Woodpecker Cottage

Relax with the whole family at this cozy, peaceful cottage near the river. This quaint, rustic home is located in the small community of Riverkern just north of Kernville. Come and enjoy nature and everything the southern Sierras have to offer including hiking, rafting, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching and star gazing. The space Entering through the front entry with your guest code provided you will be in the main living area that is a combination of a living, dining and coffee bar area with sight lines into the small but well appointed kitchen. Off the kitchen is a door to the back patio and yard. Heading through the entry you will come to the newly renovated full bathroom and just to the left of that is a cozy bedroom with a queen size bed and large closet. To access the family bedroom space that is appointed with a full size bed and a twin daybed with trundle as well as an attached 3/4 bath you must pass through the small queen bedroom. From that large bedroom there is also a door that accesses the the back patio and yard. The house backs up to US forest service land and is a short walk to Cannel creek behind the property and Bubbles beach on the Kern River to the west. The Southern Sierra and the Kern River Valley are home to diverse natural environments with endless possibilities to explore. When staying at the cottage in Riverkern you can walk to the General Store, drive a few minutes to dine and shop in Kernville or head up river for some beautiful scenery and great steak dinner at McNally’s. The small, quaint community of Riverkern offers everything from adventure to solitude and peaceful relaxation. Guest access Whole house and yard Other things to note “This property is not located near the General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park. It is about 45 minutes from the Trail of 100 Giants in the Sequoia National Forest.” Seasonal Power Safety Shutoffs During the summer months, our mountain community may experience Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) issued by Southern California Edison (SCE). These temporary outages may occur during periods of high winds, low humidity, and elevated wildfire danger to help reduce the risk of wildfires. While power shutoffs are not common, they are possible during your stay and are beyond our control. If a PSPS event is expected, we will do our best to notify you as soon as we receive updates. Cell phone service may also become limited or intermittent if nearby cellular towers lose power or become congested. Cable and internet providers may experience service interruptions as well. We recommend bringing portable battery packs to keep phones and other essential devices charged, especially during the summer wildfire season. These precautionary shutoffs are implemented by Southern California Edison to help protect lives, property, and the surrounding Kern River Valley from catastrophic wildfires. We appreciate your understanding, as these events are outside of our control but play an important role in keeping our community safe.