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Desert Dusk

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Room
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Desert Dusk

Desert Dusk is a private retreat of a scientist and a writer who created a colorful, eclectic, peaceful home where you can forget the stresses of city life. Sitting on 2.5 acres in the highly desirable neighborhood of Joshua Tree Highlands, this home is surrounded by a beautiful garden, breathtaking views of the hills, and plenty of local wildlife. This bright and breezy home is the perfect place to recharge your creative juices, enjoy the hottub, watch the sun go down or look up at the stars.
This colorful & eclectic retreat is the perfect place to relax and recoup. Take in the stunning mountain views and the vast desert floors. It features a king-size bed in the master bedroom, a steam shower and a soaker tub in the master bathroom, a queen-size bed in the second bedroom that is right next to the second bathroom which features a tub/shower combo, a perfectly located hot tub, an amazing outdoor shower, a gas outdoor firepit and an indoor wood burning stove. All rooms have their own private exits to the stunning desert gardens. Very private, but with neighboring houses within sight so that you don't feel dangerously remote. Energy-saving evaporative coolers and gas heating to create a cool oasis when needed and keeps it toasty when there's a nip in the air.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Duraflame logs only in the fireplace please. I provide one upon checkin. If you feel like you may need more Most grocery stores and Walmart carry them

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-2021-01767

About the area

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Highlands, a neighbourhood in Joshua Tree, is home to this holiday home. World Famous Crochet Museum and Hi-Desert Nature Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Pioneertown. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • World Famous Crochet Museum - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Dusk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Dusk?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Dusk on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$432, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Desert Dusk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert Dusk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Dusk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Dusk located?

Located in Joshua Tree Highlands, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center and World Famous Crochet Museum. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Community Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Loved it.

Lovely house with great attention to detail. Kitchen is small but well stocked with everything you need to actually cook. Interesting artwork throughout. Great light, beautiful landscaping and outdoor space. Nice, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur K.

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

Great Getaway

We ended up at Sarah's place after Vrbo cancelled a reservation elsewhere in town. This house is great as a base of operations for JTNP, as well as for a brief retreat with high comfort yet outdoor pleasures. Sarah was quickly responsive to questions. It was an easy good time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and house!

Great house, comfy bed and plenty of space. About time for an upgrade in the bathroom but other than that everything was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross A.

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

Joshua Tree Retreat

Loved this place. Beautiful views inside and outside the house, secluded desert location, and nice home layout made this such a relaxing place to getaway. Mountain biked the local trails, enjoyed the sunset dinners, and loved the hot tub under the desert skies. Sarah was very accommodating as a host, and we will be sure to return. Many thanks, Ross
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

david n.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Should be called Desert Dusty.

Location, landscaping and property in general was very good.. Outside very charging, inside highly funtional with good sized rooms and lots of windows, kitchen plenty of utensils, dishes, etc... What was really a dissapointment was how dusty the place was. The blinds, corners of floor, hair, pet dander,ceiling fans all had many layer of built up dust, spider webs and dead bugs. There also looked like there was mold or fungus in the bathrooms in the showers and on the sink tiles. Now I realized these are rentals and not to expect too much (even when the photos look spotless)... but this was on the owner and thier lack of consistent housekeeping. I did mention this to Sarah and did not get a reply other than "its been windy lately" - I do I did not know that wind blower in spider website and hair. Oh and the fire pit didnt work. So if you arent that pick about dust, bugs or spider webs or dont have allergies, then this place is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Holland

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Languages:

English

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