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1. 10 Mi to Tehachapi Mountain Park: Mtn-view Cabin!

10 Mi to Tehachapi Mountain Park: Mtn-view Cabin!
2.0 star property
Tehachapi
The price is ￥22,948
￥36,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
10 Mi to Tehachapi Mountain Park: Mtn-view Cabin!
A single-story house with a porch, a small garden, and a vehicle parked outside.

2. The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort
3.0 star property
Hemet
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"This place is great!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥24,063
￥28,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach area, and a large building with a red roof.

3. Classy Desert Oasis

Classy Desert Oasis
Desert Hot Springs
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"The pools are amazing and the resort is well maintained. The property is fine and clean and in a great location in the resort. "
United States
scarlett c.
The price is ￥17,928
￥43,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Classy Desert Oasis
A single-story house with a white exterior, a red-tiled roof, and a garage. There are hanging flower baskets above the entrance and a small garden area with a wooden planter.

4. Romantic, private and surrounded by best Wineries!

Romantic, private and surrounded by best Wineries!
GlenOak Hills
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"We loved our stay! Great location! Such a peaceful and relaxing stay! We loved everything about our time in Temecula"
United States
Deborah G.
The price is ￥35,713
￥63,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Romantic, private and surrounded by best Wineries!
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a stove. There are two wooden chairs and a white countertop.

5. Private Loft Cottage, w/ bedroom, close to Kern River. Pet friendly. Sleeps 8

Private Loft Cottage, w/ bedroom, close to Kern River. Pet friendly. Sleeps 8
Kernville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"Great location, very good host. "
United States
James S.
The price is ￥13,625
￥21,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Private Loft Cottage, w/ bedroom, close to Kern River. Pet friendly. Sleeps 8
A wooden table with a bottle and a glass of red wine, set outdoors with a view of a natural landscape.

6. Refurbished Midcentury Mod. homestead. With 180° views between PS & Joshua Tree.

Refurbished Midcentury Mod. homestead. With 180° views between PS & Joshua Tree.
Whitewater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Lovely property, absolutely beautiful place with cute rabbits, road runners, & space to breathe. Petra was perfect to work with & we highly recommend this quirky, adorable desert get away!"
United States
Barbara H.
The price is ￥27,055
￥58,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Refurbished Midcentury Mod. homestead. With 180° views between PS & Joshua Tree.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.

7. Always Inn Idyllwild Vacation Cottages

Always Inn Idyllwild Vacation Cottages
3.0 star property
Fern Valley
7.0 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"Great property, well kept, great for extended vacations"
United States
Domonick
The price is ￥42,088
￥77,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Always Inn Idyllwild Vacation Cottages
A rustic wooden cabin with a stone-paved entrance, a porch with a bench, and potted plants.

8. Namaste Farms; Private Working Wool Sheep Farm in Heart of Wine Country 501c3

Namaste Farms; Private Working Wool Sheep Farm in Heart of Wine Country 501c3
Valle De Los Caballos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"We had an amazing time! The animals were adorable and it was clean, quite and peaceful!! Will definitely be staying again"
United States
Chloe D.
The price is ￥40,023
￥55,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Namaste Farms; Private Working Wool Sheep Farm in Heart of Wine Country 501c3
A residential house with a large tree in the front yard, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

9. @marbella Lane - 4BR Lavish Castle Retreat

@marbella Lane - 4BR Lavish Castle Retreat
4.5 star property
Indio
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"Nice time"
United States
Kelsie
The price is ￥52,593
￥106,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
@marbella Lane - 4BR Lavish Castle Retreat
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a table.

10. 2 Rooms, Sleeps 8 Retro Hotel w/ Pool Wesley King Studio Buyout by Avantstay

2 Rooms, Sleeps 8 Retro Hotel w/ Pool Wesley King Studio Buyout by Avantstay
3.0 star property
Tahquitz River Estates
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay here. It’s very spacious and clean. The pool was so fun. It was lovely to have 2 large units for our party. We celebrated my birthday and we all really enjoyed our stay. The staff is great and so attentive. We all agreed that we’ll be coming back here soon. "
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥32,451
￥36,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
2 Rooms, Sleeps 8 Retro Hotel w/ Pool Wesley King Studio Buyout by Avantstay
A wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase, surrounded by trees and rocks.

11. 'star House' Unique Home w/ 360 Mountain Views!

'star House' Unique Home w/ 360 Mountain Views!
3.0 star property
Pine Mountain Club
The price is ￥30,278
￥68,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
'star House' Unique Home w/ 360 Mountain Views!
A wooden cabin with a porch, a potted plant, and a hanging flower basket.

12. Namaste Farms Wine Country Working Wool Sheep Farm; Main Cottage 501c3

Namaste Farms Wine Country Working Wool Sheep Farm; Main Cottage 501c3
Valle De Los Caballos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
The price is ￥44,025
￥62,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Namaste Farms Wine Country Working Wool Sheep Farm; Main Cottage 501c3
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick wall with string lights.

13. @ Marbella Lane - Desert Dream Pool/spa & Games

@ Marbella Lane - Desert Dream Pool/spa & Games
5.0 star property
Desert Hot Springs
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"We previously attempted to communicate directly with the property manager about our concerns, but didn’t receive any response. Below are the issues we experienced: During check-in, issues with the front door lock and access code after traveling 14+ hours and it being 100+ degrees outside (poor communication); Garbage left in guest bedroom dresser (McDonald’s cup with liquid); All nightstands dusty and dirty; Hand soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner bottles empty or nearly empty in guest...
United States
Fair
The price is ￥57,017
￥105,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
@ Marbella Lane - Desert Dream Pool/spa & Games
A desert landscape with two houses, one modern black and one white, surrounded by sparse vegetation and mountains in the background.

14. @ Marbella Lane - Zen-like Ambiance 3BR Home in JT

@ Marbella Lane - Zen-like Ambiance 3BR Home in JT
3.0 star property
Joshua Tree
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Loved it! The place was calm and very clean! Would definitely stay there again!"
United States
Dayann
The price is ￥31,617
￥73,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
@ Marbella Lane - Zen-like Ambiance 3BR Home in JT
A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

15. Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear

Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (85 reviews)
"It was decent. It could use a little bit more update. I would say a six out of 10."
United States
Naomi
The price is ￥22,045
￥24,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear
A vintage white truck parked in front of a house with a covered porch and a desert landscape in the background.

16. Boho Bungalow w/ Hot Tub: 16 Mi to Joshua Tree NP

Boho Bungalow w/ Hot Tub: 16 Mi to Joshua Tree NP
3.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
The price is ￥15,139
￥31,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Boho Bungalow w/ Hot Tub: 16 Mi to Joshua Tree NP
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with a chair, and a white door.

17. Tranquil Guest House with Private Patio, Parking

Tranquil Guest House with Private Patio, Parking
Lancaster
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (16 reviews)
"Nice studio guest house"
United States
Troy m.
The price is ￥9,402
￥20,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Tranquil Guest House with Private Patio, Parking
A house with a garden, a large tree, and a window with a view of the garden.

18. Cactus Garden Cottage…Best Location!!

Cactus Garden Cottage…Best Location!!
Fallbrook
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Loved the location and garden"
United States
Cyrus
The price is ￥15,849
￥29,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Cactus Garden Cottage…Best Location!!
A desert landscape with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a small pool.

19. Hi Desert Onyx - Desert Escape - Spa, Cowboy Pool & Stargazing Deck

Hi Desert Onyx - Desert Escape - Spa, Cowboy Pool & Stargazing Deck
Yucca Valley
The price is ￥16,057
￥56,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hi Desert Onyx - Desert Escape - Spa, Cowboy Pool & Stargazing Deck
A covered patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.

20. Private desert cabin with hot tub & breathtaking views near Joshua Tree. Relax under starry skies, cook in the spacious kitchen, or explore nearby Pioneertown, La Copine, and endless desert trails.

Private desert cabin with hot tub & breathtaking views near Joshua Tree. Relax under starry skies, cook in the spacious kitchen, or explore nearby Pioneertown, La Copine, and endless desert trails.
Yucca Valley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great spot for our quick stay! The house was comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Would book again."
United States
Joseph E.
The price is ￥24,541
￥45,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Private desert cabin with hot tub & breathtaking views near Joshua Tree. Relax under starry skies, cook in the spacious kitchen, or explore nearby Pioneertown, La Copine, and endless desert trails.
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Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Really nice hotel, easy check in and check out. It was a pleasant experience. Breakfast was warm, the potatoes were so good, make your own waffles, eggs were nice and fluffy, and they had a good variety. Parking was easy and accessible. Clean room felt nice to sleep in."
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Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

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Number of reviews
90
Accommodation
24 Cottages
Lowest Price
￥24,911
Highest Price
￥509,625

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