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Borrego Springs Pilot House

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Front with Mountain
Night Sky
Front of house
Flying over the house!
Living Room TV area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Borrego Springs, CA
  • The Springs at Borrego Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Anza Borrego Desert State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Borrego Springs Pilot House

This octagon-shaped building is a pilot’s dream home right across the road from the Borrego Valley Airport. Fly in and walk to the house for your getaway adventure. Fully furnished and ready to enjoy watching the aircraft land and take off in this desert get away. House area is fenced. Huge Great Room includes dining room, kitchen and living room, 3 decks to enjoy the outdoors, gated compound. Non pilots will enjoy the private location with plenty of space to get away from the city. Great views!

Property manager

Mary B. Watkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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 is not permitted
In the desert noise travels quickly. Please keep the outside noise levels down after 9pm. This is a Dark Sky community please do not leave lights on.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 15138237

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Borrego Springs

Located in Borrego Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Peg Leg Smith Monument and The Sky Art Sculptures of Borrego Springs are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at RoadRunner Golf & Country Club and The Springs at Borrego Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Borrego Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • RoadRunner Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Springs at Borrego Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Anza-Borrego Museum - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Anza Borrego Desert State Park - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carlee's Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pablito's Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Los Jilbertos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carmelita's Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Horn Burgers & Shakes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Borrego Springs Pilot House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Borrego Springs Pilot House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Borrego Springs Pilot House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Borrego Springs Pilot House located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from RoadRunner Golf & Country Club and 3.1 mi (5 km) from The Springs at Borrego Golf Course. Peg Leg Smith Monument and Anza Borrego Tennis Center are also within 6 miles (10 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. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second time at the property and we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

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

Beautiful weekend in Borrego Springs!

The House was perfect and unique. Huge open space with 4 bedrooms attached and shaped like a propeller . Quiet and peaceful. Great placeto get away!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Perfect private retreat!

Great property! Very private. 360 views. Open concept perfect for sharing time with your group. We found everything we needed. All is new and comfortable. My family would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Spacious & comfortable

My family loved the unique design and spaciousness of the house. The kitchen was well equipped and everything was very clean. The manager was helpful and friendly. Location was great, close to a great area of Anza-Borrego and downtown while feeling private and very quiet. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Fun, Unique Borrego Springs Experience!

We really enjoyed this beautiful home across from the Borrego Springs airport and close to the main strip. We would definitely rebook this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Amazing sunrise from the front door

This is our second stay at the Pilot House. It was as lovely as our first stay. Four separate bedrooms allow privacy for everyone and the large open area is great for hanging out together. Other than the coyotes and an owl, it was very quiet at night. We hope to stay here again on a future trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

A Great Thanksgiving

My friends and there kids had a great time at the house and the big kitchen made for a perfect place to have our thanksgiving. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

desert delight

If you want to visit the desert this is the property for you. It was convenient to shop in town but we loved coming back to a more remote location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., San Diego

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

Ringing In The New Year In Peace And Quiet

With the pandemic going on and all the other things 2020 brought to the world, I knew I wanted a peaceful, quiet and safe place to celebrate New Year. The plan was to have a few of our very close friends come but that didn’t work out. So...it was just me and the husband. Upon arrival, I met with Mary who was a sweetheart. She gave me a full rundown of the property. I arrive at the house and it was beautiful. Very unique design almost like the Navajo hogans. When I entered the home it was very clean and well decorated. It had a homey feel. Great kitchen. We spent a lot of time cooking and never was there a time we didn’t have something we needed. The beds are a little firm but comfortable. We spent the nights looking at the stars and listening to the coyotes. We did a lot of hiking in the area. Overall we loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

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

Great Property

We are returning visitors. House and owners are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Night sky heaven

Great house with amazing night sky views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Pilot House

Awesome location for pilots and gazers!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

Great Home

We've stayed here before, great property and the owners are a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

Very Unique property.

House was great, location is amazing. Owners were friendly and helpful
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Loved It

Peaceful, spacious,nature retreat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

It's a great property with open space, style and great views!

The owners and the rental agent are always there for us!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mary B. Watkins

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Diana and Gabriel Wisdom had this house built on this large parcel across from the Borrego Valley Airport in Borrego Springs. The house was completed in 2015 and is now for rent.

Why they chose this property

The Borrego Airport Pilot House is on 55+ acres which were homesteaded more than 100 years ago by the area's most famous pioneer, Alfred Armstrong "Doc" Beaty (1870-1949).

Directly across from the airport office and restaurant,"Pilot House Road" leads to a large octagon-shaped building nestled in the old grove of Tamarisk trees.

Designed to be a vacation rental retreat for visiting pilots and adventurers, owners Diana and Gabriel Wisdom have also decided to make the Pilot House available for fundraisers, flying clubs, air shows, and other special events.

The house has three full ensuite bedrooms each with it's own bathroom and another optional bedroom without it's own bathroom, and includes all the modern ecologically sound luxuries like solar power. The bedrooms extend from each of the four sides of the octagon. From the air, it looks a little like the front of a four propeller bladed airplane.

The oldest octagonal building in the world is the Tower of Winds built in ancient Greece in 300 B.C.

The newest octagon is now available to enjoy at Borrego Valley Airport.

What makes this property unique

The middle of the house is a huge great room with kitchen, dining room and living room. The bedrooms are all off the great room and equally separated from each other.

Languages:

English

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