'Creekside Home' - House Four of Sequoia Resort

Description from the owner

House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-12)

Part of Sequoia Resort, this is a spacious home with cozy furnishings and a deck overlooking the property next to Badger Creek.

• The open-plan house has a Full Kitchen

o Four burner gas stove, full size refrigerator, glassware, flatware, plates, ceramic platters, etc. are all provided

o Kitchen has all cooking utensils, but bring your own special pans for your must-have dishes. We recommend you bring groceries. The nearest supermarkets 40 minutes away!

o Toaster, Coffeemaker, Microwave

• The large open-plan kitchen/dining/living area is well... sized for family gatherings and great for entertaining, dinner parties, and slumber parties. TV/DVD, Games

• Laundry room with washer/dryer

The 370-acre foothill property is yours during your stay to explore on roads and paths, great for strolling, hiking, and biking. Launch a row boat in the 2 acre pond (fondly called the lake) or catch stocked fish. The brave can take a swim and afterwards lounge on the lake-side deck. Enjoy the barbeque as well as the fire-pit (equipped with roasting sticks for family marshmallow time.) There's even an old airstrip to practice hitting some golf balls! Each house also has its own propane BBQ grill on private deck during summer season.

The town of Badger is a small settlement in the Sierra Nevada foothills at about 3000' elevation. The vision is to develop the property to a small green and environmentally friendly community with zero carbon footprint, solar photovoltaic energy, its own wells and water resources. Be an adventurer and explore the wonders of this place. Mature oak and pine trees adorn the landscape - beautiful in all seasons from the wildflowers of spring and warm summer months, to the crisp autumn and the cozy winter months.

Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park is a year-round wonder! See the giant Sequoia trees and experience Kings Canyon - it's like Yosemite without the crowds! Climb Morro Rock and hike into the high country. It's a vacation you'll never forget. Dine at Pinehurst Lodge, Mountain House (known as a biker hangout) or visit Sierra Glenn restaurant.

January:$179/night ($895 / wk) * May 27 -September 5:$199 /night

Holiday Stays - Minimum 3 nights * Winter Utility Fee - $15 / night (Nov – Feb

Winter Holidays: $199/night ($995/wk) * Thanksgiving:.Nov.23 - Dec. 1

Christmas - New Years: ,December 21 - ,January 5,2014 /3 night Minimum

Base Rate up to 5 people * $15 per extra person/per night * Maximum 10 people

No charge for children under age 6 * $50 Cleaning Fee * Pets welcome! $10/pet/nt

Minimum stay: 2 nights * One night rate: $279 / $299 * Week is 5-7 days

'Refundable' Security & Pet Deposits @ $50 / Phone & Internet available - DailRead more

Additional Location Information

FAQ SHEET

WELCOME! The town of Badger is a tiny settlement in the Sierra Nevada foothills at about 3000' elevation. Badger Creek is a 370-acre property -yours to explore on roads and paths, great for strolling, hiking, and biking.

ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
You may arrive anytime from 3 p.m. Please let us know ahead what time you expect to arrive.
Once you enter the property, follow HOUSES sign to the left. The house will be unlocked with keys on the table. Make yourself at home. The property manager will stop by your house after you arrive (in the evening for an afternoon arrival; next morning for late evening arrivals) to see that you are comfortable or have any questions.
Departure time is 11 a.m.

DIRECTIONS & TRAVEL Information
Located 5 hours from San Francisco & 4 ½ hours from Los Angeles. GPS is not reliable in this area. A map will be provided upon making your reservation.
Mountain roads are wind-y, and some people get sick. You could use an over-the-counter motion sickness cure, or we like to chew on candied ginger to relieve symptoms.
(see also “winter” at end)
GAS & FOOD shopping
Fill your vehicle with gas before you start ascending into the mountains from the Valley. Gas stations up here are scarce, and prices are even higher than elsewhere. On Hwy 180 the last gas is at Squaw Valley 40 min away, and another just before the Dunlap turn off. Both have convenience stores. Last gas coming from the south is Woodlake, about 40 minutes away. There is also gas inside Kings Canyon about 15 minutes beyond the main entrance shops at the Kings Canyon Lodge.

Shop for groceries before coming up the mountain; there are no real stores up here. From Hwy 180 in Fresno, exit Clovis Avenue, turn right onto Clovis, then left at Kings Canyon Road to shop at Vons or SaveMart. From Hwy 198, there is a SaveMart off the Ben Maddox exit in Visalia. Two local stores have limited supplies: Pinehurst Lodge in Pinehurst, and the Grant Grove store in the Park.

COMMUNICATIONS
CELL PHONE RECEPTION
VERIZON Tower provides cell reception for Verizon customers. Otherwise, cell reception is available only from nearby ridges. You may want to purchase a pre-paid Verizon card for this visit.
INTERNET
Internet is available as an option for each house for $6/day, plus a Refundable Deposit of $30 for an internet receiver box. (Payable by Cash / Check upon arrival)
TELEPHONE
Telephone service is available as an option for each house for $6/day. Unlimited local & long distance calling. (Payable by Cash / Check upon arrival)
DOMESTICS
“Refundable” Security Deposit - $50 will be collected upon your arrival (payable by Cash / Check)

Kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, stove & oven, toaster, microwave and dishwasher. . All place settings and cutlery provided, as well as some pots & pans. Bring your own special pans to be sure you have what you need.
Linens are provided (bed & towels). Please bring your own towel for recreational use.
Air Conditioning - In this area of California, swamp coolers are preferred over air conditioners. Coolers work well in dry summer weather, and are considered less harsh and more energy-efficient than air conditioning.
Entertainment – All houses have CD players. House #1 has DVD. House #2 has Video. House #3 & #4 have DVD and Video. The trailer has TV (no cable or satellite)
Laundry - Houses #1, #3, #4 and the Trailer have washer & dryer. The Studio House #2 does not.
BBQ grills are available at all houses. Bring your own BBQ utensils. House #1, #3 & #4 are gas – propane provided. Studio House #2 & the trailer – bring your own charcoal.
No Smoking or incense burning in the houses, please

PETS
“Refundable” PET Deposit - $50 will be collected upon your arrival (payable by Cash / Check)
Pets are permitted only with prior approval. A $10 per pet, per night fee applies. All pets must
be on leashes at all times. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up of any/all pet refuse. Pets are not allowed on furniture at any time. Any evidence of pets on furniture may incur extra cleaning fees. All pets must be up to date on rabies vaccinations and all other vaccinations. Heartworm preventive is highly recommended. All pets are to be treated with Advantage or similar topical flea and tick repellent three (3) days prior to arrival. Fleas and ticks are rampant in this area and can cause harmful/fatal illness to humans and pets.

“LIONS, TIGERS and BEARS – Oh My!”
Well, no tigers, but there are mountain lions and bears in the hills, and bobcat has been spotted on the property. These houses are in the mountains. The natural world is part of the experience. There are wild boar from time to time, and even the local ranchers find their cows astray in the road. There are rattle snakes on the hills, but seeing them is not that common. Avoid walking in deep brush, stay on the paths, and exercise normal caution. Bugs are part of the mountains. Mostly little pesky gnats and harmless spiders are commonly seen. Tarantulas are around, seen more rarely. Again, use normal awareness. And if you are sensitive to bites, bring a topical repellent.

LAKE
The property includes a 2 acre pond, fondly called the lake. It is clean but rustic and undeveloped. You are welcome to swim, fish (it is stocked – bring your own gear), and use the row boat w/paddle. – bring your own life vests.) There is a lake-side deck with fire-pit for roasting marshmallows / hot dogs (firewood & roasting sticks provided), a communal BBQ and the lakeside volley-ball court.

MEDICAL CARE
The fire station is just across the road and has a paramedic – they are only open during fire season. Dial 911 for emergencies. A helicopter may be sent if warranted. Medical clinics are about 40 minutes away: to the north in Squaw Valley, to the south in Woodlake.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
http://weather.yahoo.com/united-states/california/badger-2358197/ http://www.usa.com/badger-ca-weather.htm

CANCELLATIONS
A fourteen (14) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay made within 14 days of the arrival date forfeit any advance payment or deposit.
Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of deposit.

Late FALL & WINTER
HEATING – House 1 has propane & wood stove. Studio House 2 has only wood stove. Houses 3 & 4 have propane. A Winter Heating Charge of $15 per night is applicable during the winter months.
ROAD CONDITIONS - Late fall, winter, and early spring guests should be aware that it could snow at or below (and certainly above!) our elevation of 3000 feet. If you are coming in the wintertime, be sure to carry chains in your vehicle, which may be required to travel safely. Also be aware that thick Tule fog often settles in the San Joaquin Valley during the winter. The fog can be avoided if you travel in the late morning through early evening.


RESTAURANTS
There are some small eateries – local as well as within 40 minutes away.
Pinehurst Lodge, Pinehurst (bar/restaurant; small store) 336-2603
Mountain House, Badger (bar/restaurant) 337-2321
Sierra Glenn, Badger (bar/restaurant; small store) 337-0242
Gena’s Place, Dunlap 338-0678
Twin Valleys Restaurant, Dunlap 338-0160
Bear Mountain Pizza, Squaw Valley 332-9696


DISTANCES to National Parks from Badger Creek Houses:

NORTH to Kings Canyon entrance gate on HWY 180/Generals Hwy - 16.6 miles / 27 minutes
SOUTH to Sequoia N.P. on CA.198 E. General HWY - 36.7 miles / 1 hrs 14 minutes
Loop from Badger Creek Houses traveling north on Hwy 180 to Kings Canyon / Grant Grove, south to Sequoia & returning to Badger Creek Houses - 99.1 miles / 2 hrs 54 minutes
YOSEMITE via Fresno - 147 miles / 3 hrs 29 minutes

Location Type Away from it all, Lake, Mountain

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Children UNDER age 6 yrs are FREE after the 1st 5 guests.

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