Peaceful Retreat Chateau Merlot – Large Home on 25 acre Estate - San Bernardino County

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Morongo Valley, CA

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
‪7 min drive‬
Miracle Springs Spa
‪21 min drive‬
Pioneertown
‪22 min drive‬
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Retreat Chateau Merlot – Large Home on 25 acre Estate

“Chateau Merlot” is a part of a 25 acres estate .“ A 2100 sq ft home at the end of the road (i.e. quiet), nestled against the 154,000 acre Sand to Snow National Monument replete with wildlife and pristine desert. Pet friendly!

3 bedroom and 3 bathroom house decorated with Napa Valley in mind. Fully stocked spacious kitchen. Every bedroom has its own private outside patio. The master bathroom opens to the outdoors, with an "indoor-outdoor" bath connecting you with nature. Relax outside, BBQ, 360 mountain views. Amenities include, WiFi, large screen TV with Firestick, DVD player, dining area, living room, breakfast room, washer/dryer, AC/heating, and cozy pellet stove. Pet-friendly hiking right out the back door.

Panorama Pass, Chateau Estate amenities:

-Loop Trail Hike; ¾ mile loop: travels along the mountain ridge of the Chateaus that is arguably the most spectacular view in all of the high desert. Go to “Crow’s Nest”, one of our “Panorama Pass Challenge” Vistas. Meanders through a classic, unfettered desert wash.

-Ying-Yang Meditation Circle

-Dog Run

-Hiking right out your back door into the Sand to Snow National Monument.

-Located 20 minutes from Palm Springs, PioneerTown and Joshua Tree National Park with the year around weather.

The Chateau Estates is a great base to explore all the desert; 20 minutes to the Joshua Tree National Park, 20 minutes to Pioneertown, 20 minutes to Palm Springs. Note: Joshua Tree National Monument is an exotic and wonderful place but is at the “end of the road” for most desert adventures. Consider a location that is more central to the array desert possibilities.

Extended stay options.

Professionally managed, not owner occupied.

Property manager

Diane Lawrence

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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-2020-00318

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Morongo Valley

Located in Morongo Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sand to Snow National Monument and Cabot's Pueblo Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pioneertown and Desert Hot Springs Town Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Morongo Valley, CA

What's nearby

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
Miracle Springs Spa - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
Pioneertown - 22 min drive - 19.9 km
Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

Palm Springs Station - 24 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pappy and Harriet's - ‬22 min drive
‪Red Dog Saloon - ‬21 min drive
‪The Coyote Cone - ‬8 min drive
‪Morongo Valley Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Spaghetti Western - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Retreat Chateau Merlot – Large Home on 25 acre Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful Retreat Chateau Merlot – Large Home on 25 acre Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Retreat Chateau Merlot – Large Home on 25 acre Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Retreat Chateau Merlot – Large Home on 25 acre Estate located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Sand to Snow National Monument and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Groves Cabin Theatre. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and Mojave Desert Land Trust are also within 6 miles (10 km).

6.6

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

5.6/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Maureen B.

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious retreat in the desert hills., halfway between Palm Springs and Joshua trees.

The house is spacious, a bit dated. Beds are comfortable lots of room. At the end of a 1 mile very bumpy road. Halfway between Palm Springs and Joshua tree. Owners are responsive. And helpful. Directions on how to use the pellet stove and how to lock and unlock Front door would be appreciated.( top of the door was sticking due to rain, and you need to push that to open door ). Lovely view of mountains and surrounding desert for morning coffee.! Thank you for opening up château Merlot to us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Ryan R.

2 Jan 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

An OK 1-2 nighter, but too many issues for longer than a weekend stay

Pros: - Well stocked towels and blankets - Beautiful views of mountains and desert - Adequate work space Cons: - On 1st day we shared several issues (marked with *) other than trash nothing else was resolved. While the owner may have wanted to hear about these issues, we weren’t willing to waste our time or energy given the poor initial follow up. - Trash bins took a week to arrive; we were told pick up was once a week and if we had excess that we should take it to a nearby dumpster. Being there for a month the trash was only picked up ONE time.* - Garbage disposal didn’t work* - Many lightbulbs missing or not working* - House unlocked when we arrived* - No check-in information sent ahead of arrival* - No guest book or instructions provided - Mini splits not working; swamp cooler blew in a lot of debris and dust - Hiking trails mentioned in listing were not clear; we found a photo on their listing with another short-term rental company - While animals in the high desert are a given, we did not feel safe for our pets as we saw coyotes actively on the property - Only two stove burners lit properly; others needed to be manually lit; burners and oven is very poor quality - Bed in master was not stable and clearly had issues with legs, it moved every time we got in/out of bed - Rawson is an awful road and should be noted in the listing for anyone that isn’t in a large vehicle - Property was detailed as “quiet and private” but there is a barn right behind it being rented or used as a home; we heard people talking and dogs barking daily - It was clear that someone prior to our stay had thrown a party given trash and debris around the home - Internet was very inconsistent; dropped daily and speeds not fast enough for video calls or uploads — not ideal for working - All shower heads need to be cleaned or replaced - No instructions for pellet stove; bag of pellets had garbage and hair inside - Furnishings and appliances not in good repair — chairs in dining room need repair or replacing; kitchen table and chairs in need of repair - Poorly stocked kitchen — can opener was broken (we replaced); not enough pots and pans (we bought a set); knives not sharp (we bought replacements) - Home felt poorly insulated/sealed - Blinds broken in multiple places throughout - Main door not secure and can easily be pushed open; lock did not work consistently - Outdoor furniture was all very dirty

Stayed 32 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Derreck B.

4 Mar 2023

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Really wanted to like it but...

This VRBO has a lot wrong with it. First off, the “road” getting to the house is extremely rough. I know this is not something the owners have control of, however, the listing should have a warning about the rough terrain. It is a 10-ish minute drive, going approx. 5-10mph while veering all over. Not recommended if you rent a sedan/compact car or have even a hint of motion sickness. The condition of the road made us reluctant to leave every day, which put a damper on our whole vacation. Here is a list of other issues: -Upon arrival, we found a note stating that the cleaning person called in so the shower doors weren’t clean which left us wondering what else wasn’t cleaned -The house was cold. No instructions on how to work the pellet stove. No wall heater in the master bedroom -Master bathroom opens to the outside which leaves the bathroom cold & a lot of spiders coming in. This faces someone else's house which is fine if you are an exhibitionist -There is someone living quite close behind the house, so it is not as private as we had thought it would be -The front door has a smart lock but we couldn’t get it to work with the code we were sent or the other two codes posted in the house -The back patio door doesn’t close all the way leaving a gap (& no way to lock it) which is how we got in -The patio door leads to a kitchen door which also does not lock. This leaves the house unlocked at all times -There is a fan in the wall in the master bedroom which leads to outside & does not have a cover. This meant a lot of debris was blown into the bedroom from outside -The master bed frame is unstable and broken -No extra blankets found -Some towels smell musty -Overly large table in living area which takes up a lot of space -Two tv’s in living room, one is not hooked up -Outdoor trash can was completely full upon arrival and was never emptied. -Kitchen is very minimally stocked -Dog poo was found in several locations including in the walkway to the front door -They do have a phone line to call/text with issues, which we did at the end of our vacation. They responded promptly but did not follow through. The short list of things that were good includes: the view is nice and the mattresses themselves were comfortable. Overall, we did not feel the listing accurately describes the condition of the house.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

June T.

18 Apr 2021

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

Place about 45 minutes from major attractions n hiking trails in Joshua Tree.

Loved Joshua Tree n hiking around the area. House was dated but had everything we needed n very clean. Driveway to place was a little rough but can be done in a car. Loved the quiet nights and clear skies.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Diane Lawrence

We love it here in the high desert - the serenity and gorgeous views in our valley will fill your soul with connection and peace. We love nature and animals, and there are plenty of both here. Enjoy hiking, dinner in Palm Springs and relax and enjoy our starry night skis. If you have any questions about the area, or how to prepare for a high desert adventure please feel free to message us. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

Conveniently located just 20 minutes to Palm Springs, 20 minutes to Joshua Tree, and 100 minutes to Los Angeles, our home is the perfect space for your next getaway! There is an individual patio off of each bedroom and miles of hiking right from the property. Kids and pets welcome.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Peaceful Retreat Chateau Merlot – Large Home on 25 acre Estate

Property manager

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Morongo Valley

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

7.6/10

6.0/10

7.6/10

5.6/10

7.0/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maureen B.

Spacious retreat in the desert hills., halfway between Palm Springs and Joshua trees.

Maureen B.

4/10 Poor

Ryan R.

An OK 1-2 nighter, but too many issues for longer than a weekend stay

Ryan R.

4/10 Poor

Derreck B.

Really wanted to like it but...

Derreck B.

10/10 Excellent

June T.

Place about 45 minutes from major attractions n hiking trails in Joshua Tree.

June T.

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Hosted by Diane Lawrence

Why they chose this property

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