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That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views!

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A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a small round table.
A modern house with a large window and a covered porch.
A modern house with a covered patio, large windows, and a garage.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden floor.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a red sofa, and a white rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located in the mountains, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests. It features 1 hot tub for relaxation after a day of adventure. Enjoy activities like birdwatching, mountain climbing, and game walks nearby. The property is also pet-friendly, welcoming your furry companions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Twentynine Palms, CA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views!

Summary:

Spanning ten untamed acres deep in the Joshua Tree wilderness, That Desert House is a striking, sunlit outpost built for those seeking complete privacy and wide-open views. Set completely apart from neighboring homes, this modern desert home offers an uninterrupted front-row seat to sweeping valley panoramas, dramatic mountain backdrops, and the quiet magic of the high desert landscape.



The Space:

The interior pairs high end modern finishes with warm, organic textures to create a light-filled sanctuary. Polished concrete floors, clean lines, and expansive glass frame panoramic views, bringing the desert terrain right into the central living space. A fully equipped custom kitchen makes cooking at home a breeze, while plush sleeping quarters and crisp linens ensure deep, peaceful sleep in total stillness.



Outside, the ten-acre footprint serves as your private stargazing observatory. Watch the colors shift across the mountains from the broad concrete patio, gather with friends around the open-air fire pit as twilight arrives, or melt into the bubbling hot tub for an evening under pitch-black night skies. Whether sipping your morning coffee while watching local wildlife or taking in the brilliant cosmos after dark, every corner of the grounds celebrates high-desert serenity.



PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

• 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6

• Private, large hot tub

•. Covered outdoor dining table for 6

• Featured in Dwell Magazine & Apartment Therapy

• Central AC and heat for comfort all year

• True remote reset, no Wifi or TV



PERFECT LOCATION

15 mins ➔ Joshua Tree Village

20 mins ➔ Joshua Tree National Park

25 mins ➔ La Copine

35 mins ➔ Pappy & Harriet's

35 mins ➔ Pioneertown

20 mins ➔ Integratron



LOCAL ADD-ON EXPERIENCES

From sound baths and in-home massages to stargazing under some of the darkest skies in Southern California, we've handpicked local vendors to match whatever mood you're in. Book a personal chef for a lazy night in, saddle up for a horseback ride, or take a guided hike through the National Park or other local trails. However you want to spend your time here, relaxing or adventuring, the desert (and our favorite locals) has you covered. Once your reservation is confirmed, let us know you are interested and we will connect you!



Guest Access:

The property and house is yours to roam and relax.



Getting Around:

We recommend traveling by car to explore Joshua Tree for maximum flexibility, as ride sharing services are unreliable. If you prefer not to drive, the local taxi service Lucky 777 is a dependable option. Our property offers free parking for up to four vehicles to ensure your car is kept secure during your stay.



Other Things to Note:

3:00PM Check-In: We'd love for you to check in before 8pm so you have plenty of daylight to settle in and get comfortable before dark.



HVAC: Central heating and air conditioning are provided throughout the home to keep guests comfortable in every season.



Pets Allowed: We welcome dogs for a fee of $60 per dog, with a maximum of 2 dogs per stay. Please note that no other pets are permitted at this property.



Dirt Roads: The property is located on about 5 miles of dirt roads. We send out specific directions to get to the property, please drive carefully.



No Fireplace : The indoor fireplace is not operational and should not be used.



Guest Policy: We only allow the number of guests listed as the maximum occupancy for this property, so any additional day guests must be requested and approved in advance. No extra overnight guests are permitted beyond those included in your reservation.



Watch your Step: This desert land holds onto bits of its past, so you may spot the occasional rusty object or piece of glass in the yard, please wear shoes anytime you're outside. You'll also be sharing the landscape with local snakes and scorpions. They want nothing to do with you, so if you see one, just back away calmly and quietly



Wood Burning Fires: We do not permit wood-burning fires anywhere on the property at any time, including in fire pits or fireplaces, due to the high risk of wildfire in our area. This policy is strictly enforced for the safety of our guests, neighbors, and the surrounding landscape,.



Desert Critters: Please keep doors closed while entering and exiting, curious critters will let themselves in given the chance. Desert wildlife is part of what makes this area special, expect sightings of jackrabbits, tortoises, roadrunners, quail, and lizards. You may also spot coyotes, rattlesnakes, scorpions, or occasionally a bobcat or mountain lion. Most just want their space, so it's best to give them yours.



Camera/ Decibel Monitor: This property has forward-facing exterior security cameras, but there are no cameras anywhere inside the home. We also use noise decibel monitors indoors to help avoid disturbing neighbors. These only measure sound levels and never record audio.



Interaction with Guests:

We like to respect our guest’s privacy, so you won’t see too much of us. We will be available to answer any questions and to make your stay more enjoyable
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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-01267
Property # 2132727vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Twentynine Palms

Twentynine Palms is home to this holiday home. Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce and Hi-Desert Cultural Center. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Twentynine Palms, CA

Getting around

  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Churches Chicken - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Dunham Chow Hall - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Ocotillo 7-Day Store - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views!?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views! on 21 Jun 2027 start from £406, 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 at That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is That Desert House - Hot Tub, Privacy&Desert Views! located?

Situated in Twentynine Palms, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Noah Purifoy Foundation, Smith's Ranch Drive-In Theater and Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum. Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this place! The view of the night sky from the hot tub is breath-taking with no light pollution because of how remote we were. We had plenty of space and everything we needed. The beds were incredibly comfortable, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to escape. The sunrise, sunset and big starry night skies were gorgeous.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
If you're planning a return visit, it's worth looking up Hi-Desert Dwellings online for additional information and available booking options. We appreciate your stay and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great week at this rental property!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Visit

If you are looking for a peaceful, private vacation spot, this is the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole experience was wonderful. It truly was an escape. You could hear yourself think and breathe. Seeing the night sky, hearing the coyotes in the distance to seeing the humming birds float by. Sitting in the hot tub and soaking up the desert sun.The home was well appointed with all your needs. Just stock up the fridge and forget about your troubles. What can we say but ahh!!!!
Sunrise
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Sunrise
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you for staying with our small local Joshua Tree company, Hi-Desert Dwellings. We hope your time here was filled with great moments and lasting memories, and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Great hot tub under the stars

Wonderful views of the Milky Way!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Desert house is incredibly charming, and the communication and advice from the host made our family's stay all more comforting. The unobstucted mountain view from the living room was like living in a dream. Definitely follow the host's instructions when getting there, the last 2 miles of dirt road are well maintained, don't try to follow google maps which can suggest roads not yet built. Once there, it's a quiet calm paradise away from busy cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
If you're planning a return visit, it's worth looking up Hi-Desert Dwellings online for additional information and available booking options. We appreciate your stay and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 year Anniversary celebration

It was a very nice and relaxing weekend. The house was beautiful and was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good environment

Good stay overall just needs a few additions to kitchenware but other than that really cool , comfy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote Stay just outside of JTNP

Property as advertised. Well kept, private, a hidden gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

The place was clean and spacious. It could’ve fit 3 couples but there was hot water in 1 showers.

The area was not just remote but desolate… sad. We enjoyed the quality of the beds and furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice convenient house near 29 Palms MCAGCC

Stayed here while doing some work aboard 29 Palms. Nice and clean, convenient to be able to cook vs eat out. Only downside was no wifi
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway!

This place was fantastic! The decor of the house was so cute. Everything was clean and very comfortable. The jacuzzi was great for star gazing. It's far enough to feel remote but still close to all the stores and restaurants you might want. Would definitely come back here to unplug.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peaceful and very tranquil

very clean and had all the amenities you would need. excellent instructions on the location of the property. thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This was my second stay at this place and it was amazing like the other time and I'm gonna book again for my next trip in a few months. So much calm and peace with beautiful night sky and no light pollution is what you get. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Milky Way

Beautiful property, so many stars to see including the Milky Way. Property management makes it very easy to get any info needed, and a very easy check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE STARS

Love the home! Clean. modern, hip! Hot tub under the stars what more can I say except oh yes, the sunset!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

A quiet and bare bones vacation rental

The property was very clean and beautifully quiet. The sunrises and sunsets are amazing and unobstructed. We were a bit disappointed in the layout (the primary bedroom required a walk through the living area and kitchen to reach a shared bathroom, as example) and the outdoor seating wasn't very comfortable. Perhaps better to spend time in this isolated location as a couple rather than with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote desert stay

This property was exactly what we were looking for, remote, and with gorgeous views. It worked perfectly for our family with two small children and I found it to be a great value. Would only suggest updating the listing to reflect no Wifi and adding a few kitchen utensils (measuring cups, sharp knives, etc.)
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Cute little secluded place however the pictures are outdated. While the house felt clean, it could definitely use a deep cleaning like washing walls, curtains, etc. there was a very strong odor when we arrived. There are no cleaning supplies available but they do provide soap, sponge, etc. There is only one game for any sort of entertainment so make sure you bring a book, Bluetooth speaker, cards, something to do. As mentioned, there is a lot of rusty metal around the yard so be aware if you have kids. There isn’t much for outdoor furniture and most of what’s there is broken, bring activities for the kids. The porch is great for meals and watching the sunrise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for the thoughtful feedback, we're so glad the porch and sunrise views were a highlight of your trip. We appreciate you flagging the odor, the outdated photos, and the state of the outdoor furniture, we're addressing these with a deep clean and a refresh of the listing photos and yard area so future guests have a clearer picture and a more comfortable stay. We'll also look at adding more in the way of games and entertainment for guests to enjoy. Thanks again for taking the time to share this, and we hope to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful desert getaway

Beautiful space, comfy mattresses, and perfect getaway to disconnect. There are no blackout curtains so bring eye masks. Two of three of the bed frames were broken and I think the housing company could have been better with their customer service regarding that issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

Wow! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. My partner and I stayed for a week and definitely did not want to leave. The table on the patio is perfect for an early morning coffee and cool breezy dinners. It’s clean and comfortable. I loved that it was not right in town but we could drive 10 minutes and be near the park, all the shops, and restaurants. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off the beaten path for sure, but very entertaining for the kids. Wi-fi would be nice but it allowed us to play some games with the kids and just hang out. The hot tub under the stars is awesome. A pair of scissors in the kitchen could help with some food prep. Lastly, Pioneertown was very cool, but the swap meet is a thing of the past. All we got were strange looks driving up to the gate! HaUpdates to you itinerary ideas would be good.
Checking in!
Off the iPads, and working on puzzles!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Amazing place in the middle of desert with no neighbor close to you. we arrived late in the evening and once my friends and i stepped in the property, from the very first moment we got the vibe of the place. it was so relaxing with no TV, no WIFI and meditating in absolute silence was exactly what we went for. i'm so happy with my decision to go to this place and strongly recommend this amazing relaxing place to the people who want to escape from city craziness for a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest Remote Desert Getaway

This was an amazing place to stay for me and 3 of my girlfriends. Remote location (far from other neighbors), A/C was great, place was clean, check-in was easy. - Quick responses from the managers. - Beware of bugs (large and small) that may fly or crawl in at night. None of us were bit or stung, and it made things entertaining haha. - Be sure to download the provided guide book and check-in instructions before your arrival. There are different directions on the check-in instructions and Google Maps will guide you through a different route with sandy roads that may require 4WD. - As the description states, there's no wifi, and the service is spotty in general. Would totally stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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