Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

I already left a review for Mark's place because after spending a couple nights here, we decided to re-up for another month! This house is so special, perfectly located, comfy and liveable, with lots of charm and character! I can't recommend it highly enough.

Mark's house is a dream! We'd planned to stay a month, but extended an additional month after getting to the house and immediately falling in love with it. The layout is perfect -- two quiet bedrooms in the back (one facing the sunrise, the other facing the sunset), and an office that's great for working from home (or hosting additional guests on a fold-out futon). Spacious/adorable vintage kitchen dining area, and living room in the front, with a door in the kitchen leading to the side/back yard (also spacious and super lovely!). Everything is decorated with cute n wacky midcentury accents, lots of personal touches, fun books, great record collection (connected to a great sound system), and interesting little knick knacks to discover. Heat and AC work great, wifi is fast and reliable, kitchen has essentials, plenty of extra towels and linens provided, and Mark has been super responsive, helpful, and friendly. On top of all that, you really can't beat the location -- we have absolutely loved being a 20 min walk to the downtown area of Joshua Tree, and about a 10 min drive into the park. If you're looking for a sterile, cookie cutter @irbnb, this is not it. If you want to feel at home in a comfy, spacious, lived-in home, I highly recommend Mark's place!

Lava House is a gem! It’s super kitsch, with quirky decor that makes it feel unique and welcoming. There are records galore and plenty of pulp fiction books to dive into, making it an absolute paradise for any vintage lover. The hosts are the nicest people you could ask for—they provided wonderful local tips that made our stay even more memorable. The location is ideal, close to everything, and it’s also dog-friendly, which made it perfect for our needs. We absolutely fell in love with this house and our two-month stay. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

Property had a great vibe. Very well located and peaceful

A perfect location, close to downtown Joshua Tree, but with easy access to hiking etc., in a house with lots of personality. We'd stay there again!

Great, comfortable house in an excellent location. Can’t wait to come back. Melissa

First, the checkin was probably the easiest ever as we got the code in a timely fashion. The neighborhood/location was perfect. Safe area and super close to town and park entrance. Great communication. Regarding the home, we LOVED it!! Retro, kitschy, cozy, comfortable. It was a fun place to stay and we enjoyed grilling & hanging outside in the covered backyard area. Look forward to staying here again.

Wow, what a great getaway! The lava house is beautiful and full of neat touches. Mark has an incredible collection of records and old vintage games to entertain. The location is very close to the park so you can easily hop over for sunsets in Joshua Tree. Overall, we had an incredibly relaxing long weekend and could not recommend more highly.

Perfect … perfect … perfect!!!

Loved this place, lots to do in the house (which was great because we actually had bad weather for a few of the days we stayed). Very comfortable and well appointed.