— Monkey Flower Ranch
The Monkey Flower Ranch sits in the pristine tip of the southern Sequoia National Forest, adjacent to the Brightstar Wilderness, where our 90 private acres connect seamlessly to thousands of square miles of BLM land. This is an amazingly remote piece of nature that puts you right at the heart of endless high desert adventures.
Your high desert adventure playground awaits. Hike desert mountain trails across our property, then venture into countless miles of surrounding federal land and the neighboring Brightstar Wilderness. Stargaze under some of the darkest skies you’ll find, (Bortle zone 2) perfect for astro-photography. Explore ancient indigenous settlements with grinding stones still visible from centuries past. Take off-road vehicle excursions into the backcountry, or simply soak in the breathtaking mountain views of pristine high desert countryside.
Nature’s conveniences fuel your adventures. Our year-round creek is just 50 meters away – totally private with abundant wildlife and perfect for quiet nature moments between high desert adventures. We’re 8 miles from the Pacific Crest Trail if you need a resupply break or want to tackle sections. Horse enthusiasts can bring their mounts for desert riding adventures.
Stay comfortable while you explore. Our beautiful A-frame log ranch house accommodates up to ten guests, while our unique glamping pods sleep up to four. These are the only tiny houses within 22 miles of Lake Isabella that come with 90 acres of private high desert property to roam.
This is truly one-of-a-kind terrain – it would be a major task to find another place where high desert adventures, wilderness access, ancient history, and comfortable lodging come together in such a remote, pristine setting.
— Desert ranch experience
Peaceful countryside retreat has so much to offer:
You can take a dip in our private and secluded creek, or hike up our surrounding mountains, or go drive your off road vehicles or dirt bikes on federal land just minutes away. We are also 25 minutes from Lake Isabella, 45 minutes from Kernville, and 90 minutes from the Trail of 100 Giants.
We are also set up for up to two horses you can keep on the property.
Do you want to give astrophotography a go? We have many books in the house to get you started. Our property is located in a Bortle Class 2 zone which is the darkest sky you can get outside of Death Valley (Bortle Class 1). So bring your telescope gear, binoculars, cameras, or just chill under a blanket of stars and count the meteorites throughout the night.
Do you like to do absolutely nothing? Let our house and property be your muse and just chill out on one of our porches with a libation of your choice, The mountain views are amazing.
We also have a load of books to read, films to watch, and games to play if you just want to hang out and enjoy the house.
— What we offer…
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Hiking around our ranch
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