Situated just across from 100's of acres of desert preserve, with access to trails through a forest of Joshua trees and junipers, this is your home base for exploring the magic of Joshua Tree. This 3-bedroom/2-bathroom home is exquisitely equipped with thoughtful touches and comfortable furnishings. Every corner of this property has been carefully curated with traveller comfort and enjoyment in mind. From the hot tub to the hammocks to the sunset facing Acapulco chairs, there are endless opportunities for lounging, relaxing and breathing. 3 bedrooms: all with queen size beds; handmade linens; mounted side tables and bedside lighting; full-size closet; two bedrooms with sliding glass doors to access the back patio/spa. 2 full bathrooms: Both bathrooms have custom tile, rain shower head; oak butcher-block counters, carved stone sink; towels and linens; hair dryer; complimentary soap/body wash/shampoo; ironing board and iron. Kitchen: 4-burner electric range, 20 cu ft. refrigerator/freezer; oak butcher-block counter tops and island; solid oak cabinets; stainless 2-compartment sink; counter top appliances include: blender; toaster; coffee maker; espresso maker; full set of flatware/tableware for 10 people; wine glasses; drinking glasses; salt/pepper, olive oil; complimentary Joshua Tree Coffee. Main room: vaulted-wooden ceiling; leather sofa; dining area with seating for 6; video projector and screen; Bluetooth music player; stunning views towards the mesa and down into the valley to the north; Outdoor/back patio: 4-person hot tub; bench seating facing west for the sunset; 3 large hammocks; separate Acapulco chair seating area on front porch with dramatic northwest views. Other amenities/features: Central HVAC; keyless entry; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth music player; video projector and screen; board games; complimentary Joshua Tree Coffee; children’s pack and play; drinking water; first aid kit; CO2 and smoke detectors; fire extinguishers; two fully fenced acres on a 5-acre parcel; pet-friendly with permission; desert plants/landscaping; Joshua trees; Desert willow trees; mature juniper; boulder pile; stone walking labyrinth. Barn/outdoor dining common area: Covered dining/hangout area; 8’ birch dining table; bench/chair seating for 8+; LP gas Weber grill w/propane provided; outdoor string and chandelier lighting; blankets. This property is managed by a professional Vacation rental Management company and they are available to you via phone/text/Airbnb Message thread 24/7 The property is a few miles south of Hwy 62. This is an area of mainly 5-acre parcels and unpaved roads. Neighborhood hiking The 640 or so acres across the street from the property are all held by the Mojave Desert Land Trust. MDLT property is accessible for hiking and trails are easily accessed by walking from the property. If you turn left out of the gate and walk back down La Contenta to Juarez there is a small trail/road off to the right (to the east) that leads to the hills. There is also a trail marker and sign just at the corner. You will see a few signs stating that its MDLT land and trails, just follow the signs. Lovely walk, easily accessed in minutes, desert wild life abounds…walk up the small rise and cross into a small valley and civilization disappears. Minutes from Joshua Tree park About 500 feet past the property is Covington Flat Rd., it provides access to an unpaved road portion of Joshua Tree National Park. The first few miles are MDLT property lined with Joshua Trees; a sign marks the “entrance” to the park. From there it’s a few miles to the Covington Flats picnic area, marked by a sign. If you continue on and head up the hill you reach Lower Covington Trail and eventually Eureka Peak. The dirt roads in Covington Flats offer access to some of the park’s largest Joshua trees, junipers, and pinyon pines. From Covington Flats picnic area to Eureka Peak is 3.8 miles (6.2 km) one way. The dirt road is steep near the end, but the top offers views of Palm Springs, the surrounding mountains, and the Morongo Basin. There are a number of trails in the area and the Covington backcountry registration board is available for those wishing to backcountry camp. nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/covington.htm Black Rock Canyon Is another National Park Service facility with camping and a nature center. It’s a few miles away to the southwest. For Events/Retreats you can rent both the Moonage Daydream and the Stardust Homestead simultaneously. Check out the listing Stardust Daydream Micro Resort + Retreat for more information: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39727280 If ANY house rules are violated, renters must vacate property immediately. Renter forfeits all rental funds and security deposit and house rules violation(s) could also incur additional charges =Respect and care for the house is expected at all times -No smoking anywhere on the property. -Pet rules: *2 dogs max (no cats) *agreement to pet rules is required *never let dog run loose in yard (ask property managers, if nobody is staying in other house on property then ok for dog to be off leash- just make sure gates are all closed) *clean up after dog *dog does not sit/lay/sleep on any furniture *no using kitchen bowls/dishes for dog food/water *sweep up dog hair *clean up dog droppings in yard *minimum of additional cleaning fee charged for rules not followed. Higher charge depending on pet mess left behind (stains, damage, etc) - People other than those listed in the Guest party may not be on site without prior written consent. Any additional guests on site at anytime will be $100 per person per day. - No partying or noise disturbance is allowed. Quiet time is after 10pm in the desert. Any noise complaints from any neighbor or anyone associated with the property will result in 100% loss of remaining rental amount and the entirety of security deposit. - All guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise. - Owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities and are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. - Guests will not film on the property or stage photoshoots of any kind or record, edit or otherwise produce content of any kind unless granted permission by owner and property manager prior to booking. Violators of this agreement will forfeit all remaining rental funds and security deposit and leave the premises immediately. - Guests will not use the premises for any unlawful purposes whatsoever. - Any excessive damage to furniture or other material objects associated with the property will be subject to security deposit loss at the discretion of the Property Manager