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Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!

Vacation home in Desert Hot Springs with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the foothills of Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Oasis offers a serene retreat with magical hot spring water and panoramic desert mountain views. Unwind in zero gravity chairs, enjoy exquisite sunsets, and relax in one of three bedrooms with feather duvets or soak up the rejuvenating ambiance at nearby spas like Two Bunch Palms and The Springs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!

Permit # VR20-0019. Max 6 guests. Welcome to our tranquil Desert Oasis. Desert Hot Springs is a close 10-15 min drive to Palm Springs and just a bit further from all of the charming desert towns throughout the Coachella Valley. Nestled in the foothills of Joshua Tree National Park it’s perfectly located between the bustling desert cities (and countless world renowned golf courses) and just 30-40 mins away from a secluded hike amongst the Joshua Trees. What we absolutely love the most is the magical hot spring water in DHS!

We’ve made the entire house accessible for guests except for one owners closet and one owners cabinet. There’s a smart garage door opener, keyless Schlage locking system and we have the alarm accessible on our cell phones to make check in a breeze. We also have co-hosts and vendors close by to help in case you need hands on help with anything. There are three bedrooms with feather duvets and high quality linens and extra snuggly Barefoot Dreams blankets & robes for those chilly desert nights. We have an additional air bed we haven’t listed as an extra bed but it’s on the premises and available for use. There are two full bathrooms with all of the amenities, extra towels and black make-up washcloths to make laundry a breeze (a personal favorite of mine). The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay as convenient as possible. Relax and enjoy the beautiful panoramic desert mountain views and exquisite sunsets. Our favorite thing to do is watch the sunset in the zero gravity chairs (provided) while enjoying a cold beverage, have an evening soak in the hot springs and snuggle in to bed for some of the best sleep we’ve ever had. This is our vacation home and we’ve tastefully decorated with things we love including many prints from our favorite artist Michael Parkes. Some of his works artistically depict semi nude (topless) women. We absolutely love them and have small children ourselves but want to be sure if you’re traveling with children you’ve looked at the pictures in the listing carefully and feel the same way.

Desert Hot Springs is a magical town that just so happens to be a five point Earth energy vortex (a place where five Earth powers converge) and sits atop an underground water aquifer that provides rejuvenating hot springs (read more at if you’d like to learn about the energy vortex). We are just a couple of blocks from both Two Bunch Palms and The Springs, which we feel as spa owners ourselves, are the top two spas in town. Two Bunch Palms also has an amazing restaurant if you’d like to do a spa day, soak and eat a great meal. We also have a great relationship with Nurturing Nest for $20 hot springs soaks and there are of course countless places all over town if you’d like to venture out on your own. Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio are all close by in the Coachella Valley if you like golf, nightlife and casinos or check out some of the unforgettable daytime adventures like the Palm Springs Tram, The Living Desert or a desert ATV trip! If you like shopping the valley is full of art, antiques and Art Deco shopping and don’t forget the Cabazon outlets at Morongo Casino are about 10 miles west and are second to none. Last but not least we have Joshua Tree National Park about 30-40 mins away (don’t forget to check out Intgratron on your way) if you like the outdoors. The perfect balance of Heaven and Earth! Enjoy! Noise sensors per the City of Desert Hot Springs are encouraged to have a short term rental permit and are present. exterior. Ring security cameras on all both entry doors for your additional security.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Maximum occupancy is 6. Sneaking guests or pets in is grounds for eviction.
Valid drivers license or passport is required to be sent to owner before check in.
Fines and fees incurred as a result of guest noise is solely the responsibility of the guest. Noise complaints and parties are grounds for eviction.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No large gatherings or additional guests.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large gatherings or additional guests.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VR20-0019

Property is also known as

Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short Walk hot Springs Joshua Tree
Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short Walk hot Springs Joshua Tree

About the neighborhood

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CA, Desert Hot Springs

What's nearby

  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sand to Snow National Monument - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 19 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Its Taste Of India - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree! located?

Situated in Desert Hot Springs, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cabot's Pueblo Museum and Sand to Snow National Monument. Desert Hot Springs Town Center and Rotary Dog Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley W.

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

Great view

Nice view of the desert and mountains.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great accommodations

All the kitchen supplies you could wants/need, comfortable beds/couches, quick response to questions, very easy to check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob l.

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

great stay!!

great stay, I would book again if we stay in the same area again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia N.

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

Great stay!

Everything about the stay was great. It's a very nice home with everything needed to be comfortable. Communication with owner is exceptional. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Quiet getaway

Comfy and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Yet another awesome stay!

We absolutely love staying here! Great hosts, excellent house with gorgeous art and a lovely vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Close by

Easy drive to and from Palm Springs for modernization week events
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Lovely home, great location

This was the perfect home for our weekend stay as we were to attend a family wedding at a venue nearby. The home is nicely decorated with some great art and accent pieces that give it artistic charm. the home is nicely appointed with plenty of towels, fluffy robes, and the kitchen includes coffee maker and other necessary accessories. There is a grocery store and Starbucks close by! i would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Another awesome stay

So clean, inviting, lovely and amazing. Great place and awesome hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Awesome property with a retreat feel

We loved our 2nd stay at this properly. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Another Awesome Stay

Our third time staying at this property. Everything was as expected and excellent. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Great space!

Wonderful stay at this property. Great location. Clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Host's were kind and helpful. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Great few days in the sun

Clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnet Z., Milwaukee, WI

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

This home was in a clean, quiet neighborhood, close to everything we we wanted to see and do.

The hosts, Kirsten and Michael were easy to communicate with and very helpful. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable week long stay. I would stay here again if visiting Palm Springs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Great house

Great house for the price. Was located in a great spot for us as we were traveling in multiple directions. The home was fully supplied with all needs for a stay. The kitchen was fully supplied with all necessities (although corkscrew would have been nice). The home was clean, beds comfortable. Very pleased with our pick.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesia C., Maryville, TN

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

Awesome Desert property

The home was what we needed for our short stay in Desert Hot Springs! Thanks for making our family time together great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

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

Desert Vortex Property

Kirsten was very responsive during our stay and checked in with us to see if we needed anything. Very easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great first time stay in the area

The home was easy to Joshua tree and Palm Springs. Loved the nearby spa. Close to grocery stores and easy access to highway if want to venture farther. The hosts were really responsive and easy to work with. Home was clean and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Everything we needed and close to so much!

The house is in a great location for Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, even a drive to Temecula. Very comfortable and well maintained and Kirsten, one of the owners, was incredibly responsive. Our only regret was we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Cozy

This home was very cozy and comfortable. We loved the layout. It had all the necessities and more. The owners were very quick to respond to any of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Highly recommend

Very clean, well kept property. Everything we needed was their. Nice location. Twenty minute drive to Palm Springs. Lots of room, would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Katie O.

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

Comfortable, well-equipped home

It was extremely hot when we were in Desert Hot Springs. This home provided an oasis from the heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Nice house

A nice house with plenty of space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

A great experience

A couple of weeks and enjoyed every minute. Hosts were pleasent and accessible with a check in to ask if everything is going good. We are looking forward to coming back. ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Seattle

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

Easy and comfortable

Nice, light filled property. Comfortable and a great jumping off point for adventures to Joshua Tree, Mesa Hills, Idyllwild, etc. Quick drive to groceries, spas, and all the basics.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022