Summary:
Sommer Ranch is a dog friendly 1970s ranch house w/ exposed stone, fenced-in backyard, new mod pool & spa, cacti sunroom, & a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The backyard is majestic with large Joshua Trees & yuccas surrounding any activity you wish to pursue from grilling to enjoying a movie on the outdoor TV.
Black Rock Entrance To Park --> A few blocks
Main Entrance Joshua Tree NP -->15 Min Drive
Pappy & Harriet’s -->12 Min Drive
The Space:
HIGHLIGHTS:
► 4 beds/ 3 bedrooms/2 bath
► Newly installed heated mod pool w/ integrated spa
(Pool Heated @ Additional Fee October, November, December, March, & April)
► Walk right into the national park w/ the main entrance just a few miles away
► Fully equipped kitchen; modern appliances
► Large living room w/ SmartTV & wood burning fireplace
► Record player + books & games
► Propane fire-pit overlooking the national park
► Propane BBQ grill w/ large indoor & outdoor dining area
► Washer + dryer (supplies included)
► Closed in garage for quiet & yoga
► Pet friendly w/ fully fenced backyard
► High speed broadband internet throughout
► Professionally hosted by Homestead Modern™
All Homestead Modern Homes include:
- Full-time, local support team
- Locally roasted coffee & pantry essentials
- Parachute towels & linens and Public Goods natural body products
- Concierge-like support to help you unplug, unwind, & engage with the High Desert
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Here Are a Few Kind Words From Our Recent Guests:
-”This place felt like entering another world.. It was perfect for me to slow down and recharge. We will definitely be back.” -Sylvia
-”We had an amazing time, this place was magical, peaceful and cozy. We had everything we needed.” -Bahar
-”Amazing home, the backyard and surrounding area was perfect. Super close to all of the activities in the area. We would definitely stay again.” -Roger
Sommer Ranch has everything you need for comfort inside, but endless options outside amongst the mature yuccas, joshua trees and cacti. There is also an outdoor dining & lounge area, just past the cacti sun room, w/ a TV, gas fire-pit, and a BBQ grill. The best thing about this home is its proximity to hiking trails as all you need to do is walk out the front door.
BED & BATH CONFIGURATIONS
★ Primary bedroom w/ king + ensuite bathroom
★ Bedroom 2 - queen, Bedroom 3 - full
★ Additional full bathroom adjacent to bedrooms 2 & 3
★ Comfortable sofa bed in the living room for additional sleeping space
KITCHEN & DINING
The beautiful modern kitchen is fully equipped for any desert-inspired culinary endeavor. Like the rest of the home, even the kitchen offers stunning desert views. The breakfast bar sits four and there is ample dining space inside and outside.
✔ Cabinets stocked with a complete set of cookware, dinnerware, & drinkware
✔ Premium baking sheets, pots, pans, plates, & platters
✔ Microwave, stove, toaster, blender & dishwasher
✔ Locally roasted Wonder Lake coffee, drip, pod, + French press coffee makers (pods not provided)
✔ Cooking oil, salt, pepper and a selection of unique spices
✔ Ziploc, tin foil, and food storage options
✔ Propane BBQ grill and tools
✔ Indoor dining table; seating for 10
✔ Outdoor dining table; seating for 8
ENTERTAINMENT & LIVING AREAS
✔ Wood burning fireplace in living room, wood not provided
✔ Unique local artwork throughout
✔ Crosley Record player + numerous records
✔ Games + smartTV
✔ Cacti sun room + garage w/ workout equipment
OUTDOORS
The outdoor space had been arranged to optimize fun, relaxation and to capture as much of the desert’s beauty and sun as possible. Ancient creosote trees and mature cacti surround Sommer Ranch and meditation nooks are hidden behind joshua trees. The new mod pool and heated spa are nestled in a private area on the side of the home, allowing a cool place to unwind on summer days and a cozy place to heat up on cooler winter evenings.
✔ Hot tub with seating area
✔ Heated mod pool (heated at an extra fee in cooler months)
✔ Propane fire-pit with seating in large backyard
✔ Propane BBQ grill w/ BBQ tools
✔ Hammocks
ESSENTIALS
Parking is available for 5 vehicles, though the garage is not available for cars at this time.
There is WiFi, heating, and air conditioning in every space.
ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS
Visitors come to the High Desert for its unique landscape, culture, and recreational opportunities, as well as for the weather - hot and dry summers and mild winters at our high altitude. Joshua Tree and the communities surrounding the Joshua Tree National Park include Flamingo Heights, Pioneertown, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Landers. You’ll be close to all the action at Sommer Ranch. Some of our favorite options available to you:
–Joshua Tree National Park: 800,000 acres of mystical beauty - Joshua Tree National Park is one of the world’s most incredible natural desert treasures. Sweeping, grand in scale and populated by granite monoliths and voluptuous rock and boulder formations. This quiet land, conducive to meditation and roaming, was carved by extremes in climate - wind, rain and an ever-present, relentless sun. Diverse forms of plant life are found everywhere, but none as unique or prevalent as the park’s namesake: the Joshua tree, standing majestically across the vast topography.
–Pioneertown: Step back in time to thus rustic Old West-style village. Wander through the historic buildings, visit unique shops, catch a live music performance at Pappy & Harriets, and experience the Wild West charm.
• The Integratron: New age-y healing destination with a sound bath, originally designed by ufologist George Van Tassel with the goal of reversing the aging process.
Everything at your fingertips and more, when you book with us today!
Guest Access:
You will have the entire house and property to yourself.
The Neighborhood:
Sitting on 2 acres of hi-desert bliss! The Sommer Ranch is nestled in the Upper Sky Harbor neighborhood at the base of Joshua Tree National Park. Hiking is abundant near Black Rock Campground (NW corner of the national park), which is a 3-minute drive or 20-minute walk from our home. There is also beautiful hiking right outside of the door with trails that link to Black Rock Campground.
The main entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is about 20 minutes away.
We are 10 minutes from downtown shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Pappy and Harriet's is a 20-minute drive, and Palm Springs is 45 minutes away.
Getting Around:
Many roads in the high desert are dirt, so please take it slow. While a car is required to get around, a four wheel drive car is not.
Other Things to Note:
•POOL: Heating for our pool and integrated hot tub is included in your rental, except for the cooler season. Should you wish to have the pool heated during that time, please notify us in advance of your arrival as there will be a supplemental charge per day for this service due to high fuel costs in this area. Note: Only one, the pool or the spa can heat at the same time. Pool heating will have to be turned back on after the spa is not in use, you will need to notify us. Pricing is as follows-
October and April - $200/night to heat pool
November, December, & March - $300/night to heat pool
No jumping, diving, running or rough play near the pool and hot tub area. No glass can be around the pool and hot tub, there are plastic cups in the kitchen to be used outside. Please mind the quiet hours (no loud noises after 10pm). No intoxicated persons may use the pool or hot tub. NO LIFEGUARD WILL BE ON DUTY - YOU SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
• EVENTS & COMMERCIAL PHOTOSHOOTS: Are not permitted without prior approval, applicable permit and additional fees.
• DOGS: Your dog is welcome and there is a one time fee of $100. Please alert us in advance. Max of 2 dogs. No other types of animals are authorized.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: If you plan on sharing your experience on social media, please mention us! Inst@gram account: our main account: @homesteadmodern
• CELL SERVICE: Cell phone service availability and quality in the high desert varies by service provider. This is particularly true in the more remote areas of Joshua Tree, Pipes Canyon, and Pioneertown. Please be prepared by enabling wifi calling or downloading a VOIP program.
• ROAD CONDITIONS: Many roads are dirt, so please take it slow. A four wheel drive car is not required, but note that roads will often have ruts, particularly after a rain
• HOSTED BY HOMESTEAD MODERN
Interaction with Guests:
We are not available on the property but the Host or a team member are available 24/7 to you.
