Welcome to mountain paradise. Mile High and surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest. Four seasons of great outdoor activities including hiking, fishing (20 minutes away), scenic drives, hundreds of miles of off-road and forest service roads, birdwatching and star gazing and our place has one of the rare level yards large enough for full scale play. We have just made the property handicapped accessible with a lift and sleeping quarters on the main floor. We also added a seasonal theater space outdoors and a rec room/bunk house. 4 private bedrooms, 4 nice bathrooms, massive decks with views and privacy, bbq, large yard with volleyball/badminton net, separate yard for pets. Huge open floor plan downstairs ideal for entertaining. 75 inch 4K smart TV, fireplace, fully equipped chef's kitchen and a dining table that seats 12. Pets okay and a great place for pets. Great for kids. Fantastic weather, crystal air (smog doesn't come our way!) and 15 degrees cooler than the surrounding valleys. 6 miles from freeway on the very edge of "civilization." This 3500 sq ft home is ideal for reunions, snowy getaways and, being in Lake of the Woods, it's also convenient to pizza, deli, stores and restaurants.
The space
Everything about our place is well cared for. Carpeting, tile, floors, decks, interior and exterior paint and a redone kitchen and privacy deck. The kitchen has everything for a chef to create it all. The 2000 sq foot downstairs is, essentially, one giant open floor plan with the kitchen as the hub. It's amazing for get-togethers for adults, kids, etc. 75" 4K TV is amazing. We have Starlink Wifi and you can hook up any devices.The views from any window are of forest and mountains. Step out the door past our two giant sequoia trees and you are one block from trails that will take you to Canada or Mexico. Great hikes - we love the two mile loop into the forest - for you and your pets in the extreme southern arm of the Los Padres National Forest. Yes, it's a pet friendly house. You could park a dozen vehicles (we have!) Oh, we installed a new furnace and no need for aircon. If it gets hot during the day the downstairs is always cool and as soon as the sun sets, just open the windows and crank up the swamp cooler as nature cools it all down fast. And one thing that Lake of the Woods has that is awesome is you can walk to Mike's Pizza or Ray's Mountain View market. Mike's is a full on pizza and Italian food restaurant and delivers. Amazing pizza. Ray has a full deli and grill for sandwiches and burgers, great wine and beer selection, full liquor and not pricey.
Guest access
You get the whole house. We will lock a couple of the closets.
Interaction with guests
We'll have someone to greet you and show you around and answer any questions. It's all pretty straightforward but there will be someone nearby.
Other things to note
The mountain communities are a destination for folks from the cities of Bakersfield and Los Angeles year round. In spring we have amazing wild flowers and hiking. In summer we are much cooler than the valleys and the Falls are simply spectacular with the change in colors. Winters are when it gets really popular if there is snow!
