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Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Private pool
Hot tub on site
Garage parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Yucca Valley, CA
Sand to Snow National Monument
Place, Sand to Snow National Monument
4 min drive
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
Place, Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
11 min drive
Pioneertown
Place, Pioneertown
11 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
72 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Boulder Room
1 King Bed
Cowboy Room
1 Single Bed
Den
1 Double Futon
Desert View
1 Double Bed
Osito Suite
1 Queen Bed
Pinon Court (Master)
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor shower
Powder Room
Toilet
Upstairs Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside.
(please read entire description) Heated pool available year-round, inquire about heating fees!
Were you that kid who devoured stories about finding an enchanted house in a distant, magical land? Welcome. Do you long to walk from raw, silent desert into a breathtaking, artist-designed Faberge egg nest? Welcome. Do you adore sprawling spaces...intimate nooks...echoing silence filled with the whispers of desert ghosts? Do empty spaces somehow fill you up? Welcome, welcome, welcome. Boulder House sits on fifteen private, boulder -strewn acres. There’s a footbridge, seasonal creek, sometime waterfall. The land is pure desert gold. And then there’s the House. We are talking about a level of luxury, detail and aesthetic sophistication rarely found anywhere, much less in such a spectacularly remote location. There are rock rooms. A carved-wood snake banister. Handmade tiles throughout. Decades’ worth of curated textiles, ceramics, paintings. Color. Color. Skylights. More color. Practically speaking, you will find a fully equipped kitchen, cable, landline, Sonos speakers and WiFi. Period wood stove ( initial wood provided) for cozy nights around the fire. Powerful, dual-zone heat and air. Private hiking trails, views for days, privacy - in short, all the comfort and luxury you need to enjoy a memorable High Desert vacation. Our expanded sleep options mean more friends and family can join. We sleep up to 14 comfortably, in beds. Improved pool, solar heated (only available during April-October), jacuzzi, outdoor shower, hammock and courtyard areas mean you'll be just as comfortable outside as in. Have a bolder desert experience. At Boulder House.
Easy, 20-minute drive to Joshua Tree National Park. Hot tub in private courtyard. Hiking trails. Pool with desert and mountain views
*RENTAL CONTRACT: Once booked, we'll email guest a Boulder House Rental Contract to sign.
*WELCOME PACKET: Issued to guest prior to arrival. Details everything they need to know about Boulder House as well as the surrounding area.
PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR ROAD, OUR DESERT AND OUR PEACE. BOULDER HOUSE RULES -
*CHECK-IN TIME is AFTER 4pm PST and CHECK-OUT TIME is by 12pm PST (earlier/later times are available by request and charged as a separate fee - please notate your interest and we'll do our best to accommodate. )
*CLEANING FEES: Vary
*PETS (Dogs only) are allowed at a rate of $35.00 per day. Pet fees are not included in your quote and will be charged separately.
*HOLIDAY FEE: If your stay falls on a holiday, there is an added fee of $250.00. This is not included in your rate quote and will be charged separately. (for holiday questions, please inquire)
*TRASH HAUL FEE: added $100.00 (applies to bookings of 12+)
*LOCAL NOISE ORDINANCE: No loud music/noise outside the property from 9pm-9am. !!!!!!NO LOUD PARTIES!!!!!!!! SPECIFIC, WRITTEN PERMISSION REQUIRED TO HIRE DJs, MUSICIANS or any other vendors.
*No drones, photography or film/video permitted without prior authorization.
*No third party bookings
*CHILDREN welcome. No childproofing. RELEASE REQUIRED.
*No WEATHER related refunds (storms etc...)
*PARKING available for up to five cars.
*No more guests allowed on the property than booking indicates.
*No outdoor fires/fireworks/fire pits/firearms of ANY kind.
*No OFF-ROADING.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION:
BEDS: There is one King bed in the private master suite and one California King bed in the 'Boulder Room,' which has an open spiral staircase connecting it to the downstairs den. The downstairs den has a comfortable queen pullout bed (latex mattress). The computer room/office/hangout space has a twin bed with a pop-up trundle that converts it to a double. This space has the best view in the house, but is not completely private. There is a queen in a private room upstairs. There is one twin bed in an upstairs private room. A door connects this room to the computer room. Many people leave this open and create a children's/ teen suite. There is also a twin roll-away cot in the master closet, and a fold-out chair and a half in the master as well. There is a fold- out Ottoman with a latex twin mattress upstairs.
Keywords: House, adobe, rustic, private, retreat, Old West, large pool (Available year-round, inquire about heating fees!), jacuzzi, pet-friendly
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00527
Property # 270718vb
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
This property accepts credit cards
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
Pioneertown
Located in Pioneertown, this holiday home is in the mountains. Joshua Tree National Park and Sand to Snow National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Hi-Desert Cultural Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
Sand to Snow National Monument - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
Pioneertown - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
Pioneertown Wild West Theater - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
Pioneertown Film Museum - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace - 12 min drive
Frontier Cafe - 18 min drive
La Copine - 13 min drive
Western Diner - 18 min drive
Red Dog Saloon - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside.?
As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside. on 3 Sept 2026 start from £480, 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.
Is Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside. located?
This family-friendly Pioneertown holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sand to Snow National Monument, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pioneertown and Pioneertown Mountains Preserve. Pioneertown Wild West Theater and Pioneertown Film Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
About the host
Hosted by Barbara DeSantis
As a director and an artist, it's not surprising that the visuals were what got us. The road wound up through the desert, the yuccas and Joshua trees becoming more and more plentiful as the signs of civilization retreated. There was Pioneertown itself, perfect as a movie set (well, it was a movie set, duh!), Pappy and Harriet's, and then, of course, the boulders themselves - massive, majestic, at once welcoming and foreboding.
Why they chose this property
The house itself. Of course we appreciate the cool, minimalist modernism of so many brilliantly designed or re-thought desert cabins. But for ourselves, we wanted something a little warmer, cozier. Something that felt more like home. Boulder House, with its four bedrooms ( five if you count the guest bed in the computer room), living room, dining room, TV room, outbuildings and pool (available APRIL-OCTOBER), felt right. It had intimate spaces, private spaces, hang-out spaces, outside spaces, places to play and places to work. It sprawled over fifteen acres and had views of washes, a stream, the lights of Yucca Valley far in the distance. It was everything we had been looking for, and it was two hours from Los Angeles. It was home. Ours, and now, if you like, yours. Welcome.
What makes this property unique
Boulder House is a handmade house representing thousands of hours of work by various artists and craftspeople who poured their lives, labor, and love into their sanctuary in the desert. Whatever passion leads you to the desert, we invite you to add your spirit to those of the Native Americans, cowboys, ranchers, dreamers, artists, and visionaries who have blessed Boulder House with theirs. If you would like to contribute a colorful piece of broken ceramic to our broken ceramic garden bed, please feel free. If you would like to document the contribution in our guestbook, or on Facebook, we would love to hear from you!