Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park
Don’t quite feel like being in the middle of nowhere but still want that relaxing High Desert feel? Looking for everything you need to unwind, plus easy access and no dirt roads?
Ohana Ranch Roadside Inn is a fun family mid-century ranch style home with 3 uniquely themed bedrooms and 2 baths. It’s located in a very convenient central location within 5-15 minutes from all the attractions the High Desert has to offer: Joshua Tree National Park (9 miles), Pioneertown and Pappy and Harriets (7 miles), Black Rock Canyon Nature Center and High View Nature Loop Trail (4 miles), with restaurants, supermarkets and amazing vintage and boutique shopping all within 1-5 miles away.
The sprawling desert yard is perfect for spending quality time outdoors sunning by the cowboy pool (in season), playing outdoor games like horseshoes, cornhole, giant jenga and ladderball, barbequing, stargazing by the firepit, or enjoying the stars from your private hot tub. Inside this mid-century home, you’ll find an eclectic mix of contemporary design, vintage finds, and classic pieces, which blend together to create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
Ohana Ranch sleeps 6 guests between 3 private bedrooms, each with its own fun theme and design.
The UFO Alien bedroom has an interstellar theme fitting of the desert’s other-worldly feel with a queen size bed, TV and DVD library of sci-fi classics to scare you to sleep.
The Happy Trails bedroom is a tribute to Pioneertown and a journey into the old wild west with classic cowboy décor and a comfy queen size bed.
Enjoy a little aloha in the Big Island Suite, which features a vintage Hawaiian theme with a king size bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower.
The living room provides a bright airy space to savor indoor leisure time. On chilly desert days, build a fire in the wood burning fireplace, with the mountains in view through the large sliding glass doors to the backyard. Grab a seat for a cozy movie night or curl up with a soothing drink and good book! The well-stocked kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals at home, which you can share at the dining table set for 6. Play board games with the family til the wee hours of the morning.
Ohana means family. E’ Komo Mai to our Ohana Hale. You are now part of our Ohana. Please respect our family home as you would your own home. Feel free to take your shoes off, relax and enjoy a little aloha in the high desert.
THINGS TO NOTE:
NO PARTIES Parking space for 3 vehicles is provided in the driveway. Laundry facilities
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG UNSUPERVISED IN THE CABIN UNLESS YOU HAVE A CRATE FOR THEM. WE HAVE HAD A FEW PROBLEMS LATELY.
Please clean up after your dog in every way, indoors and outdoors. You will be charged an additional $25 fee for every "surprise" found in the yard!
Also PLEASE keep pets off the furniture and beds. Many guests bring extra sheets or blankets to cover furniture.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STVR 223-22
Property # 3635959vb
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
This property uses solar energy
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
About the area
Yucca Valley
Located in Yucca Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Hi-Desert Cultural Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Pioneertown. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing, rock climbing and hiking.
Yucca Valley Community Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Hi-Desert Nature Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Agua Caliente Casino - 56 min drive - 66.0 km
Palm Springs Convention Center - 56 min drive - 54.6 km
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 61 min drive - 59.1 km
Getting around
Palm Springs Station - 33 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Circle K - 2 min drive
Jack in the Box - 3 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park on 18 May 2026 start from AU$215, 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.
Is Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ohana Ranch: Family fun! Themed bedrooms, hot tub, cowboy pool, near JT Park located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Yucca Valley Community Park and California Welcome Center. Desert Christ Park and Black Rock Canyon are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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we enjoyed our stay here. The theme rooms were so much fun. And we loved the decorationsThe yard was great and a nice place to relax after a day of hiking. Great location close to the park, local shopping and restaurants
The stay was excellent, was our 2nd time to the property! Highly recommended and I’m sure we will be back. The host was great but once again and very much appreciated.
Amazing property with TONS of entertainment in the back. Hot tub was perfect after long days of hiking Joshua Tree NP - literally within a short drive into the park. Excellent location. The house is fantastic, the owner has done an amazing job with the decor - kids LOvED it! Very clean, well stocked and mattresses were top notch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I'm already looking forward to finding a weekend to stay here again. The home, location, price, and easy communication with a wonderful host all made it a wonderful stay.
I loved this place! I do not like staying in boring places and this one charmed me. Looks better in person than in the photos. I loved the themed rooms and the funky decor throughout the house with art and knick knacks that add to the atmosphere. I even found an alien in the mailbox in the yard! We loved looking at the stars from the hottub and talking around the fire pit. Host was communicative and easy to interact with. Would definitely stay here again.
Enjoyed a weekend out in Joshua Tree. Stayed here on Saturday night. The house has great high desert vibes with the alien and country themes. We loved the house and the location. Close enough to the park, yet in town close to the amenities. Clean, fun, and the owner was so nice and accommodating. Wouldn't hesitate to book this house again.
Perfect location and great home with too cool theme :-)
Relaxing couple days hiking Joshua Tree parkHad a dog so went through Covington flats entrance and walked along road with dog. Then returned later without dog to see sunset on trails
This place is awesome! We kept discovering new pictures and art in unexpected places! Aliens are everywhere! Check the mailbox in the backyard. We loved all the activities available like horseshoes, ladder golf, fire pit plus more we didn't use. Inside we didn't have time for more than one DVD and we kept eyeing the interesting sounding games, too. The kitchen was well stocked with the needed pots, pans, utensils, etc. Everything was clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay and the host was very accommodating with our schedule and making sure our stay was delightful.
Great Thanksgiving Hiking, Family Games and Relaxation
Really enjoyed our stay at this property, that was filled to the brim with thoughtful and imaginative, quirky touches.
The owner has a great eye for detail and a wry sense of humor. The selection of board games and movies were well curated and our young adult children really enjoyed playing those with us.
We had planned to visit Joshua Tree Park for the second time in a month, but enjoyed hanging out at the house so much that we switched our plans and just did some short local hikes instead.
That cut down on the driving and made for a more relaxing family holiday weekend.
The owner was really helpful too, and extremely accommodating. We’ll be back one day!
Peter J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Guy Maeda
Guy was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He started singing professionally at the age of 10 with the Mitchell Boys Choir performing in many TV shows, Movies and concerts across the country. Upon graduating Fairfax High School Guy got a job singing with comedian Jerry Lewis in Las Vegas, and toured as a soloist with the Famed Norman Luboff Choir. Guy is a professional studio singer and musician having sung on 100s of movies, TV Shows, recordings, commercials and concerts. Most recently Guy appeared and/or sang on Friends: The Reunion show, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the Oscars with Mary J. Blige, TV shows The Punisher and Silicon Valley, movies, Deadpool 2 and Star Wars Rogue One and with Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton in their song and music video Say Something. Guy also sang numerous times on the Oscars with Lady Gaga, Adele and many others. Other movies include War for the Planets of the Apes, Star Trek Beyond, The Jungle Book, Ice Age Collision Course, Jurassic World, Tomorrowland, Fifty Shades of Grey, and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Planes, Epic, Oz, Star Trek Into Darkness, Men in Black 3, Mission Impossible 4, The Little Mermaid, and numerous times on Family Guy, The Big Bang Theory, The Grammys, The Middle, to name a few. Guy has sung and performed with a wide variety of recording artists ranging from Muse, U2, Beyonce’ and Red Hot Chile Peppers to Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, John Denver and The Lettermen. He has produced and recorded over 30 Piano CDs for Pianolight Music which was marketed in hundreds of stores across the country and has recorded 10 player piano CDs distributed by Hal Leonard around the world. He recently opened 1111 AD Tattoo, a World Class Tattoo Studio and Fine Art Gallery in Sherman Oaks, CA. Guy met his wife Elaine in 1982 while he was performing and she was a passenger on a cruise ship. They currently reside in North Hollywood and they have 2 sons, Andrew and Adam.
Why they chose this property
We have stayed at many wonderful homes through the years and we purchased our first property in 2009 and worked hard to make our homes a place we would want to stay at and return to. We have vacation rentals in Kona, Hawaii, Yucca Valley, CA and Oxnard, CA in addition to Big Bear Lake.