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Joshua Tree Slowpoke

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Outdoor dining area.
Property grounds
Livingroom
Fully fenced yard with fire pit.
front yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Noah Purifoy Foundation
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Twentynine Palms, CA (TNP)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Joshua Tree Slowpoke

We pride ourselves in how we keep our place neat and tidy. Each of the 2 bedrooms has a comfortable queen bed. Air/Heat is provided with the split AC system in each room to help keep you perfectly content. Smart TV, BBQ, outdoor dining area. Coffee, tea, snacks and all the basics provided. If you need anything just let us know, our caretaker is usually available to assist you.

Slowpoke is situated about 10 miles out of town and 15 minutes from the Joshua Tree Park entrance. The house is situated on 5 acres. A perfect spot for unwinding. Sit back, enjoy the view and take in the starry night skies. Only minutes to Pappy and Harriet's, The Integratron, Noah Purifoy and downtown Joshua Tree but out of town enough to give you the perfect sense of personal space.

Property manager

Mark Todd

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00348

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yucca Valley

Located in Yucca Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree Visitor Center, while Noah Purifoy Foundation and Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum are cultural highlights.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Noah Purifoy Foundation - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 22 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Pioneertown - 31 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Joshua Tree Slowpoke pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Joshua Tree Slowpoke located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Noah Purifoy Foundation, Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum and Joshua Tree Community Center. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene Z.

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

Peaceful and Perfect

Enjoyed proximity to Joshua Tree and relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Peaceful and quiet

We used this as a base camp for hiking. It was a very nice place to relax after a long hike.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

A lovely place to stay

A friend and I stayed here for a brief writing retreat, and we loved it. It's a beautiful, clean house that has clearly been designed with the guests' comfort in mind. The beds are comfortable, the windows have room-darkening curtains, and the kitchen is well stocked with extras. And the art! Every wall is covered with fabulous paintings and photos! We listened to records, wrote, went for long walks, and generally had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Gemütliches Haus in der Wüste

Netter Vermieter, einfache Kommunikation (antwortete superschnell auf SMS), liebevolle Inneneinrichtung (Bücher, Schallplatten, DVDs....), mitten in der Wüste (Hallo, Hase! Hallo Klapperschlange), Hängematte, separater Schuppen mit Waschmaschine und Trockner. Sehr praktisch, sehr gemütlich. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

We were very happy with our stay. The house was clean, well appointed with all necessities, comfy beds and great art. It felt like we were staying at a friends home instead of a rental. thank you for sharing your home and providing such a nice place to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rekia S.

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

So happy, can’t wait to return

simply saying we enjoyed our stay is an understatement. The space was clean and perfectly decorated. We looked for weeks for the best option for our family to enjoy the riches of Joshua tree. We are so happy we chose slow poke because it allowed us the opportunity to move slow! Leaving our busy lives in Los Angeles slow poke was the best option.We look forward to returning. The only thing I would change about our stay, is the lock at the front gate. The combination is a bit hard and a little time-consuming. I would suggest a digital lock to make it easier to come in and out of the property. Other than that everything was amazing can’t wait to return!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

JT Getaway

Great place to crash on a weekend getaway to Joshua Tree! Place is solid for a couples weekend or a group of friends. If you plan on staying here, know it’s about a 5-10 minute drive into the town where restaurants etc are located. If you’re planning to come in later in the day, I’d recommend stopping and eating in town before checking in at Slowpoke. We went to the Joshua Tree Saloon and it was a nice dinner to an already great day
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Lovely weekend stay

We were in Joshua Tree for a half marathon and this was such a lovely place to stay the weekend and be able to visit the park from. Nice and cozy home with a great record collection as well!,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mitch H.

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

Art and Stars

Close to town and the park, fully fenced yard and comfortable everything makes this house a great choice for anyone visiting JT 👍

10/10 Excellent

Allyson Z.

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

Great place!

Loved the eccentric decorations and atmosphere at this place! Great location for Joshua Tree and experiencing the food in town!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sydney P.

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

Very charming home

We only stayed for one night, but it was so clean and comfortable. This home had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan I.

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

Amazing and we’ll be back!

We were only in town for 24 hours for a bday party. Used to the home to get ready, make dinner and sleep. It was perfect and very cute and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Loved it!

Would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Jacleen H.

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

What a sweet and wonderful getaway. Everything you need is there. Exceeded our expectations!!!

This was a birthday getaway for me and my mom since we both have our birthdays in June. We were completely blown away at how charming the place was and how EVERY detail was thought out and executed! All we needed to bring was ourselves and our clothes. The smallest of things has already been taken care of by Mark and Esther (the owners). You have the sweetest place with a nestalgic touch and the nature all around you. We could not have asked for more. Email replies were super quick and they check in / check out was super easy. My mom is STILL talking about our stay at the Slow Poke and that make my heart so happy. Highest star rating for this place and to Mark and Esther!!! Love, Love, LOVE it!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

mike a.

Awesome

A very relaxing atmosphere tons of fun
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Y.

incredible place

This home was incredible. Super quaint and cute and amazing artwork everywhere! Very fresh and modern with all the things in the kitchen and around the house that you could possibly need. I would totally book this place again, but my only complaint is that the floor was really really dirty. I don't think the cleaning crew cleaned the floors at all...they were layered with dirt. Outside of that, the house was impeccable and felt very clean. I would come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Amazing Creative Gem

My boyfriend and I absolutely enjoyed every moment of our stay at Slowpoke. We had everything we needed and more! The art and music selection was fantastic for a comfortable and relaxing weekend, and the bed and furnishings were cozy and chic. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Cozy atmosphere

Slowpoke was a great homebase to explore Joshua Tree. We enjoyed the quiet yard to soak in the sun. And the beds and rooms with separate temperature regulation were very comfortable. The well curated vinyl collection made the perfect soundtrack to our stay. Mark, will you please make me a mix, or even recommended artists? Would enjoy that so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

Slowpoke is top notch

We had such a wonderful stay. M and E were great hosts and the home is absolutely adorable and very comfortable. The little trinkets, great art and fabulous album collection were an added bonus. We will be back! Thank you so so much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Great little get away!

Spent two nights here for a family wedding nearby and enjoyed it very much. Clean, convenient, quiet, everything it claims to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Beautiful and inspiring

Loved our two night stay at Slowpoke. Wonderful atmosphere, great views, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slowpoke was a very special spot. A desert oasis, The house had everything you would need. Record player was a lot of fun at night. And a lot of great art. Great location , with a Joshua tree in the back yard. If i ever travel to Joshua tree again, i would love to stay at Slowpoke Brent and Debbie from San Juan island, Wa.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Coolest VRBO I've had so far!

Decor and music and atmosphere and location were all better than you can imagine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Absolutely Perfect!

We stayed two nights at the Slow Poke. The property has everything you could possibly need including desert wildlife guidebooks, chilled glasses, and amazing coffee. The beds were also extremely comfortable. The record player added an unexpected pop of nostalgia and we used it to torment our 14-year-old son because hearing those classics again resulted in spontaneous dancing and singing from his aging parents. He did, however, enjoy exploring the five acres and all of its wild creatures. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mark Todd

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Hello, my name is Mark and I am a freelance illustrator and painter. I have worked for clients such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, exhibit in galleries and have published several books for teens and kids. I graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and currently live and work in the Los Angeles area with my wife, fellow artist Esther Pearl Watson, our amazing daughter Lili and a French Bulldog named Gherkin.

What makes this property unique

Quiet and remote but only minutes from town, Joshua Tree Park and other key spots.

Languages:

English