10/10 Excellent
Beth W.
14 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beth W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool/Spa
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Joshua Tree, CA
- Noah Purifoy Foundation12 min drive
- Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center20 min drive
- Joshua Tree Courthouse23 min drive
- Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)69 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Detached Unit
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool/Spa
Rancho Loco is perfect for your desert hideaway home away from home. Come rain or shine, Rancho Loco has something beautiful to offer. When it's sunny, drinks by the pool, quiet time on the veranda with a book, watching the sun rise or set and enjoying some good barbecue with friends and family. When it's stormy – get cozy on the couch with a fire crackling away, a home cooked meal with a glass of wine while you watch the clouds roll in over the dramatic landscape, framed by the huge picture windows. Rancho Loco also affords extra privacy with separate living quarters, the cozy & bright main house and the open & airy studio.
Located on its own secluded 20 acres, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, Rancho Loco offers 360º views with over 50 Joshua trees, yuccas and native desert foliage all on the property. Situated between the two houses is a salt water swimming pool and separate Hot Tub with an observation deck, perfect for sunset viewing, outdoor dining, and maybe even a skinny dip under the stars. Rancho Loco is a rustic modern take of a 1920s ranch house updated to today's standards including solar power as its primary source of energy and water drawn from a private on-site well!
Rancho Loco is a great affordable base no matter what your interests are – rock-climbing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, model rocket launching [our fave], novel writing or just relaxing by the pool. So please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to get away and visit this magical California vacation home location.
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Located on its own secluded 20 acres, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, Rancho Loco offers 360º views with over 50 Joshua trees, yuccas and native desert foliage all on the property. Situated between the two houses is a salt water swimming pool and separate Hot Tub with an observation deck, perfect for sunset viewing, outdoor dining, and maybe even a skinny dip under the stars. Rancho Loco is a rustic modern take of a 1920s ranch house updated to today's standards including solar power as its primary source of energy and water drawn from a private on-site well!
Rancho Loco is a great affordable base no matter what your interests are – rock-climbing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, model rocket launching [our fave], novel writing or just relaxing by the pool. So please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to get away and visit this magical California vacation home location.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
$10 per pet per night for cleaning.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside the houses. But fine outside.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please make sure the hot tub lid is closed and locked down.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-01105
About the area
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree is home to this holiday home. Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Pioneertown are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joshua Tree National Park and Sand to Snow National Monument. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, mountain biking and horse riding.
Joshua Tree, CA
What's nearby
- Noah Purifoy Foundation - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
- Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
- Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 21 min drive - 13.0 km
- Joshua Tree Courthouse - 23 min drive - 15.2 km
- Pioneertown - 35 min drive - 27.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Starbucks - 17 min drive
- Jack in the Box - 17 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 15 min drive
- Good China Star - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
flore t.
4 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
flore t.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Inga C.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inga C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
patrick c.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Stay
patrick c.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jesper M.
28 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
Jesper M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karla D.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Karla D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ted L.
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great desert experience!
Ted L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald S.
20 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed.
Donald S.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
jerry j.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Desert Oasis
jerry j.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
paul l.
18 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
paul l.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maja A.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Maja A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat O.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Pat O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rich A.
26 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loco for Rancho Loco!
Rich A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gabriel H.
11 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip.
Gabriel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat O., Los Angeles
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Pat O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy B.
12 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Pleasure
Jimmy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Maja A., We are driving to California from Muskoka Ontario
5 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming and comfortable
Maja A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charles H., Long Beach
19 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exception Property and home.
Charles H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard V.
8 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Desert Trip
Richard V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim R., Plymouth, MI USA
2 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mojave Desert Chic
Jim R.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron C.
11 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved It!
Aaron C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sean K.
1 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Property
Sean K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurel S.
31 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Guest - Property Delivers Every Time!
Laurel S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel E.
17 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful desert escape
Rachel E.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christopher P.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Christopher P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Marcus Wright
We, Karen and Marcus, have lived in Los Angeles since 1990 and take great joy and pride in making things better.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this property after many years of traveling to Joshua Tree as a get-away. It became our home away from home with the space, privacy and solitude that was hard to come by in Los Angeles. The idea of a two hour car drive putting you in a different world creates an invaluable peace of mind.
What makes this property unique
More than just a base for exploring Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding area, Rancho Loco is a self-contained resort. It provides all the comforts of home in a spectacular setting. Unlike many vacation homes in Joshua Tree, Rancho Loco provides a year round experience due to the salt water pool, which provides the remarkable sensation of cool blue water beneath the hot summer sun and the limitless night skies. The recently added Hot Tub adds a year round experience.
Languages:
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