Title: New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV Holiday home in Visalia with fitness centre and Hot tub ## Photo gallery for New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV ![Terrace/patio - New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV (Visalia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110277000/110276963/91567881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV (Visalia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110277000/110276963/ac345a34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV (Visalia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110277000/110276963/a4f39ee4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games - New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV (Visalia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110277000/110276963/d4e3c7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games - New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV (Visalia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110277000/110276963/b8c112e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a new build neighborhood in Visalia, CA, this 5-bedroom home offers an idyllic retreat. Unwind with family and friends by the outdoor hot tub or fire pit under a pergola with hammock. With mini golf for fun times and BBQ facilities to savor delicious meals together. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms2850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £501 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV Our spacious 5 bedroom 3 bathroom 2-story home - - featuring a 3 car garage with a mini gym, gorgeous outdoor space with hot tub, BBQ, mini golf, fire pit under a pergola with a hammock, dinning and sitting area - is located in a safe, highly desirable, and new build neighborhood in Visalia, CA. We are conveniently located 35 miles to Sequoia National Park, 55 miles to Kings Canyon National Park, and a 3 hr drive to Yosemite. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Step to reach entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy - Unit size: 2,850 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100443500/100443463/ab1cfefc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New 4B Home + Loft near Sequoia, EV Visalia - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews £331 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=100443463&PinnedHotelID=100443463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93500000/93495200/93495178/19e8a23b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CHEERFUL HOUSE WITH RIVER AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.293556,-119.28245&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ymp%7CEhj%60wU%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40QBS%40QBSBQ%40SBQBSDSBQBQDQDQBQFQDQDQDOFSFODOFSFOFOHOFOFOHOFOHOHMHOHMHMJOHMJMHMJKJMJKJMHKLKJKJILKJKLIJILKLGLIJGLILILGNGLGLGLENELENGLELENCNCLCNENCLCNANCLAPALAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNDLBNBLBNDLDNFLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLHJHLFLHLFJJLHLHJJLJJHJJJJJJJLJJJLJJHLJLHLJNHLHLHNHLFNHNHNFNFNHNFPFNFPDNFNDRFNDPDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDRBR%40PBRBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRAR%3FPARARCPARAPCRCPCRAPCPERCPEPCPEREPEPENEPGPEPGNEPGNGPGNINGPGLIPILGNINILINILKLILKLILKLKJKLKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMHMJKHMHMFMHKFMHOHMDMFMFODMFMDODMDODMBODMBOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAQ%3FMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEOCMEMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOEMIMIMGKIMGMIMIKKMIKIMKKKKKMKIKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIOIOGMIQGMGQIOGOGOGQEQGOGQEQEQEOGQCQESEQCQCQEQCSCQASCQCSAQCSAQASAS%3FQASAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RZSAMcwr1mdd8VaZhl5Xhw0vTmE=) Visalia, CA #### What's nearby - Mooney Grove Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Kaweah Delta Medical Center \- 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Sensia Salon and Day Spa \- 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Visalia Convention Center \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Visalia City Hall \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪King Buffet - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive - ‪Olive Garden - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV? ### How much is parking at New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV? ### Where is New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## New Spacious 5 Bed 3 Bath Vacation House near Sequoia /w Tub, BBQ, EV Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Armando M. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent house and excellent host. Spacious and comfortable house. ##### Armando M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret C. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home in a great location for visiting Sequoia National Park, about a one hour drive. Very spacious for large groups or families with numerous amenities, making us feel right at home. The host was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend! ##### Margaret C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a family trip! We had an amazing time here for our annual Christmas trip! Every year I take my kids on a trip instead of buying them gifts. It has gotten more challenging as our family has continued to grow. We now range in age from my 4 month old granddaughter to me and my husband in our 40s/50s. Everyone has a great time at this beautiful vacation home. The yard is really special and makes you feel like you are on vacation as soon as you arrive. My kids loved the workout equipment in the garage. The kitchen was great for cooking for our large group. There were a few minor glitches but the hosts were extremely responsive and did everything they could to make our stay great. I highly recommend this home! ##### Sarah H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric L. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond expectations stay in Visalia & near Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP New home in a great neighborhood close to Vialia and all it's shopping, dining, etc. Nicely furnished and decorated, with comfy beds and big TVs in every room. Lots of counter and table space for dining and a kitchen with everything you need to cook and eat in. Nice, private backyard with grill, hot tub, putting green, hammock, and fire feature all just as shiny-new as they appear in the photographs. Great for large groups and families to enjoy some time together. The hosts were super on the communication. Questions were answered quickly, all accommodations were managed well, and the check-in/check-out process was super simple. 45 minutes to Sequoia NP and an hour or so to King's Canyon (and you'll enjoy driving through the citrus groves to get there), so it's a great home base if you want to visit the parks. Highly recommend this home and these hosts. ##### Eric L. 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