10/10 Excellent
Shauna C.
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shauna C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Secluded 10 Acre Desert Ranch with Hot Tub, Plunge Pool, EV Charger & BBQ
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Morongo Valley, CA
- Place, Sand to Snow National Monument7 min walk
- Place, Groves Cabin Theatre3 min drive
- Place, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway47 min drive
- Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
2 Single Futons
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded 10 Acre Desert Ranch with Hot Tub, Plunge Pool, EV Charger & BBQ
EST. in 2002 as a hobby ranch by “Cowboy Ed,” Rancho Contento is ready-made for a good-times desert getaway.
★ 10 Acres
★ Hot Tub
★ Sonos
★ Saloon
★ Hammocks
★ Smoothie Bar
★ Cowboy Pool
★ Chicken Coop
★ Chef's Kitchen
★ Tesla EV Charger
★ Outdoor Shower
10 min ➔ Pioneertown
10 min ➔ Red Dog Saloon
20 min ➔ La Copine
20 min ➔ Palm Springs
25 min ➔ Joshua Tree
5 min ➔ Copper Room
2 min ➔ Spaghetti Western
2 min ➔ Cactus Mart
10 beautiful acres with scenic views of both Joshua Tree National Monument and the peaks of San Jacinto Mountains.
The recently renovated ranch house combines a modern cozy design together with many of Cowboy Ed’s original art installations, each with a story. Explore the grounds and connect with nature and wildlife. Take a hike among desert blooms. Look for birds including Quail and Red Tail Hawks. Listen for coyotes at night while stargazing into the Milky Way galaxy.
Visit. Enjoy a golden cotton candy sunset. Stay awhile. And we’d love it if you helped feed the chickens too.
★ 10 Acres
★ Hot Tub
★ Sonos
★ Saloon
★ Hammocks
★ Smoothie Bar
★ Cowboy Pool
★ Chicken Coop
★ Chef's Kitchen
★ Tesla EV Charger
★ Outdoor Shower
10 min ➔ Pioneertown
10 min ➔ Red Dog Saloon
20 min ➔ La Copine
20 min ➔ Palm Springs
25 min ➔ Joshua Tree
5 min ➔ Copper Room
2 min ➔ Spaghetti Western
2 min ➔ Cactus Mart
10 beautiful acres with scenic views of both Joshua Tree National Monument and the peaks of San Jacinto Mountains.
The recently renovated ranch house combines a modern cozy design together with many of Cowboy Ed’s original art installations, each with a story. Explore the grounds and connect with nature and wildlife. Take a hike among desert blooms. Look for birds including Quail and Red Tail Hawks. Listen for coyotes at night while stargazing into the Milky Way galaxy.
Visit. Enjoy a golden cotton candy sunset. Stay awhile. And we’d love it if you helped feed the chickens too.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
ONE dog per booking plus horses are approved.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure all garbage and leftover food is in trash bags. Tie the bags and place them in the outdoor bins/dumpster.
Please turn OFF all A/C and mini splits units.
If you moved any furniture, please return the items back to their original place to avoid any additional cleaning fees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-02543
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.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Morongo Valley
Located in Morongo Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sand to Snow National Monument and Cabot's Pueblo Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave Desert Land Trust. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Morongo Valley, CA
What's nearby
- Sand to Snow National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Groves Cabin Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Palm Springs Convention Center - 41 min drive - 39.7 km
- Agua Caliente Casino - 45 min drive - 50.4 km
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 47 min drive - 43.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 9 min drive
- Snake Bite Roadhouse - 12 min drive
- Spaghetti Western - 7 min drive
- Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace - 20 min drive
- Luna Bakery - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alan R.
31 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay in Morongo Valley
Alan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Dori Newman
Originally from the east coast now living in the hi-dez full time -and loving every minute of it!
Why they chose this property
Morongo Valley is a small unincorporated sweet town between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree. Best known for the hidden gem, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve where thousands of bird watchers from around the world visit each year. The stargazing and sun rises are some of the most romantic moments you'll experience.
What makes this property unique
Rancho Contento is loaded with history as it was the home of Cowboy Ed. Ed nurtured his family of humans and animals for a few decades at the ranch. He even built a unique chicken coop filled with a dozen chickens who lay eggs daily for our guests. There's a ton more to experience at the ranch, you'll just have to come for a visit.
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