We arrived in the middle of the night after delayed flights and were relieved that the home was easy to find and easy to get into. It was very clean and they even helped us have it fully stocked with our groceries upon arrival. Upon waking up, we were in awe of the views of the river and how much wildlife was there to see. Coffee by the water each morning was a great way to begin each day. We also enjoyed swimming and wading up the river to a small waterfall and additional swimming area. Shops, gas, markets, Sequoia park, and restaurants are all within 2-10 minutes of the home. There is a property directly across the river, but we rarely saw anyone there during our stay. You could hear some music from the brewery on the weekend, but otherwise it was very quiet and peaceful. Our kids enjoyed the game room during the mornings and evenings when the heat died down. They do have an air unit in the garage that helps too. Just like any home, it has its quirks to get used to, but the homeowner was so helpful and quick to make us comfortable with advice and anything we needed.Go to Gateway restaurant by the park and book far ahead for Crystal Cave tours online! Nearby Visalia has some great restaurant and entertainment options as well. Indoor golfing at Mulligans was a hit with everyone when we needed a break from being outdoors! Sushi Kuu, Tommy’s, and Bistro Di Bufala are all places we highly recommend!We all agree this is the perfect home base to visit Sequoia! Thankful!