House in Yucca Valley, CA
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Observatory Retreat is a first-of-a-kind experience that provides exclusive access to a fully-automated high-tech observatory.
The observatory is a weather-dependent nighttime-only amenity.
You’ll also enjoy all of the following:
+ Game room (pool table, skeeball, air hockey, shuffleboard, Pac Man)
+ Hot tub
+ Views of JTNP and mountains
+ Fire pit
+ FAST wifi
+ Outdoor deck
+ 1750 sq ft 3 bed + 2 bath house
+ Fully-gated property
House:
Spacious 3 bed/ 2 bath + game room surrounded by 360° views of majestic desert.
Observatory:
Imagine a retreat where you are in control of your destination in space. Select a celestial object on the computer and the dome and telescope will automatically rotate to give you front row seats to the universe.
Featuring an innovative, futuristic design with custom lighting and sound system, the observatory brings an additional 110 sq. ft of space for your group’s galactic journey through space. This once-in-a-lifetime exclusive experience will bring space to you in a way that has never been done before at a vacation rental.
Note: The observatory is a weather-dependent nighttime-only amenity that requires basic computer knowledge. See weather criteria below.
Access to the observatory is granted from approximately sunset to midnight unless during this time the forecast shows:
• Wind speeds more than 25 mph: No access permitted.
• Wind speeds 15-24 mph, rain or snow, or 100% cloud coverage: Access permitted, but dome power will be disabled remotely (no opening roof). You may still enjoy the ambiance, relax and listen to music.
• Note: Access eligibility based on the forecast at approximately 4 PM.
Observatory Retreat is conveniently located near many activities in the Joshua Tree area:
20 min to Joshua Tree National Park
5 min to Local grocery stores
10 min to Pioneer Town
15 min to Integratron
35 min to Morongo Casino
40 min to Cabazon Outlets
40 min to Palm Springs International Airport
The observatory is a weather-dependent nighttime-only amenity.
You’ll also enjoy all of the following:
+ Game room (pool table, skeeball, air hockey, shuffleboard, Pac Man)
+ Hot tub
+ Views of JTNP and mountains
+ Fire pit
+ FAST wifi
+ Outdoor deck
+ 1750 sq ft 3 bed + 2 bath house
+ Fully-gated property
House:
Spacious 3 bed/ 2 bath + game room surrounded by 360° views of majestic desert.
Observatory:
Imagine a retreat where you are in control of your destination in space. Select a celestial object on the computer and the dome and telescope will automatically rotate to give you front row seats to the universe.
Featuring an innovative, futuristic design with custom lighting and sound system, the observatory brings an additional 110 sq. ft of space for your group’s galactic journey through space. This once-in-a-lifetime exclusive experience will bring space to you in a way that has never been done before at a vacation rental.
Note: The observatory is a weather-dependent nighttime-only amenity that requires basic computer knowledge. See weather criteria below.
Access to the observatory is granted from approximately sunset to midnight unless during this time the forecast shows:
• Wind speeds more than 25 mph: No access permitted.
• Wind speeds 15-24 mph, rain or snow, or 100% cloud coverage: Access permitted, but dome power will be disabled remotely (no opening roof). You may still enjoy the ambiance, relax and listen to music.
• Note: Access eligibility based on the forecast at approximately 4 PM.
Observatory Retreat is conveniently located near many activities in the Joshua Tree area:
20 min to Joshua Tree National Park
5 min to Local grocery stores
10 min to Pioneer Town
15 min to Integratron
35 min to Morongo Casino
40 min to Cabazon Outlets
40 min to Palm Springs International Airport
Amenities at Observatory, Game Room, Hot tub, Fire Pit, BBQ, 360° View at Observatory Retreat
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Yucca Valley, CA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
This is a wonderful jewel near Joshua Tree. A great astronomical experience for those space-inclined, with space outfits and witty decor that also provided a classy, comfortable atmosphere. The observatory is even better than I imagined and you should allot it plenty of time, it will go by in a flash
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Our family had a wonderful stay. The hosts were very accommodating, the house was clean, and there were directions for the use of everything at the house. Would highly recommend this house to others.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Extraordinary VRBO experience for our family of four. 1. The observatory is very cool and unique . We spent hours there exploring the sky. 2. The hosts, Michelle and Jonathan, are very responsive. We had some technical questions for the observatory and texted them at night. Jonathan called us back and walked us through the details patiently. 3. A clean, neat and functional property with tons of entertainment options available. We had a blast!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
We had a wonderful time at Observatory Retreat! I adored the views, my kids adored the games, and everyone loved the observatory. You can really tell a lot of love and effort went into this property. Michelle was great and so helpful throughout our stay!
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"This is a wonderful jewel near Joshua Tree. A great astronomical experience for those space-inclined, with space outfits and witty decor that also provided a classy, comfortable atmosphere. The observ..."
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