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The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree

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A circular wicker bed with two pillows and a blanket, set against a desert landscape with a sunset.
A red-roofed building with a flat roof, surrounded by a dry, hilly landscape under a starry night sky.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, a standing fan, and a potted plant.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan. There is a large window with curtains, a plant, and a door leading outside.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a potted plant, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Landers, CA
  • Place, The Integratron
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand to Snow National Monument
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree

Situated on 2.5 acres, Watermelon Sugar JT is the ultimate getaway. The patio is filled with vibrant colors, fire pit, hot tub, outdoor seating and dining areas, and 1 of 3 of our exclusive Stargazing Cabana Beds.

The start of the backyard leads you to our 2 other Stargazing Cabana Beds and Pool, perfect for taking in the night sky and cooling off.

Finally, take in the sunset while lounging on our 6-person Hammock Star and float away under the desert sky.

Every area has been carefully designed with you in mind, and we know our pictures look delicious, but once you get here, you'll be even more delighted. 2 night min on weekends and holidays.

Watermelon Sugar JT has 2 bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: 1 King Bed (up to 2 people)

Bedroom 2: 4 Double Beds (up to 8 people)

In addition to a fresh & modern interior, our home offers beautiful areas for relaxing and taking in the night sky under the stars.

-Outdoor dining
-Fire pit w/ lounge chairs
-Outdoor sofas
-10 foot circular pool with sun lounging chairs
-Hot Tub (heated for a small fee per night)
-2 Stargazing Cabana Beds
-A 6 person Hammock Star
-Outdoor Games

Lastly, even though Watermelon Sugar JT is in a safe a secured area, it's equipped with a Ring Alarm system for added security.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$35 per pet, per night
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
$500 fee if evidence found inside or left outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Make sure all kitchen appliances are off and lock the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hot tub heating: 40 per day (on 24/7): must be requested for all days of your stay. Pet fee: 35 per pet per night

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2022-00557
Property # 3520732vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Landers

Landers is home to this holiday home. Sand to Snow National Monument and Mojave Desert Land Trust reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Hi-Desert Cultural Center. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing, ecotours and hiking.
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Landers, CA

What's nearby

  • The Integratron - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sand to Snow National Monument - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Noah Purifoy Foundation - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Joshua Tree Community Center - 30 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 32.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Copine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪5 Pizza Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bears And Boars Ranch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪il jiberato - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castle Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree located?

Situated in Landers, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Integratron and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Sand to Snow National Monument. Noah Purifoy Foundation and Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a blast for our anniversary trip at the Watermelon Sugar House. It was adorable and had such nice touches. We loved the stargazing pods and hot tub. What a lovely trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here, the house is cozy and is located at a beautiful location! The hot tub is noce and the cowboy pool is a great addition.Almost 25 minutes to the West Entrance of JT.Overall amazing experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
So happy you had a lovely stay! Our oversized pool is perfect for large gatherings, birthdays and a big hit for bachelorette trips! So happy you loved it and we hope you got many pictures in front of our custom mural x photo op areas. 🥰
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Directions were clear and the property did not disappoint --a wonderful location, detailed decor reflecting owner love, and a billion stars all around...wonderfulx10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My partner and I had the most amazing getaway at this property. It’s an easy 10 out of 10. The space is incredibly cute, cozy, and thoughtfully designed — perfect for couples needing to unplug and reconnect. From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed and welcomed. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a getaway in Joshua Tree.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This day was incredible! It was definitely the highlight of our trip. The hot tub, the hammocks there was stuff for everybody, including the kids! Bunks were amazing for 3 kids who needed their own space
Hammocks!!
Made forts out of the amazing bunk beds!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Fun time, great property and environment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication and quick responses. The place has nice style. We didn’t use the hot tub or pool because it was quite chilly weather, but we did enjoy the hammocks and blankets. If you are attempting to see that large rock nearby, be aware most of the drive is dirt, our Prius made it but it was not for the motion sick. Kitchen ammenities were very diverse, which we enjoyed. Interesting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful stay in the Watermelon Sugar house. It was clean. The aesthetic is so stylish and charming. The linens were soft. The land is impeccable. It was easy to get to and while there are amenities in the near by town, you are still able to feel privacy and the wildness of the desert. I just adored our hosts, so helpful. So kind. The starlight at night is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
Happy you and your family enjoyed our beautiful vacation home, with pool, hot tub and fire pit. Love to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hot tub for the Win.

Stayed at this location off a dirt path road but was amazing overall. Arrived shortly at 9pm and just right into the hot tub. Spent our time in Joshua tree, 29 palms and yucca valley all which have many things to offer. Streets are very dark at night so beware of that when driving but location was amazing. Loved the decor and would recommend to everyone to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the property! It was cozy and clean and exactly as described. Be aware there is an additional fee per night for the hot tub to be warmed for your stay and the pool is not available in the colder months of the year (which our hosts did disclose immediately after booking). Jennis was lovely and was prompt with any response we needed. They were also generous enough to offer for us to extend our stay at a discount (which we unfortunately had to decline, but would have stayed longer if we could have!) Overall, the experience was exactly what we hoped for in getting out of the city and underneath a sky full of stars (of which there are many places on the property to view them from!) Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
So happy you loved your stay. Pool and hot tub heating is pretty common, especially amongst homes priced so affordable as ours is. All that information is available in the booking details & rules before you commit. Love to have you back! 💫
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert oasis

Such a beautifully decorated and well thought out home. Jannis, please design my home!! The theme is well thought out all the way down to the matching on theme water purifier and the cosmic colored utensils. The hot tub was a nice end to our day and loved laying in the hammocks. Communication with Jannis was 5 star, the most helpful and welcoming host I’ve come across on this site. A few reviews mentioned the neighbors so I wasn’t sure what we were getting ourselves into but truly, the neighbors are benign and keep to themselves. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat. Check out process was easy, running the dishwasher and taking the trash out is the least we can do after a beautiful stay in a beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Woohoo!

About the host

Hosted by Jennis

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Hello! My partner and I are Super Hosts for the last 9 years! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Eight one eight four five one nine zero zero two

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