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Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Yucca Valley, CA
  • Pioneertown Film Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pioneertown
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Yucca Valley Community Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Big Bear, CA (RBF)
    ‪73 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

Property manager

Barbara DeSantis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not childproofed, parents must sign waver.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00527

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pioneertown

Located in Pioneertown, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Sand to Snow National Monument, while Pioneertown Wild West Theater and Pioneertown Film Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yucca Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Pioneertown Film Museum - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Pioneertown - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Yucca Valley Community Park - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 46 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pappy and Harriet's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Western Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪John's Place - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kasa Carnicería y Taquería - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Algoberto's Taco Shop - ‬18 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.

Is Boulders Outside. Bolder Inside. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

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

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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!

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