Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool/Spa

Joshua Tree, California
$334 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Rancho Loco is perfect for your desert hideaway home away from home. Come rain or shine, Rancho Loco has something beautiful to offer. When it's sunny, drinks by the pool, quiet time on the veranda with a book, watching the sun rise or set and enjoying some good barbecue with friends and family. When it's stormy – get cozy on the couch with a fire crackling away, a home cooked meal with a glass of wine while you watch the clouds roll in over the dramatic landscape, framed by the huge picture windows. Rancho Loco also affords extra privacy with separate living quarters, the cozy & bright main house and the open & airy studio.

Located on its own secluded 20 acres, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, Rancho Loco offers 360º views with over 50 Joshua trees, yuccas and native desert foliage all on the property. Situated between the two houses is a salt water swimming pool and separate Hot Tub with an observation deck, perfect for sunset viewing, outdoor dining, and maybe even a skinny dip under the stars. Rancho Loco is a rustic modern take of a 1920s ranch house updated to today's standards including solar power as its primary source of energy and water drawn from a private on-site well!

Rancho Loco is a great affordable base no matter what your interests are – rock-climbing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, model rocket launching [our fave], novel writing or just relaxing by the pool. So please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to get away and visit this magical California vacation home location.

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  • School District Rates & Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Energy-saving Switches Non-plastic Coffee Stirrers Available Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Music Library Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: No Smoking Inside The Houses. But Fine Outside.

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sergei P.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2026

    Stayed Feb 16, 2026

    Everything as posted, a lot of games, there are things for everyone and for everything. The place is really quiet - good to rest after living in a big city! It’s clean and everything works. I’d love to stay here again!

  • Nicole O.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Our stay was fantastic! The kitchen was well stocked and the home was cozy. The peace and quiet of the area was exactly what we were looking for. The host was responsive and very kind.

  • Weston P.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Helpful and attentive host. Nice property. Great time with the family. Workable but TV is starting to go. Half the movies were so dark even with brightness up all the way.

  • Pat O.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Great pool. Super fun

  • Inga C.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    I’ve stayed here many times and every time it’s absolute perfection if I was to say anything about this time as the water pressure was a bit low so maybe the tank is low right now. But otherwise it’s always the best place I’ve ever stayed in the high desert.

  • flore t.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 26, 2025

    Great place to visit Joshua tree NP and be out of the grid

  • Beth W.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Nice retreat and great location - smooth transaction and great communication - hopefully it will be available again for future trips. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Inga C.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    We’ve stayed here multiple times and every time it’s absolutely perfect!

  • Karla D.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Very peaceful

  • jerry j.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Came out for a quick getaway The location was great not a sound but for the record player and the bubbling spa Marcus was great with the details and there is more than enough space with the extra house will return again!!

  • patrick c.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Had a great time using the house as base camp for exploring Joshua tree park and surrounding area with my family.

  • paul l.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    What a great property! The pool the views.. overall everything.. the photos do not give the house justice! Very roomy both houses, neat clean very trendy.. I would recommend staying here. Thank you host.. great home! And good times with my family!

  • Ted L.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We loved our time here and would highly recommend for anyone wanted a secluded desert experience! The place was clean, orderly and the beds were comfy. Their pet friendly atmosphere was great and our dogs loved roaming the 20 acres of desert that goes with the house.

  • Stacey S.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    My family of 4 stayed here for a week while we did some hiking and rock climbing in the Joshua Tree area. The house is in a great location to access Joshua Tree National Park, as well as the general Palm Springs area. We visited the Living Desert Zoo, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Mount San Jacinto, downtown Palm Desert & Palm Springs, Palm Canyons, and of course Joshua Tree National Park while we were there and everything felt like it was within a reasonable driving distance. The house itself is wonderful - there is plenty of space and seating, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. As we were up early each day for our activities, we enjoyed several stunning sunrises just outside the front door, and loved the peaceful quiet of the area in the evenings. Having the sleeping areas split between 2 buildings may not work for all families, but it was fine for us, as our teens slept in the studio while we slept in the main house.Overall, it was an excellent place to stay while enjoying the JTNP area, and we would definitely return if we're ever in the area again!

  • Jesper M.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    Excellent place!

  • Maja A.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    We come regularly here. The two buildings are a great choice with comfy beds everywhere. The pool is perfect in a hot day and the hot tub will be great on our winter trip when we hope to return.

  • Pat O.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Quiet, clean, private. All around enjoyable. Looking forward to returning every year.

  • Christopher P.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    The photos on the listing do not give enough justice to the views on this property. Communicating with the host was easy. Check in/out seamless. Many reviews mention they’ve stayed here multiple times and can see why. Already planning our return trip to Rancho Loco.

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$334+
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