Papa's Paradise Guesthouse

Mountain guesthouse half-mile from paved road. One-room, separate cabin sleeps 3 (1 queen bed, 1 trundle twin, 1 bathroom). Includes bed linens, essentials, hot water, heating, Wi‑Fi, patio, BBQ, fire pit, fireplace, smoke detector. Custom-built by a craftsman; rare rental in the valley. Remote southern Sierra Nevada near Kennedy Meadows Pack Station and PCT resupply; trail and sequoia access. Most arrive by car via narrow, seasonal mountain roads. Ideal for hikers and flatlanders alike :)

Kennedy Meadows, CA, United States

3 guests

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

What this place offers

Outdoors

Alfresco dining
BBQ
Outdoor seating
Patio

Kitchen and dining

Barbecue utensils
Coffee maker
Dining table
Hot water kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove

Bedroom and laundry

Bed linens

What this place offers

Outdoors

Alfresco dining
BBQ
Outdoor seating
Patio

Kitchen and dining

Barbecue utensils
Coffee maker
Dining table
Hot water kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove

Bedroom and laundry

Bed linens

Bathroom

Body soap
Conditioner
Hot Water
Shampoo
Shower
Shower gel
Walk-in shower

Common

Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and silverware
Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
TV
Wifi

Heating and cooling

Indoor fireplace

Parking and facilities

Free parking on premises Driveway, free, on premises
Single level home No stairs in home

Location features

Mountain view
Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Family

Playground

Home safety

Smoke detector

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Small, remote mountain meadows and forest on the southern Sierra Nevada (Kern/Tulare region). The area’s landmarks and draws are the Kennedy Meadows Pack Station / general store, nearby PCT resupply/stop, campgrounds and access to trails, meadows and sequoia pine stands. The vibe is rustic and quiet — visitor traffic spikes in summer months; businesses and roads can be seasonal.

Guest Access

Good to know

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Reviews

Sherry

October 2026

My husband wanted a short getaway from the heat and we really enjoyed staying in the cabin Papa’s Paradise Guesthouse in Kennedy Meadows. The cabin was just the perfect size and in a beautiful private area in Kennedy Meadows. We really enjoyed the short walk up the hill to the lookout deck with spectacular sunrise and sunset views! The cabin was fully stocked with kitchen items, snacks and drinks. There was a fire pit and wood was provided. We hiked along the Pacific Crest Trail and took a drive to Sherman Pass with awesome views of Mt. Whitney. I would highly recommend Papa’s Paradise cabin for your next adventure in the quiet wilderness!

Find us

Most visitors arrive and depart by car. Roads are narrow, mountainous and sometimes unplowed/closed in winter. Public transit is very limited: Kern Transit and Eastern Sierra Transit provide infrequent connections on Highway 395/nearby towns (Pearsonville/Inyokern) but those stops are miles from the turnoff and often require a hitch, shuttle or prearranged pickup. Hitchhiking and prebooked shuttle/pack station drop‑offs are commonly used by hikers. Walking around the immediate property/neighborhood is easy, but expect long drives to grocery stores, gas and medical services (nearest full services are in Ridgecrest).

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