Mustang cabin at Rattler Ranch in Joshua Tree

Come enjoy the expansive space of the beautiful Mojave Desert at Rattler Ranch, one of the original lodging options for Joshua Tree (operating for 14 years now). The 2 bungalows for rent are situated on 5 acres (along with owner's house). A short 5-8 minute drive from the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.

These two bungalows (La Casita & Mustang) are fully furnished and are known for their quiet and privacy.

Mustang has one bedroom with a queen bed, bathroom, and one big sitting room with wood burning stove, sofa-bed, and kitchenette/dining area. There is a covered outdoor patio "living room", with comfy sofa & chairs and weber grill. Outstanding views of the boulders to the south, and the wide open spaces of the Mojave to the north.

Rattler Ranch is beautifully landscaped with ocotillo, palm trees, cactus, desert willows, elms, sycamores, smoke trees, desert pines, and many other desert plants.

There is also a shared outdoor sitting area with a table and two chaise lounge chairs

From Rattler Ranch, you can hike directly into Joshua Tree National Park on a trail 1 mile down the dirt road. The property abounds with wildlife - jackrabbits and cottontails, roadrunners, desert tortoises, coyotes, lizards, and dozens of quails that spend their nights roosting in the palm trees.

Joshua Tree National Park is nearby (2 miles to the Visitor's Center), for rock climbing, hiking, and touring. The town of Joshua Tree has several eating establishments, a health food store, visitor's center for the Park, outdoor equipment & climbing suppliers, art galleries, a saloon, and gift shops.

In the nearby town of Yucca Valley you will find a cinema, more restaurants, and antique shopping. Also worth visiting is historic old west Pioneertown, and Pappy and Harriet's Saloon, for fine barbecue eating, and great live music.