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Tilford House - Desert Beauty and Solitude

Holiday home in Joshua Tree with a hot tub

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The Tilford House.
Living area
Living area
Living area
A fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8183.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Noah Purifoy Foundation
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
  • Place, Joshua Tree Courthouse
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd

1 Queen Bed

4th

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Second

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master

Bathtub · Shower only

Second

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tilford House - Desert Beauty and Solitude

Situated on 2 1/2 acres, our home is perfect for friends, families or couples looking to enjoy the peace, quiet and beauty of the desert. Located just 20 minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, the Tilford House has four bedrooms with closets, storage and new mattresses and bedding in each. Master suite is on one side of the house, with three bedrooms and another bathroom on the opposite side. Fully equipped kitchen. The perfect getaway for a trip to the desert!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We welcome children.
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties means exactly that - NO PARTIES.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Owner is severely allergic to pet hair and dander
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in the house.
1 No Parties means exactly that - NO PARTIES. If you have any questions about this rule please contact us. 2. We add $25 per guest over 6.
Though we have a two-night minimum, please contact us if you can only stay a single night. We may be able to accommodate you.
Please be aware that voices carry a long way in the desert. Please respect our neighbors and keep your voices down outside especially at night.

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
Note from host: No Parties means exactly that - NO PARTIES.
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
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-00911

About the area

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, while Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum and Noah Purifoy Foundation are cultural highlights.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Noah Purifoy Foundation - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 24 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Más o Menos - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Joshua Tree Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Joshua Tree Coffee Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪JT Country Kitchen - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilford House - Desert Beauty and Solitude pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tilford House - Desert Beauty and Solitude?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tilford House - Desert Beauty and Solitude?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tilford House - Desert Beauty and Solitude located?

Situated in Joshua Tree, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Noah Purifoy Foundation. Joshua Tree Community Center and World Famous Crochet Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mimi M.

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

Tilford House was a perfect spot for us- we were looking for a peaceful desert house away from town

Tilford house has an open, spacious floor plan; the furniture and linens are all high quality and comfortable. We especially appreciated the original art in every room! We wanted to be close to Joshua Tree NP, but also be out of town in the desert, so the location was great for us. The kitchen had everything we needed. The owners are very responsive, they checked in with us several times to make sure everything was good, it’s obvious they have put a lot of time and care into the house. Sunshine and 60+ degree days in January- what a treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

A lovely place

Don and Denise have created such a lovely welcoming place. Great to have 4 wonderful bedrooms, 2 baths, a great kitchen and comfortable furniture and spaces. It is on a dirt road (about 1 mile off the paved road). If you reserve this home, ask Don and Denise for specific directions. Do NOT trust trust your personal GPS - it will take you miles out of your way through a long dirt-road-scenic-route. Again, I appreciate this beautiful place in wonderful Joshua Tree.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith C., Los Angeles

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

Awesome writers group week

Lovely house that we used to work on our writing. Had everything we needed. Loved the decor. We enjoyed the remote away from it all location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

angelica f.

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

Nice Getaway

Very clean and cool house. Nicely maintained. Went specifically to star gaze. Some light pollution from nearby cities but much better from our own home in the city. Food delivery options are a bit limited so bring your own food or plan to eat out. A mile or so of dirt roads to access the house. We were in a minivan. It was doable but bumpy. Overall we would stay again and recommend. Bedding, decor, games, kitchen, etc, all well done.

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Perfection

The listing is spot on. The hosts are incredible. The value is incomparable. We celebrated our wedding here with only our immediate family. Covid steered a lot of our decisions of course but when all was said and done, we wouldn't have changed a thing. This place is very special!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

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

Everything we needed

We are a family 8 and had plenty of space. we had everything we needed to stay comfortable. I loved the extra care they took to have protective layers on the bedding and pillows. Owners were very attentive to our needs and quick to respond. The outdoor seating area was so pretty for outdoor family meals. Great experience.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Linda O.

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

Beautiful 4 bedroom home

I did not notice the location properly. We were visiting our aMarine grandson. It was a 35 to 45 minute drive to pick him up and take him back and 2 miles off paved road. We did have a good time with our family. The owners were very responsive to any questions we had. Thank you Don and Denise

10/10 Excellent

Maribel B.

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

Great house for families visiting Joshua Tree

Very well distributed and comfortable house. Don and Denise were sure helpful and responsive. We are even considering stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our recent stay here. It is well stocked, has an open layout and is very nicely decorated. Don and Denise are very helpful and made themselves available to answer any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Candace P.

A secluded desert retreat

What an amazing place! The owners are great to work with...very responsive and accommodating. The house has a split floor plan with two equal size bedrooms, a smaller bedroom on one side that share a bathroom, and a large master suite with its own sitting room, walk-in closet, and bathroom with wonderful bathtub. The house sits elevated on a hill accessible by dirt roads. The most notable thing about the property is the quiet...it is exquisitely quiet. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Don and Denise

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