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Secluded mountain getaway with amazing views - pet friendly

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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

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Squaw valley, CA
  • Popular LocationKings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance41 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrant Grove Visitor Center48 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeneral Grant Tree51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded mountain getaway with amazing views - pet friendly

Welcome to Rocky Point at Squaw Valley! A unique octagonal home recently renovated and situated right in the middle of Central California's beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills, just 1 hour East of Fresno, CA. Perched high on the top of a ridge, we offer some of the most stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the San Joaquin Valley. If you are looking for a great get-a-way for relaxation or adventure we are the place for you.

Activities nearby: Summer and Winter activities in Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Sequoia National Forest - webcams at: https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm -- not to miss in the parks the General Grant and General Sherman Trees, Grizzly Falls, Roaring River Falls, Boyden Cave (currently closed while undergoing repairs), Crystal Caverns, Moro Rock, horseback riding, Buck Rock Fire Lookout, and plenty of exciting day-hikes; fabulous fishing at Hume Lake, White Water Rafting along the Kings River with Kings River Expeditions, Avocado Lake, and Pine Flat Lake; and 15 minutes to our local Project Survival Cat Haven (don't miss this), Fresno Field Archers, and US Forest Service Delilah Fire Lookout (manned summer months only).

Eating Close by: Bear Mountain Pizza (great pizza), Gina's Sierra Inn, and about 30 min back down the hill is the School House Restaurant & Tavern (well worth the drive and live music on the weekends).

Our property is also located within minutes of 2 local Wineries - Sierra Peaks Winery and Riffelhof Vineyards. Sierra Peaks is open 12 - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June through September. Riffelhof Vineyards is open on weekends and by appointment on other days. A little bit further back down the hill are several wineries - Cedar View Winery, Kings River Winery, Maréchal Vineyards and others.

We have 3 nicely stocked convenience stores and 2 gas stations (one with diesel) along with a Dollar General close by for anything you might have forgotten.

Please be aware that this is a NON-Smoking property and due to the high fire danger there are no open flames allowed from April 1 to Nov 1.

There are 3 security cameras outside covering the cul-de-sac, driveway, and back of the garage.

Please note that the bathroom shower handles need a firm tug out to turn the water on. Once water is on, then twist the handle for desired water temperature.

We do accept up to 2 Pets at our property but there is an additional cleaning fee of $50 per stay.

If you are planning on bringing pets (which are welcome), please keep them on a leash at all times as we are out in the country - we don't want anyone losing their friends. Do not leave pets tied up outside. Please DO NOT allow your pets on the bed, as their paws will stain the bedding. If you cannot stop your pets from coming onto the beds, please bring your own king-size blanket as a safety cover. DO NOT leave pets unattended either outside or inside. Pets can get nervous when left alone in a new space and chew on things.

Property manager

Larry and Merili Loucks
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. No open flame outside April 1 to Nov 1. 2. Do not bother neighbors. 3. Be aware that we have potentially dangerous wildlife around.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Squaw Valley

Located in Squaw Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Big Stump Trail and North Grove Loop Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cathaven and Bravo Lake Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Squaw valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - 41 min drive
  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 41 min drive
  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 48 min drive
  • General Grant Tree - 51 min drive
  • Hume Lake - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Twin Valleys - 18 min drive
  • Gena's Place - 26 min drive
  • Plumpjack Bar - 10 min drive
  • Go West Travel Center - 24 min drive
  • Twin Valley's Restaurant - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded mountain getaway with amazing views - pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Secluded mountain getaway with amazing views - pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded mountain getaway with amazing views - pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded mountain getaway with amazing views - pet friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Cathaven and within 25 miles (40 km) of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Bear Mountain Library. Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance and Big Stump Trail are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SAVET S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place for vacation
Getting there after dark kind of challenge,the house on the hill top very nice and clean,bed are cofortable but the heater just blowed cold air in bedroom #2,and the bedroom door not closed properly.will be nice if it fixed.Overall is the great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House on a Hill in Squaw Valley
Stayed in these lovely accommodations as a jumping off point for visiting Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. A beautiful home and welcoming vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway
Location is great! Up on a hill with a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Lage, schönes Haus, lädt zum Entspannen ein
Wir (2 Erwachsene und 3 Kinder) waren für 4 Tage Gast in diesem tollen Haus. Die Aussicht und Sonnenuntergänge waren atemberaubend. Wir konnten die Zeit dort genießen. Vielen Dank, dass wir Gast sein durften!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan W., Miami, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great house
Everything as advertised. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry and Merili Loucks

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Larry and Merili reside in Fresno and manage to get up to their vacation home as often as they can. Larry, an advertising executive, and Merili, a licensed Realtor love the process of renovating homes and have accomplished it many times. They both flip homes on occasion in Fresno, and when they saw this home in 2016, they just had to go take a look. It had been vacant and very run down. They spent 4 months fully renovating the home and are now able to go up and enjoy. As busy as they both are, they decided to share this little unique gem and began renting it out as a vacation rental the summer of 2017.

Why they chose this property

Larry's family roots run deep in the area. His great grandfather William “Bill” Clingan came to the area in 1911 as a Forest Ranger and in 1915 he became a District Ranger. During his life he lead parties from the Santa Barbara area into the Kings Canyon area for summer camps, was a member of the first road survey party from Grants Grove into Kings Canyon and built and ran the General Store and tourist cabins in Dunlap, which were later moved to Clingan’s Junction and still bears his family name. He was also one of the members of the committee that was instrumental in bringing electricity into the foothills. Larry's Grandfather, William's son, Forest Clingan grew up in the General Store at Clingan’s Junction and lived with the family in a cabin behind the store. Forest Clingan was a member of the 1938 survey party that surveyed the last leg of the road in the Kings Canyon area to Cedar Grove and beyond. He was a WWII Vet and a Naval Captain until his retirement in the 1970s when he moved back to the family residence on Hopewell Rd.
Larry's Grandmother Helen was an accomplished artist and both of them were very active in documenting the history of the area, publishing a book on the subject and giving historical talks to many groups.
Ask any long time resident of the area and both Grandparents and Great Grandparents are both fondly remembered.
Larry has many fond memories of spending summers and vacations in the area at my Grandparents’ house, roaming among the golden hills, exploring back country roads with my grandfather and traveling up to the park.

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