Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Cue up the fun
One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Yucca Valley, CA
Noah Purifoy Foundation
Place, Noah Purifoy Foundation
8 min drive
Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum
Place, Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum
9 min drive
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
12 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
70 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly
Dark Horse Ranch is a custom single-story home on five open acres, a former horse ranch with the space, quiet, and dark skies that make a desert trip feel like a real getaway. Everything is on one level, with no stairs, so it works for every age, and there's room to gather and room to spread out, inside and out.
SPACE FOR EVERYONE: sleeps 8, all on one level 2,395 square feet, in rustic earth tones with high ceilings and ceramic-tile floors: • Master suite: king bed, ensuite bath with a claw-foot soaking tub and a separate tile shower • Two queen bedrooms: sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath (tub/shower, two sinks), a private mini-suite for a second couple or the kids • Flexible fourth room: a desk and a pull-out sofa, with a third bathroom (shower) right alongside Three baths in all.
GATHER & RELAX A living room with large leather sofas, a piano, a TV, and a wood-burning stove; a separate game room with a pool table behind double doors; a Jenn-Air kitchen with a walk-in pantry and dedicated freezer, set up to cook for a crowd. Central A/C and heat, Wi-Fi throughout, and a full-size washer & dryer in the laundry room.
FIVE ACRES UNDER THE STARS A large fenced yard, front and back patios, a stand-alone BBQ, and a stone fire pit, wrapped by five open acres and a windbreak of pines. This is dark-sky country. After sunset the Milky Way comes out over the mountains, with nothing but desert between you and the horizon. Room to park large vehicles, RVs, and trailers.
CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, FAR FROM THE CROWDS Ten minutes to groceries and big-box stores in Yucca Valley, fifteen minutes to Joshua Tree National Park, and twenty to Pioneertown, Pappy & Harriet's, and the Integratron. The Johnson Valley OHV area is about fifty minutes out; Big Bear and Palm Springs are an hour down the grade
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are allowed at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property
No excessive noise
No parties
Additional fee applies for removal of trash that does not fit in provided receptacles
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-02112
Property # 2551717vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Yucca Valley
Located in Yucca Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Hi-Desert Nature Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Pioneertown.
Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market - 12 min drive - 16.0 km
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
World Famous Crochet Museum - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
Getting around
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min drive
Circle K - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
Panda Express - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?
As of 8 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$600, 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 Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly located?
Located in the heart of Yucca Valley, this holiday home is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Noah Purifoy Foundation and within 12 miles (20 km) of Joshua Tree National Park and Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Nice place and very clean. Host was very communicative and friendly. Had a great stay with family, lots of room. It was close to Joshua Tree National Park and we enjoyed several hikes.
The property is clean and very accurate to description.
The back yard is fenced off making play time for children to run and explore safe. Overall, this is a great property for a large family to get away and enjoy the open air.
The house very much matched the description and pictures. The spacious kitchen was great as we had a chef preparing meals for our group. We loved the wood burning stove as it really made for great ambiance with all the winter weather. The home was close to quite a few scenic nature areas. It also was spacious enough for all members of our group to spread out and have space. Definitely a great place to stay.
We spent two nights at this property and had a very good experience. Everything was as described, the kitchen was well equipped, there were ample new towels in all the bathrooms and plenty of supplies at our disposal. There was a problem with the fridge during the first night but the owner replied quickly to our texts and came right away to take care of it the next morning. We enjoyed our stay very much, the property has beautiful views of the mountains and the Joshua trees and is very conveniently located. We would definitely rent it again.
Veronique T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Thank you very much for your stay, and apologies again for the refrigerator! I appreciate your flexibility, and we've got that sorted out now.