Located about 96 miles (154.5 kilometers) away from Downtown Los Angeles, Lake Isabella isn’t what usually comes to mind when you talk of out-of-town trips. That doesn’t mean, however, that Lake Isabelle isn’t worth visiting. This small community offers easy access to Lake Isabella’s water-based activities and Sequoia National Forest’s vast green sprawl. Go whitewater rafting up and down the Kern River, get a taste of the old Wild West at Silver City Ghost Town, or spend the entire day at Paradise Cove. After a fun-filled day, unwind at a beautiful rental. To look for great accommodations, check out the best Airbnbs in Lake Isabella, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 11, 2024.
1. Elegant haven with a fenced backyard (from USD 250)
If you can’t get enough of Stoney Pines, you’ll want to consider staying at this elegant haven. There’s something special about spending time at a home that is surrounded by tall pine trees. If you’re traveling with a party of six, you’ll be pleased to know that Stoney Pines offers a family-friendly accommodation: the “Hacienda.”
This rental is a beautiful ranch-style property with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a den, and a family-style dining room. It also has a fenced backyard with barbecue facilities, meaning you can enjoy the outdoors in privacy and without the need to head to the shared area.
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beautiful home with very comfortable stayCleanliness:
beautiful scenery very clean peace and quietHost:
alex was very responsive and helpfulgreat getaway alex was very helpful and responded quickly to our questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great amazing location will be backperfect place tucked away in paradisethe hacienda was super cute and close enough to the lake we’d definitely go backthis seemed to be one of the nicer places in the area
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2. Bright and comfortable home with a patio (from USD 200)
Are you traveling with your family or your best friends? Make this cozy home up in the mountains, surrounding Lake Isabella, your retreat for the week (or the weekend). The rental is a bright and cheery haven that has two large bedrooms that offer a total of five beds, all of which can accommodate up to eight people.
There’s a single but spacious bathroom on the property, a lovely living area with a fireplace, and a lot of outdoor living space that’s perfect for al fresco dining, after-dinner drinks, or games with your companions during the day.
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we are the first guess to enjoy their wifiwhile there's no wifi in the house the family offers a really great selection of moviesthe home reminded me of a cute cottage with the decor inside very cozycomfortable and equipped with all your needs for your stayCleanliness:
comfy beds clean linenscomfortable beds clean and fresh linens towels etcthe house was super cleanthe house itself is very charming and cleanvery clean it has all things that you need plus moreHost:
nice hosts and are very friendly and quick responseowner is nice and is responsivegreat host very responsive and attentive to the guest needs and concernsit was a great stay the hosts responded very quickly and were very helpfulbut the host was very responsive and promptly replied to our messagesRead more reviewsLocation:
this location is goodnot far from the kern river and close to amazing hot springswas a cute place to stay for the family great locationthe location is perfect in that it’s close to groceries gas station and a few restaurantsthis place is a great location
3. Cute abode with beautiful views (from USD 102)
“Cute” is the best word to describe “Little Isabella,” a cozy two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin with beautiful views of Lake Isabella and the surrounding rolling landscape. Inside, you’ll find the home furnished with custom and vintage furniture, which adds to the charm of the rental. Feel free to bake in the full kitchen if you want or run laps around the 2.5 acre (1 hectare) property that’s all yours throughout the duration of your stay.
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cozy cabin with a lovely viewwarm & cozy with star nights and beautiful lake viewshad great views of the lake during breakfast before heading out the next amthe hosts were responsive especially when we couldn’t figure out the heater in the living roomthe amount of twin beds and utilization for space was amazingCleanliness:
clean cute and stylish decornikki and luis’s place was really clean cozy and comfortablethe place was very cleanthe cabin was cozy clean and well insulatedit's clean and has plenty of room for my family of fiveHost:
the host was very responsive to our questionshosts are great in communicatingvery nice place with amazing hostswe enjoyed our stay very much any concerns the hosts are very quick to respondvery helpful and kindRead more reviewsLocation:
cute little cabin walking distance from the lakegreat location and beautiful lakegreat little house close to the lakenice place to stay right near the lakeit is a nice location next to lake isabella and kern river
4. Roomy camper for four (from USD 96)
“Hungry Gulch Getaway” is a fun rental in the form of a roomy camper that’s perfect for up to four people. It’s located in a secluded spot near Lake Isabella, which will give you the camping and road trip atmosphere you may be after. It comes with two beds, a kitchen that is equipped with essentials, such as a stove, a refrigerator, and a microwave, which are all you need for wining and dining.
Outside, there’s a patio and a barbecue area. Pets are welcome to stay here.
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it’s cozy and the views are amazingit gets real old but the heater works greatyou get an amazing view with such a wonderful setup the rv was spacious and cozyi would highly recommend staying here:) it was so cozy and had an amazing viewspacious and comfortable space in a great location with epic views of lake isabellaCleanliness:
everything was super clean and accessiblewe really appreciated the cleanliness of the placevery clean and comfortable loved the bed and recliners toorv was cleansuper clean and amazing viewHost:
the hosts are amazing kind peoplethe host is super responsivealso the hosts were greatgreat place and and great hostthe hosts are also very nice approachable and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great with lake isabella and kern river close bydefinitely reccomend this locationplace is a great location for a quick getawayawesome place the location couldn’t be more perfectthe location is such a great place its private
5. Homey cabin with two bedrooms (from USD 150)
Take a break from the fast-paced city and live the simple life even for just a weekend at “The Green Cabin” at Stoney Pines. This historic 1950s-style place sits on 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of shared land. It provides two bedrooms and one full bath on the property, with enough space for at most six people. It features a main living area, a full kitchen, and a room that’s dubbed “The Porch,” where you can marvel at beautiful views of the surrounding pine forest through picture windows.
There’s an air-conditioning system you can turn on in summer and a pot belly stove to keep things warm and cozy in winter.
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she is a great host and response quicklyhost is great with timely responses and very clear in her directionsthe owner was very responsive to all questions and had good suggestionsall in all it was a really nice place for a good price and really attentive hoststhanks for hosting us :)Read more reviewsLocation:
it's also very close to several nice trails in the mountains and the lake is close by tooit’s the ideal place of you want to unwind and have a relaxing timeperfect location for taking beautiful drives around the lake and forestalex’s place is a cool little corner in lake isabella
6. Secluded lodge near the beach (from USD 263)
If your main goal for your trip is to keep yourself away from the crowds, this secluded lodge up the hills, overlooking Lake Isabella, may be the perfect rental for you. It is a spacious two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin with large picture windows to let the light in and a full kitchen. The beach is only a 10-minute walk away from the property. At the beach, you can go swimming or take the boat out to fish or just chill out.
The home can accommodate up to 10 people. Pets are also welcome to stay here, but this must be cleared first by the host. Additional fees apply.
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the grill is soooo awesome as well as the wifiyou’ll have your own space and be very comfortable in this homea second bathroom would really help with parties of 5 or moreCleanliness:
the place was sparkling clean and had absolutely everything we would find at our own placespacious for us 5 adults and a nice little dog run out backplace was very clean and had everything we needed plus moreHost:
the host was very helpful and quick on responsesand jp was a great hostjp was amazing was extremely understanding and helpful with any questions or concerns that arosejp is a great host with perfect communicationjp was so responsive and courteousRead more reviewsLocation:
the place is located in a great locationgreat location at a great valuelovely location comfortable cabin with great outside spacethis location is the perfect getaway the house has everything you will needa bit seculded but close enough to the lake for a relaxing day
7. Homey studio for solo travelers and couples (from USD 115)
This “Red Cabin” is perfect for solo travelers and couples. It’s a studio with a private bathroom, a kitchenette that is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, a toaster oven, and a coffee maker. It also comes with a cozy sitting space where you can relish a delicious meal or a cup of Joe. As a guest, you’ll have access to the barbecue area, which is located within the Stoney Pines’ property.
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we loved the red cabin the air conditioning was a godsend and didn't detract from the cabin's rustic feelCleanliness:
rustic (which is what we were looking for) but super cleantree sap warning is real - olive oil helps clean dog pawsclean cute cabin on a great forested lot with clear star filled night sky's aboveit’s simple clean and in a nice secluded locationHost:
alex was a wonderful hostalex was very helpful throughout our stayalex is quick at response time and was a very helpful hostfriendly hosts and a great value for anyone who wants to explore the areaalex was a wonderful host and helped anywhere she couldRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s a perfect place to stay if you want to do some nearby fishingthe property was pretty peaceful to walk around with our pup (when it wasn’t so hot outside )
8. Serene cottage with an outdoor kitchen (from USD 200)
Located right on the shores of the scenic and tranquil Lake Isabella, “Juniper Point Lakehouse” may have the best seats in the entire community. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom home includes an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, and water equipment, such as floaties and kayaks, so you can enjoy hanging out in Lake Isabella to the fullest.
The cottage can accommodate up to two adults and two children, but you can also rent the entire property if you’re traveling with a large group. This level of flexibility is hard to come by in Lake Isabella.
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the cottage is cozy and very well maintainedour favorites were the cozy firepites kayaks paddle boats and the beautiful 360 viewsdeborah had the cottage stocked with several breakfast items fresh fruit coffee milk and juice when we arrivedCleanliness:
very clean and sceniceverything was clean and comfortableonce there everything was clean and comfortableeverything was very clean and the kitchen was fully stocked with goodies and necessitiesit’s super clean lots of things to do or a nice to have r&rHost:
deborah was an amazing hostdeborah is an amazing hosthosts are lovely and helpfuldeborah is a wonderful host and available at all times for questionsbob was a nice hostRead more reviewsLocation:
absolutely beautiful location and spacebeautiful location right on the lakethe location could not have been more ideal - literally just a few steps from the waterbeautiful location and would definantly recommend for anyoneour family has stayed at this location many times and we love it
9. Peaceful lake house with a den (from USD 110)
Peace and quiet are what you’ll get at “Dam Lake House.” This place is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom rental located in a family-oriented community in Lake Isabella. Property features include a cozy living space and a wood-burning heater for the winter, a full kitchen with an adjacent dining area, and a cozy den where you can play chess and other board games with your friends and family members.
There’s also a porch outside and plenty of space to run around and play sports. Pets are definitely welcome here.
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lisa was very responsive when it came to any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location to explore lake isabellait's a really good place to come back to after a long daysuch a cute cozy home my friends and i enjoyed the place
10. Ideally located bachelorette pad near shops (from USD 129)
Are you heading to Lake Isabella with your girlfriends? This bachelorette pad right in the heart of the community puts you within walking distance of a wide variety of local shopping and dining options. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom on the property, and if you ever need a ride to explore Lake Isabella and its surrounding areas, let the host know. You can rent the host’s car too.
A different kind of SoCal vacation
Lake Isabella and the rest of Kern Valley present a different side to the Southern California we all know and love. Whether you’re only after a chill staycation or a fun weekend spent in the water or out roaming around Sequoia National Forest, you will not be disappointed when you explore Lake Isabella.
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