Shirley Creek Retreat

88%

14 reviews

· Wofford Heights, Kern, California · 1 acre

Hosted by Sharon R.

Cabin

· 6 guests max

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Beautiful mountain retreat surrounded by wilderness. Great place to just relax, breath and enjoy or have outdoor adventures via hiking trails, water play on the lake or Kern River, visit the trail of 100 Giants, white water rafting, fishing and snow skiing in Alta Vista! Cute retro movie theater in town or dining and entertainment in Kernville, home of the world famous Kernville Brewery. Cute additional cabin that sleeps two as an additional space for the kids or adventurous adults. Learn more about this land: Great location for outdoor & indoor adventure for you & your whole family! Beautiful view from mega deck, retro cabin that sleeps 6, fire pit, steps to seasonal creek full of swimming holes, beautiful mountain trails just outside your door. Lake Isabella, Kern River, Alta Vista Ski Resort & Remington Mineral Baths all within 15 minutes yet relax in solitude on 1/2 acre property surrounded by government land. Wood burning stove, traditional heat & air; everything to make your stay comfy & fun! Pet friendly. Place for tents as well as comfy cabin. Great location for outdoor and indoor adventure for you and your whole family! Beautiful view from the mega deck, retro cabin that sleeps 6, fire pit, steps to a seasonal creek full of swimming holes, beautiful mountain trails just outside your door. Lake Isabella, Kern River, Alta Vista Ski Resort & Remington Mineral Baths all within 15 minutes yet relax in solitude on 1/2 acre property surrounded by government land. Wood burning stove, traditional heat & air; everything to make your stay comfy & fun! Pet friendly. Place for tents as well as comfy cabin.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, wood burning fireplace, private

Toilet available

Flush toilet. 2 bathrooms

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Off leash if well trained.

Potable water available

Tap, hose. Water on tap in the cabin

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only. 2 showers

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, private, oven, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils

Wifi available

Laundry present

Picnic table absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 6 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

88% Recommend16 ratings · 14 reviews

Katie G.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· December 2023

Glorious outdoor space

With pets

The outdoor space at this property is amazing. My family (two adults, two elementary aged kids and a large dog) spent most of our time outside, even though it was a bit chilly and rainy. The two creeks offered so much fun and beauty, and the constant sound was soothing. We tossed horseshoes, watched the sky, frogs, and ravens. The fire pit was great, too. The house is cozy and has what you need, but is a bit shabby. It was just fine for us, but we needed to troubleshoot some home/electrical/plumbing issues ourselves, and Ahmad a major plumbing problem that we got very good support on from Julia, Sharon, and their handyman. My kids were begging to go back before we left. We absolutely plan to book this cabin again.

Yejee K.

6 reviews

Not recommend

· December 2023

Shabby and has Pests

With pets

First impression was: "Are we at the right place?" It looks A LOT more shabby and old compared to the pictures provided. Inside, you can tell it's not maintained very well: the walls are cracked, wallpapers are falling apart, the carpets are lifted and falling apart, the ripped curtains are hanging for dear life. The weddings are yellowed. You can tell from other reviews as well- it's just not well-kept and bare minimum is done. There's also poops around the container home. We were trying to overlook those and still enjoy our time. BUT the beds had pests (different variety) and hair pieces all over. I was on the bed and got off with itchy, inflamed ankles. Then I saw the pests. I let Sharon know of the pests and couple looking like bed bugs. When I provided her pictures, she kept changing her words from saying "those are not bugs" that they're lints, to saying those are "fuzzy bugs". She then said she'll send someone that night to check them out. So I agreed to that, to which she then changed her words saying that she'll send them tomorrow morning. Then she told me to capture the bug with a container so they can check it out tomorrow lol. I of course said no. Maria, their cleaner, then came by later and said they'll send the video and pic to exterminator. We left that night and did not stay the full duration. Sharon denied to provide refund for the night. Bed bugs or not, who would sleep on a bed after seeing bunch of different pests on it with hair pieces all around.

Samantha B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

Nice little getaway!

Group trip

The trails are right on the property lots of good walks! I do suggest some water shoes! There’s a grocery store and a gas station down the road that we’re really good for last minute essentials. Property was clean and spacious.

Bailey H.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2023

Group trip

A wonderful, peaceful space for a birthday retreat. The creek was absolutely amazing. Could not recommend more!

Armando E.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· June 2023

Awesome cabin near trails and creek

With kids

Its a great location, with firepit and bbq, upper deck faces mountains , has access to 2 creeks. Its a 2 bedroom with a small cabin downstairs for an extra person. This is a pet friendly spot , so there was a bunch of pet hair, and found dog poop under the bed because it smelled in the room. Ac blows cold , tv works and the internet connection works but dont use netflix takes too much data im guessing. There was a smell in the second bathroom so we kept that door closed , like dead animal but didnt find any. I would recommend it my kids had fun in the creek and the lake, the trails (which start right past the driveway ), we adults sat outside and looked at the stars 🌟.

Gary And Mercy L.

43 reviews

Recommends

· January 2023

The view was amazing!

Group trip

Great host! We had some booking problems and Sharon was really helpful and took time to figure everything out for us. We really appreciated it! The cabin had 2 flowing creeks in the backyard plus acres of BLM land right next to the property. Just bring your mountain bikes, dirt bikes and ATVs, tons of trails to explore. We were lucky enough to see the cotton candy sky during sunrise and sunset. We really enjoyed our family time. Everything was perfect! Thank you again for having us.

Location

Wofford Heights, Kern, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tübatulabal and Yokuts First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking