Hummingbird House: Comfy Base for Exploring Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat'l Parks

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Badger, CA

Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance37 min drive
General Sherman Tree83 min drive
Crystal Cave113 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Hummingbird House! Set in the Sierra Nevada foothills, 25 minutes from the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, this quiet and cozy home provides a place to rejuvenate or a base from which to explore the magnificent Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and surrounding national forests. Featuring four distinct seasons, there is beauty year round. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada foothills on your way to the house. Lazy country roads provide good walking/biking routes. Perfect for couples, families and those who love nature and the outdoors!

The 3BDRM/2BA house is fully appointed and includes a master bed/bath suite with a king bed and two additional roomy bedrooms with a queen bed in each. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a waffle-maker, smoothie blender, coffee and tea makers, etc. Breakfast food and snacks are provided.

The house has high-speed wifi suitable for streaming video and any other internet tasks. It also includes a complimentary electric vehicle charger for those who need a charge before heading to the national parks or back home.

Outside the house is fifty acres for you to explore. Take a walk to the creek or the pond. Watch the deer and wild turkeys wander through the yard. Enjoy the zillions of hummingbirds! There is a deck in the back yard and a pellet grill for outdoor cooking.

As most of my guests say, you'll want to spend more time at the Hummingbird House!

Property manager

Joni Jordan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Portable crib, high chair and bath set available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pet fee required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Badger

Located in Badger, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Big Stump Trail and North Grove Loop Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cathaven and Our Place Playground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Badger, CA

What's nearby

Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 37 min drive
Grant Grove Visitor Center - 42 min drive
General Grant Tree - 46 min drive
General Sherman Tree - 83 min drive
Crystal Cave - 113 min drive

Getting around

Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

Pinehurst Lodge - 25 min drive
Sister's Mountain House - 15 min drive
Sierra Glen Bar and Grill - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hummingbird House: Comfy Base for Exploring Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat'l Parks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hummingbird House: Comfy Base for Exploring Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat'l Parks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hummingbird House: Comfy Base for Exploring Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat'l Parks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hummingbird House: Comfy Base for Exploring Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat'l Parks located?

This family-friendly Badger holiday home is located in the mountains, 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Kaweah River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance. Lake Kaweah and Kaweah Recreation Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and cozy

This is such a unique and inviting setting, the views are great (beautiful sunset) and we were greeted by wild turkeys! The attention to detail made us feel so welcomed and relaxed. The beds and sitting areas are very comfortable and there is plenty of room to spread out. Country fresh eggs, milk, snacks and everything needed to cook were wonderful. There’s not much nearby and the winding roads provided a bit of adventure, but we loved getting off the beaten path. Joni was extremely responsive and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hummingbird House

Fabulous property! Great watching hummingbirds, quail, turkeys and cats. Such a welcoming, comfortable, well stocked place to stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann G., Richmond, CA

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Quiet

The area is in the rural foot hills of the Sierra. Lots of winding roads and open spaces. The house is isolated from traffic sounds and other people. It's the quietest place I've ever stayed. At the same time there is an all day chorus of various birds that come to eat from the bird feeders in the meadow in front of the house. And, for a little extra entertainment there are some feral cats that live in the garage and patrol the property looking for prey. The house itself is roomy and well laid out with a large work area in the kitchen. All three of us could cook at the same time without getting in each others way. (This is unusual.) Many large windows through out the house. The arrangement of the furniture in the living room works great for watching movies. We all felt the house was our favorite among all the houses we stayed in. The main drawback is the "commute time" to either Kings Canyon park or Sequoia. We hike or snowshoe, so we want to spend most of our time outdoors in our chosen activities, not driving long distances. Part of one of the easier routes to Kings Canyon was closed so we had to use a very narrow, very winding road to get to the main route into Kings Canyon. It took over an hour each way in good weather. The day we went to Sequoia was after it snowed higher up with a chain control and because the traffic was so bad we finally turned around to go to another place to hike. We were there over New Years, so the holiday probably brought out more people.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

26 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2023

We enjoy our stay. Beautiful house. Love the Sequoias. Thanks for making your place available!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lucia G.

23 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming hideaway

Hummingbird House is just lovely! Nestled in the Sierras, on a large piece of property that is delightful on its own, it was the perfect location for easy entry into King’s Canyon NP and from there down into Sequoia NP. We were able to see highlights of both in one loop from the house, returning through Three Rivers on Kaweah Lake. The house is spacious, with comfortable beds, washer/dryer, and even snacks in the kitchen! There were fresh eggs from a neighbor in the fridge as well as juice and milk. Joni was easy to reach and very helpful. She has a book full of recommendations about the area and pictures of all the nearby wildlife that her cameras have caught. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joni Jordan

Having lived in the area for more than 40 years, I have enjoyed sharing this corner of the world with travelers from around the globe. One of the great joys has been meeting with guests and sharing stories of our travel adventures.

Why they chose this property

The home was initially built for my parents, so they could be closer as they aged. As they have both now passed, the house needed a new purpose. It has been a special treat to make it a welcoming home once again and to allow visitors to the national parks a respite.

What makes this property unique

Our area is perfect for those looking to get away from it all! There is plenty of wildlife, starry nights, quiet mornings and beautiful sunsets. The house is a perfect base for exploring both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.