The long dirt driveway was unkept, overgrown, and potholed with deep puddles. From the outside, the house looked fine. However on entering the foyer, we were met with the smell of old dirt. The house was not clean. Mouse droppings adorned the garage floor with the sounds of mice echoing in the walls. The furniture and bed were older and in need of a good clean. Few things were newer, but not enough to distract from the old. Across the shared driveway, there was a house that appeared abandoned with boards over its windows, but was notheless inhabited by a shirtless man who spent a lot of time staring at us from his front yard (adorned with ancient vehicles, hoods open). During the afternoon, the police came to visit the neighbor, who didn't answer his door, but soon he was outside again. Then around 10:30 pm, someone tried to break in through the kitchen window. After 30 minutes, 25 officers showed up in force. They asked us if we were armed and we were told to defend ourselves and advised to kill the burglar with a kitchen knife--- we were assured no charges would be filed. They expressed little surprise at the call. We left the house and slept into my car for the remainder of the night far away from the rental, fearing a return visit, and another 30 minute wait for authorities to arrive. We use VRBO several times/yr... this was a first.

The property is decent but overrated! The Windy unpaved road is a bit remote and hard to find. The dog Ringo is overly friendly and would not leave us alone he wanted to join our meals and seemed always hungry. The house was clean however the towels in the master bath were not fresh? They smelled bad. The living room was cozy but dim a few bulbs were out. The view was spectacular and aside from the above details we had a lovely stay.

The property is decent but overrated! The Windy unpaved road is a bit remote and hard to find. The dog Ringo is overly friendly and would not leave us alone he wanted to join our meals and seemed always hungry. The house was clean however the towels in the master bath were not fresh? They smelled bad. The living room was cozy but dim a few bulbs were out. The view was spectacular and aside from the above details we had a lovely stay.

We were 28 people, the house was very large, able to accommodate all of us easily. The volleyball court was great to have.

We were 28 people, the house was very large, able to accommodate all of us easily. The volleyball court was great to have.

We couldn't have been more satisfied with our stay. The location was perfect! Nine of us stayed in the house (all adults) and we had plenty of room to move around and hang out. We brought a couple of blow up beds and only used one. The house was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and there was plenty of seating. We had a wonderful time in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. We saw several bears, deer, marmots and chipmunks. We were surprised to find the waterfalls still had water - given the drought. We can only imagine how beautiful they are when the rivers are full. We also visited Crystal Cave which is highly recommended for those able to hike.

We couldn't have been more satisfied with our stay. The location was perfect! Nine of us stayed in the house (all adults) and we had plenty of room to move around and hang out. We brought a couple of blow up beds and only used one. The house was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and there was plenty of seating. We had a wonderful time in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. We saw several bears, deer, marmots and chipmunks. We were surprised to find the waterfalls still had water - given the drought. We can only imagine how beautiful they are when the rivers are full. We also visited Crystal Cave which is highly recommended for those able to hike.

We stayed over the Fourth of July weekend , children and all. For us, the kitchen was the best amenity as we stocked up in Visalia on our way there and had provisions for three days. We cooked breakfast, made lunch to go and prepared dinner. That really saved us money!! This place is so close Sequoia that it allowed us to go on all-day excursions without having the kids tired out from the drive. My parents joined us on the trip and they have never gone camping so had we actually camped (which our kids do enjoy) they would have not had as good of a time. Do not expect a posh place. If you are looking for luxury, pay for a luxury hotel. This house is a place to rest and recharge as you discover the beautiful nature around you. Having a washer/dryer was a plus for me. I was able to pack lightly. After our check out, our family said their good byes and headed for home but I was ready to continue our adventure (since I had just packed clean clothes! ) so my husband, the kids and I went to Kings Canyon ... WOW!!

We stayed over the Fourth of July weekend , children and all. For us, the kitchen was the best amenity as we stocked up in Visalia on our way there and had provisions for three days. We cooked breakfast, made lunch to go and prepared dinner. That really saved us money!! This place is so close Sequoia that it allowed us to go on all-day excursions without having the kids tired out from the drive. My parents joined us on the trip and they have never gone camping so had we actually camped (which our kids do enjoy) they would have not had as good of a time. Do not expect a posh place. If you are looking for luxury, pay for a luxury hotel. This house is a place to rest and recharge as you discover the beautiful nature around you. Having a washer/dryer was a plus for me. I was able to pack lightly. After our check out, our family said their good byes and headed for home but I was ready to continue our adventure (since I had just packed clean clothes! ) so my husband, the kids and I went to Kings Canyon ... WOW!!

This house is much nicer than the photos! The view is amazing from the all the windows facing the mountains. It's about a mile from the entrance of the park and across from the river. I really enjoyed the walk in shower in the upstairs bedroom. Highly recommend it!

This house is much nicer than the photos! The view is amazing from the all the windows facing the mountains. It's about a mile from the entrance of the park and across from the river. I really enjoyed the walk in shower in the upstairs bedroom. Highly recommend it!

I've heard a lot about the giant redwood trees as we don't have trees that big in Europe. So it was amazing to see them in person. The park is just up the road from this house which is very beautiful and full of luxuries. I really like all the attention to details including the bathroom upstairs which has a walk in rock shower. The house is very private with just one neighbor sharing all this land. We are planning another visit in the Fall.

I'd never been to this part of California, after visiting area, it's my favorite part of the state, much less country. The owner referred me to check out some local spots and hiking trails. I highly recommend Lady Bug at end of South Fork Drive and Marble Fork up in Park for hikes. After some great hiking, we came back to this relaxing house with two fireplaces. We bbq'd on the deck which has amazing views. The house is very clean with lots of great interior designs including a walk in rock shower in master suite and a beautiful kitchen. The house is very secluded, it shares a private driveway with one neighbor but once in the house, it's like you have the entire side of mountain to yourself. The pictures don't do the house justice, you should check it out.

Our family of 6 plus another couple stayed here and really enjoyed ourselves. We even had fun with the dog next door - very gentle and a hardly ever barked. The exterior of the home leaves a lot to be desired and the driveway is pretty daring but the roomy, comfortable inside of the home and the fantastic views were worth it! Other than advising that you bring your own soap (had to drive back down that driveway just to buy bars of soap and dishwasher detergent) I would recommend this home. The owner is very nice too.

This place was perfect for a staycation from LA. The house is much nicer than the pictures even show. Every detail has been accounted for. I really loved the kitchen and downstairs bathroom, it has copper sinks with this amazing tile work and stone shelves. WELL DONE! I also recommend the Gateway for dinner, it's kinda pricey but eating atop the river is worth the price. Thankfully the high speed internet worked well as I couldn't completely shut myself off from reality but this would be the place to do it. haha..next time maybe!!!

We had a group of 11 people stay at this house for one night. The house is cozy, clean and well furnished. It is as beautiful as the pictures show. The booking and refunding process was speedy and efficient. Will definitely recommend to my friends.

We had a group of 11 people stayed at this place for one night. It was clean, cozy and well furnished, just was good as the picture shows. The booking and refunding process was smooth, speedy and efficient. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends.

My family stayed at Alta Peak Vista for 11 nights in the summer of 2011. I would describe our experience as mixed. The pros, in my opinion: The location via-a-vis Sequoia is unmatched. The house is spacious, with an open layout. The master suite is particularly roomy. The kitchen is well stock with equipment. The views from the house are grand. The house has, as described, been renovated recently, so that it's decor and amenities are modern and comfortable. (It does show a little "wear and tear" (e.g., closet door off of its hinges and "dings" in the baseboards, but no more than one would expect from a rental property.) The neighbors (that is, the family that shares the driveway and has a house on the adjacent lot) are very friendly (and have a very friendly dog). The cons, in my opinion: The master suite is "loft style" (that is, it's not completely closed off from the downstairs), making it less private and less quiet than I would have preferred. The deck isn't as large as I would have expected. (The table seats four to six and I would guess the deck could accommodate one more table of that size and not much more.) Also, it could use some TLC (e.g., some of the boards need to be re-nailed). Despite the fact that it's advertised as pet free, there was visible dog hair on the carpet in the kitchen and in the den (perhaps from the friendly neighbor dog)? Most troubling, there was a massive ant infestation. We could not leave food unattended for more than 10 minutes before ants would be swarming; ants were in the cabinets and, in some cases, our food; ants were in the dishwasher. Jerry was apologetic with respect to the issues we had with the home and attempted to remedy them. Specifically, he sent a cleaning lady to vacuum the rugs to deal with the dog hair (albeit several days after I complained), an exterminator to deal with the ants (sadly, unsuccessfully), a repairman to fix the broken toilet (finally fixed after several visits) and a repairman to fix the upstairs A/C unit (fixed, but after a night hot enough that the residents of the master suite had to sleep on the sofa). He was, however, unwilling to refund any of our rent for our inconvenience (again, a toilet that was broken for several days, A/C that didn't work for a day, dog hair in an allegedly pet free home (that persisted despite the additional cleaning and aggravated my allergies) and, most disturbing to me, an ant infestation that lasted the entire 11 days of my stay.

Don't let first impressions ruin your stay. When we drove up the driveway, we were met with two broken down pickup trucks with the hoods up and a large dog blocking the driveway. You share the drive with neighbors. Our first thought was that we made a huge mistake booking this place for a family get together. But once we got into the house, it was a whole different story. Beautiful house, as you can see by the pictures. The bathrooms were unbelievable. Views from the main living area were magnificent. The upstairs bedroom was extremely large and was great for the five kids to sleep along with two adults. Couldn't ask for a better interior. However, the exterior could use some work. The deck needs some repairs. the flooring was loose and the railing was not solid. If you are tall beware of the gutter as you walk up the stairs. All of the men in our family hit their head at least once. Granted we are all over 6'4", but that's not that high. The next door dog was also a bit of a problem. Sweet dog, but hanging out at the door day and night and scaring everyone every time we walked out esp. at night got a little old. But he did provide a few good laughs at everyones expense. The house was close to Sequoia Park, only about a five minute drive which was why we were there. Overall, we would stay there again, but we also know the lay of the land now.