Desert Writer's Retreat

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a red curtain.
A single-story building with a covered patio area, a palm tree, and a gravel driveway.
A room with a bed, a table with stools, a hanging light fixture, and a red brick wall.
A gravel patio with two pink chairs, a decorative planter, and a building with a sloped roof.
A room with a piano, a bed with a red wall, a blue chair, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Firepit
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Twentynine Palms, CA
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, 29 Palms Historical Society
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Twentynine Palms Art Gallery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Twentynine Palms

Twentynine Palms is home to this holiday home. Ryan Mountain and Split Rock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce and Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center.
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Map
Twentynine Palms, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Twentynine Palms Art Gallery - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria 29 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Writer's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Writer's Retreat?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Writer's Retreat on 18 November 2026 start from NZ$312, 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-in at Desert Writer's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Writer's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Writer's Retreat located?

Situated in Twentynine Palms, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Joshua Tree National Park. Twentynine Palms Art Gallery and 29 Palms Historical Society are also within 1 mile (2 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 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place convenient to Joshua Tree. Comfortable and vibey. Exactly as described in the listing and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy! Great Location!

Super close to Joshua Tree! We enjoyed our stay. It was so nice having a kitchen and access to laundry . Super close to the park too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at writer’s retreat

This place was truly a wonderful retreat! Very cozy and relaxing. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, so close to Joshua Tree

Thoroughly enjoyed this quaint, convenient home. Close to the Park and the Marine base. I enjoyed a beautiful day at the Park and reconnected with old friends from the base. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

The unit was clean and had one of the more spacious bathrooms that we've stayed in. The check in/out process was simple and hassle-free. The entrance to Joshua Tree was literally a 10-15 minute drive down the street, so it was super convenient for us. Great place for 2 people, and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great retro vibe.

Excellent location just outside of Joshua Tree National Park. The bed was comfortable, the shower was hot, and the accommodation was very clean and comfortable. Loved the organ, the record player and vintage albums.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Simple and comfy

This was exactly what I was looking for in a place to stay. Good location, clean, and all the essentials. Also, Jack was great with the communication at the beginning of the booking and I’m already thinking about when I can get back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting Joshua Tree NP

Location was perfect for exploring Joshua Tree NP. We were very close to the North entrance. Twentynine Palms was a great place for eclectic dining. Jelly Donut was my favorite for Vietnamese bakery and pho
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Writer’s Retreat

The property had all that was advertised plus a record player and old records. The shower was hot and the kitchen had what we needed to prepare meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing fancy but totally worked for us

Great location right outside the entrance to the park All appliances worked great including laundry. Easy checkin. Prompt and helpful communication with the host. Would totally rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, Cozy Cabin

My husband and I needed a small place for a trip to Joshua Tree, and we chose this place because we’re both artists, and everything about the place seemed perfect for us. It was! Just a quick drive to one of the Joshua Tree entrances, the cabin is off the beaten path, but still easy to get to. We loved the very unfussy but nicely put-together interior — especially the turn table and LPs! The small kitchen gave us the opportunity to come back to a quick meal on our own rather than spending tons of money in restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The property manager was very easy to communicate with. It’s a cabin, not a hotel. He describes it exactly as is. It had everything you need for a stay if you’re not looking for super fancy. This is a perfect time to stay there by the way! It gets cooler at night and wasn’t too hot. We even made s’mores outside in the fire pit without burning up. It was a perfect stay for two for a weekend of exploring Joshua tree and Twentynine Palms! The only suggestions we have is maybe a better gate situation. We recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful landing place for us!

We needed someplace at the eleventh hour and the host not approved our request but did so within a couple hours of my asking. We loved this little cottage, which was perfect for the two of us. It was cool inside even though the temperature outside was over 100 degrees every day! Handy to MCAGCC, it had everything we needed for an unexpected multi-day stay. We loved the turntable, albums, David Bowie watching over us. Kitchen was just right, vintage look that I loved at first sight. The bed was super comfortable. We washed clothes day 2 and hung them on the line, dry in one hour with that fresh outdoor scent instead of using the dryer inside. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome location!

Really wonderful location. It is a straight shot pretty much to the north entrance to Joshua Tree. The space was as pictured and was clean and tidy when we arrived. Basic dishes, cooking implements, a coffee maker, microwave and a kettle were provided. There is a stack washer/dryer in the unit. The oven has to be lit manually by design, but it’s not difficult or dangerous. There is a swamp cooler and a window air conditioner by the bed which kept the place cool in late September. The bed was comfortable. Didn’t love the sheets, which I think might have been synthetic. I understand the choice, but it made for sweaty sleep in spite of the A/C being right there. We didn’t use the fire pit, but the chairs outside were a nice spot to eat breakfast as the sun came up. Overall it was a great place to come back to, rinse off, and crash after a long day of hiking in the park. The one thing that didn’t work for us is the toilet. The exit from the toilet has a limited capacity. So if you or your fellow traveler(s) tend towards larger BMs, bring your poop knife or scope out alternative crunching options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Desert Writer's Retreat!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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