Botanist Cabin: Your Magical Forest Escape Awaits

Entire cabin in Three Rivers, California

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Kelly
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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Condé Nast Traveler, June 2022

10-min drive to Sequoia National Park

This home is near the national park.
Built in 1948 beside a flowing stream, this historic botanist’s cabin was created for simple living and deep connection with nature. Light-filled and intimate, the studio is wrapped in windows that bring the forest indoors, with a full kitchen, soaking tub, and outdoor shower. Surrounded by redwoods, a lily pond, a water garden, and wandering paths, this is a rare place to slow down, unplug, and experience something truly one of a kind in Three Rivers.

The space
🌿 A retreat unlike any other
• Historic cabin with rich character
• Set beside a flowing creek
• Surrounded by a canopy of redwoods
• Private, yet easy to access
• Just 5 minutes to groceries, coffee, and restaurants
• 10 minutes to Sequoia National Park entrance
• Horses as your neighbors
• Indoor shower & bath
• Outdoor shower & soaking tub
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Aromatherapy touches
• EV charger
• Designed for those seeking a rare, soulful, and unforgettable experience

🏆 As Featured in Condé Nast Traveler
• Best Cabin Near Sequoia National Park (2022–2025)
🔌 Now with EV Charger

🌸 Nature's Wonderland
• Set on 6 acres of natural land
• Cross a wooden bridge over a flowing creek to reach your cabin
• Once over the bridge, you enter your own private oasis
• Lily pond & tranquil water garden
• Bird terrace overlooking creek
• Designed for quiet observation, reflection, and connection to nature

🏡 Your Cabin & Privacy
• 3 cabins total on the 6-acre property
• Your cabin has its own entrance, yard, and meditation areas
• Ample space to wander and explore
• Quiet, secluded, and deeply peaceful

🌲 A Rare Microclimate
• Tucked into the foothills
• Shaded by a lush canopy of mature plant life
• Naturally cooler and more serene than surrounding areas

🏞️ A Place With History
• Located on ancient land once inhabited by the Yokuts
• Chosen for its rich valley resources and proximity to the Kaweah River

✨ Thoughtful Comforts Provided
• Record player with a curated collection of incredible vinyl
• Aromatherapy essentials to enhance rest and relaxation
• Luxury bath products, lotions, and elevated essentials
• Toothbrushes and curated extras, just in case
• Designed so you can arrive, exhale, and settle in

Who This Space Is For
• Guests who value intention, craftsmanship, and calm
• Those who feel at home in nature and places with history
• Travelers craving stillness, simplicity, and an unhurried pace

⚠️ Allergy-Free Space
• No animals of any kind permitted due to severe allergies

📸 Follow Along
• Social: @sequoia_stays
• Behind-the-scenes stories of the Botanist Cabin

Guest access
As you arrive, you'll be greeted by towering redwood trees. There will be plenty of space to park in the driveway loop and you will be able to access your cabin while getting an immediate rush of the nature that surrounds you.

Other things to note
🧳 Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing Airbnb’s optional travel insurance. As we are often fully booked, we’re unable to offer refunds outside our cancellation policy for weather, illness, or travel disruptions.

💧 The Water Garden
The Water Garden is designed for quiet enjoyment and relaxation. Guests are welcome to wade or dip their feet in the shallow areas. For safety, this space is not intended for swimming or diving.

✨ Thoughtful Extras
To enhance your stay, we provide:
Fresh linens and bath towels
Feather-free bedding and pillows for allergen-free comfort
Complimentary coffee (whole bean & ground) and artisan herbal teas
Pantry basics: salt, pepper, and olive oil

🎥 Cozy Movie Nights
Enjoy our in-cabin smart projector, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. Simply log into your own Netflix, YouTube, or streaming apps and settle in.

🛒 Groceries & Supplies
Guests often find it hard to leave once they arrive. We recommend picking up groceries in advance:
Save Mart (Visalia) for larger, budget-friendly shopping
Village Market (Three Rivers) for local convenience

🏞️ The National Parks
Sequoia National Park (Ash Mountain Entrance): 10–15 minutes
Giant Forest & General Sherman Tree: approx. 55 minutes

Please check the National Park Service website for current conditions, weather, and road closures.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 374 Mbps

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Where you’ll be

Three Rivers, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

A simple place where nature is within reach. Where mornings are slow and a symphony of birds commence with the rising sun. Where the water is steady flowing and nothing stays the same. A place of seasons with new experiences in between, where the leaves come and go but the giants stay Evergreen.

We are located at the end of a private road in a lush tree-filled setting. There is nothing like it in Three Rivers.

Downtown is about a 5 minute drive. Sequoia Nat'l Park entrance is 10 minutes away. We are 55 minutes from the Giant Forest.

Because we are in the foothills and remote, cell service can be spotty. Only AT&T and Verizon may work. You'll have WIFI once on the property.

Meet your host

Superhost
765 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
My work: Artist, Boat Captain
We’re Kelly and John, and we live here in Three Rivers with our kids, surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Hosting travelers is our passion, and we strive to create stays that feel effortless, memorable, and truly at home. We can’t wait to welcome you and share a little piece of our world. ⋆. ༶ Find the time . ༶ ⋆ Experience our World: Find us on IG @sequoia_stays

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm