Whispering Pines Lodge Bed & Breakfast

I haven’t been there in a number of years, however I have stayed there many times. They were always friendly, accommodating, the rooms were impeccably clean as was the pool. Once when the smaller units were booked they put me in the first floor of the ‘Big Cabin’. The room was huge. The top floor is twice the size and this is where Barbara Streisand and her husband hid out after they left Bakersfield on their honey moon.
Great breakfasts and scenically located a short distance from the Ten Giants redwood area. There was a nice Italian restaurant down the road that had great food. I never had anything to complain about in the many times I stayed there. Unless you are looking for something other than natural beauty, friendly service and good food and on your vacation you will enjoy Whispering Pines.
Writing this review is the least I can do to repay them for always treating me great.

This is our first stay here. Got 2 rooms and came with friends for a birthday getaway. Room is comfortable and cute with beautiful views and access to the river. Only complaint was pricing. This place is highly overpriced for what you get and for the fact that it is only the kern river. The price was more ocean side status, not river side.

We had a great stay at your gem of a bed and breakfast — Kathleen was wonderful!!! And the reviews about breakfast were right on — Kathleen cooked a great breakfast — bacon, eggs, sausage, French toast stuffed with peaches and cream cheese, cheesy hash browns, quiches, homemade breads, fruit, etc. We will be back every time we are in Kernville!!! Thanks again Kathleen for a wonderful stay!!!

I did not expect luxurious accommodations when booking this place, however, I did not expect to find an extremely dusty room, old disgusting carpet and cockroach visitors… Gross. When we brought the bug situation to the attention of the owner, she said it was ‘just water bugs’ and ‘not to worry about it…’ So as far as the owner is concerned, it’s ok to have bugs in your room??? Hmmmm…
I really can’t believe this place received so many great reviews. Kernville is a very small town and lodging choices are limited, so I’m assuming in comparison to camping, or the other four motels in the area, this place might be great. But don’t book this place expecting it to be anything other than what it is— old and rundown with below average food for a bed and breakfast. It does have pretty views of the river. Just not sure the river views justify the lack of quality and high price.

Best spot along the river! I came two weeks ago for the first time and loved it. They make the best breakfast! Its beautiful here! Our room was small but cozy and sweet. All of the bigger rooms were booked, so we were lucky they had a room available. We were supposed to camp along the river but all of the camp spots were taken, so this worked out wonderful!

The best breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel. Fresh eggs bacon sausage waffles quiche biscuits and gravy fresh fruit banana bread brownies lemon bars coffee tea water all survived the order for the smile

Great location by the river, friendly staff! Bit overpriced for the state of accommodation and good quality is not that great!

I really wanted to give this place something like 4 ½ stars. The only complaint I had was that I had booked a room with a river view but we did not get that. However, our room was really lovely, the breakfast was AMAZING, every one we dealt with could not have been nicer. All in all, this was a really wonderful experience!

My favorite place in all of California. The Owners are exceptional people. The rooms and amenities are serene and plentiful. Access to the River is a nature lover’s delight. The food is delicious and the breakfast potatoes are not to be missed.

Louise was a fantastic hostess and our room had a lovely private deck and view of the river. The place is quaint, peaceful and rustic our suite was quite large with a separate bedroom and fireplace.

Compared rooms and prices with nearby lodges and chose this place — loved the separated cabins and the private surrounding area. The gas fireplace was great and the private porch was nice too. Owner Louise was helpful and friendly. Will definitely come back.

Stayed here 3 different times. Twice with my EX & once with a friend — on a small spontaneous vacation. The rooms are very nice. Got the Anniversary Special twice with my Ex, but really loved the river view room that I got while on vacation with a friend.
My Ex loved their breakfasts. One time there was a little bit of confusion about which room we had requested. We were supposed to have the Jacuzzi room with Champagne (it was an Anniversary). I wasn’t willing to pay that price for just a standard room. The ‘check-​in Hostess was visibly irritated, but she corrected the mistakes.
They have a nice pool and at night the stars shine with a brightness that you can’t find in the city.. .. .. .. .

Last night 12/​08/​2013 my boy friend and I drove a long way from our holiday vacation. We looked everywhere possible as we are used to our FIVE STAR hotels, their amenities and environment.
We made a few calls to a few different places in the area, when Whispering Pines answered; they were friendly and offered a GREAT description of breakfast– we were sold!
THE OWNER LOUIS IS GREAT!
We pulled in, met her, fell in love with her, got our cabin, felt great about it, and set up for a good nights sleep.
BREAKFAST WAS AMAZING!!! FIVE STAR EVERYTHING. The home cooked options! Options! Delicious!!!
The location was perfect for a nice morning by the river.
WE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
We will be coming back again. Summer OR winter.

My family has been going to Whispering Pines for last four years, I have never had such problems as I did this past weekend. When placing reservations back in July, I was quoted one price, upon arrival I was given a different price and when asked for an itemization of charges; I was given yet a different price. The owner and manger, Louise seem very flustered and scattered brained when it comes to running the business. It appear I was not the only guest who was having price quote problems. Also, the front desk was very messy and the food was under cooked or over cooked.
In years past, there was a different person running the front desk even though Louise has owned the place for years. This woman, who name escapes me, was the reason my family continued to be repeat guests. She made the difference and it reflected in the food as well. The woman had a very welcoming personality and never made you feel unattended to.
Because of the above, my family will mostly not be back. It is a shame because the cabins are cute and the pool has a back of the Sierra Mountains. Which is very peaceful and beautiful.
I want to add, the housekeeping ladies were helpful and very nice.

Super cute and Family friendly. We have a 6 year old and an infant and we had a great time at the pool and also hung out at the river. There are lots of areas to explore on the property. We only went to town once for ice cream and to buy a fishing pole. Yummy breakfast spread is added bonus.

This is by far my favorite place in town! It stays true to nature with some comforts of home. The property boasts a beautiful & spacious pool, yet just steps away you’ll land yourself on the river bank. Half of the sleeping quarters offer Tempurpedic beds and if you run hot, well worry not, as all rooms have a crankin AC! Your hostess Louise, serves up a great breakfast that makes u feel like you’re in your favorite aunt’s kitchen & let me tell you, she’s a doll! When she’s not too busy, she may just sit and chat with you for a bit between serving guests.
So next time you decide to visit Kernville, whether for a white water rafting trip or just a calm & mellow city escape, definitely look into Whispering Pines Lodge. We lucked out at the last minute but book in advance especially during high season when you know you’re headed in that direction. Also be sure to request a room with a Tempurpedic mattress. I seem to recall Louise stating that her goal was to furnish every room on the property with one. Also tell her ‘Jipsee’ says Hi! ;)

This place was a wonderful little gem! Nice big room, separate living area from the bedroom, HUGE bathroom with a HUGE jacuzzi tub. Bed was a memory foam mattress and I’ve never slept on one before… it’s not very inviting at first, but once you lay on it, you sink in and your body is supported all over. The one downside to the bed was that I found a single tick, but we were in the middle of the forest so I wasn’t too concerned after checking the rest of the sheets…
Great breakfast that is literally homemade in a regular kitchen.
I definitely recommend! And book the suite if its available!

Our second time staying here and we’ve loved both experiences. We stayed in their large room with a fireplace, den and kitchen. It felt like we were in a cabin with a view of the river. The deck wraps around the entire room and provides a great place for socializing. This is the perfect weekend getaway.

Been coming here for a decade. Amazing Retreat. Healing. Down to Earth. Romantic. Best spot in Kernville. Best kept secret. A soulful inspirational peace filled experience! Love Louise!!! N the staff !!! Thank you again!!! Meditative soothing away from Close enough to Los Angeles but far enough at same time lolz

Rooms have their own decks, bathrooms are enormous, there’s a pool. Beds are comfy and they have A/​C. I wasn’t too impressed with the Lake Isabella area but I’m glad I stayed at this b&b — it was a welcome stop between the heat of the desert and the desolation of the Sequoia National forest.