Casita by The JTH | Hot Tub | Hiking | Stars

Entire home in Joshua Tree, California

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Sara And Rich
  1. Superhost
  2. 16 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Joshua Tree's desert landscape

Nestled among boulders on over 900 acres of protected land, about a 20-min drive to Joshua Tree National Park

Private jacuzzi with desert views

Soak under the stars in the jacuzzi, surrounded by open desert and boulder views

A place guests keep coming back to

Guests describe it as a place to slow down and recharge, with many returning for repeat stays
The Casita is a remote two bed one bath 1958 home located 20 mins from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park in Joshua Tree, CA.

This is a place for dreamers to reset, reflect, and create. Designed with a 'slow' pace in mind, our hope is that you enjoy every part of your stay; from making local coffee by drip in the morning, choosing the perfect record to put on as the sun sets, or by relaxing in the hot tub surrounded by open desert views, wildlife, and a starry sky.

The space
Instagram: @thejoshuatreehouse #thejoshuatreecasita

If you can't find the dates that you're looking for, please take a look at our other listing - The Joshua Tree House

Welcome to The Casita by The Joshua Tree House! This casita is an original homesteader nestled up next to boulders, which was built in 1958 and expanded on in later years. What makes the casita special are the over 900 acres of protected land around it that serve as a wildlife corridor to Joshua Tree National Park. You'll see many kinds of birds, antelope squirrels, lizards, cottontail rabbits, jack rabbits and maybe even a desert tortoise or a coyote!

The Casita is about a 12 minute drive into town, and 15 minutes to the nearest grocery store. If would you would prefer being walking distance to town, we would recommend our other property: The Joshua Tree House

The Casita is outfitted with Casper mattresses, and bedding by SOL Organics

There are two bedrooms and one bathroom in the casita, and works well for a group of friends, two couples, or small families.

We hope you love staying at the casita as much as we do!

Guest access
While you're staying here, the casita will be your private oasis. Feel free to explore the yard and the gardens. You can even hike out straight from the property onto government owned land. Also make sure to enjoy the Jacuzzi and the incredible views!

Other things to note
To get to the casita, you'll be driving on dirt roads for about 5 minutes. While four wheel drive is not required, we would suggest it!

The casita is down a private driveway with three houses. The casita is the pink one closest to the boulders. We also own the white hacienda next to the casita, and the other house are our neighbors. Please be respectful of their privacy and quiet desert retreat.

It is also possible that our vintage car, an International Harvester Scout may be parked at the Hacienda next door during your stay. While it's ok to take a photo with the car, please respect our personal property and space and PLEASE do not climb on or get inside of our car. (We're sorry this needs to be said, but sadly this did happen once).

Transient Occupancy Tax - A 7% TOT tax required by San Bernardino County is included in the nightly rate. For our area, Airbnb does not yet break this down as an extra line item, but rather is included in the base price.

Finally, the house is on a septic system, so PLEASE do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Thank you!

Registration Details
CESTRP-2020-00519

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Desert view
Garden view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 180 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 786 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 96% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Joshua Tree, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Joshua Tree is a small community made up of musicians, artists, and explorers. In the village you will find locally owned and run restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and vintage shops.

There are many wonderful places to visit during your stay at the casita including Joshua Tree National Park, Pappy & Harriet's, the Integratron, Salvation Mountain, the Salton Sea, Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum, Crossroads, BKB Ceramics, and la Copine (a delicious french restaurant in the desert).

Meet your host

Superhost
2,882 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
16 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Maryland Institute College of Art
We're designers who have fallen in love with creating spaces for others to reflect, reset, and create. We split our time between two deserts (the Mojave, and the Sonoran). We love the way the heat sinks into our bones, the vibrant sunsets, and the wildlife we get to call our neighbors.

Sara And Rich is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Ari
  • Melissa

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm