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Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

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A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, a fireplace, a TV, and a seating area with a chair and a table.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and leather armchairs.
An outdoor patio with a grill, a hammock, and a bench.
A desert landscape with cacti and a stone building with a wooden roof.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a bar area with stools, a stone wall, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near World Famous Crochet Museum
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Place, Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, World Famous Crochet Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

Our 1959 Mid Century Modern home is full of vintage decor that we have carefully selected to make your stay stylish, fun, and comfortable. The house has 2 bedrooms one with a King bed and the other with a Queen size bed. Each bedroom has a Roku flat screen TV with Netflix, Sling, Prime, and Criterion Channel and other streaming channels for your enjoyment. There is also a den with dart board and great stereo with turntable and iPod connection and a convertible sofa that can accommodate extra guests. We have vintage board games, books, and other fun things to entertain you in the house. The house has a very interesting newly remodeled bathroom with large walk in shower. It features terrazzo floors, 2 sinks, 2 toilets, and a shower. A sliding divider allows you to separate the bathroom into a powder room on one side and a full bathroom with shower on the other side. The kitchen features the original tile and knotty pine cabinetry and is fully stocked with kitchen basics like flour, sugar, cooking oil and spices. A large shaded patio area off the kitchen features a shaded patio for outdoor dining. Dimmable outdoor lighting can be adjusted to your mood. A sofa and a hammock are situated to take advantage of the desert views. A propane grill and a ROM 4 Minute Excercise machine are provided for your use. There is new seating under the pine trees arranged around an outdoor fireplace. The living room has a vaulted beamed ceiling and massive lava rock and limestone wood-burning fireplace which serves as a divider between the living room, kitchen, and dining room. There is an awesome stereo in the living room with turntable and iPod connection and a great record selection for your perusal. A 55” TV with Roku and Netflix, Sling, Prime, Criterion Channel, and other streaming channels is connected to the stereo in the living room for awesome sound. The original vintage elements were retained whenever possible and the house has been furnished with period-correct furnishings when possible to create somewhat of a time warp experience. Modern conveniences such as a Bluetooth connected Cambridge stereo receiver and fast and reliable Internet delivered by Spectrum and wifi throughout the house and outdoor areas have been incorporated. Central AC and heat has been recently installed for your year-round comfort. This is a very interesting and comfortable house filled with interesting things and we believe that you will enjoy it. If you are looking for a bland environment this house may not be for you, however.
The outdoor patio is fenced on 3 sides and very private and opens to 1.5 acres of natural desert with views to the surrounding mountains. It is truly a wonderful place to enjoy outdoor meals under the shade or stargaze in front of the outdoor fireplace. The house is located just 9 blocks from the village of Joshua Tree where you will find great restaurants, art galleries, shops, and the Joshua Tree Saloon.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please refer to the attached document Lava House Vacation Rental Rules for a complete list of the House Rules.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00408
Property # 863092vb
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
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

Joshua Tree

Located in Joshua Tree, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, while World Famous Crochet Museum and Hi-Desert Nature Museum are cultural highlights. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • World Famous Crochet Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Larry & Milt's Western Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center and World Famous Crochet Museum. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Community Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mark Johnston

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We recently relocated permanently to Joshua Tree from the Silverlake area of Los Angeles and operate several vacation rentals in Joshua Tree. Laura teaches yoga and owned a yoga studio - Glendale Yoga in Glendale, CA - which is now closed but continues to offer classes through Zoom from Joshua Tree. We both grew up in Cincinnati, OH but have lived in California for 30 years. We love everything that California has to offer but are particularly enamored with the beautiful scenery and interesting community of Joshua Tree.

Why they chose this property

The architecture of this property was particularly appealing to us. The house was built by Arch Brothers Construction in 1959. It incorporates their signature 4" X 16" CMU masonry. Rumors are that the masonry blocks were fabricated in Joshua Tree and incorporate the local sand. The Arch Brothers were talented stone masons and this house features a massive lava rock and Texas limestone fireplace and black slate and terrazzo tile flooring along with the block construction. We loved that nearly all of the original MCM features of the house were intact when we purchased the house.

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