Location: Joshua Tree, Deserts, California, USA (10 minutes to Joshua Tree National Park)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: 2 bedroom desert retreat created by artists
A mile up a dirt road and twenty thousand miles from the cares of the world, the True World Bungalow is perfect for a relaxing getaway. Originally part of the Mojave Rock Ranch Resort, the bungalow is the epitome of “Joshua Tree Style”, in which rustic, artistic and luxury elements combine in unexpected and delightful ways.
As you enter the front gate, you will be greeted by the bottle wall fish pond and blooming water lilies in season. There are private patios in the front and back, perfect for sunrise coffee and sunset cocktails. The bungalow shares a five acre property with the owner’s home, and backs up to over 150 acres of desert wilderness, so you can literally hike out your door and explore a vast landscape of boulders, abandoned claim shacks and wildlife habitat.
The bungalow has two sunny bedrooms (one king, one queen), nicely appointed with down comforters, original artworks, plenty of closet space and views for miles. The custom woodstove (a work of art in itself) will keep you toasty on cool evenings and the sweet retro kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to prepare a feast. Enjoy complimentary wi-fi, DVDs on the flat screen TV, or music from the CD player (or your iPod). In warm weather you can relax under the trees in the cowboy spa, laze in the hammock, or enjoy air-conditioned comfort indoors. And in every season you can count on star-filled nights, 50 mile views of Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto and up close and personal encounters with a myriad of desert wildlife.
Joshua Tree National Park Visitors Center is 10 minutes away in the artists’ community of Joshua Tree, where you can also explore the galleries and shops and grab a bite to eat. Please feel free to ask your hosts for suggestions or to arrange special trips, from rock climbing, trail riding, guided hikes and night sky viewing venues to massage, yoga, and spa treatments and visits to local artists' studios.
Please call or email with any questions – we look forward to your visit!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : ice maker
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : charcoal and starter provided
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View : limitless views in all directions including Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- cowboy spa, hiking trails, original art, fish pond, native landscaping, park views, over one acre of fenced yard for your dog, doghouse
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Over an acre of fencing - plenty of protected area for dogs to roam
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sightseeing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Yoga, massage, Integratron Sound Baths, rockhounding, ghost towns, live music, astronomy, Historic Route 66, artist studio tours, wildflower and wildlife viewing, birding, photography
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Up to 4 people: $175/night; ea. additional person: $50/stay, weekly rate $900 $250 refundable reservation/security deposit $35 per stay for well-behaved dogs 3 night min. may be required on holiday or festival weekends Summer Rates: 7/15 - 9/15: $125/night, 2 night min., weekly rate $650 2 night minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
While living in New York, we first discovered Joshua Tree on a side trip after a Las Vegas convention. Business and family moved to Los Angeles and so did we, allowing us to spend many weekends in our beloved desert, just a short drive away. In 1999 we and our friends stayed in the Bungalow of the Mojave Rock Ranch, the resort that defined Joshua Tree Style. When this beautiful little home came on the market in 2003, we bought it (and its five acres) as our own weekend retreat. Three years later we sold our LA home, moved into our Joshua Tree Bungalow and opened the True World Gallery in town. Last year we finished a new home on our property, and we have opened up the Bungalow once again as a rental, renaming it the True World Bungalow.
For us, the desert is the true world -- a place to live in harmony with the environment, and with our wonderful community. We welcome you as our guests, and maybe one day as our neighbors!
Property Photos
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- A Work of Art Inside and Out - Mountain View, Vacation Rental With Wi-Fi and Near Sightseeing, In Deserts - California
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- Living room looking into Ranch Bedroom - Mountain View, Vacation Rental With Wi-Fi and Near Sightseeing, In Deserts - California
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- Ranch bedroom with queen sleigh bed - Mountain View, Vacation Rental With Wi-Fi and Near Sightseeing, In Deserts - California
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- Ocotillo bedroom with king platform bed
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- Both bedrooms open onto back patio
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- Kitchen/dining area
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- Bathroom with antique Dutch tiles
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- Baby coyote drinking from fish pond
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- Front gate
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- Looking north
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- A five minute walk from your front door
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- Dogs are welcome
Traveler Reviews (14)
Wonderful Desert Retreat
Guest: Julie G.
(San Rafael, CA )
Date of Stay: 12/21/11
Review Submitted: 12/29/11
My family chose True World Bungalow for our Christmas vacation and it was perfect. The location offers wide open vistas during the day and unbelievable star-gazing at night. Attention to detail and comfort by the owners, Bonnie & George, plus the eclectic furnishings, made it all just right. We had a great time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Thanksgiving
Guest: Helene, Lon, Jake and Jonah
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Date of Stay: 11/26/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
This may become a new family tradition! Thanksgiving in your comfortable cabin, surrounded by natural beauty and inspiration. Love the DVD collection too!
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British Invasion
Guest: Hendrika, Jon, Alex, Nancy, Jay and Martha
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Date of Stay: 11/02/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
Really enjoyed our time in this beautiful desert. Loved the cabin which we found inspiring and very comfortable. So appreciated you were able to accommodate us with our 4 children. It was a pleasure.
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Birthday Present
Guest: Scott
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Date of Stay: 10/24/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
What a wonderful getaway! It's a couple of hours from the hustle and bustle of the big city: it's the True World Bungalow. What a wonderful way to spend a birthday.
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Love the Oasis
Guest: Marie-Therese
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Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
Came here at the end of our week's partying with the gorgeous Kyle and Spike. Adore the oasis you've created. Love, love, love the house and garden. Shall definitely come back again to recharge the batteries!
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Great beds
Guest: Kaki, Terry and John
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Date of Stay: 10/02/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
We loved your place! So clean and comfortable and great decor! We came for our son's wedding which was beautiful. Only wish Brodie had come to visit more often. PS - Great beds!
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July 4
Guest: Jeannette
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Date of Stay: 07/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
My boyfriend and I stayed at the True World Bungalow this weekend. I just wanted to tell you that we had a wonderful time. He cooked and we ate on the table out front. We watched movies, both yours and some we brought. It was great, a much needed vacation for both of us! The bungalow is beautiful.
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Thank you!
Guest: Gregg
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Date of Stay: 07/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
My girlfriend and I loved your place! You and your husband did such a great job building and decorating the place and you had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend stay. I think we can say that it was one of our favorite places to date on VRBO. Thank you for the lovely welcome gift of the wine and beer. Though, we only had one of the beers, it was still such a thoughtful touch. Looking forward to staying at your place again soon. Again, thank you!
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