High Sierra Cabin in Sequoia National Forest

Escape to this high sierra cabin tucked away in Giant Sequoia National Monument. Located in the remote mountain community of Ponderosa at 7200 feet, this cozy and modern cabin offers a space to relax, unplug, and explore. Wander into the vast wilderness of Sequoia National Forest and enjoy spectacular views of the night sky. Ponderosa is the gateway to Trail of 100 Giants, Dome Rock, The Needles , and numerous hiking and biking trails. Pets are allowed with $100 additional pet cleaning fee. The space This modern mountain cabin is nestled into the trees at the end of a neighborhood road in the village of Ponderosa. A wood deck crafted from slabs of Giant Sequoia is a beautiful spot to relax in the forest. Great for families or groups of friends, the open concept living space has room for your gathering. This cabin borders the national forest, with endless backcountry hiking right from the front door. Walk through the woods or catch a sunset view of Slate Mountain just up the hill. The kitchen is fully stocked and includes cast iron skillets and useful appliances. Dry goods and spices are available. In the dining area, you'll find a handmade table built from a local sugar pine tree. Relax on the couch by the wood stove, and listen to music or play the guitar in the living room. On the second floor, there is second living space in the loft with a large flat screen smart TV. This house is a perfect spot to work remotely from, as we now have Starlink high speed internet. *Pets allowed by request and with $100 additional cleaning fee. *Please remove shoes upon entering the house. *The detached garage is not available for guest use. *Please take your trash and recycling with you as we don't have any services up here. *We are currently in a drought so please conserve water. *The wood burning hot tub is not currently available due to water use restrictions. *Please no outdoor fires at this time due to high wildfire risk. USING THE WOOD STOVE: Improper use of the stove can cause a fire! Please adhere to the rules below for safe use of the stove: 1. To start a fire place 1-2 fire starter sticks below 2 logs and light with long match. Close door partially, leaving a small gap. Once fully ignited, add wood as needed and close completely. 2. Use damper below door to adjust airflow; pulling out to increase flow and pushing in to restrict airflow. 3. Please do not overload the stove with wood! Burn just 2-3 logs at a time. 4. Before departure, please clean ash out of stove and place in the metal bucket located behind the stove. 5. If chimney fire occurs toss a cup of water in the stove and close the door. The steam will extinguish the fire. Guest access Guests have access the the entire property with the exception of the garage. The wooded lot next door also belongs to the cabin and offers guests a great area to walk around and observe the vegetation and wildlife. This is a mixed conifer forest consisting primary of Lodgepole Pine and White Fir, with a stunning Quaking Aspen grove running through the property. A meadow supports a riparian zone around the cabin containing willows and varieties of wildflowers including corn lilies and columbine. Several small cedars grow and the property along with a young Giant Sequoia located just a few feet south of the deck. The Sequoia National Forest backs up to the western edge of the property providing guests with a 1.1 million acre wilderness area that would take several lifetimes to fully explore.