Midcentury homestead with stunning views between Palms Springs and Joshua Tree

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Whitewater, CA

Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa13 min drive
Whitewater Preserve29 min drive
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway30 min drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Green

1 Queen Bed

papaya colored

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom (has a one way mirror / window) . There is a roller shade to close it)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you want to watch your day starting with the rising sun and end when it sets...
If you want to stay far away from buzzing city life, but still close enough to civilization...
if you want the smell of desert flowers and the howl of coyotes OUR HIDEAWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU.

Long outdoor dining table, cozy fireplace inside, bathtub with a view and an outdoor shower plus a cowboy pool. Big living room / kitchen plus two bedrooms.

Property manager

Petra Haffter

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not suitable for children under 3

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Water is from a tank, please use it conservatively. Water/ice from the fridge is double filtered. Use that or bottled water for drinking.

We are on septic. Never flush tampons or other items. Kitchen sinks and tub have little baskets to collect stuff that would clog the system.

You'll find additional information at the house. Internet access, trash info and how to leave and lock the house. Contact us with questions, please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Desert Hot Springs

Located in Desert Hot Springs, this cottage is in a rural area. Cabot's Pueblo Museum and Groves Cabin Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Desert Hot Springs Town Center and Palm Springs Square Shopping Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Whitewater, CA

What's nearby

Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 13 min drive
Miracle Springs Spa - 14 min drive
Palm Springs Convention Center - 24 min drive
Whitewater Preserve - 29 min drive
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 30 min drive

Getting around

Palm Springs Station - 17 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

La Palapa - 14 min drive
Playoffs sports bar - 14 min drive
Rocky's Ny Pizza & Italian Food - 14 min drive
Carl's Jr. - 15 min drive
Taco Bell - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midcentury homestead with stunning views between Palms Springs and Joshua Tree pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Midcentury homestead with stunning views between Palms Springs and Joshua Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midcentury homestead with stunning views between Palms Springs and Joshua Tree?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midcentury homestead with stunning views between Palms Springs and Joshua Tree located?

This family-friendly Desert Hot Springs cottage is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sand to Snow National Monument, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Desert Hot Springs Town Center and Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Cabot's Pueblo Museum and Groves Cabin Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sude

1 May 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

19 Mar 2022

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

My friends really liked the out door shower!

This was a very eclectic fun place to stay. We enjoyed the art and space . After dark outside the sunset view was accompanied by the call of wild Coyotes.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernice H.

14 Mar 2022

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

Not your average vacation rental!

We thoroughly enjoyed our three-day stay at Casa Soza, finding both the house and the desert location to be unique and interesting. The road and drive up to the house are admittedly a bit rough, but quite manageable even for a small car, if you take it slow. The night temperatures were chilly but we managed to stay comfortable using the bedroom heater and fireplace in the evening, and extra blankets at night. However, a portable electric heater would be an asset to use in the kitchen/living room area, and possibly the bathroom as well. The outdoor shower was an interesting experience, a great way to freshen up after a day out. The location proved to be perfect for us, as we spent time exploring Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. We loved coming back at the end of the day to this quiet setting to prepare our own dinners in the well-equipped kitchen and made good use of the outdoor grill. We also appreciated the little extras, especially the coffee pods and cold drinks in the fridge. The various outdoor seating options looked inviting, especially with spring flowers in bloom. However, we were out during the day and the evenings were chilly, so we didn't take advantage of them as we would have if the weather was warmer. With so much to do in the area, we hope to be back and wouldn't hesitate to rebook at Casa Soza.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Patrick B., Canada

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Location

Depends on the weather

The accommodation is not designed for cold weather stays. The outside temperature registered 6 C on the car when I arrived at 3:30 p.m. and the house was cold. The host told me he had been there two hours earlier but didn’t see fit to turn on the heat. Even if he had, the heating system is ineffective except for the bedrooms. It consists of two split units which are essentially an air conditioning unit/heat pump. There is one in each of the two bedrooms at either end of the house. The living area - living room, kitchen and bathroom - is in the middle. Because of the layout and the fact the units don’t face the doorways airflow to the living area is restricted especially to the bathroom. In the welcome sheet the host writes: “there is a radiator in the living room in case it gets really cold” but when pressed he admitted there wasn't any. He explained the units were new and more efficient than the old ones and were meant to replace the weaker radiator. They do not, and a portable radiator in the living area and especially the bathroom is a must. The fireplace doesn't generate much heat. The host added: “Turn both on they’ll heat the house super fast”. I had them on full blast for 8 hours and still the bathroom was cold. There is a tub with a hand held shower but you have to be very careful how you use it because there is no curtain around the tub and you can easily flood the bathroom. There is a louvre window above it and you can feel a cold draft while you wash. The tub is free floating with a cantilever design so if a heavy person decided to sit on the edge it could tip over. It is also deep which could be an issue for someone with impaired mobility. The air conditioning/heating units are beside the bed and noisy even on low. One of the bedrooms has a step higher than the rest of the floor near the doorway and under the bed. The step is painted in a darker colour probably to make it more visible but it does the opposite at night and there is no light above it. Someone not familiar with the house could easily trip especially if they get up in the middle of the night like I did. Only half of the windows in the bedrooms have coverings so even if you are not concerned with privacy you might be with the fact you can't sleep in if you want to. The road leading to the property is not gravel as indicated in the access info. It is rocky and uneven and someone with a performance car and low suspension could have issues. Wifi is unreliable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeanette R.

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quirky house - voyeur delight

The house is in an unincorporated part of town, no street lights and has a septic tank. There is a neighboring house and other buildings/ facilities nearby. Landscaping is lovely. All views can be seen without a choice as there are no window coverings - including a western facing picture window in the bright green room which gets full morning sun. The master bedroom has a low platform bed and uncomfortable mattress. Can see into the bathroom from the kitchen, living room and front patio. No indoor shower option. The kitchen is well suited for cooking. Cute rattan living furniture with cushions, no place to comfortably lounge if you planned a getaway. Also, no televisions or speaker option for music. We ended up finding a nearby hotel for a better sleep. Informed the property owner in a friendly message that we cleaned up, and what we did like about the property but the bed was too uncomfortable and the reply was expressing disappointment since all other guests like the views - no mention of the bed. We are regular VRBO property guests and rely heavily on reviews.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Petra Haffter

We are both industry people and still working. After 22 years / 33 years in LA we finally decided to move to Palm Springs to be closer to nature and the outdoors.
The desert house is our hideaway,

Why they chose this property

We love the desert and these stunning views.
The location is perfect. 25 minutes to elegant Palm Springs and 30 minutes to our favorite Nat'l Park in CA. Joshua Tree.

What makes this property unique

Huge outdoor Dining table, outdoor bed, swing chair and hammock.
Bathtub with a view. Outdoor cowboy pool.
High ceiling living room and cozy fire place for cold winter nights.

Garbage is picked up every Thursday morning.