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Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park

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Joshua Tree Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1BA | 1,175 Sq Ft | 1 Step to Enter
Living Room | Free WiFi | Smart TV | Central A/C
Dining Area | Dishware & Flatware Provided
Living Room
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71175 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park

Fenced-In Yard | 2 Pets Welcome w/ Fee | BBQ Ready

Plan your desert retreat to 'Sunset Oasis,' a family vacation rental only 4 blocks from the heart of town! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the quintessential Joshua Tree experience, with ample natural sunlight, 2 desks for remote workers, TVs in each room, and a private patio. Whether you're here to explore the National Park, stargaze at the Sky’s The Limit Observatory, or make a day trip to Palm Springs. This is the ideal home base!

-- THE PROPERTY --

CESTRP-2021-00924

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 twin bunk bed, 1 twin daybed

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave
- Drip & Keurig coffee makers (starter coffee provided)
- Blender, toaster, spices
- Cooking basics, trash bags/paper towels, dishware & flatware
- Child safety guards (lower cabinets)

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs, exposed wood beams
- Dining room, 2 desks

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Backyard w/ patio & outdoor living furniture
- Small putting green, outdoor movie projector
- Charcoal grill, hand-activated gas fire pit
- Cowboy tub, hanging chair, 2 hammocks

GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C, window A/C unit (bedroom 3)
- Washer/dryer, iron/board
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 1 step to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- 0.3 miles to Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
- 0.5 miles to Downtown Joshua Tree: Crochet Museum, local restaurants & shops
- 5 miles to Joshua Tree National Park
- 6 miles to Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
- 8 miles to Black Rock Canyon
- 34 miles to Downtown Palm Springs
- 39 miles to Palm Springs Int’l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires 1 step to enter
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, while World Famous Crochet Museum and Noah Purifoy Foundation are cultural highlights. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Hi-Desert Nature Museum are also worth visiting.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • World Famous Crochet Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Joshua Tree Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park on Apr 25, 2026 start from $132, 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 Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Group Friendly! Gem 5 Mi to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park located?

Situated in Joshua Tree, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center, and World Famous Crochet Museum. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Community Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny Q.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Found pieces of glass on floor and restroom was not cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elias R.

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

Great Place

Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa F.

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

Excellent Stay

Our family had a great time in this house. We went to explore Joshua Tree National Park and had an amazing time. Coming back to a cozy house was the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sayed S.

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

Joshua Tree

Upgraded and clean property just minutes from the national park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Cute place with great location!

Great small house for a couple of old friends meeting up in Joshua Tree. It was quaint, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Great backyard with hammocks and a fire pit. It was an easy walk to the restaurants and shops in Joshua Tree and a short drive to the entrance of the national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nikolos M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay had several issues that future guests should be aware of.The most significant problem was the lack of hot water for more than half of our stay. While we understand that technical issues can happen, we notified the host and gave them the opportunity to resolve it. Hot water was not restored until around 7 PM the night before our checkout.The property is advertised as having a “game room,” but several items needed to actually use the games were missing. The basketball hoops had no usable basketballs (the ones present were deflated), the air hockey table did not have pucks or paddles, and the foosball table was missing balls. This made the game room unusable and disappointing given how it was promoted in the listing.Another concern was the condition of some of the bedding, which appeared to have what looked like blood stains. This was unpleasant to discover and something that should be addressed by the cleaning team.A smaller issue, but worth noting for future guests, is that the property did not have paper towels available.We hope the host addresses these issues so future guests can enjoy the property as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Cute Joshua Tree find!!

I spent 10 nights at this adorable house with the yellow door! Everything went well and was pretty much perfect. The bed, bedding and pillows were the comfiest I have ever slept in & I’ve stayed at a lot of vacation rentals. The location is amazing for walking to shops and restaurants. And the entrance to the park is just a short drive away. The hammocks make for a great late afternoon rest with a book and a glass of wine.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcello L.

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

Love it!

We’ve stayed in a handful of hone rentals when we stay in JT and this one was one of our favorites thus far! Very comfortable house to easily settle in. We love the cowboy tub in the patio! Had a small hiccup with it and the owners were quick to fix. Communication was excellent!! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Great gateway to Joshua Tree

Very nice spotless house right near the small downtown area and at the foot of the park entrance. Beautiful and relaxing property. One thing to watch for are uncollared dogs running near the apartments on route 29-one darted in front of my car and we narrowly averted disaster. No fault of our host whatsoever
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria B.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Pretty good

The house is really cute inside but we had some issues with cleanliness. Some of the sheets were stained and dirty - crumbs and hair. The freezer had melted ice cream frozen to the bottom. The bathroom floor was also dirty. We called, emailed and texted the property manager but never heard a word back. We cleaned things ourselves and made the best of it. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Room for improvement

We felt like this was going to be a very good fit for our family. Unfortunately we were unable to use the bunkroom because of cockroaches and a large spider and door that doesn't lock. Our kids had to all share 1 bed in another room of the house. After a hot morning in at Joshua Tree it was nice to come back to air conditioning and relax with movies on the many TVs. The game room was pretty hot in the afternoon, but we did get out there to play a few times. The kids enjoyed that. I was also thankful for the washer and dryer and well stocked kitchen and bath towels. If the bugs were taken care of, the back door locked, and the game room had a fan or air conditioning it would have been great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Francis S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Disappointing

This house is a stinker, and I mean that literally. Upon entering the house we were overwhelmed with a terrible moldy odor. The owners are clearly aware of this and attempt to hide the smell with deodorizers, which just makes it worse. On top of that the sheets were stained and full of grit, and the bathroom was not cleaned properly. The kitchen lacks a dishwasher, but a new sponge was not provided. Bring your own sponge! We had booked four nights, but left without staying a single night, as it was just too awful. Based on our experience I would advise avoiding this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Perfect for the Joshua Tree experience!

This property was exactly what we were looking for to accommodate a small group of adults on a writers retreat. Quiet, convenient, comfortable place for a working trip. The home is somewhat simply outfitted (one bathroom, no dishwasher, no on-site laundry), but the bedrooms are clean and cozy and the living areas accommodating for independent work and group collaboration. We also fell in love with the little patio area on the east side of the property, where we sat and read our work allowed to the other writers at the end of each night. (Though I did not personally try them, our younger participants also enjoyed the MANY hammocks on site.) One of the best parts of this property is the location. We made one trip to a grocery store about 2 miles away to equip ourselves for the stay. Everything else is walking distance. There are some lovely places to eat (JT Country Kitchen and Joshua Tree Saloon were our favorites), a farmer's market down the street on Saturday, a library, and tons of boutiques that gave us the full "Joshua Tree experience." It's also about a five-mile drive from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park for those who are interested in the hiking/rock-climbing opportunities. I must also give a shoutout to the property owners/managers, who were extremely responsive and accommodating anytime we had a need or a question.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brianne Z.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
No hot water until our second afternoon at the property. Dirty floors. No WiFi. No air hockey puck or foosball balls. Basketball machine without power. Floodlights on eaves shone into bedrooms at night sporadically. I did receive a small refund from VRBO. The home is spacious and our kids enjoyed the cowboy pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Christine

Good house. Host slow to resolve problem with gas

The house was nice, clean with comfortable beds (4 stars). Giving 3.5 stars because of the amount of time spent trying to get help from the host. The listing was accurate EXCEPT that not all of the appliances worked, including that the gas to the stove was cut off so we couldn't cook the entire stay (despite the nicely laid out dining table implying dinner parties happen here). The coffee maker was also broken, so we resorted to microwaving hot water and dinners. Unfortunately the gas was unable to be fixed until the morning we checked out - we could have dealt with this if told up front, but the host kept promising it would be fixed the next day, then not responding when we came home each evening with still no gas. Less enjoyable stay for lack of clear communication.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

great place and close to the park!

Clean and well located, very close to restaurants in Joshua Tree, and close to the park. Each room has its own heater, which is nice in the winter. We'd stay again next time we're in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

andrew kamin

Awesome location and very clean home

I stayed for 9 days and loved that I could walk into town each morning to get coffee and breakfast. The home was very clean and well organized . I also enjoyed the patio area each morning before I went into the park. The kitchen had everything I needed since I cook most meals . I would definitely stay here again . Susana was also very responsive when I needed to ask questions.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Clean house and helpful owner

The place is clean. And the owner is very helpful. We left our iPad behind and contacted the owner. She shipped it back the next business day for us. Walking distance to town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brette c.

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

Precious place!!

This house is absolutely adorable and super comfy. Location is awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denette R.

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

Darling decor!!

We loved being so close to the Joshua Tree park entrance. We could also walk to a great coffee shop called Joshua Tree Coffee. The decor of the house was darling. We were concerned about staying cool on such a hot weekend but the air conditioning worked beautifully and we slept well. Would definitely come back again to this beauty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Just what we needed

We loved the house. Just the right size for our family getaway. The kitchen has the basics not a lot of varity of pans. Beautiful kitchen tabel. Loved the hammocks in the back yard. The location is ideal, walking disctace to stores and resturants. The park entrance is just up the road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tu D.

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

Joshua Tree Oasis

We stayed in this house for a week while we got to visit Joshua Tree and the nearby area. It's very conveniently located next to one of the entrances near Joshua Tree and by the business area of Joshua Tree. The house has plenty of room for a family of 5. The kitchen is fully stocked with appliances (with the exception of a dishwasher). Rooms are very clean and spacious. The property has a great game room for the kids to play some air hockey, basketball shootout and foosball/minibilliards. Our family was able to make use of everything and have a great time exploring Joshua Tree to its fullest by having such a nicely located central point as our base camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Great for a family, close to park entrances and town

We had a wonderful four-night stay here! The house is perfect for a family staying a few days. We all had plenty of space and were able to make a few meals in the kitchen to economize. The house is a short (6-7- minutes) walk to a number of restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, a JTNP visitor center, and convenience stores, yet distant enough from the main road that we didn't hear any noise from town at all. The house is located about 15-20 minutes from both the Black Rock Campground (and its several trails) and the West entrance to the Park. We went in to Quail Springs at night for stargazing, and did a lot of driving and hiking in the park, always happy to return to the little house. The door lock was easy to operate and nice to have a code so we didn't have to share a key and could return at different times. We ran out of a couple of things (e.g., hand soap) and texted the owner, who brought new supplies within just a few hours and was very accommodating. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

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

Quiet Cozy and Amazing Getaway

The stay was beautiful I didn’t want to leave. The place was quiet, cozy and very clean. The kitchen had everything we needed. The host was even nice enough to leave water bottles and some nice gifts. I was able to be in contact with the host the whole time, she was extremely helpful and quick to respond. I would definitely come here again. Thank you from the Hoots
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Such a nice place!

Very cute property, clean and everything we need for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

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