Located in Morongo Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Hi-Desert Cultural Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Pioneertown and Desert Hot Springs Town Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and ecotours nearby.
Sand to Snow National Monument - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 31 min drive - 26.7 km
Agua Caliente Casino - 47 min drive - 53.6 km
Palm Springs Convention Center - 48 min drive - 42.1 km
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 52 min drive - 46.3 km
Getting around
Palm Springs Station - 28 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Algoberto's Taco Shop - 16 min drive
Frontier Cafe - 15 min drive
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace - 22 min drive
Snake Bite Roadhouse - 14 min drive
Luna Bakery - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage?
As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage on 26 Oct, 2026 start from S$766, 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 Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Aphrodite Cottage-Seclusion & Stargazing at 25acres gated private Hidden Passage located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Sand to Snow National Monument and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Groves Cabin Theatre. Tucca Park and Mojave Desert Land Trust are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is the second time we've stayed on the property. It's a beautiful, secluded spot about 20 minutes to Joshua Tree. We're thinking about returning when the weather is a warmer and can take advantage of the pool and hiking around the mountains that ring the place. Diane is an excellent communicator. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
We really enjoyed our stay at Hidden Passage in the Aphrodite cabin. The view was even better than expected and all the windows made the space feel a lot bigger for 2 adults and a pup. It was a quiet and peaceful getaway, close enough to go into town to grab a bite and catch a show at Pappy’s and then come back to relax and enjoy being surrounded by nature. The wood stove was a nice touch and kept us warm on a couple of chilly nights. The bed was comfy and we had everything we needed during our stay. We loved the privacy of the cabin and didn’t get a chance to check out the pool or other common spaces, but we are already planning another visit!
While the check in was full of hiccups, I send a huge thank you to Diane for helping us! The property is exactly as described, the sunrise seen from the large window is perfect and the night skies are priceless. The location leads to a quiet stay, easy access to both Joshua Tree national park and Palm Springs. We plan on returning, without a doubt.
My wife and I stayed here in early May as a base to visit Joshua Tree National Park. We had spent a season of our lives working in the park 30 years ago, so this was a bit of a reunion trip.
The Aphrodite House was beautiful, well situated on the edge of the property and had stunning views of the rugged desert canyon. Beautifully apportioned, tile floor throughout and wonderful artwork and structure. Air conditioning and pedestal fan worked great. Very QUIET for sleeping! Kitchen well utilized with full size fridge, electric range and oven, microwave and all cooking utensils provided.
The access from the main highway via dirt roads winds through scattered homes and trailers and requires careful attention the first time through. It takes about 12 minutes and best driving slowly due to rocky/sandy conditions, but doable for any vehicle (at least in dry May weather we encountered).
Property Host was super attentive to messages and all our communications were quickly responded to.... Thanks Ellen and Diane! We didn't have any cell reception while on the property, but wifi/internet connectivity was excellent and WhatsApp messaging worked fine.
The property also had a nice swimming pool which we enjoyed one afternoon while there. The pool was not heated at the time, so only tolerable for us while the sun was out shining.
Overall a GREAT stay and would highly recommend especially if you want to be away from crowds !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Lois S.
14 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
March 2022 Aphrodite Cottage
Pros: Very quiet, remote, canyon view, very comfortable bed. Approx. 30 min from Joshua Tree and 40 min from Palm Springs Airport. Very unique location & cottage. Kitchen was well stocked and appreciated the coffee supply.
Cons: The dirt road back to Hidden Passage is VERY rough & 10 mph max. This was not communicated in the VRBO rental information. I clocked it as only 1.5 miles, but it would take 10 min to drive every time we left or returned. Honestly, the rough, dirt road really impeded our enjoyment as we didn't want to drive it at night or more than once a day! A few of the pics were misleading - the kitchen bar stools pictured are not what are there now. The pool was not functioning like the VRBO said it would be in March. There was not a DVD player. Communication with the manager were not prompt nor complete.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 day stay at Hidden Passage Guest Ranch. Lot’s of things to do in the area and as a golfer was pleased to discover Hawk’s Landing Golf Course only 15 minutes away!
Our accommodations were just what we were looking for as well with great hiking right outside your door.
Staff went above and beyond to be helpful. Great hike with Diane and Johnson on Saturday morning! Ashley was super helpful as well.
There are lots of places to stay on the ranch and our stay in Aphrodite cottage was terrific! We’re already looking at coming back next year!