Location: Joshua Tree, Deserts, California, USA (30 Minutes from Palm Springs, 2 Hours from Los Angeles) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-8)
Keywords: House
The Rio House is just one of four homes offered at MoonlightMesaRetreats(dot)com
The Rio House is our largest rental at 1800 sq ft that sits on 5 private acres of natural Mojave landscaping. The newly designed back yard has a spacious covered patio with lots of outdoor seating and a 7 person Artesian luxury hot tub. Soak in privacy under the desert night sky while taking in the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Enjoy the fine leather furniture, 2 queen size beds (one of them is a Tempur-Pedic), one full size bed, one full size futon and one queen size air mattress (if needed), leather massage chair, and fine dishes and linens. With all that the Rio House offers in comfort you are assured a very relaxing stay.
The Rio House is located just a 1/2 mile from the west entrance to the National Park and about 4 miles to town. Comes with a well equipt modern kitchen with beautiful granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Complimentary whole bean coffee and various condiments are always available.
What our guests have said about their stay at The Rio House:
" I can't believe how much wildlife we saw at your place...."
" All of your pictures and books on rock climbing inspired me to try it out for my first time- it was awesome, thank you!"
"...I especially loved being able to go for a hike right outside the front door..."
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250/night for 2 people (cleaning included)
*$25/night for each additional person
See our website for more information: moonlightmesaretreats(dot)com
tax not included in above pricing
10% Weekly Discount
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Joshua Tree
I am an avid rock climber and bought this house because of the location to the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park- just 1/2 mile. It is also located in the Monument Manor where most homes are on 5 acres or more, giving everyone room to breathe!
The Unique Benefits at this House
The back yard is very private. I have added a hot tub along with some more landscaping. I want people to feel as if they are out in nature while still having the comforts of home, and I think The Rio House provides this.
Owner's Map of Joshua Tree
I came to Joshua Tree because of the solitude and beautiful desert night skies. I love to travel and experience new and interesting places.
Property Photos
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- Back yard seating area - Joshua Tree Vacation Accommodations
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- Master bedroom - Joshua Tree Vacation Accommodations
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- Full Size Kitchen with all Kitchen Accessories - Joshua Tree Vacation Accommodations
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- Entertainment area with masage chair
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- Upstairs bedroom
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- Outdoor seating and hot tub
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- Hammock
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- Living room with 32inch flat screeen and satellite TV
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- Downstairs bed
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- Back yard garden seating
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- Outdoor fire place
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- Kitchen view to back yard
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- The front of the house
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- Outdoor hammock
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- Blooming golen torch
Traveler Reviews (5)
Wonderful family weekend
Guest: Janet
(Midlothian, VA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11
Review Submitted: 10/01/11
We were visiting our two children and their spouses in Los Angeles and thought that spending a weekend at Joshua Tree would be a great opportunity to catch up with each other. We saw the listing for the Rio House and liked what we read about it, so made our reservation. It was the perfect place for us! Its many amenities and beautiful setting, with quiet surroundings and hiking trails, both within the surrounding area and in the nearby Joshua Tree National Park, gave us plenty of opportunities to be together and also to spend some quiet time reading, cooking in the gas grill and relaxing in the wonderful hot tub in the backyard. Christa was extremely helpful, answering all our questions and making sure that everything was ready for us. Highly recommend the Rio House!
Owner response:Thank you so much for your review! I sometimes forget to point out that there are many hiking trails right around the house so you don't have to drive into the park if you don't want to. For those of you with pets, this is a great benefit as our National Park will not allow pets on most of their trails. So glad you enjoyed your visit to Joshua Tree, we hope to see you again!- Christa
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Simply Perfect
Guest: Barbie
(California)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
We really enjoyed staying at the Rio property. The description & photos were accurate - no unpleasant surprises. Like other guests, we appreciated the well-stocked kitchen; all our meals were homemade. The reason for the trip to Joshua Tree was to view the Perseid meteor showers, but the full moon interfered with the visuals. Remember to check the moon's stages if visiting for stargazing. Otherwise, perfection! We highly recommend a Sound Bath at the Integratron. Finally, sincere kudos to Christa! She was attentive, informative, efficient and personable. Her husband Brian seemed nice, too! We would stay in any property that is managed by the Cranston couple.
Owner response:Thank you for your wonderful words Barbara! It was great to see you and your friends at the Integratron fundraising event for the Mojave Desert Land Trust. You are right about the sound bath..this is something to experience for sure! Hope to see you again in the near future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Rio House in May 2011
Guest: Lulu
(New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 05/30/11
I would highly recommend the Rio House to anyone (families, couples, friends, etc.) visiting the Joshua Tree area. It is within minutes of Joshua Tree National Park. It is also close to shopping, dining, gas, etc. The house was immaculate and more than just basic amenities were provided. Nothing beats a meal on the outside patio, an outside fire at night, a soak in the hot tub, relaxing on a hammock or just star gazing and listening to the sounds of coyotes in the distance.
Owner response:So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your positive feedback. The outdoor area is "new and improved" from last year with a long table and 6 chairs to have your meals at, more patio chairs to lounge around in,reclining chairs plus a hammock. I'm happy you were able to enjoy them all. Thanks again for staying with us!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
We Really Love Rio House!
Guest: Ryan
(El Cajon, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/28/11
This was our second 3-night stay at Rio House in as many years. We returned because we really love the house, Joshua Tree and the park. The house is incredibly comfortable; it's spacious, clean and has all the comforts of home. We left the windows upstairs open at night because we enjoyed hearing the coyotes and were exited to awake every morning to the crisp desert air and the sound of the wild birds. The bed was comfortable and the entertainment center more than adequate. The hot tub was amazing; we used it both day and night and enjoyed the moonlit desert nights. And we enjoyed very much the privacy provided by the home's 5-acres. We will definitely return to Rio House in the future.
Owner response:Thank you for staying with us again! So glad you got to experience the silence of our desert nights by opening the windows and hearing the wildlife- we love the sounds of the desert as well...so peaceful. We hope to see you again next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Rio House review
Guest: Geoff and Heather
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11
Review Submitted: 05/15/11
We felt really relaxed at this house, breakfasts on the patio. The the most important thing for us, it was clean. We got the name of the mattress because it was so comfortable. On the 5 acre property we saw numerous wild flowers and flowering cacti. A roadrunner passed by while we were having breakfast outside. Lots of room to spread out. One regret: We couldn't stay at Rio House for our whole vacation as it was booked. We recommend this property.
Owner response:Thanks again for staying with us! Happy to hear that the downstairs bed was as comfy as the Tempur-Pedic mattress in the upstairs bedroom. Hope you also had the opportunity to soak in the Artesian hot tub under the desert night sky counting the shooting stars! Hope to see you again! -Christa
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
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