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Relax, Soak & Stargaze at Desert Elysium

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Interior
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a desert view.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a green bench.
A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee maker, a sink, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a plant on a shelf, a toaster, and glassware.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Place, Joshua Tree Courthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree Community Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Joshua Tree

Located in Joshua Tree, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Joshua Tree Courthouse and Joshua Tree Community Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Joshua Tree National Park and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Hi-Desert Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Joshua Tree Community Center - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • World Famous Crochet Museum - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Larry & Milt's Western Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Más o Menos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Joshua Tree Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Joshua Tree Coffee Company - ‬9 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.

Relax, Soak & Stargaze at Desert Elysium

Welcome to Desert Elysium, a serene 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat just minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and less than 20 minutes from the park’s West Entrance. Calming textures and natural desert tones create an inviting place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of the high desert.

✦ IMPORTANT BOOKING REQUIREMENT

After booking, the primary guest must sign a rental agreement and complete identity verification through the secure Guest Portal linked to the reservation. Check-in instructions are provided once these steps are complete. If you do not receive Guest Portal access after booking, please contact the Host through your reservation.

✦ INSIDE THE HOME

The open-concept great room brings the fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and living room together. Large doors create an easy connection to the patio and backyard, while a Samsung Frame TV and Sonos soundbar make evenings at home comfortable.

✦ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

• Sleeps up to six guests
• Primary bedroom with king bed and en-suite bathroom
• Second bedroom with queen bed
• Living room sleeper sofa
• Two full bathrooms, including a walk-in rain shower

✦ OUTDOOR AMENITIES

Step outside to a shaded patio with a pergola, hot tub, fire pit, propane grill, private outdoor shower, and expansive mountain views. Set on nearly half an acre, the fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for sunrise coffee, sunsets, and stargazing.

The hot tub is available year-round and included with your stay.

✦ GOOD TO KNOW

• Complimentary Level 2, 240V EV charger with a J1772 connector; Tesla vehicles require a compatible adapter
• Free on-site carport and driveway parking
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Accessible parking space
• Guest entrance wider than 32 inches
• Step-free shower and shower chair

✦ EXTERIOR SECURITY CAMERAS

Three exterior cameras record video and audio when motion is detected: a video doorbell at the front entrance covering the entrance and front yard, a camera at the northeast corner covering the front yard, and a camera at the southeast corner covering the backyard and hot-tub area. The hot tub is within the southeast camera’s field of view; the outdoor shower and private patio are not visible to any camera. There are no indoor cameras or indoor recording devices.

✦ DESERT ENVIRONMENT

Joshua Tree is a natural desert environment where wildlife, insects, cacti, and other sharp plants are present. Please keep a safe distance from wildlife and supervise children and animals while outdoors.

✦ LOCATION

Enjoy peaceful desert surroundings while remaining close to local attractions. Here are a few nearby highlights and approximate drive times:

• Joshua Tree Visitor Center & downtown: ~9 minutes
• Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance: ~20 minutes
• Joshua Tree Coffee Company: ~12 minutes
• Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum: ~12 minutes
• Sky’s The Limit Observatory: ~27 minutes
• Pioneertown and Pappy & Harriet’s: ~30 minutes
• Integratron in Landers: ~30 minutes
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off the propane tank if the grill was used.
Make sure the fire pit is completely extinguished.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

• County-permitted maximum occupancy is 6 total; including adults, children, & infants. • No parties, events, or undisclosed guests.
All guests and pets must be included before check-in; later changes require a platform request or the Host’s written approval.
• Reservations may not exceed 28 consecutive nights.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Relax, Soak & Stargaze at Desert Elysium Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a wonderful stay--the host was very responsive, and the place was beautiful. Very easy directions, great amenities, surprising welcome gifts that were appreciated!The rooms, bathrooms and living room were very well set up, and we had a marvelous time there. The house has a fenced backyard and the hot tub was easy to operate. All in all, a great stay and would love to come back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and had all the needed amenities. The location was great for stargazing (from the hot tub and the fire pit.We found the appliances somewhat tricky to operate. A user's guide in the unit would have been helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026