Boulder-filled Sustainable Retreat by National Park

100% solar powered Modern Rustic house on 2.5 private, boulder-filled acres just 1 mile from Joshua Tree National Park with L2 E-vehicle charger on-site. Welcome to sustainable living in the desert.

1 bedroom, 1 bath (tub & shower) modern house on 2.5 private acres just one mile from Joshua Tree National Park west entrance. Fold-out couch sleeps 2 in living room. NO PETS.

4-person & 2-car max. $100 cleaning fee. NO PETS. $70 additional per extra guest beyond 2 per night. L2 electric vehicle charger on-site for no extra charge.

This is our vacation place that we use often, and rarely make available when we are not there, so it's fully stocked and has lived-in feel. It is fully cleaned & disinfected before each check in.

Joshua Tree is 130 miles (2hours) from Los Angeles; 35 miles from Palm Springs.

—This house is on a dirt road, as most roads are in JT, in the safe and monitored Monument Manor neighborhood. Fenced and gate locked property for added safety.
—1972 structure gutted & sustainably rebuilt in 2008, green building guided with annual updates.
—Solar panels installed in Dec 2015 making the house 100% solar powered. Tied to the Grid so 100% power always available
—Evaporative cooling system works great when not humid
—Fujitsu A/C & heating wall unit added 2016: works like HVAC, set remote control thermostat for desired temp.
—Wood burning stove -- read on-site instruction for wood-stove fire building. Firewood included for use with interior wood-stove during winter months.
—Additional electric units for short term heat in each room and bathroom for winter months.
—WiFi at the house/property, but no land line. Cell service is spotty but OK.
—Outside fire pits on east and west side outdoor patios -- provide your own wood for outdoor use. (only used when no winds).

Kitchen:
DO NOT CUT directly on wooden countertops. East-facing, fully stocked All-Electric kitchen with Whirlpool wall oven, Frigidaire Gallery 4-burner induction cook top & 5-speed vent hood. 10 cu. ft fridge/freezer. Also includes toaster oven, grill/panini press, electric wok, toaster, electric tea kettle, coffee press, 12-cup drip coffee maker, small stainless steel blender & outdoor propane grill. Location has Joshua Basin Water (good clean to drink)+ brita filter pitcher. Plenty of cutting boards provided; please do not cut directly on counter tops, ever. Cookware, knives, serving utensils all provided + basic oils, salts, spices there for use also. *No microwave, not our cooking style.

Sleeping:
Queen pillow-top mattress on platform bed & ceiling fan in bedroom. Living room couch pulls out to a full-size bed. Extra linens provided if needed.

Bathroom:
Bathroom with travertine stone, includes tub/shower combo & copper sink. Stocked with aroma-filled organic and biodegradable soaps & shampoo. Towels & linens are supplied. Outdoor shower on north side of house facing the beautiful natural rock pile for summer fun. Asko energy efficient washer & dryer with biodegradable detergents. We dry our linens & towels on the outdoor line when possible.

Electronics / Interior:
NO PETS. No TV in the house. No Cable. No landline. AT&T wireless works best in neighborhood, other cell service spotty in house, connections better outside. We offer top tier availability for Wi-Fi internet in this desert area via local pick point provider Flash-byte, although wifi speeds vary depending on weather conditions. Direct Ethernet connect option available also. Mini jack set-up with Yamaha amplifier stereo OR use bluetooth to pair with your device. CD and DVD player with assorted movies and music available also. Technics 1210 turntable + assorted vinyl! Games & books & magazines for down time pleasure: Scrabble, Connect 4, Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominos, Cards, Monopoly, Bingo and more. 4 yoga mats for use on property, enjoy a sunrise yoga session among the rock pile.

Kitchen & dining room face east, sun rises over the rocks in the JT National Park. Living room & bedroom face west/sundown. There is padded outdoor seating on each side of the house including outdoor fire pits. Provide your own firewood for any outdoor fires. Outdoor shower on north side of house facing the beautiful natural rock pile for summer fun.

Bring your bike or hike the area. 4 miles from great restaurants and shops along highway 62 @ Park Blvd including my fav. Natural Sisters organic cafe, Crossroads Cafe, a Saturday morning outdoor farmers market, JT health food store (awesome mini-grocer), Country Kitchen. Before you reach JT you pass through town of Yucca Valley (12 miles from JT) with grocery stores (Vons, Stater Bros), more restaurants, Walmart, Big 5, Rite Aid, Walgreens. 29 Palms is 12 miles away the other direction (east).

If you have never been to Joshua Tree, CA do a search and find out more about the climate for your specific time of year before your visit. July/August/Sept are very hot and winters are very cold. Spring and Fall are amazing. March/April is desert flowers in bloom. October/November is magical. And look for a rare snow in Dec/Jan. Come prepared for the climate and always hydrate.

Places of interest in the Yucca Valley: links and listings provided with booking:
Joshua Tree National Park
Integratron & Giant Rock
Star gazing parties (w. projected telescope images)
Joshua Tree Retreat Center -Lloyd Wright designed
Joshua Tree Park rock climbing instruction & guide
Natural Hot Springs
Green building in the hi-desert tour
Horse back riding rental
Pioneertown and Pappy & Harriets
JT farmers market Saturday mornings
Sky Village Swap meet In Yucca Valley Sat & Sun morns
Wonder Valley Institute of Contemporary Art
Wonder Valley Homestead Cabin Festival
29 Palms Art Gallery
Red Arrow Gallery, JTAG & Art Queen in JT
JT Music Festivals in May & October
Clean Air Clear Stars Festival in Sept
Open Studio Art Tours last 2 weekends of October
High Desert Test Sites now headquarters at Sky Village swap meet
Wat Santi Buddhist Forest Meditation Center in Landers
Desert Christ Park