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Rustic Sanctuary For Authentic Living

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mountain Center, CA
  • Place, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, El Paseo Shopping District
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Desert Willow Golf Resort
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Balcony

About this property

Rustic Sanctuary For Authentic Living

Experience a peaceful mountain escape designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this retreat offers two booking options to suit your needs—whether you’re seeking a flexible stay or a deeper immersive experience.

Daily Stay Option:
Enjoy the tranquility of the mountains at a rate of $115 per person, per day. This option is ideal for those looking to step away, recharge, and reconnect at their own pace.

Immersion Weekend Retreat (Friday–Sunday): $ 470.00 pp.
Step into a restorative journey at a spiritual haven for self-discovery and connection. This thoughtfully curated weekend retreat invites you into a space of simplicity, nature, and authentic living. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be held in a supportive environment designed to help you slow down, reflect, and realign.

Your weekend begins with check-in on Friday after 6:00 PM, allowing you time to settle in and unwind beneath the quiet mountain sky. The experience concludes on Sunday by 12:00 noon, leaving you refreshed, grounded, and renewed.

Come as you are, and leave reconnected to what matters most.

During your stay for the weekend guests, you will be invited to explore and enjoy:

Guided Hiking Trail and Sacred Spaces

Mesquite Tortilla Tapas & Toppings Made Easy Cooking Class by Nutritionist

Carmen Featuring the Anti Inflammatory Food Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Independent Agra-Culture Class Experience

Outdoor Areas For Relaxing ,Reading and Dinning in Nature

Guided Meditation Sessions

Nourishing Meals

Internet Access

YouTube Roku Video Channel for light evening viewing

Each offering is through-fully designed to support your journey into presence, humbleness, and self discovery in a truly rustic and sacred setting


To explore the full calendar of events for the immersion weekend, please visit
website CarmenPuggioni.com

THE PRICE LISTED IS ONLY per night per guest accommodations NOT for The entire house . Please email any inquiry.
The bedrooms:
1 bedroom has Queen size bed antique mahogany dresser and mirror closet and a full bathroom which shared with the other bedroom if it get booked.

The second bedroom has a sofa queen size bed up to 2 people can sleep sharing bathroom, and direct access to the outdoor patio deck setting and immediate barbecue area , both overseeing Santa Rosa majestic mountain and San Jacinto mountain the property has a 360 view of the , black mountain, Idly wild mountains , San Gorgonion mountain, this property is connected to private national forest trails and Indigenous tribes sites and road to Palm Springs national parks and canyons, the close HWY 74 take you to Temecula wineries and route to San Diego You are in the center of all adventures, Palm Canyon Indian trail, vicinity areas lake Hemet, Idlywild, Desert resort cities Palm Springs casinos, restaurants, shops, El Paseo dinning art galleries boutiques "The River" in Rancho Mirage farmers market, Saturdays street fairs, MC Column theater entertainment, Joshua Tree national park, Painted Canyon, Salton seas Borrego Springs and more...

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before noon
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checking in is flexible before noon when nobody is checking out the same day. The fee for cleaning is refundable after inspection at the time of check-out. The used of the jacuzzi is optional and limited to 4 people during the day time 8:00 a.m. 9:00 :p.m. there is a fire pit in front of the house available for use anytime.and the use of the WI-fi is available upon request and there is no guarantee of signal due to weather condition or other limitations. Parking is provided in designated area only and no noise after 10:00 p.m. . Pets allowed on the leash while outside. Be aware of other domesticated animals that may be coming in the property and wild animal life.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 730935vb
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

About the area

Mountain Center

Mountain Center is home to this cabin. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon. Aerie Art Garden and Saint Margaret's Outdoor Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Mountain Center, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • El Paseo Shopping District - 31 min drive - 35.3 km
  • The Gardens on El Paseo - 33 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Palm Desert Country Club - 41 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort - 43 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sugarloaf Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chester's Chicken - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake View - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Sanctuary For Authentic Living pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Sanctuary For Authentic Living?

As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Sanctuary For Authentic Living on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$1,056, 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.

What time is check-out at Rustic Sanctuary For Authentic Living?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Rustic Sanctuary For Authentic Living located?

Situated in Mountain Center, this cabin is steps away from San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Hidden Palms State Ecological Reserve and Coachella Valley Vista Point are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

Deo B.

Great secluded place

Nicely quiet secluded getaway. Located 15 min. drive up in the mountains. At least 15 degrees cooler, perfect for those hot months. Cari is so nice and accommodating.
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8/10 Good

Kristin N.

Desert/Mountain Retreat

My Family had a very nice stay at Cari Puggioni 's home in Mountain Center, California. Cari was very accommodating as we worked on the booking. Even sending me additional pictures of the property when we requested them. We booked the "whole house" for 5 nights.This allowed us access to the kitchen, living/dining room and 2 guest rooms that share a bathroom. The host stayed offsite so we had complete privacy. We were able to bring our pets which was fantastic and a huge cost savings for us. The home has a lovely, large fireplace which we thoroughly enjoyed. The open, modern kitchen was my haven. The bedrooms are small but comfortable and warm. The outdoor property is rustic but very picturesque.The hot tub, which would have been a nice touch on those cold desert nights for star watching, is not setup. However, the scenery and surrounding mountains and starry night skies are magical. Cari was always just a text away if we had questions, including "Is an outdoor bonfire ok?". (Which it was!:)). The only non-positives were that we didn't have access to the owner's washer and dryer during our stay, the hot tub as mentioned and due to our daily trips to town to watch our son's basketball tournament, the drive on Hwy 74 that winds through a very narrow mountain pass and takes you on an unpaved road for 2+ miles to the house. Otherwise we found this little gem of a home a true retreat for my son, my husband and our pets and would highly recommend it to friends for a peaceful, remote, back to nature with all-the-comforts-of-home, getaway.

About the host

Hosted by Cari Puggioni

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Focus on Positive Universal Laws, Prosperity, Holistic Healing, Wealth, Beauty, Abundance, Kindness, Compassion and Gratitude.


I am certified with honors in Holistic Nutrition Consulting by the American College of Healthcare and Science in Portland, Oregon. USA. and specialized in EFT Readings and practitioner and Life Coach and have combined a visionary psychological technique with my gifted talents in mystic readings and self–empowering techniques; I am also a writer of poetry and recently developed a visual art food children recipe workbook. I was trained and licensed in childcare and owned previous facility in Beverly Hills California and specialized in infants and toddlers and children with learning disabilities.
Former Domestic & International Airline First Class Hospitality Service VIPs Lounge & Flight Attendant.
My multi-cultural and traveling experiences and areas of expertise in result oriented and natural ability to communicate and problem solving skills. These solving skills have allowed me to combine my intuitive abilities with my analytical thinking skills and the knowledge of visionary tools and the four elements to assist and self empower my clients on creating unique success strategies for personal and professional growth and achieving natural self healing on all the aspects of the body. This hospitality, airline creative skills and many years of personal interest and studies in holistic modalities and exotic culinary cooking experience and former owner of a Health oriented Café in Palm Springs California , passionate in Science in nutrition, cooking and self-empowering motivational techniques I am trained in energy grounding techniques. The use of crystals, the five elements, Chi life force, breathing techniques, group guided meditation events areal
yoga and audio acoustic healing sounds.
I share this gifted talents , light energy and experiences with my family, friends, love-ones and the community.

Why they chose this property

Trill seeker seeking for adventures and get away from the city lifestyle.This property has a very special energy and can be appreciated by the naked eye of a camera, intensify your gifted talents oxygenate and relax I You are open mind and let yourself be receptive to acceptance and receiving. The first time I saw this land I learned that this was going to be the place for me to come and stay and share this precious place with others. I called it the 4 corners because, is in the center of all adventures close to the desert, driving distance to the ocean, Arizona and border towns the big cities and National Parks and more. This property connects to the Palm springs Indian canyons, the Cahuilla tribe used to come here in the summer time to escape the heat from Palm Springs. At nigh you can see the clear skies and star gazing, beautiful sugar berry trees over 150 years private an magnificent views and trails

What makes this property unique

Stunning views a place for recharge and healing where you can enjoy privacy tranquility , meditation , escape and pumper yourself in serenity . You can hike , off-road , quads jeeps horseback riding and for the more sport minded seeker of thrill adventures. You can be down in downtown and have access to anything you may possible need from the big city in only 30 minutes, Clean air and skies well water filtration. Clear starry starry nights.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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