Comfy Cottage With Writer Cabin and Book Nook. Pet-Friendly Fully Fenced Yard

Joshua Tree, California
$235 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nestled at the edge of the Bartlett Mountains with a southern view of Joshua Tree National Park and the Eastern Mojave, yet only 2 miles from JT’s quaint village, Farmer’s Market and eclectic shops and restaurants, this comfy boho cottage features best of both worlds.

Newly renovated, this 2 bed/1 bath midcentury house, sits on a fully fenced half acre, and is close to conveniences of town and safety of neighbors, but also miles of BLM hiking trails, which are accessible just a short drive down a dirt road (Take Wren Rd to El Coyote Lane) at the rear of the property. The additional comfy Writer Cabin (and Book Nook) offers a little bonus escape space for creatives to work, read and unwind.

Hosting many campouts and Nerf battles, the yard is kid-, pet- and creative-friendly. Set of four s'more sticks make it easy to roast marshmallows under starry night skies. Kids will feel like they are out in the wild desert with the call of coyotes at night, but everyone can enjoy comfortable sleeping arrangements indoors. There are extra sleeping bags in the living room trunk. Lots of board games are in the chevron cabinet in dining room.

Note about bringing along well-behaved pets: There is NO additional charge for bringing your furry friend(s). At least three dog food and water bowls are in the under-counter cabinet just to left of kitchen sink. And, a two-set of standing stainless steel bowls are outside on the back patio. Responsible pet ownership guidelines apply. The large dog bed shown in pics gets washed in high-heat sanitized wash setting in between every furry guest visit.

Sleeps 5-6 adults. Inside the main house, one bedroom has a queen bed and air conditioner; the second bedroom has a queen bed and also a futon couch that converts to a full-size bed that sleeps one adult or 2 kids, plus new swamp cooler and air conditioner. Wall unit for heating puts out plenty of heat. There’s also a portable tower heater. Both bedrooms have a view of the mountains, plus, the backyard’s sprawling 400-year-old Tamarisk Tree.

NEW WRITER CABIN: This cute little accessory cabin is a special little extra with covered deck, cozy extra bed for napping, a coffee and tea station with mini-fridge, Keurig and toaster. (AC and heater). Plus, an extra bathroom with charming clawfoot tub for an evening soak. Fun writer library. Enjoy morning coffee on the deck, hang out reading inside and/or comfortably enjoy the alone-time to work on that novel or screenplay.

ABOUT THE MAIN COTTAGE:

The kitchen
The full-size, sparkling clean kitchen comes with refrigerator, electric range/oven, microwave and 4-slice toaster and is fully stocked for food prep, including spices, condiments, dishes, glassware, utensils, Calphalon pots/pans—even bakeware, plus single-serve pancake maker. A water dispenser, offers iced-cold or instant hot reverse-osmosis filtered drinking water. Slow down and enjoy the experience of making meals. Put a record on the Crosley portable turntable with bluetooth speakers and hang with friends. Pour yourself some aromatic Arabic coffee (with ginger and cardamom) and kick back bedside.

The Complimentary Coffee and Breakfast Bar
Enjoy a tastefully curated selection of Keurig coffees, hot chocolate, Tazo/Teavana teas, creamers and sweeteners, plus convenient breakfast basics: flavored steel-cut oatmeal and pancake mix and organic maple syrup. Energy bars for a quick start to a day of hiking. There's also a portable electric dallah (traditional brewer) for preparing Arabic coffee.

The Terrace
The flagstone terrace, accessible through the dining room French doors, includes a patio sofa and two chairs (seats 5), Adirondack chairs (seats 2), two outdoor picnic tables, plus charcoal BBQ and stone fire pit. And a new outdoor cowboy bath tub. Enjoy a glass of wine while you take in the spectacular sunsets or look on as friends play a game of corn hole or the kids roast marshmallows under the stars.

THE YARD
During the day, unplug, unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of getting away. Relax in the backyard Brazilian hammock cradled in Casa Agave’s noble Tamarisk tree or beside the Writer Cabin. Try the cowboy tub (and outdoor shower) for a refreshing cool outdoor bath—desert style.

A tower LG washer/dryer is available on site for your use in the laundry room (detergent is not supplied). There is also a clothesline outside.

Free WiFi, large 50-inch and 34-inch Roku smart TVs (Netflix and other apps), Crosley portable turntable with bluetooth speakers and CD player.

***Please let us know if you need dates that appear not to be available. We may have flexibility to OPEN up extra dates for you. Send us your preferred dates via an inquiry. We usually respond in two hours or less.***

Pricing is for up to 6 people. There is only one bathroom (But there is a second bathroom with tub in the accessory writer cabin); and the laundry room does have a second toilet (but no sink installed yet). House is on a septic system, so only toilet paper in the toilet please. Smoking is permitted outside ONLY.

ASK US ABOUT BOOKING A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRAVEL COMBO, which includes additional (minimum) two-night stay in our Tuscan Sun Cottage in WEST LOS ANGELES where you can also visit Santa Monica beaches (just 4.5 miles away), Getty Museums, LACMA, Universal Studios, downtown LA, Disneyland and other nearby attractions. If you book both places, we will offer an additional discount.

To see pics of our West LA cottage, see our VRBO Listing #1364517 and send us an inquiry here for discount (and the direct link to see photos).

Follow us on IG for videos about the property and area, plus pics of our other unique properties. Happy to give discount to previous guests: #casasuitecottage.

Clean and Sanitized: *We perform a high-level sanitization after every thorough clean. We also have an alcohol mix solution set out on the counter for you to use as needed.

*Our cleaners open up and air out the cottage during cleans. All bed linens, towels, etc are sanitized in an extremely high temperature, two-hour washing laundry cycle.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table Free Breakfast Available
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster Water Dispenser
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Czech English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near Outlet Shopping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Allowed Anywhere Outside. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Stephanie

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    We had an amazing stay at Casa Agave . Everything was perfectly planned and set for use in the home . We enjoyed all amenities and explored the property the first night . We def recommend this home and took gorgeous pictures . Home was clean and towels smelled amazing .

  • Shawn L.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Awesome place! A lot of fun games and interesting CD collection - we kept ourselves entertained after long days in Joshua Tree. Great collection of books in the writers cabin - it'll be interesting to see once the cabin has been completed. Highly recommended as a nice base camp for exploring the area.

  • David S.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    The two of us and our doggo had a much needed chill weekend even with typical high desert summer temperatures. Our hosts Beth and Milo pointed us to their Joshua Tree “Casa Agave” and we quickly settled in comfortably with everything we needed at hand.We love the local “Rancho Relaxo” vibe and look forward to a return.

  • Sharon R.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    We had a lovely time at this house

  • Geoff S.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    The first thing that strikes you is the lot, fully enclosed 0.5 acre, which as we had a large dog, was great. House is 2 bedrooms. Note that one bedroom is part of the Tv area. There is one bathroom, with great shower/bath that can only be accessed through the other bedroom. Overall house is bright and clean, with galley style full kitchen open to the communal area with decent size table for eating and generally hanging out. House heating is great, which is needed around this time of year. Back yard faces away from the morning so provides a nice shady area for breakfast, also has a fire pit which is nice to sit around after dinner. The location is terrific on a quite area around 3 miles outside the town. Town has a few restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores etc.

  • Karey M.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2023

    Stayed Nov 3, 2023

    We stayed for two nights and were there to race the Joshua Tree Half Marathon. The place was clean and comfortable. The beds were very comfortable. The only thing I would say is to make sure you are comfy with your travel buddies, because the hanging out area is in one room and the only bathroom is in the other bed room. So, if someone has to go in the middle of the night, they'd need to go through someone else's bedroom. Other than that little quirk, the place was cozy, cute and comfortable.

  • Jean S.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2023

    Stayed Apr 21, 2023

    We had a good time. Looks like the place is a work in progress with good potential

  • Ellen J.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2023

    Stayed Dec 29, 2022

    This is a cute and cozy little spot to land in Joshua tree. Looks just like the pictures. Great yard size outback with spots to relax. Also great and well appointed kitchen for cooking. I wasn't super excited about the neighborhood as a solo female traveler however.

  • Virat P.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    This is a great little house that has almost everything you might need. We used it as a base to explore the national park. The only minor issues we experienced with the VRBO were the supplies/ingredients provided were pretty disorganized and looked a bit old (ex. the charcoal bag had only a few pieces left and we ended up having to go out and buy a new bag). In addition, the air conditioner and swamp cooler are very loud but needed on to keep the place at a reasonable temperature. We didn't mind this but it could bother people who like quiet at night and need the AC on. Other than these minor things, everything else one could wish for was present and we had a great time in Joshua Tree. The house is exactly as described, the owners were responsive and helpful, and the documentation included all of the required information. Overall I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking to spend some time in Joshua Tree.

  • Caron L.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2022

    Stayed Mar 23, 2022

    We loved the space and extra stylish touches. It was a great place to hang out after hiking in JT.

  • Suzanne R.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2022

    Stayed Feb 23, 2022

    Great location minutes from town and the park entrance. Property is in a very quiet area with lots of space. Kitchen is nicely supplied. Beds are very firm. Hosts were easy to communicate with.

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