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The Kern Lodge

2.0 star property
Cabin in Kernville with an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Property amenity
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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67 Valley View Drive, Kernville, CA, 93238
  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 54 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Kernville

At The Kern Lodge you'll be within steps of Sequoia National Forest and Kernville Chamber of Commerce. .You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and all 26 cabins feature coffee/tea makers, hairdryers and phones. In-room dining is easy with amenities like fridges and microwaves. Additionally, irons/ironing boards and free toiletries are available.

What's nearby

  • Kernville Chamber of Commerce - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sierra South Mountain Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brush Creek - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kern River Valley Historical Society - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Kern Valley Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Barn
  • ‪Kern River Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Big Blue Bear - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Inn - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Kern Lodge

Cabin in Kernville with an outdoor pool
As a guest of The Kern Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kernville cabin.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Kern Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 26 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Kern Lodge Kernville
Kern Lodge
Kern Kernville
The Kern Hotel Kernville
The Kern Lodge Cabin
Kern Lodge Kernville
The Kern Lodge Kernville
OYO Kern Lodge Kernville
The Kern Lodge Cabin Kernville

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kern Lodge have a pool?

The Kern Lodge has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kern Lodge?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kern Lodge on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$132.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kern Lodge?

No, The Kern Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kern Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Kern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 645 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Gave away my room and gave me a smaller room at check-in. No hot water and some of the lights didn’t work. There were dead cockroaches on the floors. The TV didn’t work and the room smelled like a skunk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Many things not working in the unit we were assigned (and apparently the room we actually booked hasn't been properly working for months per the front desk staff). Super informal checkin checkout process. Pluses: AC worked well, close to activities, and ample room to park. Was tolerable for a one night stay and early am departure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute but not so comfy.

Very cute little kitchen..the only complaint was the pillows were flat as a pancake! Lol
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Poor Communications

Direcr TV not working and was not informed of this upon check in, it was two of us,,had to request two keys, Never received receipt to my email adtess which i requested 3 times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great little lodge. Small town atmosphere and the lodge fits in perfectly. Great view and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This property was very cute and quiet, but the property claimed to have WiFi and TV, but neither of these worked. The TVs were down in both rooms I booked. The WiFi also didn’t work which was unfortunate. Otherwise this property is in a great area and the check in check out process is simple.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice place to stay, restaurants, liquor store, market are close by just walking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty good in mocrowave pod in coffee machine floor dirty, overbooked no ice, tv didnt work.....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Only had warm water. No cable TV
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleks

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet was clogged for almost half of the stay, our reservation was changed last minute due to overbooking. Cable was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wasnt the best stay, wasnt the worst. The location is great but the room needed attention. There were socket and light switches with out covers, the light in the kitchen area was confusing to turn on and the tvs didnt have any service and i had to buy my own batteries for the tv remote.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken, reseda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s was disappointing, room was good, property was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property is very old, unkept. very low on amenities in the room. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here ~5-6 times over past 8-10 years. Management & staff seem always different and increasingly incompetent. Conditions have deteriorated each succeeding year. Finally, I cannot see any reason to accept this property in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds are comfortable. The staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a restful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge is adorable with quaint furnishings but does have updated air/heating too. There is a pool area and a large fire pit/BBQ area, which one could take advantage of in summer months, which I may just do!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rickey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked View, cozy, functional, location. Didn't like dirty floors, noisy neighbors no insulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025