Oasis on Kern River

Bakersfield, California
$563 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The River Haven House, nestled on a unique 2.5-acre property on Kern River with private river access, perfect for couples or small families. A beautifully updated Spanish-style home welcomes you with a fully stocked kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and a cozy yet spacious patio area for barbecue & entertaining.
Perfect for nature lovers!

A true oasis awaits! Surrounded by mature trees, green lawns, fruit & nut trees within a privately gated space, this property is all aboutthe outdoors! You are sure to realize that once you arrive.
Upon entering through the private gate, you are greeted by a large, welcoming driveway with the main home and garage to your right. Slow down time as you walk around the property and take it all in. Enjoy the well-maintained landscaping, lush gardens and the private river access.
The beautiful Spanish-style home includes a full kitchen, living room, dining room and main bedroom. The bedroom is furnished with a King size bed and includes a walk-in closet & full bathroom.
Just outside the main home is the attached, extra-large garage where you will find the second bedroom. This bedroom also houses a King size bed, but also includes a comfortably sized bunk bed with two full mattresses and a single trundle pullout. This space also has a full bathroom and laundry room.
The large garage makes for a great hang out area where you will find comfy sofas, a wood-burning fireplace, TV and games.
The main home exits to the patio area where you will find multiple cooking options: a propane Weber grill, a Big Green Egg grill & smoker, a pizza oven, a and charcoal grill and to toast your hands & feet, a built-in outdoor fireplace.
Enjoy the night sky as you sit out under the stars with romantic string lights draped overhead and enjoy the fresh air while the fireplace or firepit keep you warm.
The property has direct and exclusive access to the Kern River where you can swim, tube, sunbathe and fish. You are welcome to pitch a tent by the river; however, we ask that you please notify us as the lawn irrigation is fully sprinkler operated.
Just on the other side of the river you will find the California Living Museum (local zoo), Lake Ming, Kern River Golf Course, multiple riverfront picnic spots, Miracle Hot Springs up the mountain, hiking trails, nature walks. and more! Less than an hour up the road are wilderness camp sites and Lake Isabella. Continuing onward is the Sequoia National Forest where you can visit for the day knowing a comfortable & safe home will be welcoming your return.



*No parties or events allowed. Please respect our neighbors by keeping noise levels down. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am.
*Smoking allowed outdoors only.
*Children MUST be supervised and monitored at all times.
*No surprise guests, only those accounted for and registered can enter the property.
*No firearms
*Please do not put grease or solid food down the kitchen sink. Septik tank is sensitive
*Please do no flush wipes, paper or feminine products down the toilet as the septik tank is sensitive.
*This is a rural property and as such, there is wildlife which includes: rabbits, squirrels, rats, mice, coyotes,
snakes, lizards, birds, bugs, and spiders, to name a few.
*Please keep the doors closed to prevent the above wildlife from joining you in the home during your stay.
*There are five secuirty cameras on the property for safety reasons. One at the main gate, one at the main home,
one at the corner of the garage, one at the carport and one by the river. NONE in the house.
*The canvas bell tent can also be booked for camping by the river, which could sleep 3-6 people, inquire within.
*Pets are allowed on the property (fee's apply), however must be monitored at all times and not left alone. Pets
must be kept close to owners at all times to avoid issues with wildlife. Please, no pets on the
furniture and beds. A fine will be applied if pets have been lounging on bedding and furniture.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Zoo On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    7 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Ani H.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    It was a pleasure. Thank you

  • Chris Q.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Loved every minute of it we didn’t even need to leave the property the whole vacation to have a wonderful time. We did a fair bit of fishing and caught some pretty good catfish the recreation room. The garage has a lot of fun and we got to play some new games that the kids haven’t been Exposed to yet like foosball and ping-pong. Full kitchen was super nice and the various ways you could cook outside gave you a nice variety of meals to have overall a wonderful day and the property is just as beautiful in the pictures as it is in real life.

  • Margaret L.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    My family had a great time at this little getaway! The house and property was amazing and we’d definitely be back again! The house owners/managers were readily available with any questions before/after/during our stay!

  • Leslie P.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    From beginning to end was a complete joy. The scenery, the home, and the entertainment room were complete with everything you could ask for. My husband and I are on the go people and this was the first time we were able to really unwind and have all the amenities we needed in one place. We felt at peace. Highly recommend! Our dog loved it too!

  • Arman M.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Beautiful environment and very clean property

  • Christine H.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    Could of been cleaner. Taking shoes off every time in house was a major inconvenience. Figuring out AC and fans could of been easier with instructions. BBQ and pizza oven along with bathroom window was filthy with spiders and webs. The flies that came in late afternoon was terrible they surrounded the door-thousands of them. Would of be nice to know that the nearest store was miles away. The yard and river were beautiful. the current is way too strong to go into.

  • Nelly S.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    The place was simply amazing. There is no word that I can describe how amazing this place was. Thank you so much, we really did enjoy the place.

  • Eloise S.

    Submitted May 6, 2024

    Stayed May 3, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay! The property is beautiful and is the best of both worlds! Glamp inside the house or the garage.. or camp by the river! We will definitely be back!

  • Andrea N.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 29, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay despite the rain. I needed to get away from work and recharge and this was the perfect place to do so. Having the river so close is amazing and my husband caught and released a fish. The dogs had a good time too. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Nancy C.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2023

    Stayed Jul 24, 2023

    This River Haven House is an absolutely breathtaking property! Grandparents (in their 80s) enjoyed walking down to the river every morning & enjoying riverfront view on the hammock. Grandkids loved hanging out in the HUGE game room in the garage with ping pong & foosball tables. Pups loved running on the big grassy area. We just wished we picked a cooler season, so we can enjoy the incredible yard more. And there a heavenly chicken coop on site nestled by a bamboo forest and water fountain. Highlight of our stay was when property manager asked to come by to feed chickens and brought us FRESH EGGS!!! Love the from farm to table experience.

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$563+
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