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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Hot Tub

Washer

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Joshua Tree, CA

Joshua Tree Visitor Center6 min drive
Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance10 min drive
Black Rock Canyon14 min drive
Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)98 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay at Rockwood House. Perfect place to relax after a day hiking.

Ashley D.

Apr 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stunning Views: Rockwood Hill House

*** If this property is booked, check out our other property the Joshua Tree Forest Bungalow: https://www.vrbo.com/1790120

Get away from it all in this recently renovated house in the hills bordering Joshua Tree National Park. This relaxing retreat sits on 3 acres of land, with plenty of outdoor space and stunning panoramic views. It is ideally located just a few miles from Joshua Tree Village and the Park entrance.

The house is located on 3 acres of land at the foot of the Joshua Tree hills. It is newly renovated, modern with mid-century and rustic touches and beautiful concrete floors. It has a full kitchen and dining area, with most everything you could need for cooking.

There are 2 King Bedrooms, an extra queen bed (real bed, not a pullout couch) in the garage lounge. Oh... did I mention the garage lounge?

We converted the garage into a lounge/game room with a pool table and 55" flat screen TV, DVD player and Roku (Netflix, etc).

There is a large patio with several outdoor spaces including a covered lounge area with sofa and lounge chairs, a 6 person outdoor dining area with a propane bbq grill covered by a pergola, and an uncovered lounge area. Amazing views of the desert can be scene from every outdoor space. There is also a 6 person outdoor hot tub with panoramic views... perfect for unwinding after a day in the park.

Although we can accommodate 6 guests, the house is most comfortable for 2-4 guests, as there is only 1 full bathroom. The full bath has 2 showers in it - a stall shower and a tub with a shower, so it is ideal for couples and those that are comfortable with each other!

Property manager

Josh

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Photo/Video Shoots

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00553

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Joshua Tree

Located in Joshua Tree, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree Visitor Center, while Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking, rock climbing, and ecotours.

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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 6 min drive
Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 6 min drive
Joshua Tree Community Center - 8 min drive
Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 10 min drive
Black Rock Canyon - 14 min drive

Getting around

Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
‪Jack In The Box - ‬10 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Views: Rockwood Hill House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Views: Rockwood Hill House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Views: Rockwood Hill House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Views: Rockwood Hill House located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Art Gallery. Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Yucca Valley Community Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

May 27, 2024

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

family hiking

Great place!!!!!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Apr 26, 2024

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

Friend trip to JTNP

We had a great stay at Rockwood House. Perfect place to relax after a day hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Apr 20, 2024

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

Rockwood Rocks!

We had a great 5-night stay at Josh and Don’s lovely Joshua Tree home. Their home was comfortable (great mattresses) and felt very private. Lots of room to both spread out and have family together time. The outdoor spaces where we sat, ate, read books, stargazed, and listened to birdsong were spectacular! The view is panoramic and we watched the sunrises and sunsets. The entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is just a few minutes from the house. A 5 star plus property- hoping we can return soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe M.

Mar 30, 2024

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

Beautiful and Comfortable Stay!

Great location, very close to park entrance and town. Wonderful views from the hot tub! Truly superb communication with hosts, immediately addressing minor issue. Very well kept!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

Mar 11, 2024

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

Perfect place for a Joshua Tree visit

I loved this place and communication with Josh was excellent!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Feb 26, 2024

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

Fantastic Stay in Joshua tree

Loved this place. Hosts were communicative, and the house had everything we needed. Definitely looking forward to going again!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Feb 4, 2024

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

Fabulous!

Beautiful roomy house, clean and well appointed with gorgeous views!! Great communication with Josh. We’d love to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Jan 29, 2024

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

As Advertised!

Wonderfully clean and relaxing home. The pool table and beautiful sunrises provided great entertainment. The hosts are pros! Our stay was worth every penny, which isn’t true of very much these days! JTNP was gorgeous and my kids (2&6) loved rock scrambling on the discovery trail. We hope to come back! It was such a great weekend away!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Jan 21, 2024

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

Can I give it 6 stars?

The pictures don’t do it justice. The house is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The ability to divide sections off for different activities is fantastic. And the outside living space is DEVINE. The jacuzzi was hot, and the stargazing from it was magical. Beds were comfy, neighborhood quiet, kitchen well-supplied, lots of towels, everything worked and the documentation was clear. Josh was communicative and very responsive. We were sad to leave and hope to come back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pattie L.

Jan 16, 2024

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

Everything we needed!

Everything we would need and more in the kitchen. Game room a fun and comfy place to hang out. Nice views and lovely outdoor spaces. Heaters took a while to warm up the house but it was cold and windy when we arrived. They eventually caught up. Pictures made it seem a little more wild and remote than it was, but it was still a private, quiet retreat while being easy to get to town and the national park. Very responsive host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Jan 1, 2024

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

Amazing views

The Rockwood Hill House is a lovely stay in the high desert, with amazing views overlooking the Yucca Valley. Getting there was easy with detailed instructions. The kitchen, dining, and living rooms are spacious and there was lots of outdoor space for eating and relaxing. The game room is a huge bonus! I only wish we could have stayed longer. We will certainly be back, maybe with friends!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

A.J. S.

May 1, 2023

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

Mini Joshua tree park

We really enjoyed our stay on your property… just walking around the grounds alone and watching the wildlife that roam throigh was an experience in and of itself. Shooting stars from the hot tub… and the views of the city lights below.. What a nice experience in a clean friendly environment

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Stow

Apr 13, 2023

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

Visit with Grad school daughter

Everything about our stay was wonderful! We met up with our graduate school daughter and her friend at a place none of us had been to prior. Josh and Don were amazing hosts from the welcome snacks to providing everything you could possibly need during your stay. Their beautiful home is so close to the west entrance of the park where after enjoying lazy mornings having coffee together and maybe throwing in a game of pool we would pack a lunch and head into the park. Joshua Tree park is surreal and worth visiting and Josh and Don’s house is a perfect homebase to come back to every afternoon/night. We loved spending time in the hot tub at night watching the stars and the distant lights, playing trivia and pool in the game room which was a perfect gathering place when we weren’t out exploring. Josh & Dan- Thank you so much for your hospitality! We made so many great memories!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Apr 5, 2023

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

Great place, great location!

We had a ton of fun exploring the park and the town and this property was a perfect home base.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Mar 20, 2023

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

Perfection in Joshua Tree

We stayed for three days while visiting Joshua Tree National Park and surrounding area. The house was so convenient to the entrance to the NP. The sunrise each morning was stunning. The house is so cute and had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. I highly recommend this house for your JT vacation!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolly E.

Dec 30, 2022

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Fabulous accommodations and location.

Rockwood Hill House was the perfect launching pad for our family adventures. The home was impeccably clean, tastefully decorated and well stocked with bathroom and kitchen supplies. Our first morning we saw one of the most stunning sunrises of our life. It’s also a fun house to spend time with your teenage and young adult children. We would definitely stay here again. Cheers!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Boston, MA

Nov 15, 2022

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

Lovely Desert Home

My small family enjoyed the relaxing setting of this adorable home. The views are endless, the decor is a fun play on vintage features and the game room was a wonderful bonus! The park is a short drive and the downtown area is even closer. The hosts are very responsive and friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Oct 27, 2022

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

Quick to see my son

Our family took a quick trip to LA to visit my son then to Joshua Tree with him for the weekend. The house was absolutely perfect! Beautiful, clean, and bedding & mattresses were amazing! We were close to entrance of Joshua Tree and town yet had plenty of privacy. Josh was great and so responsive! Definitely would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexa A.

Sep 12, 2022

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Fantastic stay

Would most definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Aug 2, 2022

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The Perfect Timeout

Our 1st time in JT, and this house set us up for success. This House on the Hill had it all. It was clean, spacious, quiet, and just perfect for us. From sunrise to sunset, we didn’t want to leave. We saw lots of wildlife (coyotes, roadrunners, ravens, hares, & more) , enjoyed our nights grilling out and watching the stars in the hot tub. Kitchen had everything we needed, A/C worked perfectly. Very Close to town and West Park Entrance. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN O.

Apr 2, 2022

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

Wonderful space

Terrific property and lovely area. Very peaceful. House is equipped with all you need. Hot tub is lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., Muscatine

Jan 16, 2022

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

A Mid-winter Break

All of the previous reviews for this property are on target. The house is as presented in the VRBO listing. Communications and check in were excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W., Los Angeles

Jan 7, 2022

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

Space, fresh air and gorgeous home

What a wonderful family vacation we had. This house is so clean and well appointed, everything from extra blankets, to towels, to pots and pans, glasses. Everything is exactly as it is listed, from the clean and well maintained hot tub, to the working fireplace. We had an amazingly wonderful time. Short easy drive into the park, and perfect home base to relax, spread out, and enjoy our time. We can not wait to return. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Dec 27, 2021

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

Comfortable and convenient near JTNP

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Rockbridge house, it was comfortable, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. The view from the outdoor area is breathtaking. We especially enjoyed the outdoor hot tub and the game room. It was easy to access JTNP from the west entrance. Josh was very responsive and gave us recommendations on hikes.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Dec 8, 2021

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Stargazing Delight

Perfect house for our first family location with an infant. Very cozy, warm and beautifully decorated. We spent most our days in the park but it was so nice to come back to the house and relax in the jacuzzi or sit outside and take in the stunning views. Josh was a wonderful host and excellent with communication.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021