Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!

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A desert-style building with a beige facade, a covered patio, and a gravel garden with various cacti and succulents.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator, stove, and bar stools.
A house with a curved driveway, a wooden door, and a small window.
A building with a stucco exterior, a wooden door, and a tiled entrance area.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cabot's Pueblo Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Place, Cabot's Pueblo Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Desert Hot Springs Town Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand to Snow National Monument
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is home to this holiday home. Sand to Snow National Monument and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Palm Springs Convention Center and Palm Springs Swim Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Big League Dreams Sports Park.
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Desert Hot Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sand to Snow National Monument - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 19 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miracle Springs Resort & Spa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree! located?

Situated in Desert Hot Springs, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cabot's Pueblo Museum and Sand to Snow National Monument. Desert Hot Springs Town Center and Rotary Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, nice views, comfy beds. We walked to Azure Palms and did a day pass at their Oasis. Highly recommend! Also easy access to Twentynine Palms to see our Marine,plus we went to Whitewater, Palm Springs and San Bernadino.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was great and very clean, and everything matched the listing perfectly. Communication with the host was smooth and responsive throughout the stay, which made the experience even easier. I’d definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thanks Evelyn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this place-it felt like home. Quiet neighborhood and easy access to downtown area. Clean, very comfortable, good communication with owners and easy access in/out with security system.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you Peter!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous desert retreat and welcoming hosts. Loved the view, proximity to spas, shopping amd greater Palm Springs. A definite gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you Ellen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay!!

great stay, I would book again if we stay in the same area again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
We’d love to have you back. Thank you so much for choosing us Rob!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodations

All the kitchen supplies you could wants/need, comfortable beds/couches, quick response to questions, very easy to check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2025
Thanks Michelle! We’d love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yet another awesome stay!

We absolutely love staying here! Great hosts, excellent house with gorgeous art and a lovely vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Thanks Eric! We love having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect VRBO. They thought of everything. Good information for enjoying the area. Luggage racks shelves, hooks, lamps, etc. everything to make unpacking and living comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another awesome stay

So clean, inviting, lovely and amazing. Great place and awesome hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thanks Eric! So lovely to have you stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kirsten and Michael were very responsive. Their home is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2026
Thanks for staying with us.🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property with a retreat feel

We loved our 2nd stay at this properly. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Thanks so much for staying with us again Eric!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Everything about the stay was great. It's a very nice home with everything needed to be comfortable. Communication with owner is exceptional. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Well look forward to seeing you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view

Nice view of the desert and mountains.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great few days in the sun

Clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thanks for choosing us Janet!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

Comfy and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2025
Glad you enjoyed it Patricia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space!

Wonderful stay at this property. Great location. Clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Host's were kind and helpful. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2024
We look forward to a return visit. Thanks so much Ben!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This home was in a clean, quiet neighborhood, close to everything we we wanted to see and do.

The hosts, Kirsten and Michael were easy to communicate with and very helpful. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable week long stay. I would stay here again if visiting Palm Springs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2023
Thank you Marnet! You were such a pleasure to host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Desert property

The home was what we needed for our short stay in Desert Hot Springs! Thanks for making our family time together great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us Lesia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great first time stay in the area

The home was easy to Joshua tree and Palm Springs. Loved the nearby spa. Close to grocery stores and easy access to highway if want to venture farther. The hosts were really responsive and easy to work with. Home was clean and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for choosing us Sarah! We’re glad you got a chance to soak in the magical waters.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close by

Easy drive to and from Palm Springs for modernization week events
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed and close to so much!

The house is in a great location for Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, even a drive to Temecula. Very comfortable and well maintained and Kirsten, one of the owners, was incredibly responsive. Our only regret was we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
Thank you for your kind words Karen. It was so nice having you. We appreciate you choosing us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

This home was very cozy and comfortable. We loved the layout. It had all the necessities and more. The owners were very quick to respond to any of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Thank you Kelsey!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Very clean, well kept property. Everything we needed was their. Nice location. Twenty minute drive to Palm Springs. Lots of room, would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
We’d love to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy and comfortable

Nice, light filled property. Comfortable and a great jumping off point for adventures to Joshua Tree, Mesa Hills, Idyllwild, etc. Quick drive to groceries, spas, and all the basics.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2022
It was so lovely having you Jeff. Thank you so much for choosing us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

A nice house with plenty of space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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