Hôtel California · Piscine, jacuzzi, sauna, terrasse yoga

Summary:

Two painted water tanks greet you at Hotel California, a colorful house on 2.5 fully fenced acres in the mountains above Morongo Valley, between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree. Start on the yoga deck with mountains in every direction, swim, sweat in the barrel sauna, then soak in the outdoor bathtub with nothing but sky overhead. The detached guest suite adds a loft and a pool table for late games. Five bedrooms, room for ten, and a mural that says this must be the place.



The Space:

Hotel California is a colorful, thoughtfully designed home in the mountains above Morongo Valley, set on 2.5 fully fenced acres with views in every direction. Arched headboards in rust, navy and green, terrazzo, patterned tile and terracotta accents give every room its own color. The main house has four bedrooms, comfortable gathering spaces and a full kitchen, and a detached guest suite adds a fifth bedroom, a loft and a game room with a pool table, for four bathrooms and up to ten guests in all. Sitting between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, it suits friends and families who want to explore both. Pick a side of the mountain each day, and come back to the pool either way.



-Highlights-

► Private in-ground pool, about 4 feet deep (a heating fee applies in cooler months)

► Built-in hot tub, with no heating fee

► Private sauna

► Yoga deck with mountain views

► Outdoor bathtub and outdoor shower

► Propane fire pit and propane BBQ

► Poolside sun loungers

► 2.5 fully fenced acres with 360-degree mountain views

► Detached guest suite with a private bathroom, loft and game room with a pool table

► Three smart TVs

► Kitchen with Café appliances

► Dedicated workspace and satellite Wi-Fi

► Large gated driveway



-Outdoor Amenities-

Morning belongs to the raised yoga deck, with the ridgelines all around and the valley still quiet. After that, the private in-ground pool is about 4 feet deep and can be heated in cooler months, with the built-in hot tub right beside it and sun loungers and Adirondack chairs along the edge.



Midday, slip into the barrel sauna, then cool down under the outdoor shower or sink into the outdoor bathtub beside the living wall. A lattice daybed with a round window makes a shady spot to read. For lunch or dinner, pull up the yellow chairs at the patio dining table, or stretch out on the terracotta sectional on the back patio. As the sun drops behind the ridgelines, gather on the curved bench around the sunken propane fire pit, or grill on the propane BBQ while the sky turns orange over the water tanks.



-Living Area-

The living area mixes modern desert style with comfortable furniture and pops of color, from terracotta pillows on the sofa to potted plants by the windows. It is an easy place to gather after a day in Palm Springs or Joshua Tree. Three smart TVs offer streaming apps such as Netflix and Hulu with your own accounts. In the detached guest suite, a game room with an orange sofa and a pool table gives the group a second hangout.



-Kitchen and Dining-

The full kitchen has Café appliances, including a refrigerator, oven, stove and microwave, along with cookware, dishes and utensils for everything from a quick breakfast to a group dinner. A terrazzo backsplash, floating shelves and a coffee station set the tone, and bar stools at the island let the group keep the cook company. Grill outside on the propane BBQ with the mountains as your backdrop.



-Bedrooms and Bathrooms-

Hotel California sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms and seven beds. Bedrooms 1 and 2 each have a king bed, Bedroom 3 has a queen bed and Bedroom 4 has two queen beds. Bedroom 5 is in the detached guest suite, with two queen beds in the loft, a private bathroom and a separate entrance. Arched headboards in rust, navy and green set the color in the main bedrooms. There are four bathrooms in total, with arched mirrors and patterned tile, and one has a freestanding tub for a long soak.



-Surrounding Area-

Hotel California sits in the mountains above Morongo Valley, between two of Southern California's best-known desert destinations. Head down the Morongo Grade to Palm Springs for restaurants, galleries and mid-century architecture, or up into the high desert for Old Town Yucca Valley, Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown and downtown Joshua Tree. Spaghetti Western, an Italian restaurant in an old Western building, is another good choice for dinner.



Guest Access:

The entire house and property are yours to enjoy! Please note that a few supply closets stay locked to store rental supplies.



The Neighborhood:

Hotel California sits on a secluded 2.5-acre mountainside property in Morongo Valley, between the Coachella Valley and the high desert, so you can experience Palm Springs and Joshua Tree in the same stay.



Below are travel times to nearby shops, bars, eateries and attractions:

► 6 minutes ➔ Spaghetti Western Italian restaurant

► 10 minutes ➔ Old Town Yucca Valley shops, bars & restaurants

► 17 minutes ➔ Pioneertown: Pappy and Harriet's & Red Dog Saloon

► 19 minutes ➔ Downtown Joshua Tree shops, bars & restaurants

► 22 minutes ➔ Flamingo Heights bars & dining: La Copine fine cuisine & Giant Rock Meeting Room pizza & bar

► 29 minutes ➔ The Integratron Sound Bath Experience

► 30 minutes ➔ Palm Springs & Palm Springs Airport

► 32 minutes ➔ Joshua Tree West National Park Entrance

► 34 minutes ➔ Downtown Twentynine Palms shops, bars & restaurants



Getting Around:

A personal vehicle is necessary to get around in this area - rideshare apps are not guaranteed.



Hotel California is in a remote mountain location, and the road to the home includes unpaved sections. Low-clearance vehicles are not recommended. Please drive slowly, as conditions may include bumps and ruts, particularly after rain or high wind.



The road just outside the property gates is a private easement belonging to the neighboring property. You may drive across it to enter and exit, but please do not walk, gather or park on it. The gated driveway fits up to 10 vehicles, and all vehicles must be parked inside the property gates.



Interaction with Guests:

The best and fastest way to reach us is to send us a message on the message thread. We kindly ask that all communication be kept on this platform, so we do not miss any questions you may have!