Quiet Studio, Six Minutes to the Park: Only $85/Night

• Great Studio

  Great Studio

  • Guest JT
  • Date of stay 03/09/13
  • Review Submitted 03/14/13
  This place was perfect for a weekend getaway. The owner is nice and the location is in a really nice neighborhood of Joshua Tree near the park entrance. Very quiet too since it's away from the 62. The only issue I had is that the door didn't lock to the garage. Felt a little strange since anyone else using the garage can come on into the studio. Other than that, it really was nice.

  Owner response: There is a residual door that is absolutely SEALED between the guest studio area and the laundry area. Furthermore, the laundry area is locked tightly 100 percent of the time, and only I (Piper) has access to the laundry area. It would take a crowwbar to get through the doot between the two.

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• well done

  well done

  • Guest ML
  • Date of stay 03/08/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  thanks piper for another quiet stay at coyote rest. as usual everything was in place and clean. I look forward to my next stay.

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• LOVELY cottage in a BEAUTIFUL setting!

  LOVELY cottage in a BEAUTIFUL setting!

  • Guest Heather
  • Date of stay 02/08/13
  • Review Submitted 02/14/13
  My fiance` and I enjoyed an absolutely lovely weekend at this wonderful cottage! We found it to be clean, cozy, and well-stocked! It was a chilly weekend and we appreciated the extra linens and space heater provided for us. I loved the decor indoors and the views outside were truly amazing! We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio admiring local cacti during the day and the vast and amazing sky at night! Thank you so much for a wonderful cottage to spend our evenings after hiking nearby Joshua Tree!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Comfy and in a great (isolated) location

  Comfy and in a great (isolated) location

  • Guest thaidpeople
  • Date of stay 01/27/13
  • Review Submitted 01/31/13
  Piper was tremendously accommodating for us and you can trust her---the place is exactly as described. Small and simple, but great value. We had no trouble driving to the place, following Piper's instructions (including the sand/boulder roads that make up the last mile or so) in a regular rental car. The place is close to the Joshua Tree National Park gate and the views across the valley are impressive. It is a five minute drive to decent restaurants (Pie for the People, Natural Sisters, Royal Siam) and a ten minute drive for groceries (Statlers or Vons in Yucca). I enjoyed walking out the front door and up the sandy road through the desert (there are other houses, it's actually a subdivision). Staying there meant we could stay into the night in Joshua Tree National Park...which was amazing. The park is at it's best at sunset, and then you can watch the stars come out. We plan to stay with Piper again, although next time we might go for the house on the same property.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Main House Vacation Renter in January

  Main House Vacation Renter in January

  • Guest Coyote Needed Rest
  • Date of stay 01/13/13
  • Review Submitted 01/27/13
  This review relates to the Coyote Rest House, not to the smaller unit that we originally rested. We were upgraded (no charge) and REALLY appreciated the house. I don't know what the smaller unit is like because we did not stay there. Please make sure this review is associated with the correct property. The house was well supplied, very skillfully and tastefully furnished and decorated, and had beautiful views, It was very cold when we were there, but it was possible to keep the house warm with the space heaters and wall heaters provided. The proximity to the park was wonderful. The garden was charming. We are entirely pleased with the visit. Thanks much.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful stay!

  Wonderful stay!

  • Guest Tamar
  • Date of stay 11/16/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  We had a lovely weekend at coyote rest. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the living area is very cozy. The bedroom faces a beautiful view of the desert, and the front patio is a beautiful place to sit and watch the sunset. There is one thing we weren't alerted about, and wish we had known - the road to the house is very rocky. If you don't have a four wheeler, be prepared to drive very slowly to avoid hitting any rocks in the undercarriage of your car. We look forward to coming back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: It is true that the last 1/2 mile here is on groomed dirt...but most of my neighbors and myself just drive regular cars in and out of here everyday and do fine. You do have to drive under 15 miles/hour, and keep an eye on the road.

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• coyote rest home

  coyote rest home

  • Guest traveler
  • Date of stay 11/06/12
  • Review Submitted 11/13/12
  The proximity to Joshua Tree Park was convenient and the solitude of the rental after a day in the park was relaxing. I would recommend an SUV to negotiate the bumpy dirt roads in the area including the road to the house. The decor was spunky! It would be best to grocery shop in a larger town than in the town of Joshua Tree as supplies of fresh produce was limited. The kitchen was a great place to prepare a meal. The gardens around the home were varied and fun to examine.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: It is true that the last 1/2 mile is on groomed dirt, but most of my neighbors and myself just have regular cars and do just fine driving in and out of here every day. You do have to drive under 15 miles/hour and keep your eyes on the road.

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• Relaxing, well equipped retreat!

  Relaxing, well equipped retreat!

  • Guest Carlos
  • Date of stay 10/27/12
  • Review Submitted 11/01/12
  Our stay at Coyote Rest could not have been better. The location was a great getaway from our normal city life. The house had everything we needed and offered a great view of the desert mountains. We will definitely return next time and I would recommend this to family and friends!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Cute cottage

  Cute cottage

  • Guest Bill
  • Date of stay 10/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/30/12
  Wonderful cottage with excellent location, close to the park and the town of Joshua Tree. Nice open space with very spacious bedroom and courtyard. Beautiful views.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Richmond Hiker

  Richmond Hiker

  • Guest Richmond Hiker
  • Date of stay 10/07/12
  • Review Submitted 10/22/12
  My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Coyote Rest. It was so close to the Park and made it easy for us to ride in and hike for the day. The accommodations are basic, more like an efficiency room without a stove but we were able to make do by using the grill and the microwave. The location is in the hills which makes looking at stars at night very easy. All in all it fit our needs.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers.

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Fees:

• Pet Fee: $1
• Tax Rate 7%

Cancellation policy:

There are no fires of any kind including candles and incense. Smoking is allowed but encouraged to be done on the porch. Please put each butt out completely, as they do start fires here in our dry, dry desert. Please, no swimming or dipping in the courtyard pond. The owner is not liable for injuries or damages incurred by the guest. There is a 10 day cancellation policy. If cancelling 10 days or more from check-in, all funds are returned. If less than 10 days, you may still be charged. If this happens, you receive a credit to stay those nights within two years. Thank you, and have a wonderful time on your vacation. Piper McKern

If you have any questions please contact the owner.