kings…read moreCanyon/Sequoia National parks, and wicked quiet, then this for you. It is right off 245 and brings you back to the main park freeway quickly.

Great little find! Very easy to reserve and the price is awesome!…read more This place has everything you need. A community outside kitchen really is awesome for keeping to a low budget while on a hiking trip. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy. There are no tv's or wifi but that was great for me! Will totally stay at again if I'm ever in the area.

I had my very first confession here and im sad to say this is my 2nd home and i hate leaving it…read moreeach year. GOD BLESS YOU ALL I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH ITS AMAZING I DONT CARE IT MADE ME PROUD TO BE A CHRISTIAN I cry every time I think about it because I miss it there so much I'm proud and honored to be a Christian and I love it there its the best place on earth please take you kids sometime its a once in a life time experience PEACE! If I could give this review a 10 I would. its a once and a lifetime chance and experience and everyone is welcoming. If you made a sour review Im not calling out or trying to be rude, but I wonder how that is, when everyone I came across was loving and kind, like we should be as Christians. Thank you a lot for reading this and may God bless you and this camp. :D

I liked it. It is a great church camp and everyone is very kind. The property is beautiful and…read moreclose to the monastery. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. I don't know why the other people didn't like it and I would consider their opinion the exception rather than the rule.

All I want is a little peace and relaxation...Disconnect from social media and the world..."if you…read morewant that, here it is, come and get it, but ya better hurry cause it may not last..." A wonderful place to reset, refocus, & realign! The staff here were so welcoming, friendly and made my stay perfect. My private room faced one of the surrounding "Three Rivers," which was astounding to see every morning. The fresh air, trees, and small town vibes were calling to me. This lodge is located just outside of the Sequoia National Forest Park. You can walk to the entrance but it takes an hour to drive up to the main trails and sequoia trees. *Cellular service is spotty here. However, they offer free wifi while staying here. *No Cleaning service here so don't forget to make your bed and clean up after yourself:) if you are OCD like me, lol! *Fresh towels, TP, trash bags, ice, DVDs, games, books are available in the front office. *Each room has "Fresh Organic Coffee Beans, an electric coffee grinder, microwave, small fridge, TV with satellite and a DVD player. *Free parking *Private cabins located across from the lodge with small kitchens and bathrooms.

Great location. No elevator so we just repacked and only had to take carryon up. Small fridge can…read moreget ice from office. Closest motel to the park and right next to surprisingly good restaurant which served all 3 meals. Simple and big rustic but great location and staff. Free use of dvds and board games was a fun touch. Loved the sound of the rushing water over the rocks.

This B&B is under new ownership and the new owners (Jackie and James) really have their act…read moretogether! My partner and I came here for Christmas weekend, wanting to get away from the city, and we were not disappointed by our choice at all! The rooms are redecorated, the food Jackie serves is AMAZING and they are both so extremely hospitable! The location is really great because it is easy to get to the local shops and the park entrance. I cannot say enough good things about our stay, and we will be back soon for another relaxing getaway!

Very nice home with a river running through the back yard…read more Sharon the host was very nice and a fantastic cook. I stayed two nights, first breakfast was french toast and WOW.(best in my life no joke), second breakfast was a spinach frittata also Very good (I am going to try making it!). Most of the breakfasts come with a special jam or sirup that is home made. The home has a very hommy feel to it. The rooms are very nice and feel like a nice hotel room, but no TV (not that you need) Fresh baked brownies sat in the kitchen! Don't bring pets if going to the national parks they cant really do much! Hairdryer in the hall to share if you need! They have a deck on the second floor with a fridge and table/chairs for sharing with other guest (note a room does sit behind with a window) Did I mention FRESH baked brownies sat in the kitchen?

Look if your looking for the Hilton not for you. The room is…read moresmall but if you just need somewhere to sleep and shower then it's perfect. Gena stayed open late and fed us dinner and came in earlier to feed us breakfast customer service makes up or the lack of amenities. Great place to stay close to the National Park Gena was wonderful will stay again.

Not sure how they considered this in Squaw Valley, it was miles from the town. The biggest problem…read moreis size, although its from the 40's, it lacks space. Example, I am 6'1" 175 pounds, and could not sit on the toilet, it was so tiny, I could shower, brush my teeth, all while doing my business. The lady told us, the Ac was in the closet, she wasn't kidding. It advertises Free WiFi, but you have to be in the bar to get it or immediately outside of the bar. Made for frustration, considering hard to conduct business outside, by the bar. They had open dining, and breakfast in the morning, which might have been good, but just needed to get on with my travels. If a person wanted too this little place could drive in some revenue, there is only one other before you get to the park. Bed was comfy.