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Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away

Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away

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front porch - yep, that's a piano!
Merrynook Cabin - what you'll see when you arrive
front porch
dining area on front patio
front patio and garden dining

Overview of Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Pinehurst, CA
  • Popular LocationKings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance12 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrant Grove Visitor Center17 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeneral Grant Tree21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

Tiny bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Merrynook Cabin See Giant Sequoias! See Kings Canyon Natl Park! 20 minutes away

Two bedrooms, one bath. And a tiny bedroom for fun. Full kitchen, cozy living room. Laundry. BBQ. Garden patio. Only 20 minutes to Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. Or stick close to the cabin all day and have a real vacation. Find your here, Here.

Built in the 1930s as a restaurant (serving chicken!) when logging was a way of life in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills, today Merrynook is an art-filled garden cabin just a short drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest.​

Bachrun and Mahalia LoMele own and manage Merrynook, and its sister cabin next door, Fivespot. They have been vacation hosts in Pinehurst since 2008.

Property manager

Mahalia LoMele
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Property grounds
Beautiful and peaceful
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.8 out of 10, (250 reviews)
Beautiful and peaceful

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be extremely careful with fire of any kind at any time of year. California's fire season is now year-round.
Be aware that there are several small steps into and inside the cabin. Watch your feet!
Be aware that there is a cat living on the property. If you are highly sensitive to cats, Merrynook may not be for you.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Pinehurst

Located in Miramonte, this cottage is in a rural area. Big Stump Trail and North Grove Loop Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance. Traveling with kids? Consider Cathaven and Our Place Playground. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pinehurst, CA

What's nearby

  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Big Stump Trail - 13 min drive
  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 17 min drive
  • General Grant Tree - 21 min drive
  • Hume Lake - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pinehurst Lodge - 3 min walk
  • Grant Grove Restaurant - 17 min drive
  • Sister's Mountain House - 12 min drive
  • General Grant Tree - 21 min drive
  • Sierra Glen Bar and Grill - 14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in which to create fantastic family memories
We had such a great time! The wood stove, fabulous art and trinkets, and easy communication with the host added up to make our Thanksgiving trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP the best possible. Thank you Mahalia and Bachrun LoMele!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Such a cute and artsy place. Has everything you need. No issues at all and great hosts!!! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booklovers dream
We had such fun perusing through all the books and interesting things throughout the cottage. Bring in food for eating places are not close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage near King's Canyon
We had a great time at this cute cottage. The kitchen is well stocked and there is a full size gas grill outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., durham nc

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fell in love with the area and the house
We loved our stay here. It was perfect - the location, house, people. I now hope to spend a month here after I retire to recharge and explore!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mahalia LoMele

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Bachrun and I have lived in Pinehurst since 2003. We opened Fivespot Cabin to the public in 2008, and Merrynook in 2016. Former New Yorkers, we have adjusted to the rural, mountain life without abandoning the arts we love (music and visual art). Come see us!

Why they chose this property

Pinehurst was a flourishing logging community for decades. The Pinehurst Lodge, a short walk from Merrynook, is a locally-owned and operated restaurant in a 100-year-old former sawmill.

Cedarbrook, an early-20th century cabin community built by Mennonite families from nearby Reedley around a lovely year round stream, is a 10 minute walk away. Other nearby historical logging sites are Neff's Camp and Millwood.
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Today, small cabins used as summer homes, rentals, and by full-time residents, are scattered throughout the forest. Pinehurst's year-round population is around 350.

What makes this property unique

This is a cabin for exploring books, art, even for exploring the piano on the front porch. Merrynook is conducive to deep relaxing and taking care of yourself, family, and friends. Just chill out without your phone (although there's wi-fi if you have to!), and get back in touch with your simpler life.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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