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Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Miracle Springs Spa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!

Permit # VR20-0019. Max 6 guests. Welcome to our tranquil Desert Oasis. Desert Hot Springs is a close 10-15 min drive to Palm Springs and just a bit further from all of the charming desert towns throughout the Coachella Valley. Nestled in the foothills of Joshua Tree National Park it’s perfectly located between the bustling desert cities (and countless world renowned golf courses) and just 30-40 mins away from a secluded hike amongst the Joshua Trees. What we absolutely love the most is the magical hot spring water in DHS!

We’ve made the entire house accessible for guests except for one owners closet and one owners cabinet. There’s a smart garage door opener, keyless Schlage locking system and we have the alarm accessible on our cell phones to make check in a breeze. We also have co-hosts and vendors close by to help in case you need hands on help with anything. There are three bedrooms with feather duvets and high quality linens and extra snuggly Barefoot Dreams blankets & robes for those chilly desert nights. We have an additional air bed we haven’t listed as an extra bed but it’s on the premises and available for use. There are two full bathrooms with all of the amenities, extra towels and black make-up washcloths to make laundry a breeze (a personal favorite of mine). The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay as convenient as possible. Relax and enjoy the beautiful panoramic desert mountain views and exquisite sunsets. Our favorite thing to do is watch the sunset in the zero gravity chairs (provided) while enjoying a cold beverage, have an evening soak in the hot springs and snuggle in to bed for some of the best sleep we’ve ever had. This is our vacation home and we’ve tastefully decorated with things we love including many prints from our favorite artist Michael Parkes. Some of his works artistically depict semi nude (topless) women. We absolutely love them and have small children ourselves but want to be sure if you’re traveling with children you’ve looked at the pictures in the listing carefully and feel the same way.

Desert Hot Springs is a magical town that just so happens to be a five point Earth energy vortex (a place where five Earth powers converge) and sits atop an underground water aquifer that provides rejuvenating hot springs (read more at if you’d like to learn about the energy vortex). We are just a couple of blocks from both Two Bunch Palms and The Springs, which we feel as spa owners ourselves, are the top two spas in town. Two Bunch Palms also has an amazing restaurant if you’d like to do a spa day, soak and eat a great meal. We also have a great relationship with Nurturing Nest for $20 hot springs soaks and there are of course countless places all over town if you’d like to venture out on your own. Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio are all close by in the Coachella Valley if you like golf, nightlife and casinos or check out some of the unforgettable daytime adventures like the Palm Springs Tram, The Living Desert or a desert ATV trip! If you like shopping the valley is full of art, antiques and Art Deco shopping and don’t forget the Cabazon outlets at Morongo Casino are about 10 miles west and are second to none. Last but not least we have Joshua Tree National Park about 30-40 mins away (don’t forget to check out Intgratron on your way) if you like the outdoors. The perfect balance of Heaven and Earth! Enjoy! Noise sensors per the City of Desert Hot Springs are encouraged to have a short term rental permit and are present. exterior. Ring security cameras on all both entry doors for your additional security.

Property manager

Kirsten and Michael
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No large gatherings or additional guests.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum occupancy is 6. Sneaking guests or pets in is grounds for eviction.
Valid drivers license or passport is required to be sent to owner before check in.
Fines and fees incurred as a result of guest noise is solely the responsibility of the guest. Noise complaints and parties are grounds for eviction.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large gatherings or additional guests.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VR20-0019

About the area

Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is home to this holiday home. Sand to Snow National Monument and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Mountain Station and Las Palmas. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Palm Springs Swim Center.
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Desert Hot Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 20 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 19 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Palapa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Its Taste Of India - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Desert Retreat . Short walk to hot springs & close to Joshua Tree! located?

Situated in Desert Hot Springs, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cabot's Pueblo Museum and Sand to Snow National Monument. Desert Hot Springs Town Center and Rotary Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 64 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Find

This is a fantastic house. Well equipped with everything. Our hosts were super. Quick to respont to our inquiries. There were 4 of us and only 4 outdoor chairs. Kristin was happy to have 2 more chairs set. That's the kind of hospitality we received. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

lynne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good, quick get-a-way

Comfortable property with lots of amenities. It was a little further from Palm Springs than I had thought, but was nice and quiet in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great house!

Kirsten was great and checkin/out process was super easy. The house was very clean, yard was well maintained, beds were comfortable, extra pillows and blankets, and kitchen was well stocked with cooking appliances, utensils, etc. We don't know the Palm Springs area well so it was a little more out of the way than we thought and the neighbourhood was a little less than we expected. It was the nicest of all the houses that we saw in the area. It's also within walking distance to the hotsprings and short drive to local shops (vons, starbucks, etc). We had a great time and would recommend Kirsten.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with relaxing vibe

The house is very clean and comfortable. It had a nice comfy vibe. Nice beds and bedding. Kitchen well equipped. The heated toilet seats were awesome! We spent lots of time out and about and enjoyed coming back at the end of the day. We appreciated the information shared by the owners. Good location if you are going to Joshua Tree National Park plus an easy drive to downtown Palm Springs.

10/10 Excellent

Val H., Stettler AB

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

The house had everything we needed and more. Kirsten and Michael were wonderful to deal with. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful, well equipped 3 bedroom home. A great location for us to enjoy hiking in the area The owner was so friendly and in touch via email and very accommodating. The house was like a home away from home. So comfortable. Differently one of best homes we have stayed in. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, great location

This was the perfect home for our weekend stay as we were to attend a family wedding at a venue nearby. The home is nicely decorated with some great art and accent pieces that give it artistic charm. the home is nicely appointed with plenty of towels, fluffy robes, and the kitchen includes coffee maker and other necessary accessories. There is a grocery store and Starbucks close by! i would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

Comfy and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

McBohl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location to Take Advantage of the desert

We had a wonderful stay at Kirsten and Michael's house. The location was perfect for exploring all the amazing nearby attractions, from Palm Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Joshua Tree National Park, LA, San Diego, the Salton Sea, and Cathedral City, just to name a few.During our visit, I had to join a three-hour Zoom call, and the internet connection was excellent—no issues at all. Kirsten and Michael were incredibly helpful and communicative, informing us via email and text about check-in details before our arrival. The house was spotless and well-maintained and had a lovely backyard with fruit trees to enjoy. We truly had a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close by

Easy drive to and from Palm Springs for modernization week events
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations

All the kitchen supplies you could wants/need, comfortable beds/couches, quick response to questions, very easy to check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cacti, ficus and lemon tree desert sun patio

This property is exactly as stated and pictured. Great floor plan with dining room facing the living room with comfy couch to use the fireplace and large tv, kitchen counter seats allow convenience. The view out the dining room in the morning is the sun rising behind you and shining on the mountains in the front of you! In the evening the same view but you're watching the sun set beyond the mountains. The side yard was also my favorite to sit in the zero gravity chairs, catching the afternoon sun and watch and listen to the hummingbird visit the lemon tree. The bathrooms are large and clean, the heated seat is something nice I don't have at home. I enjoyed the spa robes to take the chill off the mornings and cozy up at night. Benches are great useful decor also. Side tables on both sides of bed, charging station in kitchen and blue tooth speaker, all terrific amenities. Schlage lock and alarm system are easy to use. We enjoyed ourselves and liked being north of Palm Springs, it's close enough for daily dining but far enuf to feel like the suburbs we're from. It will be our first choice next time we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Everything about the stay was great. It's a very nice home with everything needed to be comfortable. Communication with owner is exceptional. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great house for the price. Was located in a great spot for us as we were traveling in multiple directions. The home was fully supplied with all needs for a stay. The kitchen was fully supplied with all necessities (although corkscrew would have been nice). The home was clean, beds comfortable. Very pleased with our pick.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great experience

A couple of weeks and enjoyed every minute. Hosts were pleasent and accessible with a check in to ask if everything is going good. We are looking forward to coming back. ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet comfortable retreat!

I brought my sister to Desert Hot Springs for her birthday (we're both seniors), and we really enjoyed staying at the Desert Vortex Retreat. We only used two of the three bedrooms, but all had ample space at the end of the bed to do stretching in the mornings. The kitchen was well-equipped, as were the bathrooms, and the sofa was very comfortable. We couldn't sit outside because it was super windy, as it can be in the desert, but we enjoyed excursions to The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for hiking up at 8,500 feet, and Miracle Springs Resort right there in town for soaking in several of their 8 naturally heated pools. The neighborhood is quiet, and there are beautiful sunsets. I would stay here again, and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We already want to come back!

The home was a quiet oasis with enclosed front and back patios to sit back, relax, and enjoy the serene views. They even have kumquat trees in the yard! We headed to Joshua Tree NP (go early for sunrise and beat the crowds) and also up the Palm Springs Aerial Tram (as cool as it was 20+ years ago on my honeymoon). Didn't have a long visit but we're already wishing we could be back and stay a few more days to appreciate the area. Excellent hosts. Grateful there was coffee on site. Loved the little extras added in (think heated toilet seats in the middle of the night). The beds were very comfortable and having use of the laundry and extra space to spread out was a perfect ending to our last few days in So Cal. Convenient proximity to the Palm Springs Airport. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space!

Wonderful stay at this property. Great location. Clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Host's were kind and helpful. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great few days in the sun

Clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Katie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, well-equipped home

It was extremely hot when we were in Desert Hot Springs. This home provided an oasis from the heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Desert Retreat.

Lovely property, with great views, and more than enough room for 4 adults (my wife and I and our 2 adult kids). For my part I enjoyed looking at and pondering the eclectic decor, very cool. Also, a shout out to our hosts. We needed to contact them along the way and they were always responsive and helpful,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

This home was very cozy and comfortable. We loved the layout. It had all the necessities and more. The owners were very quick to respond to any of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

A nice house with plenty of space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kirsten and Michael

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My husband and I run a small holistic spa and self manage our properties in order to give people a more personal experience when traveling. We are both big believers in Napoleon Hill and the Law of Attraction and strive to always give more than we receive and operate with kindness and integrity. We believe that if we do amazing, like minded people will find us whether it be hosting or on our own travel journies. Being avid worldwide travelers ourselves we always try to put ourselves in other people’s shoes when hosting and provide everything we possibly can to make their stay more enjoyable. We love the outdoors and most things holistic which is why we settled on Desert Hot Springs for Air BnB hosting. With its five point Earth Energy Vortex and magical healing hot springs it was an easy to mention close proximity to Joshua Tree and the entire Coachella Valley.

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English

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