Private Eastern Sierra Home on Hwy 395, King Bed

Welcome to The West Walker House, a standalone one-bedroom home tucked at the front of the Historic West Walker Motel, yet completely private, with its own entrance, driveway, and fenced backyard. It is the perfect two-person basecamp for fishing, hiking, and exploring California's Highway 395 corridor, where Sierra serenity meets historic charm.
Wake up to mountain views, brew a pot of coffee in your full kitchen, and set out for the West Walker River, Topaz Lake, Bridgeport, Bodie, or the eastern gateway to Yosemite. Come evening, cook a real dinner, stream a show on the smart TV, and let the quiet mountain air settle in.
Original 1940s character meets a clean, modern-Western remodel: light wood floors, crisp white walls, and thoughtful cowboy-and-Sierra touches throughout. The entire home and yard are yours.

Property Snapshot
• Type: Standalone private home (1940s bungalow), separate from the motel rooms
• Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 (king bed) | Bathrooms: 1 (walk-in shower)
• Kitchen: Full kitchen | Dining seats up to 4
• Parking: Free private driveway | Check-in: Self check-in (smart lock), 4:00 PM in / 10:00 AM out
• Pets: Dogs OK with approval and fee | Smoking: Not permitted
• Location: U.S. Highway 395, Walker, CA 96107 (Eastern Sierra, Mono County)

The Home at a Glance
• Bedroom: A plush king bed under a ceiling fan, a mounted smart TV, a roomy closet, and big windows framing the mountains.
• Living room: A leather sofa and swivel chairs, a second smart TV, and an oversized picture window with Sierra views.
• Dining area: A handsome wood table for shared meals, morning coffee, or a game of cards.
• Full kitchen: Gas range and oven, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, and butcher-block counters stocked with cookware, dishes, and utensils.
• Bathroom: A spacious walk-in shower and modern vanity, with fresh towels and linens provided.
• Comfort: Efficient mini-split heating and air-conditioning, plus free WiFi throughout.
• Outdoors: A private, fenced backyard with a deck, and a private driveway right out front.

Guest Access
The entire house and fenced yard are yours, with keyless self check-in via a smart lock so you can come and go on your own schedule. Because the home sits on the grounds of the Historic West Walker Motel, you are also welcome to enjoy the shared garden, picnic and barbecue areas, and outdoor fireplace. Friendly on-site management is nearby if you need anything, and the locally loved Mountain View BBQ is right across the street.

Location & Things to Do

You are in the heart of Walker, California, on the Wild and Scenic West Walker River in Mono County, a friendly high-desert mountain town on Highway 395 and a true four-season basecamp for the Eastern Sierra. Trout water is minutes away, Topaz Lake is a quick drive, and Bridgeport, Bodie, Yosemite's east side, Mammoth Lakes, and Lake Tahoe are all within day-trip range. A car is recommended for exploring the area.
• West Walker River, with blue-ribbon trout and fly fishing right along Highway 395, practically at your doorstep.
• Topaz Lake (about 15 minutes) for fishing, boating, and sailing, known for trophy brown and rainbow trout.
• Bridgeport (about 30 minutes south), a historic county seat with dining, plus nearby Travertine Hot Springs, Buckeye Hot Springs, and Twin Lakes.
• Bodie State Historic Park (about 1.5 hours), one of the West's best-preserved gold-rush ghost towns and a classic day trip.
• Yosemite National Park, eastern entrance via Tioga Pass (about 1.5 to 2 hours, seasonal), with high-country lakes, Tuolumne Meadows, and the road into the Valley.
• Mammoth Lakes (about 2 hours) for world-class skiing and snowboarding in winter, plus alpine lakes, hiking, and biking in summer.
• South Lake Tahoe (about 1 hour 15 minutes) for beaches, dining, casinos, and year-round recreation.
• Year-round adventure: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, OHV and ATV/UTV trails, motorcycle touring, and winter snow play.
• Nearest major airport: Reno-Tahoe International (about 1.5 hours / 80 miles).

House Rules & Policies
• Check-in 4:00 PM (keyless self check-in); check-out 10:00 AM.
• Maximum 2 guests (one king bed).
• Pets: dogs welcome with prior approval and a pet fee; please keep pets off the furniture and clean up in the yard.
• No smoking or vaping anywhere inside the home.
• No parties or events.
• Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please respect the peaceful setting and neighboring guests.
• No unregistered overnight guests.
• Please treat the home with care: start the dishwasher, bag the trash, and lock up when you head out.

Good to Know / Things to Note
• This is a standalone house that sleeps two in one king bed, ideal for couples, solo travelers, or an adventure or fishing buddy trip.
• Self check-in at 4:00 PM; check-out at 10:00 AM.
• Dog-friendly with prior approval and a pet fee; the fenced yard is a big plus for four-legged travelers.
• No washer or dryer in the home.
• Free WiFi and free private driveway parking.
• The home is on the grounds of a small historic motel; you may see other guests in the shared garden areas, but the house, entrance, driveway, and backyard are private to you.
• Rural mountain setting on Highway 395; cell coverage is generally good but can vary by carrier.
• Elevation is roughly 5,000 feet; take it easy and stay hydrated on your first day.
• Seasonal note: mountain passes such as Tioga Road into Yosemite close in winter and spring, so check road conditions before day trips.

Mountain Area & Utility Outage Notice
Please be aware that this property is located in a mountain region, where occasional area-wide power, internet, cellular, and other utility interruptions may occur due to weather, wildfire-prevention measures, utility maintenance, infrastructure issues, or other circumstances beyond the Host's control.

By booking this property, guests acknowledge and accept that temporary utility interruptions are a possibility when staying in a mountain community and that uninterrupted utility service cannot be guaranteed.

The Host is not responsible for outages caused by utility providers or other circumstances outside the Host's reasonable control. Temporary area-wide utility outages that are not caused by a condition or failure specific to the property are not grounds for a host-issued refund or compensation.

If an outage occurs, we will make reasonable efforts to provide available information and assist guests; however, the timing of restoration is determined by the applicable utility or service provider.

By completing your reservation, you acknowledge and accept these conditions associated with staying in the Lake Tahoe mountain region.