The Original Home with a Dome! 4BR/2BA Rustic luxury with amazing views!
- House167 m²
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2 nights
4 BR, 2 BA + a unique Dome. Luxury home + rustic, outdoor living.
Bedrooms
Facilities
Featured
- Heater
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Satellite or Cable
- Parking
- Hot Tub
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitAdjacent to the front door entrance.
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisherIn the utility room next to the kitchen.
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- Mountain view
General
- Air conditioningThe Original Home with a Dome is cooled by evaporative cooling
- HeatingCentral heating.
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- FireplaceElectric fireplace, provides heat and ambiance.
- Parking
- InternetWIFI is provided at the Original Home with a Dome.
- Towels provided
- Fitness room / equipmentYoga and Pilates area, yoga mats provided.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Ice maker
- Pantry itemsAll the basics, including condiments and spices.
- Dishes & utensilsFor 10 people
- KitchenFully stocked
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- DiningSeats 8 comfortably with room for a few extra at the kitchen island. Additional outdoor dining options.
Entertainment
- Television3 large LED televisions with DISH.
- Satellite / CableDISH satellite TV.
- StereoVintage-style phonograph with record collection. Bluetooth speaker / Karaoke machine in the Bonus room.
- DVD playerMovie collection in the bookshelf.
- BooksRotating library of books (provided by guests -- take one, give one).
- GamesVarious board games are available at the house.
- Games for kids
- Music libraryGuitar, amp, and keyboard are in the bonus room for guests to use.
- Video library
Outside
- Veranda
- Deck / PatioIn-ground hot tub and outdoor bar are located on the concrete platform toward the back of the house, before the Dome Tent.
- Outdoor Furniture
Pool / Spa
- Hot Tub
- Spa Whirlpool
Notes
- Bedroom 1: Cal king bed, Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Bedroom 3: Queen bed, Bedroom 4 (bonus room): Twin Day bed with twin trundle (twin x 2), Dome Tent: Queen bed, Additional: Sleeper sofa x 2 and a queen-size air mattress Bonus: Outdoor grass bed Horse setup includes a roomy corral with water (water buckets not provided) and easy access to miles of scenic riding trails and dirt roads perfect for exploring. Additional charges may apply for your horse or horses. Plenty of parking next to the corral for your horse trailer.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 10 - Must be 21+ to bookMust be 21+ to book
Minimum age of primary renter: 18
- Must be 21+ to book
48 Reviews
Amazing get away
I took my kids here to celebrate my sons high school graduation. We live in LA so it was a short two hour drive. The directions were easy to understand. Be careful to follow them closely though because my son who went in his own car followed google maps and ended up going up a very steep dirt road and scraped the underneath of his car. The house is amazing on five actes of beautiful land up high overlooking the entire canyon. Its very private and right up against the hill. We enjoyed gazing out at the sunset, star gazing in the hot tub at night and cooling off after hiking. Its very close to the park. The dome is very hip and the kids took took turns sleeping in it. The main house is very big and clean. We loved the open concept kitchen and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. We grilled our dinners outside and had smores on the campfire! Couldn’t have asked for more.
Amazing property, perfect for families
I’ve stayed in VRBOs all over the world and this house was the most equipt home I’ve stayed in. Everything you could need is provided. We stayed during Covid & the cleaners were sterilizing up until the minute we got there. It was extremely clean! The kids loves sleeping in the dome and also the fire pit outside. We hiked behind the property several times which was awesome! The view is gorgeous and the proximity to the national park makes it extremely easy. We will be back for sure!
Great Spot
A great spot to stay when visiting Joshua Tree National Park.
A hop and skip to Joshua Tree
The best thing about this house is the proximity to JTNP. There’s even a lovely hike just behind the house. The house itself is comfortable and includes many kitchen items/supplies for cooking, though it lacked sufficient coffee cups and spoons. As others have mentioned, the hot tub controls don’t seem well-defined. The oddest thing was that I had several questions and used the VRBO messaging but never got replies, perhaps because of the holidays. (We did get a message back after a call when our code for the house didn’t work.) Overall, a good place because of proximity to park and town.
Home with the Dome
My crew and I had a great time hiking all over Joshua Tree National Park then returning to John's house for home cooked meals and story telling in the hot tub. Every morning just before first light we were serenaded by the coyotes. Awesome vacation.
Location
We are located just one mile from West Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park and all it has to offer for hiking, rock climbing, biking, horseback riding and exploring.
It is an easy drive to museums, golf, shopping, art galleries and even southern California's famous theme parks. Great local restaurants are nearby for a night out. We are only 45 minutes from Palm Springs and all it has to offer. The Desert House is an excellent vacation rental with something for everyone.
Other Activities: rock climbing, hiking.
Property Manager
John
- Languages:
- english
About John
We fell in love with this place the moment we saw it and so will you! It's so quiet and peaceful and the lovely views change as the sun moves across the sky. We never tire of visiting and we hope you won't either.
John purchased this House in 1998