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Motel California Midcentury Desert Stargazing Escape on 5 Acres
Holiday home in Landers with fireplace
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.0 sq m
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Explore the area
Homestead Valley, CA
- Place, Sand to Snow National Monument10 min drive
- Place, Yucca Valley Community Park21 min drive
- Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center30 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Motel California Midcentury Desert Stargazing Escape on 5 Acres
Escape to Motel California, a midcentury modern cabin in Landers near Joshua Tree.
Step in the door of this newly renovated 60s homestead 1bd/1ba cabin and feel right at home. Located equal distance between Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National park and just a short drive from Giant Rock and the Integratron.
Set on five peaceful desert acres, it’s made for those seeking a fun yet comfortable getaway. Watch sunsets over the mountains, stargaze under the Milky Way, and wake to golden light.
Step in the door of this newly renovated 60s homestead 1bd/1ba cabin and feel right at home. Located equal distance between Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National park and just a short drive from Giant Rock and the Integratron.
Set on five peaceful desert acres, it’s made for those seeking a fun yet comfortable getaway. Watch sunsets over the mountains, stargaze under the Milky Way, and wake to golden light.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-00554
About the area
Landers
Landers is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sand to Snow National Monument and Mojave Desert Land Trust, while Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Noah Purifoy Foundation are cultural highlights.
Homestead Valley, CA
What's nearby
- Sand to Snow National Monument - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
- Yucca Valley Community Park - 21 min drive - 29.3 km
- Hi-Desert Nature Museum - 21 min drive - 30.0 km
- California Welcome Center - 23 min drive - 31.1 km
- Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 40.4 km
Restaurants
- La Copine - 7 min drive
- Giant Rock Meeting Room - 8 min drive
- 5 Pizza Place - 7 min drive
- Hero Market - 8 min drive
- il jiberato - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Your host
We're the Carvills - a family of four from London, UK, who moved to Los Angeles in 2024. On our first trip to Joshua Tree we fell in love with the desert! We loved the energy, the vibe, the people, the sunsets, the stars - the list goes on. That's why we jumped at the chance to buy the Motel California - we wanted to enjoy our own slice of the desert and we hope you do too!
Why they chose this property
Landers feels like a quiet little pocket of the high desert where time slows down - wide-open skies, soft sunsets, and a peacefulness that makes you breathe a little deeper. It’s the kind of place where you can step outside at night, look up at the stars, and remember what stillness feels like!
What makes this property unique
Motel California feels instantly special - a blend of mid-century charm, a cowboy soaking tub perfect for stargazing, and a cozy firepit where nights stretch out under the brightest desert skies. You can see the Milky Way from the 5 acres, spin old records inside, and enjoy a kind of peace and quiet that’s hard to find anywhere else. It’s a place made for slowing down, breathing deeper, and savoring the magic of the high desert. We visit whenever we can - and we want other people to see what we love about it too!
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