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


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Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Moneta, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Property!!
Charming, lovely home with many guest extras, including homemade waffle batter! Very comfortable accommodations and well-equipped home! Nice sitting areas on deck and porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We loved staying at the Hummingbird house, and Joni went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
We loved our stay at the Hummingbird House! Our host was so helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay so enjoyable!! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird House Stay
My family and myself came up to go to Sequoia and Kings Canyon for a week, and stayed at the Hummingbird House. The house owner was very very readily available and quick to respond with things. They house also was stocked with breakfast items for our stay which was very nice. We enjoyed our stay here very much and was very impressed with the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hendrikus v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
What a wonderful stay we had at the Hummingbird house. In a peaceful and beautiful surrounding. The house is clean, comfortable, comes with everything you wished for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
It was a complete pleasure to host your family! Thank you for your kind reflection of your stay. JJ

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surrounded By Nature
We stayed here a few nights while visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Joni was a wonderful host. We were greeted by hummingbirds and wild turkeys when we arrived. Joni was just a call or text away and checked on our arrival. She even had local farm fresh eggs, fruit, and some other breakfest items waiting for us. The house is surrounded by nature and a perfect spot to unplug and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
So happy you enjoyed your visit to the Hummingbird House, Carole! It was a pleasure to host such great guests. :)

10/10 Excellent

Gloria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird Heaven
The house is absolutely beautiful! Joni and Larry are awesome hosts, even providing breakfast items for our arrival. They gave us great tips on the parks, and shared fresh veggies from their garden. Yum! If you're looking for a home base to explore Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, this is it! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Such a delight to host your family, Gloria! Thank you for being such delightful guests. :)

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The house (and host) were perfect. Everything very clean and relaxing. Large space, snacks for us when we arrived, comfortable beds. The road leading us up was difficult to drive, but that didn't have anything to do with the host! Thank you, and we would definitely stay again :-).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Hummingbird House! It was convenient to Kings Canyon and Sequoia NPs for hiking during the day. The owner is very thoughtful with providing coffee/teas, breakfast items, snacks, games, and information on the national parks nearby. We had a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

kris@parmeleeconsulting.com p.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's called Hummingbird House for a reason!
The first thing we noticed when we arrived was a group of wild turkeys. Soon thereafter, we watched dozens of Hummingbirds in feeders spread across the front porch. There was so much wildlife to see! The property is beautiful. We spent hours watching the hummingbirds, they are fascinating! There was plenty of space for our family of five (all adults). The bedrooms were perfect and the host provides a variety of items for breakfast, including fresh eggs from the neighbor's chickens! The kitchen had a fair amount of items needed to cook, but not the best selection of pans so some items may require creative solutions but all doable. The house provided easy access to Kings Canyon and Sequoia. The only thing I didn't quite realize was how remote the location is-it's very remote! Arriving at the house requires some pretty tricky driving on narrow winding roads (if you are subject to motion sickness, this might not be the house for you--fortunately, no one in our group gets car sick). Bring everything you will need to prepare dinners at the house. There are no dinner options within less than 45+ minutes (and several of those that far away were closed the days we were there). The area doesn't have a lot of lodging options in general. I think we made the right choice with this house and I would certainly recommend it, as long as you are prepared for the remoteness!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country life
Awesome house in the great outdoors. Peaceful and relaxing. Of course, lots of hummingbirds, but also wild turkeys that walk right up to sliding glass doors and look in. Host was very helpful with questions about places to visit and shop. Even had fresh local farm eggs in fridge when we arrived! Less than an hour to both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fabulous
Fantastic house with wonderful views outside of not only many hummingbirds, but wild turkeys also that walked by several times a day past the many windows in the house. A couple of turkeys would even knock on the sliding glass door by the dining room with their beaks. Of course when we would move towards the door they would quickly walk away. It was fun to watch the two male turkeys try to prance and impress the 9 females that we counted. House was great as was the host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
It was a real pleasure to host you, Mary! Thank you for your kind words. Those turkeys and hummers love to be loved, so I'm sure they were putting on their best shows during your stay. :)

10/10 Excellent

Kari E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place!
We stayed here several nights while visiting Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Parks, and absolutely loved it! The house was super clean, had all the amenities needed plus extras, such as a styrofoam cooler and ice packs, games, and books with info on the National Parks. The location was secluded and private, with tons of wildlife, including songbirds, turkeys, California quail (all of which came right up to bird feeders to eat!), a gray fox, and of course hummingbirds. The Wi-Fi worked great, and we also had pretty good cell service with Verizon. The beds were super comfy, and the shower had great water pressure. We also loved the provided breakfast of farm-fresh eggs, fresh fruit, and a selection of juices and cereal. We really enjoyed having dinner outside on the patio to enjoy the nice weather and wildlife. Joni was very nice and personable and left lots of information on where to get food, park information, and how to navigate the back roads with the park road closures (from winter damage due to historical snowfall). We love to travel and this was one of our favorite places we’ve stayed ever! If/when we are back in the area, we will definitely come back to Hummingbird House!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Kari. It was a complete pleasure to host you and share your enthusiasm for all the critters. I hope your bird list is filling up on this trip! I appreciate your review and will hope to see you again some day!

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature-Filled Getaway
Amazing, beautiful property with tons of walking/hiking trails. Quiet and secluded, and excellent wildlife watching! The house is comfortable and spacious with everything we needed. I'm looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Thank you for your kind words! It was lovely to host you and I'll look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Pieter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little paradise
Hummin hummingbirds, Turkeys, lots of flowers. A nice and clean house. We had no time to watch TV.. The wildlife arround us was all we need. We went to see the big trees in Sequoia NP. Just an hour away with a great drive to into the forrest. Joni was great help.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

YING

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really a great place to relax with family,will come back next time!

10/10 Excellent

Carina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
Me and my family loved this beautiful and cozy house, everything clean, kitchen fully stocked to cook your meals and dinner, thank you Joni for the wonderful stay :) I hope we can come back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Carina! It was a pleasure to host your family and I hope to see you again. :)

10/10 Excellent

Lihong T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly,
The accommodation was clean and tidy a good couple of cosy nights. Thanks for the breakfast. 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful :-)
The hummingbird house is a really cozy accomodation, it's very quiet, watching the wildlife around the house is so interesting, Joni left many breakfast goodies for us , the waffle recipe is very delicious. The contact with Joni was very nice, we really enjoyed our time at the hummingbird house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H., Annapolis, Maryland USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Stay in the Perfect Place!
This is truly one of the most delightful places we have ever stayed! Joni's communication is excellent, and she is so welcoming and accommodating. The house is very comfortable, and the visits from the hummingbirds, turkeys, and cats were so fun. We enjoyed drinks on the lighted deck and made dinner every night in the well-appointed kitchen. Only 30 minutes to the Kings Canyon gate, well worth it given the solitude and loveliness of this little gem of a house. I hope to stay at Hummingbird House again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Lafayette, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Piece of Heaven
This cabin was perfect in every way! — Clean! We’ll stocked! Away from it all! Host was amazing! Location is perfectly located to visit Kings Canyon NP & Sequoia NP! Breakfast foods provided! Thanks Joni for the hospitality. :) ~~ “Cajuns”, Kim, Hester, Tom, Tracy, and Becky
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great, convenient property for visiting Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Our host, Joni is wonderful and her property is roomy and well supplied . She even left us a great self breakfast items! There are many hummingbird feeders , so it’s fun to watch them feed! Thank you for an excellent time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Hummingbird House
This was my third time staying at the Hummingbird House and it was just as wonderful as always. Stocked with everything you could need for your stay. Fun to watch the hummingbirds and the wild turkeys and enjoy the beautiful countryside
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Thank you, Jeannie! Always wonderful to host you! Thank you for being such a great guest. I appreciate your kind words and how well you take care of the Hummingbird House when you stay. :)

10/10 Excellent

Roopesh Kumar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welll maintained and clean. Refrigerator was loaded with breakfast items, thanks for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shira C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
We have stayed in many VRBO rentals but this one is very special. The peaceful area, the hummingbirds, and wildlife all around are adding to the wonderful experience, but the best part is the host. Joni is very unique and goes on and beyond to have the stay as perfect as possible. The small things make you feel at home- the bedding, the towels, the fully equipped kitchen, and the personal connection. Joni is one of a kind. As a bonus, she left us a fridge full of goodies for the perfect breakfast, which made our day. I have nothing but good things to say about this unique house. It's a win.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit to the Hummingbird House! It's a pleasure to host and particularly so when guests are so kind and love the area as much as I do. Thank you for choosing the Hummingbird House and perhaps you'll find your way here again someday!

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
We had a lovely time at this place. It was perfect for a family. Very peaceful and calming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent clean property
Welcoming clean peaceful property 😍nice owner too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drive to the property is long but worth the drive. The hostess thought of everything! My French guests had a great time! Totally recommend this property. We loved being greeted by wild turkeys!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaci B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird Haven
We had a wonderful stay here. The house is lovely: clean, comfortable, quiet, and surrounded by wildlife. Joni was a terrific hostess and provided many welcoming touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home
Our stay here was amazing! Spacious, very clean and just felt like “home”. It is stocked with anything you may need, which is much appreciated to renters. The extra breakfast goodies were wonderful! Great mid-point location if visiting both Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Joni was a pleasure to work with and communication was instant. The turkeys and hummingbirds were a joy to watch. I would stay here again and again if ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Carley! It is a pleasure to share our little corner of the world with you! Thank you for your kind words and for your appreciation of the Hummingbird House!

10/10 Excellent

jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We've traveled all over the world and this place is definitely in the top 5.
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 3 nights at the Hummingbird House
The six of us so enjoyed our stay at Joni's Hummingbird House. The house was beautiful and very clean with everything we needed provided. Joni also stocked the fridge with breakfast foods and drinks which was very appreciated. We all enjoyed watching the many hummingbirds and wild turkeys that entertained us in the front of the house. Joni was extremely accommodating and quickly responded to any of my texts. She also stopped by to help with a few questions. We enjoyed visiting with her and hearing about the history of the house. We highly recommend staying at the Hummingbird House!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Such a pleasure to host your family, Chris! Thank you for all your kind words and especially for being such great guests. I really enjoyed meeting you all. :)

10/10 Excellent

Gregory T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at the Hummingbird House!
Such a peaceful setting! We were welcomed by wild turkeys and hummingbirds and enjoyed watching them from the front porch or living room each evening. The house was spacious and spotless with all the amenities we could want. Joni was a wonderful host. It was just the perfect place to stay for the National Parks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you for your kind words and for being such great guests! It was a pleasure to host you at the Hummingbird House!

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful place to stay! Splendid amenities, great communication, and super-clean! There are hummingbirds and turkeys!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved Hummingbird House!
We loved our stay at the Hummingbird House and would highly recommend for a home base to visit Kings Canyon National Park. The property is as shown and super clean! Any questions were answered promptly by Joni. Joni is truly a super host and went out of her way to accommodate our needs along with providing park directions and information. The Hummingbird House is perfect and we throughly enjoyed our stay and meeting Joni. Kings Canyon NP is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words, Cindi! It was a pleasure to host you and share this part of the world. Kings Canyon NP IS pretty awesome!

10/10 Excellent

Adrien L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hummingbird House is AMAZING!! A++++!!!
Property is amazing! House is immaculate! Owners thought of EVERYTHING to make our stay perfect! Joni was great to work with! My only regret was we couldn’t stay longer and I couldn’t give the Hummingbird House 7 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you so much for staying at the Hummingbird House and being such great, considerate guests! It was a pleasure hosting your family. Happy travels!

10/10 Excellent

Kittie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Hummingbird House
Joni was a wonderful host - right down to the waffle mix and farm-raised eggs awaiting us! The house is spotless and very comfortable with gorgeous views! Great place to go for long-weekend or more and to explore national parks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you for visiting the Hummingbird House, Kittie! It was delightful to host you and your family. :)

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home close to Sequoia and Kings NP
We enjoyed our stay at the Hummingbird house. Our host Joni was great and very responsive. The house was clean and cozy, we felt right at home! The kitchen was stocked and had everything we needed for our stay. The house had a big front yard, and when we came it was snowing so we were able to make a snowman. Not only were there hummingbirds, but also wild turkeys. It was really cool! The house was close to Kings and Sequoia NP, about a 30-minute drive to the park entrance. The park was so beautiful during the winter time. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Lovely to host your family, Anthony! The snowman stayed for several days--fun to see him out in the field as the rest of the snow melted. Look forward to hosting you again! Joni

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Get-away
Joni is one of the kindest people to work with. She was accommodating at every turn, providing additional information on travel as well as property sites. The house is really comfortable and nice. I highly recommend if you want a true get-away from it all vacation, Joni's Hummingbird House is the place to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jopha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
Home away from home. Hubby had some R&R time from the recent fire nearby and he wanted to see his 1 yr old, so we came for a short stay, wish it was longer. The house felt like home, nice, quiet and relaxing. Joni makes sure you have everything you need. The house is clean (one thing we are both picky about is the cleanliness of a place we are staying at) very well organized and kid friendly. The wild turkeys and hummingbirds are an added benefit to the place. Thank you Joni for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica M., glen oaks

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, modern and fully stocked home !
We stayed 2 nights at the hummingbird house and wish we had longer time ! Unfortunately our time spent was just to sleep but the house was stocked with a plentiful amount of games , and smoker/bbq, lovely outdoor seating and the essentials should you have little ones ! Everything is in the home is well kept, modern and very clean. The snacks were the best amenity after several hours of driving and hiking! The decor was a lovely touch. The pillows, towels and sheets were so clean and comfortable. The living room, couch and kitchen is large and spacious. The tv has a roku . And lastly, you won’t miss the wildlife because Joni keeps plenty of feed for the turkeys and hummingbirds to always come to ‘their’ home ! My companions gave several compliments on me finding such a wonderful stay ! So thank you Joni! You provided us a vacation home with memories !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying at the Hummingbird House. So glad you enjoyed the area and our wildlife. It was a pleasure hosting you all!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation to Kings Canyon and Sequoia NP
We had a wonderful stay and Joni was a great host. She answered many questions prior to booking. She gave clear directions to the property prior to our arrival, which was helpful because the area is very winding and hilly. The property is well maintained. We were even treated to breakfast supplies to start each day. Our family of 5 had plenty of room to spread out and we enjoyed the gazebo/patio area in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Very convenient to Kings Canyon and not too far from Sequoia. Host was very available for questions and house was perfect. Breakfast foods were available upon our arrival. The hummingbirds were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lydia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This property was exactly as advertised. It was clean, cozy, and comfortable. We were within driving distance of both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. The owner gave us detailed information about the area and great suggestions. Hummingbirds were plentiful and wild turkeys came by every morning for breakfast. We would recommend this location to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Lydia! Thanks for being such great guests and taking good care of the house! Joni