Really enjoyed our stay here. It was as pictured and as described. Check in was a little crazy… like most people we had to contact the host the day of our arrival. But responses were timely, and we had no further issues. Pretty quiet neighborhood. Very open living area. Inviting porch/seating area on back porch. Five minute drive to the marine base, close to the park and downtown, fifteen minute drive to Joshua or the observatory. The host also sent us some suggestions of places to eat and things to do. I gave a four star because it is not a luxurious five star and somewhat pieced together, but more simple but very clean and pleasant.

Just a few minutes to get into the National Park, and the NP visitors' center is just down the hill. The property is roomy and has all the amenities you would expect. The only problem was checking in. After we arrived, I realized that the key code had not been sent to us. I emailed the host through the APP and left 2 phone messages without hearing back. This was stressful for us, as my husband has dementia and does not do well with unexpected changes. After an hour, I contacted the VRBO help line and spoke to a very nice gentleman who was able to contact the host, who sent the code. The host also stated that our reservation should not have gone through because she does not allow dogs on the property. Her listing clearly stated "pet friendly" and specified a limit of 2 pets of less than 50 lb each. It is a nice enough home but we did not feel welcome.

Perfect place to stay when visiting Joshua Tree National Park!

There is a certain standard that I have come to expect with a VRBO property. This place did not meet that standard. The location is great for visiting Joshua Tree NP. The value was decent, when comparing this rental to similar properties in the neighborhood. The house was clean and the mattresses were very good. But I've never stayed at a place where the bathtub fixtures are literally falling out of the wall, and where the bedrooms are heated by individual plug-in floor units and cooled by portable floor A/C units that vent out through the windows. The bathroom is heated by a two-coil electrical wall unit next to the tub. There were no check-out instruction, either online or at the house. The expectations I had when booking this place were not met.