Welcome to the old west, circa 1957. Perfect for the solo traveler or couple looking for a unique stay & experience. Take in the panoramic views & expansive landscape, horizon & sky. A home away from home, the love that went into rehabbing this jackrabbit homestead cabin permeates the air and can be felt when you step across the threshold. Offering a vintage vibe, isolation & convenience to local shops and restaurants, it is 17 minute drive to the North entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
The space
PERMIT# CESTRP-2021-00013
** Thank you for supporting Local hosts who live here, are part of the community, who give back and respect the desert environment and its inhabitants.
* Please note: We do not have WiFi, however there is reliable cell service. This is the place to unplug from the devices and unwind.
This cozy 430 sq ft homestead cabin is situated on 5 acres offering you space to breathe and decompress. Outside you will marvel at the pink and purple hues at dusk falling upon the Sheephole mountains to your east, Bullion mountains to your north, San Gorgonio towards the west and to the south, looking into Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Mountain, the Twentynine Palms mountains and Pinto mountains... this is what makes Wonder Valley a unique desert escape, like medicine for the soul. Explore the desert landscape surrounding the cabin and you will find dry washes, interesting rocks, wildflowers (seasonal), ancient creosote and other desert flora and fauna. You are part of the horizon here, with unobstructed views, you'll experience the sunrises, sunsets, moonrises and moonsets. Our guests have marveled at the stars, milky way, meteor showers and dark sky. Watch the clouds roll by, a passing thunderstorm, a rainbow, experience "being" and mindfulness.
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Step inside this well insulated cabin and time travel back to 1957. A vintage wagon wheel lamp hangs from the high ceiling creating an "old west" romantic ambiance. Mid-century furnishings, western Americana touches, vintage desert magazines, vinyl, books and artistic details help promote the feelings of stepping back to simpler times.
Queen size bed with 100% cotton sheets and extra blankets for our chilly winter nights.
Indoor bathroom with beautiful mosaic shower (created by your host), toilet, sink, 100% cotton towels, blow dryer, first aid kit, herbal shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, soap.
Record player with Bluetooth capabilities so you can listen to your own music or peruse and enjoy our eclectic collection of vinyl.
An inviting antique secretary desk is a place to write, draw, or work at (We do not have WiFi). There is a small library of a variety of "desert" books. Topics include local history, JTNP hikes, desert conservation, lore, nature, wildflower identification, geology, poetry, reference, etc. There is also a cabinet where you will find brochures, maps, menus and info on local events as well as board games, puzzles and playing cards. You'll find horse shoes outside.
An in-wall air-conditioner/heating unit and an oscillating tower fan to keeps the interior comfortable for you.
Full, efficient kitchen with newer appliances, toaster oven, insulated drip coffee maker, French press. All necessary pots, pans, and kitchen necessities, from salad spinner to grapefruit spoons to pizza slicer.
There is no microwave.
There are basic pantry essentials, such as oils, vinegars, herbs and spices, teas. Coffee, some condiments and hot sauces are in the full sized refrigerator.
For your safety we have a fire-extinguisher in the kitchen, a smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector combo above the sleeping area, emergency rechargeable flashlights at each exit and you'll find the first aid kit in bathroom cabinet.
California is experiencing an extreme water crisis. Different from the low desert of Palm Springs, you'll notice we don't have green lawns in the Hi Desert. We encourage water conservation practices here. We do not have a jacuzzi or cowboy pool because it is wasteful to change the water after each guest (to keep it sanitary) or load it with chemicals that end up in our ground water, plus water evaporates very quickly in this arid desert environment.
Guest access
The cabin is in a rural residential area with important wildlife linkage areas to Joshua tree National Park & Mojave Trails National Monument for the threatened desert tortoise and other animals important to the diverse desert ecosystem. Situated on 5 acres with dry washes, interesting rocks, and spectacular views. We are about a half mile from the paved Hwy. Our dirt road is regularly maintained by the county and your 2 wheel drive will have no problem, getting to and from the cabin. **Use caution in other areas.
Other things to note
Please do not cook plastic containers in the oven. Please use caution and attention when baking in the oven or using the stove. If you cannot be safe or sober when using the oven, please do not book here. Please DO NOT pour bacon grease down the sink.
*Please wipe up spills on the countertop.
*If something breaks (wine glass, etc.) let us know so we can replace it for our next guests.
*No Pets.
*This is our home in a residential neighborhood so we ask that you respect our cabin, land and neighboring private properties, including cabins that look abandoned.
*Adhere to quiet hours and be considerate as noise travels here.
*No parties. We and the animals, like the peace and quiet here.
*No Smoking indoors. There is an ashtray outside. Please pick up butts.
*Do not litter.
*No grease or food down the kitchen sink, please.
*Absolutely no firearms.
*Off roading is prohibited here.
*Fireworks are NOT permitted in unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. Not permitted in Yucca Valley, 29 Palms, Joshua Tree or surrounding communities.
*Right now all open fires are suspended by the Fire Marshall of San Bernardino County.
*Please do not feed the wildlife.
*Respect and keep a distance from wildlife.
*Depending on the season we have spiders, snakes, scorpions, coyotes, lizards, bunnies, squirrels, birds, tarantulas, owls, rodents, bats, flies, moths, bees, etc. Sometimes there may be a spider, flies or moths or other bugs that enter into the cabin if a door is opened. If these insects make you uncomfortable, the desert may not be the place for you. There is a fly swatter hanging next to the fire extinguisher.
This is a wildlife corridor, we do get a variety of desert critters. Snakes are active Spring through Fall. We will come relocate them if need be.
*We do have desert tortoises that live here and occasionally have been seen here. They are protected under the Endangered Species Act and California state law.
*Guests will be liable for any and all fees and fines resulting from breaking the rules.
Registration details
CESTRP-2021-00013
