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Private desert retreat on ½ acre with mountain views — stargaze from the fire pit or optional hot tub, relax in hammocks, and enjoy modern comforts just 15–20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.

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An outdoor hot tub area with wooden chairs and a hammock, surrounded by a wooden fence and a wooden pergola.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Smart TV, offices
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Yucca Valley, CA
  • Place, Yucca Valley Community Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hi-Desert Nature Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private desert retreat on ½ acre with mountain views — stargaze from the fire pit or optional hot tub, relax in hammocks, and enjoy modern comforts just 15–20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.

Welcome to Desert Dreams, a stylish and spacious modern home set on ½ an acre at the border of Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley. Designed to feel cozy yet open, this retreat blends comfort, functionality, and desert charm—ideal for families, groups, creatives, and longer stays.


Co-host will be available by text to help with any questions.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
🏜️ Quiet, peaceful residential neighborhood
🖼️ Close to local shops, galleries, and farmers markets
🍽️ Near popular restaurants and cafés in Yucca Valley & Joshua Tree
🌌 Ideal for guests seeking privacy, space, and starry skies

📍 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & LANDMARKS
Joshua Tree National Park – ~9 miles | ~15–20 min drive
Pioneertown – ~8 miles | ~15 min drive
Integratron – ~12 miles | ~20 min drive
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum – ~4 miles | ~8 min drive
Giant Rock – ~15 miles | ~25 min drive

🍽️ BEST RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS
La Copine – ~9 miles | ~15 min drive
Pappy & Harriet’s – ~8 miles | ~15 min drive
Joshua Tree Saloon – ~6 miles | ~12 min drive
Natural Sisters Café – ~4 miles | ~8 min drive
Frontier Café – ~5 miles | ~9 min drive


🔐 Self check-in via secure keypad
🏠 Full private access to the entire home and yard
🅿️ Ample free parking available directly in front of the house
🧺 Washer & dryer available for guest use in the garage

♨️ Hot Tub Use (Optional):
- Available for an additional $30 per day
- Please note: The hot tub is professionally cleaned every Monday and Thursday, and may be unavailable during servicing times.

Inside the home
🛏️ 3 bedrooms | 5 beds | 2 full baths (sleeps up to 8)
🛋️ Large, relaxing living room with cozy seating
📺 Flat-screen TV with free local channels, Netflix & streaming apps
🎶 Bluetooth record player & speakers for music lovers
🍳 Fully stocked kitchen with large fridge, dishwasher, gas range & stove
☕ Coffee maker, tea kettle & complimentary coffee and tea
🧺 Washer & dryer (located in the garage)
❄️ Climate control for year-round comfort

Outdoor living (guest favorite)
🛁 Private hot tub (optional daily fee)
🔥 Fire pit with comfortable seating
💤 Multiple hammocks for lounging
🍔 BBQ grill & outdoor dining area
🌌 Beautifully landscaped yard with dark-sky stargazing

HOUSE RULES
🚭 No smoking inside the home
🔕 Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
🎉 No parties or events
👥 Maximum of 8 registered guests
🧼 Stays of 14+ nights require an additional $150 cleaning fee per extra two-week period
🧹 Guests must allow scheduled cleaning and safety inspections
💳 Cancellations may be subject to credit card processing fees depending on booking platform

GETTING AROUND
🚙 Personal vehicle required
🅿️ Free on-site parking
⛽ Grocery stores, gas stations & essentials within 5–10 minutes

🌌 THINGS TO NOTE

📍 Our home is ideally located near many top attractions, including Joshua Tree National Park, Pioneertown, and the Integratron—all within a 15-minute drive, making it easy to explore the area and enjoy the incredible high-desert scenery.

🌵 Be amazed by our immaculately landscaped ½-acre yard, featuring a private hot tub, hammocks, fire pit, and BBQ grill. Spend your days lounging in the sun, grilling a delicious meal, or soaking in the hot tub at night while enjoying breathtaking star-filled skies.

🌬️ This is a high-desert environment. Guests may experience occasional winds, temperature swings between day and night, and local wildlife—this is all part of the authentic desert experience.

🚗 A vehicle is highly recommended, as public transportation in the area is limited.

⚠️ IMPORTANT POLICIES & FEES

🔕 Quiet hours are strictly enforced to help maintain a peaceful environment for our neighbors.

• ♨️ HOT TUB FEE: There is an additional $30 per day fee for hot tub use.
– This must be paid in advance for your entire stay if you choose to use it.

• 🧼 HOT TUB MAINTENANCE:
– The hot tub is serviced every Tuesday and Friday.
– A technician will enter the backyard on these days.

• YARD MAINTENANCE
– The yard is serviced once a month; service may occur during your stay.

• 💳 CANCELLATIONS:
– By booking, guests agree that cancellations may be subject to credit card processing fees, depending on the booking platform used.

• 🧹 EXTENDED STAYS (14+ NIGHTS):
– An additional $150 cleaning fee is required for every extra two-week period.
– This fee is paid directly to the host.
– Guests must allow cleaners to enter for cleaning and safety inspections during their stay.

• 🧳 EARLY LUGGAGE DROP-OFF:
– Not guaranteed and may not be available.
– Please check with the host in advance to confirm availability.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Yucca Valley Community Park. Features include 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes on foot from Yucca Valley Community Park and a 2-minute drive from Hi-Desert Nature Museum
Private desert retreat on ½ acre with mountain views — stargaze from the fire pit or optional hot tub, relax in hammocks, and enjoy modern comforts just 15–20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. Private desert retreat on ½ acre with mountain views — stargaze from the fire pit or optional hot tub, relax in hammocks, and enjoy modern comforts just 15–20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Private desert retreat on ½ acre with mountain views — stargaze from the fire pit or optional hot tub, relax in hammocks, and enjoy modern comforts just 15–20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good fam vacation

It is a nice place in a central location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Comfortable, clean, and central location to explore Joshua Tree and Palm Springs! Quiet neighborhood, comfy beds, roomy home and nice backyard area to see the stars and relax in the sun. Lots of good restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Very enjoyable experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Place was just ideal perfectly cleaned and organized
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jiacheng N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

pretty nice

The place meets our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anastasiia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

New Year’s Eve stay

Everything was great. Jacuzzi is amazing and can easily fit 6 people. Place is cozy. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay in Yucca Valley

The home was well stocked and incredibly clean. It was a short drive to the park and had easy access to the main strip of shops in Yucca Valley. Winston and his team were incredibly communicative and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Great customer service and I look forward to another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We really enjoyed our stay! House was great, couldn't have asked for more! Communication with property manager/owner was great and they responded quickly to any questions we had! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of space for family

This was my family's first trip to Joshua Tree and we loved it! The home was clean with lots of room for everyone. My kids loved the hammocks and hot tub. The property has all the amenities you need; dishes, trash bags, soap, towels, etc and they are not stingy with them. It is not the most elegant or trendy home, but it's plenty comfortable and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Place/Affordable/Beautiful

We stayed late April to enjoy Joshua Tree, the hot tub was in good condition along with the rooms and appliances. The hosts were very kind and allowed us to utilize all of the amenities including the hammocks which made for a more relaxing time. They were very accommodating, and immediately texted us to ask if everything was ok. Consider this place if you’re looking for an affordable, clean, and nice place to stay when in Yucca/Joshua Tree
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

miranda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

We enjoyed staying at this property close to Joshua Tree. It was a convenient location being close to many restaurants and stores plus the park itself. The neighborhood was quiet and the house was a nice place to unwind after a day of hiking. My only negative is that we didn't know ahead of time that the washer was broken and the front door took us a few tries to figure out how to get the lock to line up. Otherwise, it was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay overall

There were ample supplies and cooking utensils. very clean. Beds were comfortable. House looked like the pictures online. the only thing was the lack of response from the first night when we had some questions. there were a few different numbers i had to try in order to get someone to answer me. other than that great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Germain P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beaucoup d'améliorations à prévoir. Pas digne de VRBO

Appareils en bon ordre : réfrigérateur, cuisinière, machine à laver, séchoir.Le mobilier de salon était confortable.Hélas! Le lave-vaisselle était sale, il fonctionnait mal, la vaisselle ressortait sale et l'appareil est juste bon pour la casse. Dans le tiroir à ustensiles, il n'y avait que deux petites cuillères. Les poêles, casseroles, tôles à biscuits et moules à gâteau sont bons pour le recyclage. Trop d'usure.Dans la cuisine, un seul linge à vaisselle et pas de linge de table pour laver le comptoir.Des verres placés dans l'armoire étais graisseux et sales.Dans la chambre que j'occupais la carpette placée au pied de mon lit était effilochée.Dans la salle de bain principale, le bec verseur du robinet est trop court et l'eau s'écoulait en partie sur le comptoir et en partie dans le lavabo. La porte d'entrée principale n'est pas étanche et des insectes et autres bestioles pourraient s'introduire dans la maison.Les fenêtres auraient besoin d'un bon lavage.Dans la salle à manger, sur la table en noyer le vernis n'avait pas disparu par endroits.Un chien dans le voisinage aboyait tous les soirs.Il y a plein d'avertissements sur les murs tels : Ne pas fumer, interdit aux animaux, interdit de faire du bruit, interdit de recevoir des amis. Le mobilier extérieur est défraichi.Il y a même des interdits collés dur certains contenants en plastique. Il nous a aussi fallu aller acheter des batteries pour la serrure de la porte d'entrée. Les offres Airbnb sont supérieures.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

It was a good experience, we were comfortable and the hot tub it’s a must to use. We were assisting to coachellla and was not that far. I enjoy a lot the place qith my friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to attractions

This property is Ideal for families visiting Joshua Tree National Park, close to restaurants, supermarkets, but in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

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