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5-acre homestead w/ panoramic views, amazing sunsets, comfy beds. Pet-friendly!

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 5102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Yucca Valley, CA
  • Noah Purifoy Foundation
    21 min drive
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center
    25 min drive
  • Pioneertown
    33 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    66 min drive

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Exterior

Retro ranch house next to nature but close to town

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is NZ$433
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Retro ranch house next to nature but close to town

About the area

Yucca Valley

With a stay at this vacation home in Yucca Valley, you'll be 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Joshua Tree National Park and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Noah Purifoy Foundation. .This vacation home is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from California Welcome Center.
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What's nearby

  • Noah Purifoy Foundation - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum - 23 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Hi-Desert Medical Center - 28 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Pioneertown - 33 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Copine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Giant Rock Meeting Room - Pizza Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪5 Pizza Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mojave Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Castle Inn - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

5-acre homestead w/ panoramic views, amazing sunsets, comfy beds. Pet-friendly!

Enjoy panoramic views, amazing sunsets, and stargazing. Situated on 5+ private acres of pristine desert landscape, the property feels "away from it all" yet accessible to all desert points of interest: 20 minutes to JT Natl Park, 15 minutes to both downtown Yucca Valley and downtown Joshua Tree, 10 minutes to the Integratron, 20 minutes to Pioneertown.

Havalina features 5.5 acres of desert land, a main house and a casita, which was the original homestead cabin on the property. The house and casita, which are both included in your rental, are joined by a large outdoor courtyard with a picnic table, gas grill, fire pit and bar stools to enjoy the sunset. The back of the house has a covered porch with rocking chairs, a hammock, and a huge shade tree that makes a magical sound when the wind blows.

The eclectic interior is tastefully decorated with handpicked flea-market finds, vintage & reclaimed wood furniture, and unique art pieces. Both bedrooms feature endless outdoor views and comfortable real beds (1 king, 1 full) as well as ample closet space. The living room has a large sofa, flat screen TV and DVD player. There is a full kitchen stocked with basics and a small breakfast nook. The casita has a very comfortable daybed, a record player and meditation pillows—a perfect place to just relax and/or accommodations for an additional guest.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Scott & Vanessa Witter

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome

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
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 CESTRP-2020-00523

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

High Desert Homestead Joshua Tree House Yucca Valley
High Desert Homestead Joshua Tree House
High Desert Homestead Joshua Tree Yucca Valley
High Desert Homestead Joshua Tree
High sert stead Joshua Tree
High Desert Homestead nær Joshua Tree
High Desert Homestead Near Joshua Tree Yucca Valley
High Desert Homestead Near Joshua Tree Private vacation home

5-acre homestead w/ panoramic views, amazing sunsets, comfy beds. Pet-friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin W., Palm Springs, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet birthday get-away
This place was perfect for our quiet weekend away from everything. The outdoor space was lovely, the house was clean, comfy, and cozy, and the peace and quiet was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Nice place. A bit out of town. Worked well for a small family. Could use a few more “pots/pans” for those that want to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benoit D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to be
Nice and cozy, close to Joshua Tree National Park. Hosts are easy to communicate with. Very relaxing place to be after hicking or just visiting around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brigid h.

Liked: Cleanliness
super cute
This place was awesome! The patio is fully fenced which is nice for doggies. The hosts are great as well. A+ experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a lovely property off the beaten path
We loved this house so much! We felt such good vibes the moment we walked in (I mean c’mon, a light switch for a salt lamp? Love it!) the place is decorated with such cool prints and furniture, I assume were thrifted which also is a huge plus. The casita was a perfect extra room and we were even able to work from home without any troubles with WiFi. The roads are a little bumpy but the hosts made it clear which ways to go to avoid any trouble. If you stay here, wake up for the sunrise, you won’t regret it! And the snow covered mountains in the distance were gorgeous. Thanks so much for your hospitality and all your communication. Bookmarking this place for the future for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend get away!
Loved the place. Great location. Only thing I'd do differently is drive more carefully on the dirt roads to and from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aarron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living the dream
We stayed here for four days in July and the property was absolutely perfect. Couldn’t ask for better host. The property was clean and organized and very welcoming. Has games and streaming stick ready to go also. The temperature was always comfortable the views are absolutely gorgeous. We slept 5 no problem. I visit here often and try to stay in different places every time. But this place is worth staying everytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

May P., Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
My family had a great stay for the weekend of my wedding, which was nearby. Vanessa was easy to communicate with and check-in was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
We so enjoyed our stay. The home had everything we could possibly need. Vanessa the owner was available to answer our questions and communication and recommendations was excellent. The property has fabulous views. The sunrise and sunsets were gorgeous. Great place to get away and rejuvenate. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Very relaxing stay at Havalina! Especially loved having a sunset cocktail at the fence bar and enjoying the fire pit at night. The separate casita with comfy couch and the back covered porch with hammock provide spaces for quiet reading time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gigi R., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, Cozy, Comfy, & Clean!
The Havalina House offered the perfect getaway for my little family. The decor was so cute, the beds super comfy, and the space extremely clean! You can tell the hosts are big on even the tiniest of details. We look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Oasis in Yucca Valley
Amazing space with a lovely backyard. Clean, well decorated and perfect for stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sergio M., Simi Valley, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Escape From The City
This place was wonderful and relaxing. Spent the mornings outside talking with family and enjoying the birds come by. The courtyard was perfect for our dogs. They loved laying out and taking in the air as did we! The set up was great! Including the beds! They were soooo comfortable!! I was able to wake up rested! At night was the best! It felt so peaceful just being outside by the fire pit, and even when didn’t have the fire going on just looking at the stars brought that kid like feeling you had when you were young, and laid on the street to look at them. I can’t wait to come back next year....FYI the AC works great! And they did a great job of communicating with us. They checked in via email a few days after to make sure everything was okay. I thought that was thoughtful...thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

louis jerome v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house near the national Park
We are 2 adults and 2 teenagers. The house has 2 nice and spacious bedrooms. The house was clean. it is very well decorated. We could listen to the silence. We had a very good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home was so cozy and the Southwest decor was awesome and so unique. They had literally anything you could possibly need here, from spices to cook with to toiletries. Super quiet and peaceful at night because it's a quiet little neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K., Carmichael

Liked: Cleanliness
Bright, fresh desert bungalow
I enjoyed two days of the Integratron and Joshua Tree from this nicely redone little desert house. Quiet yet close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma P., Pasadena, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay!
This was my third stay at this house and has really become my go to for whenever I go out to Joshua Tree! The sunsets from the house are gorgeous and you will feel right at home here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay at Havalina House
We had a great winter getaway at Scott and Vanessa’s place! The area was a sight to be seen especially in the snow! It was clean, cute, exactly as described. Scott and Vanessa sent a very thorough welcome/check-in email along with a packet of information and recommendations. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific property and very clean! Directions in both GPS and owner were extremely helpful. FYI, there's a dirt road to get here but it is not terrible. Part of the Joshua Tree experience! I would recommend cooking when visiting Joshua Tree, all the restaurants had 3+ hour waits and were no longer taking names. But overall, the property was beyond our expectations! The owner has cute little things, like a surplus of DVD's and DVD player available!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis in the Desert
Enjoyed our stay, clean and comfortable, beautiful location! The communication with Scott & Vanessa was great. Thank you, Michelle, Todd & Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay - a bit hard to access
The owners were responsive and the property was in good condition. The only thing that we had not expected was the 'remote' nature of the location - it required a mile or two on dirt roads, which added some complexity in terms of getting to/from the unit. Overall it was a great stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Desert Oasis
Vanessa and Scott's Yucca Valley home is a perfect spot to explore the High Desert and Joshua Tree Park. The home is very cozy, well decorated, and is set up for star gazing by the camp fire. It is definitely off the beaten path but that was the point!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Amazing!
We loved our stay at Scott and Vanessa's place. The location is secluded but not too far from town. It is clean and the bed was amazingly comfortable. The courtyard was perfect for our pup. Our only regret is that we did not stay longer! 10000% recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daphney J.

Wish we would have stayed longer!
Perfect location, peaceful, secluded, great outdoor space! We would definitely return! Thank you for sharing your desert oasis!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Deena D.

We stayed at Havelina for 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it.
This charming, desert property located near Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree, was the perfect setting for a complete, calm get-away experience - clean, comfortable, and well equipped. Vanessa was immediate in responding to our questions and in assisting us. Artful touches add interest inside and out and the firepit seating is wonderful. Sunsets and sunrises are magical. We traveled with our dog, a golden retriever, and walked her daily. We loved the walled outdoor space. Caution, there are some vicious dogs in the neighbourhood, however, they are safely corralled behind fences. Hiking is our passion and we explored the National Park (although dogs are not allowed on the trails). We found a wonderful hike not far from Pioneertown where our dog could join us. Highly recommend it. If you are looking for an authentic, remote, desert experience, this property will not disappoint.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019