Joshua Tree vacation rentals

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Home in Joshua Tree
Stargaze from a Colorful Desert Dwelling in Joshua Tree
Experience a feeling of calm in this rustic yet modern home. Stretch and reflect in the dedicated yoga space, or gaze up at the Milky Way next to a fire in the yard. Colorful decor offsets the stark beauty of the surrounding desert. The house The entire home and landscape is available to guests during their stay. We love to help, so don't hesitate to contact us with any questions before, during and after your stay. The house is located just 4.5 miles from the main entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, and about a mile from all the shops and restaurants in downtown Joshua Tree. Spend more time doing the things you love, and less time driving. The home is located 0.9 miles from downtown Joshua tree where you can find everything you need including dining, groceries, entertainment and more. The National Park border is just 4.5 miles from the house, so bring your bike if you like to ride. The Morongo Basin Transit Authority services Joshua Tree with shuttles that travel to and from the palm springs area connecting you to the airport and amtrak railroad. The home has two bedrooms with California King size beds. We have two air mattresses and additional bedding which can be provided as needed. The home has a beautiful polished concrete floor which is easy to clean, and keeps the place cool in the summer. Careful though, it can be very slippery when wet. We have video cameras installed outside of the house near the two front doors to aid in security of the house when we are away. The house is located just 4.5 miles from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, and about a mile from all the shops and restaurants in downtown Yucca Valley.
Jun 27 – Jul 4
$82 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 547 reviews
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Home in Pioneertown
High West House: A Boulder Filled Paradise
✔ EPIC hot tub in a 2.5 acre boulder-filled desert paradise ✔ Separate hang out space with pool table, bar, punching bag ✔ Outdoor bed ✔ Cowboy tub ✔ Propane firepit ✔ Propane BBQ ✔ 3 Indoor fireplaces ✔ Outdoor dining patio ✔ Hammocks ✔ Heating/AC ✔ Wifi ▵ @thecohostcompany ► @highwesthouse 15 mins ➔ Pioneertown 15 mins ➔ Pappy & Harriet's 15 mins ➔ Red Dog Saloon 20 mins ➔ La Copine 25 mins ➔ Integratron 25 mins ➔ Joshua Tree Village 27 mins ➔ Joshua Tree National Park 55 mins ➔ Palm Springs
Aug 13 – 20
$398 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
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Cabin in Joshua Tree
“The Green” Homestead ~ Sunsets ~ Rustic Vibe
The Joshua Tree Homesteader Cabin that started it all. Featured in: ⭐️ The New York Times (twice) ⭐️ Vanity Fair As one of Joshua Tree’s top Airbnbs, "Joshua Tree Homesteader Cabin" has hosted nearly 5000 guests since 2010 and has a 5-star rating across ~1000 reviews. With a stunning view on 5 acres, athis original, rustic 1957 cabin, with a restored interior, makes for a beautiful Joshua Tree experience. New owner continuing the epic tradition of ‘Ol Green.
Jun 5 – 12
$93 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Popular amenities for Joshua Tree vacation rentals

Stay near Joshua Tree's top sights

Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center418 locals recommend
Joshua Tree Saloon911 locals recommend
Crossroads Cafe688 locals recommend
Pie for the People!491 locals recommend
Natural Sisters Cafe674 locals recommend
Cap Rock19 locals recommend

Joshua Tree house rentals

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Home in Joshua Tree
Salt Spa Surrounded by Joshua Trees 1 mile to town
Jun 13 – 20
$110 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews
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Home in Landers
Landers Space Station 🧑‍🚀 - 2.5 Acres 🛸
Sep 9 – 16
$95 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews
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Home in Joshua Tree
The Ridge at Joshua Tree
May 15 – 22
$120 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 942 reviews
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Home in Twentynine Palms
King Bed Villa with Killer Views
Dec 7 – 14
$112 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews
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Home in Joshua Tree
'Desert Wild' Joshua Tree, Pool and Hot Tub
Aug 2 – 9
$458 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 367 reviews
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Home in Yucca Valley
Infinite Horizon | pool, spa & firepit on 5 acres
Jul 11 – 18
$377 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
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Home in Twentynine Palms
Rose Temple Outdoor Hot Bath Tub Romantic Peaceful
May 2 – 9
$120 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews
Superhost
Home in Joshua Tree
Hot Tub, SAUNA, star shower, modern, clean
Oct 16 – 23
$87 per night
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 823 reviews
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Home in Yucca Valley
Location! Privacy! Hot Tub! Mt Views!
Apr 29 – May 6
$115 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews
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Home in Yucca Valley
Stylish Desert Boho with Sauna/Pool/BBQ *Dogs OK*
Jun 13 – 20
$88 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews
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Home in Twentynine Palms
Charming 2/1 on 4.6 acres close to JTNP!
May 10 – 17
$74 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
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Home in Yucca Valley
Friendly Owl Ranch - Hot Tub/Views/Central
Jul 30 – Aug 6
$102 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Other great vacation rentals in Joshua Tree

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Guesthouse in Joshua Tree
Cozy Desert Escape in Joshua Tree
Aug 9 – 16
$87 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 650 reviews
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Cabin in Joshua Tree
Perfect JTree Desert Cabin Get Away w/ Hot Tub
Jul 24 – 31
$136 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
Superhost
Cabin in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree Cozy homestead Cabin w/ View JTPark
Aug 18 – 25
$104 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 421 reviews
Superhost
Cabin in Joshua Tree
Pink Moon Cabin - Beautiful Cozy Secluded Retreat
Aug 25 – Sep 1
$120 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 560 reviews
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Guest suite in Joshua Tree
Cozy Guest Suite with Private Entrance & Hot Tub
May 17 – 24
$92 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 254 reviews
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Camper/RV in Yucca Valley
Heaven & Earth Hideaway, sweeping views JTPark Mts
Nov 20 – 27
$90 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 357 reviews
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Guesthouse in Yucca Valley
Modern wellness escape with hot tub
May 8 – 15
$146 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews
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Cabin in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree 1954 Homestead Cabin
Feb 22 – Mar 1
$150 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1277 reviews
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Cabin in Yucca Valley
The Rum Runner - A Modern Desert Homesteader
Sep 12 – 19
$383 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews
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Tiny home in Joshua Tree
Mountain Shadow Cabin: Joshua Tree
May 7 – 14
$122 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 329 reviews
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Cabin in Yucca Valley
SHANGRI-LAVA : Colorful 1 Bdrm + Hot Tub
Jun 9 – 16
$146 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews
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Tiny home in Twentynine Palms
Love Shack with FREE Beer!! Tiny Romantic Cabin
Apr 11 – 18
$90 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 566 reviews

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Joshua Tree

Total rentals

660 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

460 properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

210 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

420 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

540 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

77K reviews

Your guide to Joshua Tree

Welcome to Joshua Tree

The community of Joshua Tree rises out of the Mojave Desert in stark contrast to Palm Springs, the nearby city known for mid-century estates and plentiful swimming pools. Joshua Tree residents have instead embraced a rugged, cheerfully weird vision of the West. Iconoclasts, artists, musicians, and outdoorsy types have all carved out a place for themselves in this arid landscape, where an abbreviated downtown is home to shops selling vintage wares, handicrafts, crystals, and herbs. Many use the town as a base for exploring nearby Joshua Tree National Park, whose nearly 800,000 acres lure hikers, rock-climbers, and stargazers with an magical landscape marked by vast plains, mountains, rock formations, cacti, and the unusual trees for which this place is named.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Joshua Tree

Spring and fall are the most popular times to visit Joshua Tree, when temperatures are mild and hospitable to hiking and other outdoor activities. (Be sure to pack layers for these seasons, as temperatures can drop dramatically when the sun goes down.) In March and April, dazzlingly colored wildflowers bloom in the national park. During the summer, temperatures can soar into the hundreds Fahrenheit; in the winter the days are cool and the nights are freezing, with snow at higher elevations. In May and October the town hosts the Joshua Tree Music Festival, which features up-and-coming artists, many of whom have gone on to major careers.


Top things to do in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park

This park is named for the goofy-looking Joshua tree, which can grow to 40 feet high and sprouts a multitude of wiggly branches topped with unruly crowns of spiky leaves. This sprawling scenic wonderland has lots of activities to offer, including scenic hikes, rock climbing, birdwatching, and horseback riding. Thanks to a dearth of artificial light, it’s also an ideal place for stargazing, and depending on the time of year, you can see the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and, in August, the Perseid meteor shower.

Integratron

Have you even visited the desert if you haven’t tapped into an otherworldly energy vortex? The creator of the Integratron, a circa-1954 wooden dome that looks like a grounded spaceship, claimed the design was based in part on telepathic communications from space aliens and centered his portal on a powerful geomagnetic vortex. Regardless of whether you believe in the original intention behind the Integratron, you can’t deny the dome is wildly conducive to beautiful, clear acoustics. Those perfect acoustics draw hundreds of visitors weekly for restorative sound baths performed live on 20 quartz crystal singing bowls.

World Famous Crochet Museum

Located in Joshua Tree’s teensy downtown, the World Famous Crochet Museum is installed inside a slime-green former photo-processing booth. Its walls are jammed floor to ceiling with crochet critters and objects that the museum’s creator has collected over the years, including yarn cakes, poodles, and alligators. Drink in the absurdity, then snag a souvenir from her adjacent studio, where she sells artworks and T-shirts screenprinted with her original designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is the weather in Joshua Tree?

    The weather in Joshua Tree features hot summers and cool winters. Summer temperatures often exceed 100°F (38°C), while in winter, they can drop to as low as 35°F (2°C). The area is known for its clear skies and low humidity.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Joshua Tree?

    Popular activities in Joshua Tree include hiking in the national park, viewing the unique Joshua Trees, exploring Keys View for panoramic desert views, and admiring the night sky at the local observatory.

  • What is the best time of year to visit Joshua Tree?

    The spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are the most popular times to visit Joshua Tree due to the pleasant weather. The annual Joshua Tree Music Festival in October is a local highlight.

  • What are the best places to stay in Joshua Tree?

    In Joshua Tree, the village area has a central location with easy access to the national park, while the Monument Manor neighborhood provides a more secluded environment. North Joshua Tree is popular for its closeness to local shops and restaurants.

  • What are the best places to visit in Joshua Tree?

    In Joshua Tree, popular places to visit include the Joshua Tree National Park, the Cholla Cactus Garden, Keys View, and the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. The area is also known for its unique rock formations and rich wildlife.

  • What are some hiking trails in Joshua Tree?

    Joshua Tree hosts a variety of hiking trails. Some popular ones include the Ryan Mountain Trail, Barker Dam Nature Trail, and Hidden Valley Trail. All of these trails offer opportunities to explore the desert flora and fauna.

  • What are some family activities to do in Joshua Tree?

    Joshua Tree has many family-friendly activities. You can explore the Joshua Tree National Park, go on guided naturalist tours, or take part in junior ranger programs. Stargazing under the clear desert sky is also a memorable experience.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas in Joshua Tree?

    Popular day trip ideas from Joshua Tree include visiting the Salton Sea, exploring the geological wonders at the Mojave National Preserve, or taking a drive to Palm Springs for some urban exploration.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Joshua Tree?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 460 vacation rentals in Joshua Tree featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Joshua Tree?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Joshua Tree. Choose from more than 420 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

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