Summary:
Perched on the rim of Homestead Valley Canyon, this #mojavestargazer home stands atop 5 sprawling acres with incredible views of the canyon and desert landscape. The house includes 3 beds, 2 baths, a living room, dining area, and kitchen. The outdoor space boasts a giant fire pit, outdoor shower, deck, BBQ, hammock, and a swing overlooking the valley. This home invites you to experience the breathtaking beauty of a starry night with limited light in the area. You will feel at one with nature.

The Space:
Our property is a freshly-renovated home with desert-chic, minimalist finishes and relaxed bohemian feel. The Mojave Stargazer provides privacy for those looking for a quiet getaway as it is situated on 5 acres overlooking a canyon. The property is also well-suited to families and groups, providing unique features including an outdoor shower, hammock, deck, BBQ patio, horseshoe ring, fire pit, a swing overlooking the canyon and an unparalleled view of the Mojave desert.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

The house includes two bedrooms with comfortable queen beds, and one bedroom with a triple bunk bed, which is perfect for children, but also set-up comfortably for adults. Aside from the bedrooms, the home includes a very comfortable, top-quality queen-sized sofa bed in the living room. The beds and furnishings are all exceptional, from well-known designers and local artists, with great attention to detail.

The house includes two newly-renovated, modern bathrooms, one en-suite with a shower and the other with a shower/tub. Moreover, the property includes an incredible outdoor shower, perfect to cool down after a day of hiking, and a truly unique opportunity to soak in the views.

The house includes many amenities for small children, including a high chair and mini-crib with a luxury mattress, as well as many toys, a dollhouse, and childrens’ books. Kindly inform us in advance if children will be staying on the property.

COMMON SPACES

The home was designed to facilitate a relaxed getaway for our guests, taking advantage of the unique setting, and provides many luxury amenities, including:
* A beautiful kitchen with brand-new, top-quality appliances, including a gas stove/oven, large refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, blender, Breville toaster oven, Keurig Coffee Machine, Bodum French press, and moreover, is fully-stocked for cooking.
* BBQ patio with lounge seating and propane grill
* Large deck.
* Outdoor shower overlooking the desert landscape
* Large fire pit perfect for evening bonfires and stargazing - please note, firewood is not provided.
* Horseshoe ring for some competitive fun
* Swing set overlooking the Canyon, offering an ideal spot to watch the sunrise
* Hammock
* Private trail into the canyon
* Off-road access from the property
* Large driveway, accommodating multiple cars and/or RV
* Washing machine and dryer

In addition, the house includes Wifi, keyless entry, Bluetooth speaker, a water heater, swamp cooler and central AC/Heater.
Please note, there is no microwave and no television, promoting a relaxed, slower pace perfectly suited to the desert lifestyle.

Committed to Your Safety: Open Air Homes takes sanitization seriously. We are following all CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines to assure you have a safe stay during this time. We are fortunate to have some of the best cleaners in the business, with many of them going on their 8th year of employment at Open Air Homes. We are genuinely grateful for their service and have always paid our cleaning team a fair and liveable wage. Our cleaners always wear masks and gloves, and sanitize all surfaces right before departure. Your safety is our main priority.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire home and the driveway to park (plenty of space). There will be no one else on the property, other than the occasional gardener and spa serviceman, unless otherwise discussed with you in advance.

All 30+ day stays require mid stay cleaning by our professional housekeeping team. This is a full clean of the house and change of linens. We pay our cleaners a fair, livable wage and we always strive to hire the best, most reliable and honest cleaners in the business. This team in the backbone of our company, and they work tirelessly to ensure every stay is a clean one!

The Neighborhood:
The Mojave Stargazer is located in the Flamingo Heights quarter of Yucca Valley, a quiet enclave only 10-15 min by car from the town of Yucca Valley, 25 min to the Joshua Tree National Park entrance, 15 min to historic Pioneertown, and just 1 hour to Big Bear Lake and Palm Springs. The area is one of the few neighborhoods remaining in the High Desert with large lots bordering National Park land, making the properties around us unique, private and boasting breathtaking views. The sunsets behind Mount Gorgonio and the sunrises over the horizon of Homestead Valley Canyon will make you feel reenergized and deeply relaxed.

OTHER SERVICES

The Mojave High Desert is a truly unique destination, and welcomes guests from all over the world. Although staying at the home is an experience in and of itself, we also provide many additional services to enrich your stay.

These additional services include:
* Guided Hikes
* Off-road vehicle rentals
* On-site massages
* Yoga, meditation and other wellness classes (private/group)
* Private chef
* Bike rental
* Horseback riding
* Private guitar lessons

We are happy to facilitate other activities and make additional arrangements upon request. Some of these amenities need to be booked in advance of your stay, so kindly inform us of any planned activities upon booking.

The Mojave Stargazer home includes a Guest Book with extensive recommendations of things to do and places to visit in the area. You will have access to this guide electronically once booking is completed, as well as a physical copy in the home.

Getting Around:
Please note that this home is accessible by dirt road, which is common in the Yucca Valley area.

The best way to get around in the High Desert is by car. The closest restaurants and convenience stores are all just a 5 min drive away, and the home is only 15 minutes from the town of Yucca Valley and everything on Highway 62 (Twentynine Palms Hwy), which offers many grocery stores, restaurants and unique shops. It is only an hour drive to Palm Springs or Big Bear Lake.

We are also close to many extraordinary hikes in the area, and perfectly situated for visiting Joshua Tree Park, Sand to Snow Monument, Indian Cove and all the Mojave Desert has to offer.

Even though the house is at the end of a dirt/sand road, you DO NOT need a 4X4 vehicle to access the house. However, we are located in the BEST spot in the High Desert to go off-roading, and the property includes its own slope down to the canyon that will launch you into an off-roading desert adventure.

If you’re the type that wants to arrive and relax at the house on your vacation, Uber and Lyft are available as well, but the wait times may increase due to the more remote location of this home.

Interaction with Guests:
The Open Air Homes team is dedicated to making sure you have a great experience staying with us! We use a centralized texting service and have an international team so that we can provide you with 24/7 communication. You can rest assured that someone from the Open Air team will be there should you need us at any hour of the night.

*We send a breakdown of costs to guests for approval of additional fees before confirming the reservation.

*For cancellations, we charge a 4.5% fee if you decide to cancel your stay even if the policy states a full refund.