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La Mirada House, a quiet setting with expansive views, hot tub, spacious living

Family-friendly holiday home in Joshua Tree with a hot tub

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Star gaze from the hot tub
Spacious great room
Master with king bed
Fire pit for cool nights
Queen room w/ comfy bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hi-Desert Cultural Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

The Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

The Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Western Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

La Mirada House, a quiet setting with expansive views, hot tub, spacious living

La Mirada House is the perfect balance of privacy and location. Nestled in the desert just minutes from Joshua Tree Village and the National Park entrance, you’ll feel completely secluded — like the desert is your own — while still being close to coffee shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

- Start your mornings with coffee on the patio surrounded by desert views.
- At night, soak in the private hot tub, gather around the fire pit, or stargaze under some of the darkest skies in California.
- Bring your pets — we never charge a pet fee.

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, family retreat, or friends’ desert escape, La Mirada is designed for relaxation and connection.

The space
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1: King bed (ensuite bathroom)
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed
- Spacious living room with indoor fireplace + Smart TV

Highlights:
- Private hot tub with desert + night sky views
- Outdoor fire pit with seating
- Fully equipped kitchen with cooking basics
-Indoor fireplace for cozy evenings
- BBQ grill + outdoor dining area
- Washer & dryer for longer stays
- High-speed WiFi for work or streaming

Family + group friendly. We’ve added thoughtful touches to make your stay stress-free:
- Board games + books
- Extra blankets & pillows
- Easy self check-in (lockbox)
- Single-level home (no stairs)

Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire property, including:
- Private fenced backyard
- Hot tub + fire pit
- Outdoor dining & BBQ area
- Driveway + free street parking

Other things to note:
- No pet fee — dogs are always welcome!
- The home is in a quiet residential area. Please respect our neighbors by keeping outdoor noise low after 10pm.
- Desert wildlife may occasionally wander by — please be mindful when enjoying the yard.

Giving back:
A portion of our profits helps support the Mojave Desert Land Trust, which protects the desert’s fragile ecosystem, wildlife, and scenic beauty.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets need to remain on the floor & off ALL furniture. Pick up & dispose of all droppings from the front and backyard, or forfeit deposit.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2022-00169

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, while Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking and ecotours.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Hi-Desert Medical Center - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 8 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good China Star - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Mirada House, a quiet setting with expansive views, hot tub, spacious living pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at La Mirada House, a quiet setting with expansive views, hot tub, spacious living?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Mirada House, a quiet setting with expansive views, hot tub, spacious living?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Mirada House, a quiet setting with expansive views, hot tub, spacious living located?

This family-friendly Joshua Tree holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Joshua Tree Art Gallery. Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center and World Famous Crochet Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Lovely Stay!

Really enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alex M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Had a great time at this Vrbo! Wonderful hosts were very communicative, and the place felt like home. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

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

Wonderful family time in the desert

We had an incredible time relaxing at the beautiful property. We went on hiles nearby and enjoyed cookibg meals, playing Ping pong, watchibg DVDs (great collection!) and using the fanstastic hot tub. Enjoyed the outdoor área safely fenced for our toddlers. Thank you so much for a magical time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great stay!!

First family trip to Joshua Tree. Perfect sized house for us, hot tub a big plus!! Very conveniently located near the western entrance to the park. Great star viewing at night while making smores in the fire pit. Quite comfy with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan v.

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

A delightful stay in a beautiful home

We loved our stay at La Mirada House, and look forward to returning! Lynn & Paul were great hosts - and we appreciated the thought and care that they put into every aspect of their home and what one might need when staying there. The hot tub - fabulous. The fireplace - perfect. The ping pong table - a great treat! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Easy access to Joshua Tree

Clean and quiet. Everything we needed for meal prep was there - even sharp knives - something that many other hosts seem to overlook! Wish we had booked during the new moon phase to fully appreciate the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was well appointed in an eclectic way, though with older furnishings. All appliances worked properly and the house and amenities were very clean. Very clear instructions prior to our arrival and a house manual with information and instructions for our check out. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

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

Quiet, comfortable home near Joshua Tree

The house was exactly as listed on VRBO! It had everything we needed, was comfortable and nicely accommodated 4 adults and 2 children, ages 10 &11. The neighborhood was quiet and a short distance to the West entrance of the park. The ping pong table in the garage and the hot tub in backyard were enjoyable amenities. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Cozy home

The house was just the right size for our family gathering: me and my husband, my sister and her 2 kids ages 9 and 6. We were close to the National Park and had an exciting scavenger hunt with the kids. The house had everything we needed for our stay - towels for the hot tub, ping pong, games, cards, and so much more. We loved this little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Perfect Location and Space

The La Mirada house was perfect for us and our visit to Joshua Tree. Our daughter and her toddler son joined my husband and me for a few nights and we had plenty of space, and yet the house still felt cozy and comfortable. The kitchen was equipped with all we needed for meal preparation. The hot tub was a nice bonus and easy to use. We loved our time at the La Mirada House and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

david d.

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

Perfect Base for Exploring Joshua Tree Nat Park

First time visitor to Joshua Tree and this was a great location to access the park and local establishments. Can't say enough about the host's communication. It was in the 30's the night we arrived and there was no heat due to the pilot light being out. They sent a video showing how to light the pilot light on their home immediately and we had heat! We would stay there again when back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buffie C.

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

Nice Oasis

Last minute decision for an overnighter. Found this little gem. Great communication from the start. Very cute place with everything you need. It was super windy so we didn’t get a chance to use the fire pit or hot tub but we look forward to it next time! We brought our dog and he enjoyed the fenced yard. Beds and bedding were
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

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

Great house stars at night beautiful

Every thing we needed was here. Comfortable house the back yard perfection. A great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

Comfortable, cozy, and peaceful home

We loved our stay in the house! Everything is immaculately clean, and the kitchen is well-stocked. The beds are comfortable, and the rooms are light and bright. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Didi H.

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

A great spacious and comfortable home

I came from the UK to meet my family here and we had a lovely time. The house was a relaxed and comfortable place to stay with lots of space for everyone. It had everything you might want, much more so than many other places I’ve stayed. It is a short drive to shops and a short walk to a beautiful nature preserve. The outside space is also very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Laura R.

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

Great Location & View

My husband and grown sons took our annual family trip and stayed here. We loved the location, view from back yard, all the various birds we saw and the peace & quiet. A nice surprise was the ping pong table in the garage made for some fun! Home was well stocked. We look forward to staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzi T.

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

Lovely and comfortable house!

The house was very clean and welcoming as well as extremely well appointed. If you want a very comfortable, home feel while traveling, this was it. Lynn and Paul made the process very easy and at the end of a long day at Joshua Tree, it was lovely to come home too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time and would love to visit Joshua tree again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Beautiful and spotless house in Joshua Tree. Great location too!!

This is a beautiful home to stay in..Its sooo clean and there's everything you will need there. My husband and I and our best friends spent the night there...couldn't wait to stargaze...unfortunately the ONE night we stayed, it was cloudy!!! So disappointed..only night of the week it was cloudy. Oh well, no control over that. But we had a GREAT time at the house anyway..will DEFINITELY go back there for another try at stargazing!! Book it...you'll love it!!! Paul and Lynn are excellent hosts and very friendly and accommodating. We loved playing ping pong in the garage too!! The hot tub was also great with or without stars. Very very clean..dont look at any other homes...book this one!!! PS....I never leave reviews..but this one I HAD TO!!!!! its decorated so cool too!!! Loved it!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L., Lafayette, IN

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

Wonderful!

What a great place to stay and enjoy the beauty of Joshua Tree. We flew to LA to visit my daughter who is going to college there, rented a car and drove to Joshua Tree. This place is particularly suitable for people who are flying from afar, as it comes stocked with everything you need, including coffee and popcorn. Beds and pillows are extremely comfortable, too. The hot tub and ping-pong table are fun as well. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teri J.

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

Joshua Tree Vacation

The property met all our needs. We had two adults and two 15 year old boys with us. We loved the jacuzzi and ping pong table! Super fun for us during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., Los Angeles, CA

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

Location location location!

Lastly, the wall heater wasn't working when we arrived late in the afternoon. We informed the owner, and she sent someone to fix it within 30 minutes. I couldn't have asked for more! <3
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L., Lafayette, IN

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

What a wonderfully comfy home!

We were only here for one night, but I don't think our stay could have been improved upon. After hiking in Joshua Tree, how nice it was to stay in such a well-stocked place with warm throws, a wonderful movie selection, great instructions for TV operation (something that is often lacking in rental homes), and super comfortable beds and pillows. It's obvious that the owners have put a lot of thought into making their guests comfortable. We didn't really cook there, but the kitchen was well-stocked with basics, including spices. This is something I always appreciate when traveling. Thank you for sharing your home with us. I hope we can return one day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest house I have ever stayed in! Didn’t have time to use the hot tub, fire pit, or ping pong table. Really enjoyed sunset, night sky and sunrise. Very convenient to restaurants and Joshua Tree Park. Good communications from host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lynn and Paul

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We are Lynn and Paul, an artist and a physicist who live mostly in Encinitas, CA. We have come to love Joshua Tree and have a great respect for the desert. We want to share this sentiment and, with that intention, have created this vacation home for you to enjoy. We hope you love it as much as we do.

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