Lake Elowin Resort

Undoubtedly one of the best places to stay in the Sierra, this is what a mountain resort should be -- a place to get away from it all, without the distraction of phones and televisions. Rustic, clean cabins under huge trees look out at Lake Elowin, a small body of water where guests can fish, above the Kaweah River. Milton Melkonian purchased the resort in the 1970s with the idea of creating a place to coexist with nature, and he is fastidious about his property, which now attracts writers, artists, and other creative types. Cabins can accommodate two to six people. I especially like cabin no. 1, close to the lake with a pretty view from the kitchen window; and Master Cabin, with a fireplace, deck, and Jacuzzi. All cabins include linens and towels, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, and barbecues. The entire property is nonsmoking; guests actually sign a contract that they won't smoke here.

Facilities:
Swimming hole; free canoe use

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