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SECLUDED 20 ACRE RETREAT WITH GUEST HOUSE AND POOL

 
 
 
Joshua Tree house rental - The pool looking mighty enticing
The pool looking mighty enticing
 
Joshua Tree house rental - The pool looking mighty enticing

The pool looking mighty enticing

Main House - South Facade

Main House - South Facade

Rancho Loco

Rancho Loco

Observation deck overlooking the pool

Observation deck overlooking the pool

BBQ area with gas and charcoal grills.

BBQ area with gas and charcoal grills.

Living Room in main house with vaulted ceiling

Living Room in main house with vaulted ceiling

Master bedroom in main house

Master bedroom in main house

The Queen Bed in the Master bedroom

The Queen Bed in the Master bedroom

View from right outside the master bedroom.

View from right outside the master bedroom.

Fully-equipped Kitchen in main house

Fully-equipped Kitchen in main house

Patio coming off the studio

Patio coming off the studio

Picnic by the pool.

Picnic by the pool.

Main level of the studio

Main level of the studio

Main Level of the studio coming down from the sleeping loft

Main Level of the studio coming down from the sleeping loft

A gorgeous sunset from the pool's observation deck.

A gorgeous sunset from the pool's observation deck.

View leaving the studio

View leaving the studio

Per night (USD) $300
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps8
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Joshua Tree vacation house rental
House, 2 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6-8)

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 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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About The Owner

We, Karen and Marcus, have lived in Los Angeles since 1990 and take great joy and pride in making things better.

The Owner purchased this house in 2001
Why The Owner chose Joshua Tree

We purchased this property after many years of traveling to Joshua Tree as a get-away. It became our home away from home with the space, privacy and solitude that was hard to come by in Los Angeles. The idea of a two hour car drive putting you in a different world creates an invaluable peace of mind.

What makes this house unique

More than just a base for exploring Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding area, Rancho Loco is a self-contained resort. It provides all the comforts of home in a spectacular setting. Unlike many vacation homes in Joshua Tree, Rancho Loco provides a year round experience due to the salt water pool, which provides the remarkable sensation of cool blue water beneath the hot summer sun and the limitless night skies.

Joshua Tree house rental - The pool looking mighty enticing

The pool looking mighty enticing

Main House - South Facade

Main House - South Facade

Rancho Loco

Rancho Loco

Observation deck overlooking the pool

Observation deck overlooking the pool

BBQ area with gas and charcoal grills.

BBQ area with gas and charcoal grills.

Living Room in main house with vaulted ceiling

Living Room in main house with vaulted ceiling

Master bedroom in main house

Master bedroom in main house

The Queen Bed in the Master bedroom

The Queen Bed in the Master bedroom

View from right outside the master bedroom.

View from right outside the master bedroom.

Fully-equipped Kitchen in main house

Fully-equipped Kitchen in main house

Patio coming off the studio

Patio coming off the studio

Picnic by the pool.

Picnic by the pool.

Main level of the studio

Main level of the studio

Main Level of the studio coming down from the sleeping loft

Main Level of the studio coming down from the sleeping loft

A gorgeous sunset from the pool's observation deck.

A gorgeous sunset from the pool's observation deck.

View leaving the studio

View leaving the studio

Year round Joshua Tree activities and festivals, Big Bear is an hour away for skiing and lake activities, Palm Springs and Palm Desert communities, airport, shopping, and aerial tram within one hour drive, Las Vegas is just under 4 hours away for gambling and whatever else floats your boat, Los Angeles is just over a two hour drive.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Joshua Tree, California

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2 nights
 

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Joshua Tree, California

Property Type:
  • house
Location Type:
  • Mountain View
General:
  • Washing Machine
  • Parking Off Street
  • Wireless Internet ...
    covers both units and pool area
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove ...
    There is a wood burning stove in the main house and in the studio.
  • Mobile Phone ...
    Good cell phone reception on all carriers.
Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Queen size Beds (2) There is a queen bed in the main house bedroom. There is also a queen bed in the studio loft., Twin or Single Beds (2) There are two twin beds in the main room of the studio. They are also used as sofas., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) There is a convertible futon/double in the bedroom of the main house.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Television ...
    TV is for playing DVD's only.
  • CD Player
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Two patios off the main house one on the living room side, the other off the master bedroom. The entire compound around the pool is decked with an observation platform with cover.
  • Gazebo ...
    Raised platform that over looks the pool and the westward view.
Suitability:
  • pets considered ...
    $10 per pet per night for cleaning.
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool ...
    Salt water pool is located between the studio and the main house. Completely enclosed by a wooden fence. Pool is not heated. Season runs approximately May through September.
Attractions:
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • horseshoes
  • horseback riding
  • antiquing
  • wildlife viewing
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • rock climbing
  • swimming
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • tennis
Notes: Two Separate Living Quarters, Swamp Cooler in main house, Lounge chairs, Pool Floaties, Picnic Table, Beach Towels and other Sundries for Maximum Pool Enjoyment

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Joshua Tree, California

Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool
average rating of 4.9333334 based on 15 reviews
business
Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p242104vb
(323) 547-6109
Joshua Tree Deserts
Los Angeles, California
5

Amazing

5 of 5
Submitted: May 13, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
Stayed here this past weekend, one night just me and my girlfriend, and two nights with some friends. This place is amazing. Totally serene. It has great common areas, and awesome relax-solo areas surrounding the house. Everywhere you can see miles of desert and joshua trees.

The house is equipped with everything you need, down to an aux audio cable to plug your music device into the stereo (along with speakers outside by the pool!).

We will be back!!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
business
Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p242104vb
(323) 547-6109
Joshua Tree Deserts
5

The Perfect Escape

5 of 5
Submitted: March 13, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
I had a small group of close friends come with me out to the desert to celebrate my birthday. One word - SECLUSION. The weather was less than perfect so we couldnt use the pool (Snow and Hail!) but the house was absolutely wonderful. Well stocked kitchen, wood bruning stoves, tons of extra blankets. They certainly thought of everything you might need. We brought our small dog with us and they even had dog bowls in the pantry!

We wound up spending most of the weekend exploring the desert and huddled around a fire playing trivial pursuit. I will definitely be staying here again when we can make use of that amazing POOL DECK!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p242104vb
(323) 547-6109
Joshua Tree Deserts
Basking Ridge, NJ
4

Desert Seclusion

4 of 5
Submitted: January 3, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
We just returned from a great stay (4 adults, 3 kids). Some of us came out from the East Coast, and the weather in Joshua Tree is great, even in December. The home had plenty of room to spread out, both inside and out. The property is very large, and filled with all kinds of wonderful desert vegetation. The kitchen has all the amenities one could ask for.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p242104vb
(323) 547-6109
Joshua Tree Deserts
Los Angeles
5

Escape

5 of 5
Submitted: December 11, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
Un-believable! What a perfect place to escape. Secluded, inviting, somewhere to shed your stress and breathe.

The house is beautiful, clean and artful. The kitchen cries to be cooked in, the living room to relax in, the bedroom with it's view to outside a wonderful nest. Best of all is the outside, 3o plus acres I think of spectacular nature. With no one in sight. You can walk around naked.

The pool is beautiful, the danger in wanting to be there too long. There's danger in wanting to be at the property too long. It's that good.

I highly recommend visiting. It's great for a couple, a family or a single (I've been there to write as well as with my girlfriend).

And the owners are first class.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Secluded 20 Acre Retreat with Guest House and Pool
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p242104vb
(323) 547-6109
Joshua Tree Deserts
5

lovely

5 of 5
Submitted: October 12, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
A group of us came out from the east coast for an old friend's wedding. The house was amazing and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay! The views were astonishing and we really enjoyed ourselves! Thank you for making your home so accommodating and comfortable!
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