Bungalow in the Boulders Bottlerock House

• We had such a great time!

  We had such a great time!

  • Guest Mitchell Family
  • Date of stay 04/05/13
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  All of my life I have lived in Orange County and never visited Joshua Tree. After this trip we will definitely be back! Cary (the owner) was kind enough to let ourselves and two other families stay on the property at the same time. The idea was to have a camping trip with a few "extras" to make it much more bearable for some of the ladies who are not in love with camping, but are willing to endure for the sake of the kids. The wives shared the inside and were treated to flush toilets, warm showers, and all the modern conveniences one needs while out in the desert. The husbands and the kids camped outside in tents. The property was an amazing success and a perfect place for the families to stay while going to the park during the day. The bottle house was awesome for the kids to play and plot Nerf wars against each other, while the adults were captivated with all the work and detail Cary has put into the property. He has placed old cars, working neon signs, and all sorts of "treasures" that you will see. After a long hike, we let the kids put their feet in the soak tub relax before dinner. All in all it was a great trip and everyone in our party has already talked about coming back. Thanks for everything Bungalow in the Boulders!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Perfection!

  Perfection!

  • Guest Katie
  • Date of stay 04/25/13
  • Review Submitted 05/06/13
  I adored the Joshua Tree stay at Bungalow in the Boulders. It was relaxing, fun, funky and perfect. It was affordable, comfortable and exactly what I wanted. I did a super low key bachelorette with 2 others and we relaxed, cooked, hiked and enjoyed all Joshua Tree has to offer. We didn't want a hotel or anything stuffy. This was the opposite of that and I loved all of it. I can't say enough great things about it!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• An Absolute Oasis!

  An Absolute Oasis!

  • Guest Liza
  • Date of stay 03/28/13
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  This has to be hands down my favorite place I have ever found on VRBO. This place is an absolute dream! What Cary the owner has done with the property is nothing short of amazing. The bungalow itself came fully stocked with everything you could imagine from a Keurig Coffee Maker that he is kept stocked full of your choices of coffee and hot chocolate to the board games, full cable tv, vcr with movies to watch, even a drawer with phone chargers, this man has thought of everything!. The outside grounds are spectacular and magical and that's putting it simply. Both me and my husband were so sad to get back to the city after this dream of a vacation house. Thank you Cary, you have done an amazing job with your property, we have never experienced anything quite like it!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Perfect Spot

  Perfect Spot

  • Guest Stephanie P.
  • Date of stay 03/08/13
  • Review Submitted 03/23/13
  No review could do justice to this little place of heaven in Joshua Tree. The rental house and bottle house are unique. It is the spot to stay for relaxation and it is a short drive to the town and to the park. My husband and I spent 5 wonderful nights here. We BBQ"d every night and spent the morning being entertained by the bunnies and birds. The owner was helpful and recommended a hike just up the road from the house, which was a treat to see the model train station. Hands down, this is the place to be in Joshua Tree.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Fan-funkin'-tastic!

  Fan-funkin'-tastic!

  • Guest Julian
  • Date of stay 03/14/13
  • Review Submitted 03/20/13
  Pardon my language, Cary, but that is seriously one funkin’ fantastic property you have there. Scared spitless all night long but up frolicking with the bunnies at six A.M. Feeling watched at night and then completely invisible among it all, all day long. Checking every fifteen minutes if those really were sunglasses I was wearing because they sure as hell never seemed like it. It was all sooo good for me. I swear I saw a bear in the wash. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Next time you see that rock – the one that looks like a bear – remember I told you so. My friend tried giving names to the chipmunks in the yard, but it soon became a challenge to come up with names that were not somewhere in my family tree and too burdensome to consider, on vacation. “Go ahead,” I told her. “Pick another one. Bet I’m related to him, too. My family’s full of chipmunk names.” To the rest of you, pack carefully. I considered far too surely every spot I went to lay my stuff down in; I did not want to mess up the groove Cary had going on already, in every corner, and inside/out. Go there in a ’73 fastback Riviera, a Panama Hat with a bullet hole and a story down the middle of it, a girl who’s always underfoot but looks fine in a white sundress and a cowboy hat that’s made of mostly straw. Anything less, you’re only going to wish this were your life. Well played, Cary. Julian Jones Writers' Retreat, Party of Two – March 14-18, 2013

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

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• A True Gem!

  A True Gem!

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 03/05/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  Everything in the description, and so much more! Cary was very accommodating, and we are grateful that he shared his inspiring place with us. We hope to stay again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Sweet Escape

  Sweet Escape

  • Guest cargas123
  • Date of stay 09/06/12
  • Review Submitted 03/16/13
  An incredibly -retro one of a kind property. There is NOTHING else like Bungalow in the Boulders. The property boast acres of privacy, and a FANTASTIC patio where my friends and family had a beautiful lunch. Everything we needed was available including Keurig coffee pods that made us feel right at home. I created two wonderful watercolor paintings that know hang in our living room and look forward to coming back. We loved everything about The Bungalow, Carlos and family

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Beatiful unique spot!

  Beatiful unique spot!

  • Guest Caz
  • Date of stay 03/03/13
  • Review Submitted 03/06/13
  This is a really special place in an excellent location equidistant from JTree village and the Park entrance. The house itself is surrounded by amazing vintage salvaged pieces and neon signs which you can light up in the evening to create an atmosphere like something from a film set. We really had an amazing time. Owner Cary was very attentive and caring and it seemed important for him that we had a good time. I can't wait to go back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• My Kind of Place

  My Kind of Place

  • Guest Daniel K.
  • Date of stay 01/23/13
  • Review Submitted 03/04/13
  Bungalow in the Boulders is amazing! I got in Friday, after dark, and the sky was blanketed with stars. I haven’t seen so many shooting stars in years. I awoke early the next day, and walked out onto the back patio with a cup of coffee. The sun had not yet risen, but it was light enough to see the beautiful bottle house, the old, vintage signs, and all the other Americana interspersed among the Joshua Trees. It evoked a long forgotten childhood memory of a summer road tripwith my parents in an old Plymouth Station Wagon. I sat down and watched as the sun slowly came up over the hills. The air was suddenly filled with the soft cooing of quail and dove.They were feeding, along with a dozen cottontail rabbits, no more than ten feet from where I sat. It had rained a little the day before, and the fragrance of the desert was intoxicating. I sat there most of the day, soaking it all in, until the ringing of my cell phone jolted me harshly from my silent revery. It seemed so foreign to me now. So out of place. I thought of all the worries, obligations, and commitments that awaited me back in the real world. There were many. But for now, I was at the Bungalow, on a trip back in time. When it stopped ringing, I took it out of my pocket and powered it off. It stayed like that the entire weekend. On my next trip I’m not even going to bring it. Thanks Cary!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Bungalow in the Boulders

  Bungalow in the Boulders

  • Guest JimmyMatt
  • Date of stay 02/21/13
  • Review Submitted 03/04/13
  Beautiful place with a great owner!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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Available year round  $135/225.00 night . $850/week (2 night min).
A $100.00 down payment in advance.
Special Summer rates.

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