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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Yucca Valley, CA
  • Place, Yucca Valley Community Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, California Welcome Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hi-Desert Nature Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Large Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Smal Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Hi-Desert Central with Portal Installations

Located in the center of Yucca Valley on over an acre of Joshua Tree covered desert, this is a brand new floor to roof renovation of a 1955 ranch house, with fabulous outdoor amenities of a hot tub, outdoor shower, gas fire pit, stone waterfall pond and the Alcyone Portal (a 50 ft diameter carpeted out door venue). The interior is furnished with an Asian vintage flair, new high and stove and fridge, gas fireplace and mini split heating and A/C in each room.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Yucca Valley

Yucca Valley is home to this vacation home. Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Hi-Desert Cultural Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Pioneertown and Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market.
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Yucca Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Yucca Valley Community Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • California Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hi-Desert Nature Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 53 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 58 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 33 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hi-Desert Central with Portal Installations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hi-Desert Central with Portal Installations?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hi-Desert Central with Portal Installations on Apr 26, 2026 start from $178, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hi-Desert Central with Portal Installations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hi-Desert Central with Portal Installations?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hi-Desert Central with Portal Installations located?

Situated in Yucca Valley, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Yucca Valley Community Park. California Welcome Center and Desert Christ Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host. Wonderful house. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harlan was an incredible host. The house was perfect for our stay. Jacuzzi was used every night and so relaxing! 5 Stars all the way in this one you will not be disappointed. Will stay here again when in Yucca. Also forgot my pillow and Harlan mailed it to me!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Mini Get Away

We booked this stay as part of a girls trip. Almost upon immediate arrival we were awestruck as to how amazing the property was. The house was perfect, both inside and out. Harlan was incredibly welcome and helpful in anything we needed. Despite the close proximity to where he stayed. He never meddled with us or caused any disruption for us. Joshua Tree National Park was only about 30 minutes from the property and stores were close. We would definitely stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve a.

Joshua tree

Nicely updated!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt D.

Thank you for a nice stay!

The house was recently remodeled and decorated. Everything felt new and clean. The artists/owners live in another home on the same property. Harlan was a gracious host. I enjoy talking with visionary creative people, plus I really appreciated his recommendations for local experiences not found on the normal tourist tracks. He and his wife were also very respectful of guest privacy. The backyard “portal" space provided a nice environment for yoga or quiet contemplation, and the outdoor hot tub and surrounding patio were also great places to hang out for further relaxation. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Your host

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Full time artist building large scale art installations for Burning Man and other festivals.
I live on property in apt. behind garage 100 feet behind rental property, when not traveling for my work.

Why they chose this property

Large property in the middle of Yucca Valley, centrally located to all attractions with easy access to shopping:
Joshua Tree National Park
Pioneertown w/Pappy & Harriets
Integratron in Landers

What makes this property unique

The property has several of my "Portal" art installations set up and available to use while staying there. See more about them:
http://transportals.org
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