Fodor's Expert Review Whispering Pines Lodge

On the banks of the Kern River, this 8-acre property has units that are motel-style or in duplex bungalows; all have fireplaces, king-size beds, Wi-Fi access, large-screen TVs, and traditional pine and oak furnishings. Most have private balconies, and some have full kitchens, extra twin or double beds, and whirlpool tubs.