The Ridge at Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree, California
$185 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

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Night 1 nights

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The Ridge is a two bed one bath 1955 home located 10 minutes from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park in Joshua Tree, CA.

We designed this space and nature trail to be a private desert sanctuary, a place to relax and reset in a peaceful environment. Listen to records, watch the sun set, read a book by the fire, bbq outside with friends, and walk the trail across the 5 acres that ends with sweeping 360-degree panoramic views.

The home was built in 1955 and is located right between the two major park entrances (10 minutes from Park Blvd in downtown Joshua Tree to the west and 15 minutes to the 29 Palms Inn and Park Blvd to the east). The entire property and nature trail with a vista point is on 5-acres of desert land, one acre of that is fenced surrounding the home. When we purchased the home in August 2016, it was barely being used and was completed outdated, but we knew it had so much potential! It took over six months to renovate (*second bathroom is currently under renovation now) and transform the home into what is it today, doing all the work ourselves.

The Ridge is a spacious and cozy two bed one bath perched at the edge of and overlooking Joshua Tree. The home features a large kitchen with dining area, living room with fireplace, and sunroom that complement the master and guest bedrooms. Stained concrete floor and white masonry walls are featured throughout for a very clean, solid, and open homesteader cabin feel in parts, while additions have expanded the layout and provide ample space to rest and relax around an open floor plan with a variety of comfort. Care has been taken to blend rustic and vintage with some new pieces to avoid any over-Ikea or creepy-kitsch vibe. From the sunroom, you can exit to the large backyard with a picnic table and bbq area (where the entrance to our nature trail around the 5 acres of hills and ridge can be found). Here you can often catch the sun or moon rising as it faces directly east. From the front of the home, facing directly west is the circle driveway and views facing huge sunsets, as well as the entire high desert basin and surrounding mountains. The seemingly endless views from the property, especially the ridge trail with bench on top, are what sets this property apart. The moonrises, sunrises and sunsets, stars and elevation make you feel alone and atop the world!

While you're staying here, the house will be your private abode. You will have access to the entire 5-acre property & nature trail with vista point (1 acre is fenced surrounding home), master & guest bedrooms, kitchen w/ dining area, den with fireplace, bathroom, sun room/music room with large smart tv, DVD player w/large collection of dvds, wi-fi, record player, organ, guitar & other instruments. Garage & master bath temporarily closed off (without any mess or distraction) for improvements--ready soon--thus listed as 1 bathroom for now. Patio area with charcoal BBQ, small fire pit, & picnic table also available in backyard.Be sure to check out the trail we made across the 5 acres of the property. You can enter the trail through the gate with the horseshoes in the backyard, and the end of the trail is marked by a viewing bench at the highest point. This has become our favorite spot to watch the sunset and stargaze.

House Manual:

Check- in is anytime after 4pm. No early arrivals, please, unless they have been approved first.

No parties or events, photo shoots, video shoots, no moving of furniture without prior approval. No indoor smoking, drones, fireworks or sparklers, and watering of plants.

Please be respectful of our neighbors. One thing we love the most about the desert has been the silence. Enjoy it.

Before checking out we kindly ask that you wash your dishes, turn off all fans, lights, a/c units, lock all doors/windows and put the key back in the lock box.

This home and everything in it means so much to us. Please be respectful of our home. Other than that...enjoy the desert life!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Musical Instruments
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: No Smoking Inside The Home Please. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jake and

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 17, 2026

    Great!!!

  • Trent

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 29, 2025

    Great mid-century style and comfort in this excellent Joshua Tree location. High on a hill with beautiful views in all directions, fireplace and lots of complimentary treats.

  • Francisco

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Perfect

  • Eric

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    Beautiful cabin. Would book again the next time I'm heading back to Joshua Tree.

  • Marc

    Submitted Jan 18, 2025

    Stayed Jan 12, 2025

    A nice place for exploring Joshua Tree and the Valley. Wonderful views and enjoyed the fireplace to take off the winter chill. Thoughtful and helpful hosts made this an excellent stay!

  • Jieyi

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    such a beautiful house! amazing experience.

  • Leonard J

    Submitted Nov 7, 2023

    Stayed Oct 30, 2023

    We liked the view from the kitchen where we sat at the table and played games.

  • Jean

    Submitted May 30, 2023

    Stayed May 24, 2023

    Great hosts. Willing to accommodate us with early check-in & late checkout. We took advantage of the early check-in & saw the sunrise on top of the ridge. It was peaceful, beautiful, and just what i needed!

  • Frank

    Submitted May 23, 2023

    Stayed May 20, 2023

    The property is located fairly close to the highway which made for easy access to the home. The night and day time views are incredible.

  • Kristin B.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Beautiful views , artistic desert vibe, trails to explore quiet Location convenient between 2 entrances between Jt and 29 palms

  • Cherry W.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 14, 2025

    Convenient location, cute and charming, offering a homey, comfortable and well-maintained experience.

  • YUJUAN C.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    It was fantastic! The design of the entire house is so good! I believe the owner has really good taste. You can definitely enjoy sunset, sunrise and lots of stars here!

  • Joanne D.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    A quiet peaceful desert sanctuary. Close proximity to Joshua Tree NP and 1 1/2 hour drive to Big Bear Lake. Phenomenal sky views from the bench on the ridge summit. Host was very welcoming with a goodie basket on arrival and providing us with a guidebook for the area. Communication before and during the stay was excellent!

  • Laurie R.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Very relaxing and peaceful, we love the location and walking around the property.

  • Christopher B.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Jeff and Brittany were great hosts, communicating quickly and accurately throughout the stay. The property is secluded and has a great trail that leads to the hilltop for stargazing. It was a great location to reach the national park.Highly recommend a stay here!

  • Jess W.

    Submitted May 3, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    What a wonderful stay! The house is pristine and well decorated. The host has been very communicative from the very beginning and offered to be flexible at check out. Would Woudefinitely come back!

  • Ravi K.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Wonderfully furnished home with amenities and beautiful location. Hosts were hospitable and kind, went the extra mile to ensure a comfortable stay!

  • Chris S.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Really enoyed this stay due to its close proximity to Joshua Tree NP. Great location, very quiet and house had everything we needed. Will stay there again.

  • Drew H.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    We loved the location and exploring the paths around the property. We enjoyed a campfire with friends and gazed at all the amazing stars. Be sure to catch the sunrise

  • Christian V.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    This property is amazing! It is secluded,aesthetic, and peacefully relaxing. Communication is great with host and everything is as listed. Great stay will definetly be back.

  • Lauren T.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    The Ridge is a thoughtfully curated 5-acre property situated on a bluff equidistant from the two main entrances to Joshua Tree National Park. My son and I spent 8 days here. Communication with the hosts was prompt, clear, and helpful. We arrived at night and the lights were on and the hosts provided detailed information about how to get to the property. The property is private yet not remote. There are houses you can see in the distance, but it feels like your own private desert oasis. The property is down an easy sand road about ¼ of a mile from a main thorough fare. It is a wonderful blend of being away from things but having easy access to the park, grocery, restaurants, bars, etc. The house has as much charm as the photos and description! There are two living areas – one that boasts a wonderful fireplace and two couches and another that has a couch, TV (although we didn’t even turn it on), organ, guitar, mandolin, accordion, and record player with a solid library of some great albums including Abbey Road (and some of George Carlin’s early work). The bedrooms are situated on opposite sides of the house, so if you are traveling with another couple or with kids – this affords everyone some privacy. Windows and natural light abound delivering fantastic views of the surrounding desert landscape from every room. The curated path across the property is an added bonus with astounding views across the landscape. Picnic table, fire pit, grill, and great desert views. Thank you!.

  • Dan R.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    This was the second home we rented in the area to offer quick and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park. This one is definitely worthy of a return visit...roomy, clean, and very comfortable. Even the stars at night performed as promised. Bonus Points: an EV charging station located a 1-minute drive, 10-minute walk away!

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