The Boulders Have Soul. So Does the House.

• We had an epic batchlor party!

  We had an epic batchlor party!

  • Guest scott
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  They were actually easy to deal with. they sent me all the documents on time, I didnt have that issue. The place is a wonder, its a must see. The art inside, well the whole place is one big piece of art. We are going again in the near future. That being said there are three things that could have been improved. the oven was non functioning. The pool was a funk color untill it miraculously cleared up the next day. Also I know what a hard task it is to have a pool out there. The trash was pretty full and we had to improvise during clean up. We got our deposit back no hassles. My brother and I look back at his batchlor party with great smiles on our faces.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks so much, Scott! For your appreciation of the property, as well as your understanding of some of the maintenance issues. To address your concerns: We have doubled our trash pickup, hopefully this will solve that problem. We have replaced the pool liner, I believe this has changed the caliber of the pool experience exponentially. As far as the oven is concerned, I apologize for any trouble. It's gas ( propane actually) and sometimes you do need to re-light the pilot. Instructions for this are in the "Boulder House Bible" , or please feel free to call me or the two or three other folks listed, we can always help you get it going. Thanks again for your review!

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• Incredibly Rude Owner

  Incredibly Rude Owner

  • Guest Britt
  • Date of stay 10/27/12
  • Review Submitted 11/14/12
  I have only left positive reviews on VRBO before and am very disappointed that I am now leaving a negative one. The Boulder House is a unique space and I would love to stay there again if it weren't for the incredibly rude owner, Barbara. She was difficult to deal with and kept passing me off to her various assistants when setting up the rental agreement, which led to several miscommunications Barbara thought appropriate to blame me for. I will not be staying at the Boulder House again.

  Owner response: Boulder House isn't just a vacation rental to me - it is my heart and soul. I have spent countless hours working to let its beauty shine through, and countless more tweaking the rental process so others can enjoy it easily, as well. Scores of seamless rentals, managed by my capable, tireless staff, attest to the fact that we are anything but difficult to deal with. The problems with this particular rental are not really appropriate for discussion in a public forum. Suffice it to say that we did our best to patiently and fairly accommodate a very difficult situation. I am sorry that this guest was disappointed. I hope her negative comments do not prevent you from enjoying our beautiful desert paradise - or our warm, open, supportive hospitality. We hope to welcome you to the desert soon.

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• Desert Magic.

  Desert Magic.

  • Guest Joe H
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 07/26/12
  I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing opportunity to stay at the Boulder House, and each of my friends asked me to pass along their thanks as well. We had a beautiful stay and really lucked out with perfect weather. We had a great time taking pictures, hiking, cooking, playing games, swimming, and sitting out under the stars. The surrounding land is absolutely breathtaking, and rivals anything in the nearby national park. The house literally had everything we needed. Amazing house, amazing artwork, and great beds! We had a magical experience and hope to return again soon!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Want to climb some boulders in Joshua Tree Park? Don't bother, you never have to leave the yard!

  Want to climb some boulders in Joshua Tree Park? Don't bother, you never have to leave the yard!

  • Guest GalitR
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/12/12
  The house was a gem with everything you need and plenty of it. You will never run out of places to sit and enjoy a view of something beautiful, whether it's a view out your window or a painting or artifact hanging on every wall and in every nook. You will never be cold at night with the wood burning stove, great heating system, and many draped wool blankets that are draped for your comfort, or after dipping in the hot tub just off the master bedroom. You will never be too hot after dipping in the pool or keeping in the many shady spots outside while listening to chimes in the breeze (I'm sure the A/C works just as great but we didn't have the need for it). Outside is a whole other playground of it's own. We had a blast climbing the rocks and enjoying the views. A great place to BBQ and under the crisp night stars. Will definitely come back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

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• End of Summer stay

  Guest comment entered by owner

  End of Summer stay

  • Guest Sarah P.
  • Date of stay 09/23/11
  • Review Submitted 09/26/11
  I just wanted to thank you for allowing us to rent the house last weekend. We all had an incredible time and sincerely hope to return soon! That place really has a special energy both based on location and aesthetic.

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  • Guest Lisa B
  • Date of stay 11/24/10
  • Review Submitted 12/10/10
  I... wanted to thank you personally for extending your incredibly, lovely desert home to us during our holiday. We toasted you on Thanksgiving day as we opened your generously given bottle of wine that complimented the occasion. Everyone had such an incredibly wonderful time and the memories we made will stay with us for a lifetime! We will always recommend you to our extended family and friends and hope to re-visit sometime in the future. I am so happy to know that very special home is owned by someone as lovely as yourself and that you are able to share it with others like us! Many, many thanks again, and happiest of holidays to you....

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  • Guest Nicholas M.
  • Date of stay 09/01/10
  • Review Submitted 09/23/10
  We had an absolutely wonderful time at the boulder house. We all appreciated all the loving attention paid to every detail, decoration and preparation in the house, and we all desperately wanted to stay for much longer!

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  • Guest C.B.
  • Date of stay 08/13/10
  • Review Submitted 08/19/10
  "Thank you for letting us stay. My girlfriend's life is changed. Her words, "I never felt connected to Nature until now." I'm sure we'll be looking to go back soon. She's hooked on the Boulders and we both got some great writing done."

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  • Guest Nate W
  • Date of stay 05/21/10
  • Review Submitted 05/27/10
  " Just wanted to say thank you so much for letting us use the Boulder House. It is truly an AMAZING place. The decorations and set up are out of this world. We had quite a nice weekend hiking and swimming and a nice steak dinner at Pappy and Harriet's. We loved our time out there and I will definitely recommend the place to friends and family."

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  • Guest Kym
  • Date of stay 05/07/10
  • Review Submitted 05/23/10
  Hi Barbara, I wanted to write and tell you how much we all LOVED Boulder House. What a slice of heaven you have created there! My husband and I had the upstairs room with the skylight...OMG Barbara..that room! The raised bed, boulder walls and OMG that skylight...it is truly amazing. Such a beautiful sanctuary. I have to tell you, we rent homes quite regularly through VRBO and are frequently frustrated that even in some of the most beautiful homes, the owners use inferior 'rental style' furnishings, kitchen ware, sheets and pillows etc and we are always saying what a difference those things make...your home was such high quality in all those areas, and it makes the world of difference. You can really feel how much the home is loved, and as one of my friends said, "Why would I want to go away and stay somewhere that's not as nice as my own home" and yours was exactly the way any of us would have wanted our own weekender to be if we were to have a permenant one.

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1-4 people ..$495/night, 5-7 people ..$595/night
8-11 people ..$695/night, 12-15 ..$795/night, 16+ ..$895/night
2 night minimum, 3 night minimum on Holidays (Holiday fee applies)
For parties staying 7+ days, there is a $150 charge for a mid-booking cleaning
Cleaning fee (varies depending on guest count), CA lodging tax (7%) of rental fee
Long-term rentals and location use - ask for fee!
Book for at least one WEEK get one night FREE!!!
Pet friendly: $35.00 per day

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.