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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Place, Noah Purifoy Foundation
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times

This is a very private 1200 square foot home on 2.25 acres of desert. King bedroom, double bedroom, and queen futons in the den. Recently renovated with new furniture, Stereo with Bluetooth, and a TV with Roku for your streaming services. Free channels too. Gas fireplace, central heat and air. Full cooks kitchen with utensils, cookware and serving ware. Kitchen is open to living area, so you’re still with the party when you’re cooking. Yard furniture, Charcoal grill. Walk the desert roads or hike up Mount Nebo. La Copine on Old Woman Springs Road is a special treat. Country Kitchen, Crossroads Cafe and the Indian food at Sam’s are all excellent. Nomad Ventures climbing outfitter is in town near Park Blvd. Nearby to the Noah Purifoy Museum. The Integratron, and and Gubler’s orchid farm are 10 Miles away. Absolutely the place to let yourself be yourself. This is our weekend place which we are sharing with you. The house is freshly painted and very clean, but please don’t expect a hotel room. Three night minimum stay Thanksgiving, December 20-Jan 5, Labor Day weekend a

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please close all windows, close all window shades
Turn off fireplace remote and central heating
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-2025-00828

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times?

As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous views, star gazing dark nights and quiet times located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Noah Purifoy Foundation and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum. Joshua Tree Community Center and World Famous Crochet Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable place, and the host was in touch at all times to make sure everything went smoothly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vidya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and serene home with easy access to park. Enjoyed the night sky and open vistas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Glad you liked it! Thank you for taking good care of our house. Come back any time. E
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in the desert! Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely A Get Away

Exactly what we were looking for. Away from the hustle & bustle but not too far from park, shopping, restaurants. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2022
Glad to hear it! Thanks for an easy rental, and leaving the house in good order.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stargazing!

Far enough out to see brilliant stars. House was clean and comfortable with lots of character. Gas Fireplace a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2023
Glad you made it! Oscar worthy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Getaway IV

This property is away from the main stream. Its in a quiet less outlasted area of Joshua Tree.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2024
Thanks for coming back, Joe!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alessandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to explore Joshua tree NP

Spacious and comfortable place. Loved the books, games, instruments and toys. It could benefit from a remodel and deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Wonderful spot for some peace and quiet in the desert. My kids were even surprised to find a few toys to play with, it made their trip and kept them entertained. Perfect distance from the National Park while still having some solitude from the crowds. Eric answered my questions right away and was a great host. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2021
Thank you for being easy, considerate guests! Really appreciate the care you guys took with our house. Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Milky Way adventure

This is our 3rd time staying at this property. The main goal of our trip was to get away from the City. The quiet and solitude makes this place a perfect fit. Thanks again Eric for being our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

A desert home all your own!

We had a great time at Eric's place outside of Joshua Tree National Park. We spent last weekend there with our 3 kids and really enjoyed the break away from the LA scene. Everything was clean and stocked well. Beds were comfy and the views from the house are amazing! Eric was always prompt to answer my questions before arrival and instructions were easy to follow. All in all a great mini vacation for our family! Thanks Eric!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for leaving the place clean, and for communicating so well. You obviously get it! E
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tatyana G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Served the need…

The location of the property is good - very close to Joshua Tree National Park. The cleanliness and presence of the house needs improvement (couch is torn and very stained, broken furniture, wipe out the fridge, clean the floors in the bedrooms and kitchen, throw out expired food items in pantry and fridge, and discard the expired toiletries that are in the bathroom). The outside of the house is in some disrepair. The owner did communicate check-in process prior to the visit which was appreciated. This could be a nice place with more attention to details that help improve the overall feel of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2024
Tatyana, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy our home. I feel you paint a picture that is misleading, so I need to address this public review. —The floors are distressed concrete, but clean. I swept, vacuumed and steam mopped the day before you arrived. —This past fall I remodeled the bathroom, repainted the interior of the house and refinished half of the floors. The other half and the fascia outside will be done this summer. —There were a total of two expired cans in the pantry and what little is in the fridge is dated 2025. “Expired toiletries”? —The broken furniture you mentioned would have to be the little wicker chair holding the spare blankets in the bedroom. Consider it gone. —Yes, I would love a new couch, but I feel like ”torn and very stained“ is a bit of an overstatement. It was shampooed in January. The majority of guests across VRBO and another platform give me 5 stars on cleanliness and overall. The last guest before the remodel had some comments, but still left four stars. I have 80+ positive reviews. I wish you’d contacted me with any issues. I’m sure we could have worked something out. This is our little desert getaway that we share with our guests. It’s nothing fancy. Perhaps a hotel room would suit you better.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah Soquel M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical nature & special house (but in need of some TLC)

Perfect Joshua Tree location! Feels private and peaceful, incredible star views and unobstructed views, while also being only 15 minutes to the main drag. House has a wonderful energy, Eric was an easy host to communicate with, and we loved playing the keyboard at the house. Unfortunately I do have to mention that the house is in need of a deep clean, as well as some repairs (wall behind toilet in bad shape, chipped paint and cement floor, lots of big spiders have moved...) It did affect our comfort with our toddler. But for someone else this issues may not be a bother. We still enjoyed having a place to rest our heads between being outside at the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Sarah, I am sorry you didn’t find the cleaning up to snuff. I want to assure you that I take this seriously. Since you mentioned cleaning in your inquiry, I came here the day of your arrival. I dusted, swept and steam mopped, vacuumed the large rugs and couches. I ran the small rugs through the washer. I cleaned the kitchen and bathroom and washed the windows. I washed the linens even though they were already clean. The couches and rugs were shampooed in May. The chair cushions are brand new. I plan to gut renovate the bathroom this summer. I don’t say this to argue, I want you to know that I made the effort, as I do for every guest. That said, I will step up my game. I am refunding your cleaning fee. Please accept my apologies.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much-needed desert trip

Serene with views. We spent our week hiking in Joshua tree national Park, and on the full moon, we night-hiked from the property up a rocky mountain, roughly a mile from the property for majestic nighttime views. A huge plus for us was the remote nature of the property – it is a brief 10 minute drive from town, but for our family felt nice to have peace in the desert solitude. A couple pros that often go unmentioned: the beds are extremely comfortable! As I approach middle age, nothing can bring down a trip like a bad night of sleep, and I slept like a baby at this property. I actually contacted Eric to find out what the mattresses were 🤣 Eric was very responsive, and we felt very welcome. The living room/hang out area is very warm, comfortable, and it’s good for a small group of people. Having stayed at two other VRBO properties in the area, they were both very nice, but lacked comfortable couches and ‘hang out’ chairs. The inside is colorful, clean, and has a very warm vibe. At the risk of being two new-agey, the place feels like there have been many happy gatherings. Word has it, you shouldn’t feed the neighbors goats! If there were one thing that was maybe challenging, there isn’t a ton of space for dry food. This is irrelevant for most people who go out to eat. For us, we are foodies and like to prepare meals. Kitchen was very functional and was good for preparing meals.. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2023
Thanks for the great review, you get it! Yeah, the pantry has gotten kinda full. Of course I usually remember to tell guests they can eat or drink whatever they find in house. Maybe I’ll do a little purge…come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Thanks for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cooper D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great desert getaway

Eric's house is a great little escape from, well, everything. We spent a perfect weekend there hiking in the park and relaxing at the house. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MONICA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

on time, all set.... go :-)

Friendly and prompt answer from host. Quick visit to Twenty-nine Palms, this place was perfect for our visit. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thanks for coming, glad it worked out for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Getaway II

This is the 2nd time my nephew and I stayed at Milky Way. It's somewhat, which is exactly what we were looking for. It's only a 10 minute drive to town. And Eric is a faboulous host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Under the stars

Once you find the place you’ll love it. The kitchen is well appointed and basically three bedrooms. Due babysitting issues our girls trip turned into kids joining our group. We had everything including baby goats to view. It’s was relaxing place and wonderful star gazing. Thanks Eric for sharing your place with my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip

We had a great time during our stay here. The owner was very communicative and easy to get ahold of. Our energetic boys enjoyed all of the toys available for their use (baseball bats & balls, boomerangs, frisbees, etc). The house was well stocked and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Modest Desert House

Eric was very responsive and the house was well suited for our needs. Its an excellent location for north or west access to the Joshua Tree National Park and has good grocery shopping options in Yucca valley or Twenty Nine Palms. The house is casual, well laid out with a lived in vibe. Everything worked. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. There was plenty of room for us 5 adults and our dog. Being isolated from town with lots of space outdoors worked well (for games and walking). Sunrises were beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and dark skies

The property was clean, the kitchen had everything we needed, the location is perfect for anyone seeking space and solitude. Beds are comfy, the water is good, the house feels spacious despite it's compact size. The four of us had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2021
Thank you for an easy rental, come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Our host was nothing short of amazing. Easy to contact, friendly and extremely accommodating. Appreciate having all pots/pans and cooking utensils readily available for use. Try to wake up early to catch those amazingggg views (night/morning)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time

We had a fun family time. Very conveniently located property with plenty of room. The host was super easy to contact and welcoming. My husband wished for a swimming pool and later admitted we would have had no time for it even if there was a pool available. Lots to see and lots to do. We will return to explore the rest of the arear in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice rural setting

This sweet house was just right for us! Being at the very edge of town with a wonderful view of the mountains gave a wonderful feeling of privacy. Perfect base for daily hikes at the national park. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

So close to JTNP entrance and helpful to all our weekend plans. Comfortable and relaxed. Our budding musicians enjoyed the keyboard and learning about our accomplished host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2021
I’m flattered! Glad you had a good time.

About the host

Hosted by Eric

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We bought the home on a whim—had been staying in area hotels off and on, and decided to see if we could swing a second home here. We knew immediately this was the place.

Why they chose this property

As soon as we drove up, we knew this was it. The quiet, big skies, mountain views and dark nights guaranteed an escape from our everyday lives.

What makes this property unique

The Quiet. Restful interiors, expansive exteriors. And the quiet. Endless sky.

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