At this holiday home you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Hi-Desert Cultural Center and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Joshua Tree Art Gallery. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna. Plus you'll find a garden and gas grills. .With a stay at this Joshua Tree holiday home, you'll be 10 km (6.2 mi) from Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Tree Community Center - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
Joshua Tree Courthouse - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
Getting around
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Panda Express - 7 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 7 min drive
Jack in the Box - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio
A 1961 mid century modern architectural gem on the border of the Joshua Tree National Park. Access to friendly hills hiking trails from the backyard! This bright and lofty multi-level home is perfect for escape getaways- with an indoor fireplace, backyard gas grill, a kidney shaped pool , a mountain view hot tub and an infrared sauna. As of 2025, the property has been updated with new dishwasher, mattresses and decorations, and the listing now includes a 3rd bedroom and bathroom suite.
The covered backyard patio gives you so much extra outdoor space, it's a really nice area to cozy up and read a book or relax outside without being directly in the sun. The paved areas really are unique and maximize your ability to enjoy the exterior.
Very nice neighborhood, minutes from Joshua Tree Village and Yucca Valley. There is also a nice playground in walking distance to the house.
local ordinance requires all cars at all short term rentals must park in the driveway. failure to do this can result in a fine up to ten thousand dollars.
Property manager
Property Manager/Owner
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Just under special request.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Children welcome
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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Note from host: Events Allowed if Confirmed with Host in Advance
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7. Note from host: Events Allowed if Confirmed with Host in Advance For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00482
Property is also known as
Mid Century Modern Direct Park Access
Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access Joshua Tree
Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
Does Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio have a pool?
Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio has a pool.
What luxury perks are available at Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio?
This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.
What makes Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio.
Is there a private hot tub at Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio?
No, Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Mid Century Modern - Direct Park Access with Stargazing Patio Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Valerie T.
31 Mar 2025
Valerie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
odamae_73
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Prescott Villa!
Prescott was great! Stylish and funky and full of character. Outdoor spaces are fantastic, we got to see a nearly full moon rise over the hill outside the back of the property. The pool was a relief and large enough for a normal size husband and wife and our giant 6’2 son!
odamae_73
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
mariel g.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Very comfortable house with everything we needed. The patio/pool/view is what really makes this place great. We stayed during the July 4th long weekend heat wave, but still with the shaded patio and pool we were outside much of the day and evening. The house is right up against the dramatic, rocky hills and they are teeming with wildlife. You can hook up to a cool hiking/nature trail out the back gate. And the neighborhood is super quiet. Overall, a very relaxing and restful stay.
mariel g.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Masae N.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
We loved our stay! We are family of 3 = me (mother) and my husband and 9 year old daugher who was learning how to swim. The pool was shallow so it was perfect for her. This property was beautiful in all ways! The backyard is HUGE. We enjoyed the hike from the back door. The cactus garden is well maintained, and we saw rabbits visiting quite often. The best part was the ower who was so kind to offer us the place in such a short notice. We originally booked a different house but the house was contaminated with mouses... We were desparate to find another place to stay. We contacted the ower through Vrbo since the website does not allow to book it on the same day and we got a response in less than 5 mins. The ower was enjoying his vacation in the property but offered us the place right away. We are so grateful to his kindness and hospitality. Joshua Tree is a magical place. We'd definitely like to come back!
Thank you so much!!
Masae
Masae N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
kelly o., upland, ca.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great town, great JTP and the stars!
My daughter and I enjoyed our time at this wonderful house. It is tastefully decorated, updated and has everything you need for a great time inside and outside of the property, in town and in the park. Lovely, quiet neighborhood.
kelly o.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Diana G., Plymouth
12 Mar 2024
Great location but disappointed with the home
The location of this home is perfect. We could walk out of the back gate to get to a short (two-mile) trail that is lovely for a morning walk. We were only about a ten-minute drive to the trailheads at Joshua Tree where we spent two great days hiking.
It was the home that disappointed us. The condition and cleanliness made our time there difficult. Given we were only there a few days, we just made the best of it.
The hot tub in the backyard is in a great place in the yard. We used that after the sunset and the sky was beautiful. You also back up to such a great view. Easy check-in/check-out process and when we messaged the owner, they were so quick to respond.
Diana G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Whitney M.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location to Park
The location to Joshua Tree was great. We were able to go to the park every day of our stay. The Christmas decor was a nice touch. It was really nice to soak in the hot tub every night after hiking every day.
Whitney M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah H.
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
November retreat
Lovely and relaxing! The host is super responsive and friendly.
Deborah H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jean O.
11 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Joshua Tree getaway
This house has everything you need if exploring Joshua Tree and surrounding areas. Very close to the park - in fact you can walk out the back gate if you want. We enjoyed a fire one night and the hot tub every night enjoying the stars above.
Jean O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Holly L.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for star gazing
Eclectic mid century modern decor with everything you need! Small pool ticked the box for two middle school friends catching up. The outdoor patio space is divine. Short drive for groceries. Hiking literally out the back gate. All communications with owner superb. Would go back!!!!
Holly L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte H.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We really enjoyed our time - the house was clean & well-maintained, and the location couldn’t be better!
Charlotte H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bruce B.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
great location and accommodations
This house was a wonderful place to return to after a day of hiking-there was even hiking right out the back door! Our proximity to the west entrance of Joshua Tree was really a plus. The house was clean and had everything we needed-even a hot tub out back to unwind and catch the starry night sky. The owner was a gem to communicate with-she answered our questions very quickly and it was clear she wanted our stay to be enjoyable for us.
Bruce B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha T.
4 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it.
Got a great tan, did some hot tubbing, enjoyed the views. Stunning all around.
Samantha T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Cassian D.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This property is best suited for a max of 2 couples since there are only two queen beds. The furniture could use some updating. The TV room only accommodates two people at a time. The living room is spacious, but lacks a coffee table and the two sofas are at lease ten feet apart. The spacious back yard has a large sheltered area to stay out of the sun, but could use a table for outdoor dining. The small pool is fun to cool off on a hot day. Some cousins next to the pool would help. It's on a paved road so that's a big plus. Many rentals out there are on difficult dirt roads.
Cassian D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
27 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house and host
Amazing place to spend a weekend, super comfy, host is helpful and communicative. Hope to be back!!
Matt B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Marion D.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, peaceful, close to nature
This is a great place to stay when visiting Joshua Tree. With the backyard right next to nature and a wide horizon view, the location of this house is excellent.
The house is spacious and has everything you need, yet it is a bit old.
We didn’t use the little pool or the hot tub
Marion D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
22 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house with pool and jacuzzi
House was exactly as described, pool is small but nice. Jacuzzi works well although did cool down after an hour or 2 of being in it at night. All appliances work. Backyard is large with plenty of cactuses and great views. Overall very nice house and hostess nice as well.
Rebecca
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kevin P., San Jose
29 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We really enjoyed our stay here. The best part was being able to hike out the back door into the open space. We also enjoyed the hot tub very much. The architecture of house also an interesting plus.
Kevin P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
4/10 Poor
shari m., Yukon
2 Aug 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
We were excited to get to this house but when we arrived we found it to be in rough condition. Dirt and grime throughout the house with baseboards falling off walls. The outer yard was overgrown, and had not been maintained. Furniture was older and in poor condition, and the pool was dirty. The pictures are not really what the actual house was like. Very disappointing especially given the rate they are charging.
We chose to cancel our reservation and stay at a nearby Best Western and regardless the owner refused to refund any of the pre-paid nights.
shari m.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
22 Apr 2019
Lovely property!
Lovely property and beautiful home and space. Very comfortable. Some minor issues but nothing serious to prevent us from enjoying our time. We were 2 adults and 2 kids (10 & 12) and we had plenty of space. Kitchen was well laid out and all worked well. The pool and hot tub were very nice and worked well.
Amy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Taylor O.
26 Nov 2018
Great location!
Overall very satisfied. The house had everything we were looking for, and more. What a great Thanksgiving experience.
Taylor O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay G.
24 Oct 2018
Awesome!
Property was great and the owners are extremely accommodating. Would rent again and again.
Lindsay G.
Stayed 61 nights in Aug 2018
2/10 Terrible
Andrea M.
9 May 2017
Defrauded and Upset
The home is advertised as a three bedroom. Before we checked in Kenneth told us that the third bedroom was "under construction" and it was too late to cancel, but they would leave an air mattress in the living room. When we arrived we found the air mattress but there was no cap to keep the air in, which lead to an hour drive to buy a new air mattress and sheets. The have not responded to our attempt to contact and they are holding our security deposit.
BEWARE and AVOID.
Andrea M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
8/10 Good
Nancy M.
4 Apr 2017
Enjoyed our stay
The property was as described and we thoroughly enjoyed it - especially sitting in the hot tub and looking at the stars. Enjoyed some nice hikes in the area.
Nancy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
8/10 Good
Judd M.
1 Mar 2017
Great property, nice house, mediocre hospitality
Overall a nice house and location for the weekend, but not as cozy or fully-furnished as a luxury rental or home.
+ house true to photos
+ clean linens, towels
+ close driving distance to local restaurants, market
+ wonderful backyard views of mountain and stars at night
+ easy access to trails through backyard
+ easy to communicate with owner
+ hot tub heated up ~6hrs
+ house heated up quickly with thermostat and fireplace going
+ wifi / tv / fireplace worked as expected
- BYO toiletries
- no washer / dryer
- didn't have hot water in either shower (only there 2 days)
- didn't have access to 3rd bedroom; after booking found out only open for parties of 6 or more
- no access to garage
We had a third person join last minute, and only then found out the third bedroom was closed off for remodeling. The owner was very nice and understanding, but since the booking listed 3bedrooms, I would expect access and use of all bedrooms.
Would recommend staying here, but remember to bring toiletries, firewood, and possibly extra blankets / sleeping bag if you run cold at night.