4/10 Poor
Kelly S.
15 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Honest Constructive Critique: Great Location but Misleading Descriptions and Maintenance Issues
My family stayed at Kernville Ranch for five nights & had a mixed experience.
Cons:
- Discrepancies between the listing descriptions/photos & the actual state of the property.
- Dry, unmaintained lawns around cabin & cottage, contrary to "lush" descriptions/photos in the listing.
- No swimming hole or access to the Kern River, despite the listing emphasizing these with misleading terms like "communal pool," "pool available," "on a river," "on the waterfront."
- Scattered trash, sticks, & piles of dead branches, making the property difficult & unpleasant to walk.
- Mice in the cottage & mice nests found in the armchairs.
- Several bats were found roosting in the roof eaves outside the bedroom window & hundreds more in the trees right next to the cabin, posing a potential health hazard.
Pros:
- Spacious & peaceful property, offering a nice retreat from city life.
- Enjoyable interactions with horses and mules.
- Relaxing hot tub.
- Comfortable beds.
- Well-stocked with essentials.
- Great location. Close to town, Kern River, Lake Isabella
- Responsive host.
Conclusion:
The property has great potential, but improvements & more accurate descriptions are needed because our experience was nothing like what is described in the listing. If you're looking for a convenient base to explore local attractions, this rental would work well. However, if you plan to spend most of your time on the property like we did enjoying the swimming hole and "waterfront," you will be disappointed.
Kelly S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024