Casa Pondo Retreat

SNOW CHAINS OFTEN REQUIRED NOVEMBER-EARLY SPRING! REMOTE MOUNTAINTOP LOCATION.
Ponderosa is a hidden gem in Sequoia Natnl Forest! Enjoy a slower pace of life and breathe the freshest of mountain air in this rustic, remote mountain town (2 hrs from Sequoia PARK). Sip your morning coffee or evening beverage on the deck with endless forest views. Good for the soul, this is the perfect sanctuary for a restorative retreat! Great for a family vacation, writer's retreat, girls trip or couples weekend!

3 BEDROOM 2BATHROOM CABIN
with Forest backyard!

The main floor of the cabin has an open concept living room, dining area and full kitchen. Also on the main floor is a full bathroom and 2 bedrooms. One of the main floor bedrooms has a queen bed and one has 2 twin beds.

Upstairs there is an open reading loft which overlooks the living room with a cozy chair and plenty of books to read. There is also a full bathroom as well as a third large bedroom with a king bed.

REMOTE LOCATION! PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW BEFORE BOOKING!

Winter and early spring - PLEASE BE PREPARED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE OR SNOW CHAINS. These cannot be purchased on the mountain.

Ponderosa is a gorgeous, very remote small mountain town at 7200 feet.
This is a REMOTE location on the top of a mountain which is part of its charm AND means you need to plan ahead! Being prepared is key to having a great experience!

No gas station (fill up before heading up the mountain)
No cell service (there IS wifi).
No grocery stores or restaurants so plan to bring groceries.
NO TRASH SERVICES so you will take all of your trash down the mountain with you. (do not store trash outside or critters will make a mess!)

It has about 35 full-time residents. Nearby attractions include Trail of 100 Giants, Dome Rock, Slate Mountain and The Needles. **Because of recent wildfires, some attractions are temporarily closed by US Forest Service.

The last hour of the drive is very windy so we recommend you arrive during daylight. In winter and early spring months you’ll likely need 4 Wheel Drive or SNOW CHAINS. Consult CalTrans for road conditions.

SECURITY DEPOSIT
The security deposit is not charged to you unless there is a damage or non-trash removal claim AFTER your stay. So book with confidence!

TRASH & RECYCLABLES
There is NO TRASH SERVICE in Ponderosa so you will need to take all trash down the mountain with you when you leave. A $300 fee will be charged from your deposit if the trash is not removed or left in the community.
Please pack it out. Leave no trace.

OCCUPANCY
Please do not bring more people than originally reserved. No guests are allowed. The cabin comfortably accommodates a maximum of six guests.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES
No more than two vehicles allowed.

SMOKING
NO Smoking of any kind on the property. The home is 100% smoke free.

PETS
No more than two pets allowed. Your four legged family member is welcome but please keep them off the furniture and beds.
If extra cleaning is required due to pets having been on the beds and furniture, a $300 fee will be deducted from your deposit.

FOOD
All open food must be stored in fridge. We are in the middle of the forest and critters look for any excuse to come inside!

WiFi INTERNET
The home has the fastest Satellite Internet available on the mountain. This is ideal for most Internet-based activities. However, real-time, multiplayer games played on devices like Xbox Live and PlayStation will not work. Also, connecting to a VPN will not work. Video calling and Zoom will have delays.

CELL SERVICE
The is no cell service in the forest. Cache your maps and plan your outings ahead of time.

US FOREST SERVICE
Please check US Forest Service website for availability of sites and trails.
Many local sites close in winter and reopening every spring is set by USFS. Some sites are still closed due to the 2021 Windy Wildfire. No refunds given due to forest closures. Please check before you go if you want to visit a specific site!

WEATHER
Look up Ponderosa, CA for accurate weather forecast

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