Joshua Tree Forest Bungalow - Views & Hot Tub

What an incredibly special home! We absolutely loved our stay at the Joshua Tree Forest Bungalow. The space is stunning, and it’s full of warmth and character. It was exceptionally clean as well. The backyard space was super cute and the hot tub was such a nice touch after a long day of hiking! The view of the stars was perfect. On top of everything else, we arrived an hour and half early and our hosts allowed us to check in with no hesitation. Extremely positive experience !

This property exceeded our expectations. A true oasis in the desert. It has a modern, well stocked kitchen and very comfortable beds. it's a little ways out of town but we enjoyed the quiet location. My husband particularly enjoyed the hot tub after a long day of hiking.

Great visit, great host.

My best friend and I had a trip to Cabo cancelled in the spring of 2020 due to Covid so we were looking to get away for an adventure to welcome in a better 2021. Josh and Dan’s place in Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree was just the place to do it! We were here from 12/30/20-1/2/21. The house is thoughtfully designed from layout to design aesthetics and furnishings. Communication with Josh was easy and fast and all questions were provided prompt replies. The bungalow is conveniently located for hiking, exploring and shopping the YV/JT area, yet nestled in a quiet neighborhood if you are looking to just experience some down time and respite. The beds and linens were top notch and the kitchen well furnished, though we only did take out and did not cook. We took advantage of the jacuzzi to celebrate NYE under a starry JT sky. We enjoyed Sam’s Indian food twice (that good), grabbed brunch at Country Corner and Crossroads Cafe, dinner from JT Saloon, and coffee at the JT Coffee Co. We were here for the hiking and it did not disappoint. Ryan Mountain summit and Barker Dam were our favorites but Ryan Ranch Trail, Keys View, and Lost Horse Mine were well worth the time. The wind was no joke in December and it is cooler up in the park (snow flurries!) so dress accordingly in winter. Sunrise at Cholla Cactus Garden is a MUST (allow at least an hour to drive into the park from the bungalow)!!! We visited Pioneertown, the Art Queen’s Crochet Museum, shopped the YV strip for artisan gifts to take home, picked up tees at the JTNP Visitor’s Center and Coyote Corner. We had time to drop in on the YV Swap Meet for some flea market browsing on Saturday morning as well as stopped in at the JT Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market was great and had great produce but also local artisan finds (soaps, honeys, jewelry, JT coffee, etc). We flew into/out of Palm Springs which is a super easy drive and enjoyed some time there on both ends of our trip as well. Despite Covid’s best efforts, we made full use of our time in JT and loved coming back to Josh and Dan’s place every evening to rest, watch a movie, drink wine and enjoy the jacuzzi and night sky. We didn’t light the fire pit or grill but did appreciate that both were available. It was truly a restorative experience and should we ever get back to area would absolutely stay here again. Thanks Josh and Dan for sharing your forest bungalow. Hello 2021!!-Jennifer (Texas) and Lissy (Louisiana)