All About Paradise Ranch Inn, a Glamping Property Near Sequoia National Park

This Northern California property features mirrored cabins, hot tubs, and a riverside sauna.

The appeal of mirrored cabins is undeniable. Their striking design isn't only made for the Instagram era — it also gives the illusion of invisibility by perfectly blending in with their surroundings, delivering privacy and a memorable experience. So no wonder mirrored dwellings have been popping up across the country — from the mountains of Tennessee to the California coastline. And in 2022, Paradise Ranch Inn, an off-the-grid glamping property on 50 waterfront acres in Three Rivers, California, opened just outside Sequoia National Park.

Founded by Danish fashion photographer Kenneth Williard, the adults-only ranch features five glamping tents and four mirrored cabins hidden among the rocky landscape and lush trees, with views of the Kaweah River. Each house, built by the Estonian building and hospitality company ÖÖD House (which is also behind this mirrored Tulum rental), delivers all the conveniences of modern-day living blended with stylish Danish minimalism. The walls are clad in dramatic dark wood paneling — a result of the Japanese technique Shou Sugi Ban which consists of charring the wood surface to make it waterproof, that Williard finished in a herringbone pattern. Floor-to-ceiling windows let plenty of sunlight in, allowing guests to wake up to 180-degree views.

Heated floors, lounge and work areas, and a kitchenette stocked with provisions make the interiors feel even more comfortable. And outside, a patio with a private hot tub is the perfect way to end the day. Some dwellings also have fit pits, pizza ovens, and Hibachi grills.

“I looked everywhere for the most interesting and beautiful tiny houses, and when I saw the mirror houses from ÖÖD House, I immediately knew this is [eco-friendly]. The fact that no one sees the houses in nature, but you see nature is the big new idea,” Williard told Travel+Leisure.

Guests can also enjoy a cedar barrel sauna and cliffside decks for yoga or meditation. A "hammock camp" features two-person hammocks and a mosquito net-covered hammock for evening stargazing. And while the ranch is all about bringing travelers closer to Mother Nature and off-the-grid living, it also offers high-speed internet for those who prefer to stay connected.

Guests can fill their days at Paradise Ranch with scenic hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, thrilling whitewater rafting on the Kaweah River (one of the country’s steepest), or simply taking in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain views.

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