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Starlight Ranch - Wonder Valley - Joshua Tree North - 360 degree Mountain Views!

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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10

Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5600 sq ft

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Wonder Valley, CA
  • Popular LocationJoshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center27 min drive
  • Popular Location29 Palms Historical Society28 min drive
  • Popular LocationJoshua Tree National Park North Entrance33 min drive
  • AirportBermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)108 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Really loved the property. Very relaxing and the home had everything you would need. It is very remote and the road to g...
Nov 11, 2023

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Starlight Ranch - Wonder Valley - Joshua Tree North - 360 degree Mountain Views!

A remote one bedroom, one bath jackrabbit cabin in Wonder Valley. There are 2 acres of seclusion and star gazing. It's 15 minutes to Joshua Tree North entrance visitor center. Air conditioned with an open concept kitchen and living room. Tv with netflix, wifi, refrigerator, stove, microwave, (no dishwasher) coffee, tea, record player, google assistant , simplisafe alarm, sofa bed, daybed, fire pit, games, outdoor bathing area with cast iron bath, cowboy pool area (March through October) and 360 degree mountain views. An escape from every day life. Starlight Ranch
Instagram: @starlightranch
#starlightranchwondervalley
It feels like the end of the earth, removed from civilization.
Vast expanses. Rugged Mountains. Wild, vivid skies and stars in a sky untouched by city light.
An oasis in time. Current luxuries paying tribute to the past and to the desert landscape and lifestyle. It is a cozy, romantic house for two with a private bedroom. Extra guests can stay in the living room on the sofa bed or daybed, but we do charge for additional guests. Please contact us for details. There is a washer and dryer. The kitchen is stocked for cooking with dishes, pots and pans, utensils, linens, coffee and tea. Our aim is to give our guests a relaxing, fun experience.
Starlight Ranch is not for everyone, however. If you are looking for 5 star luxury and nightlife, you might prefer to stay in Palm Springs. If you want peace, quiet, wild desert, seclusion and amazing sunsets and stars, you've found the place. High Desert. Wonder Valley. It's magical.
A Center Stage Design Property.

Property manager

Kerry Clark

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-01812

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Starlight Ranch Wonder Valley Joshua Tree North Mountain Views!

About the neighborhood

Twentynine Palms

Located in Twentynine Palms, this vacation home is in a rural area. Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce and Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center.
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What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center - 27 min drive
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 28 min drive
  • Twentynine Palms Visitor Center - 28 min drive
  • Joshua Tree National Park - 29 min drive
  • Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Palms - 13 min drive
  • Palms Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlight Ranch - Wonder Valley - Joshua Tree North - 360 degree Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlight Ranch - Wonder Valley - Joshua Tree North - 360 degree Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starlight Ranch - Wonder Valley - Joshua Tree North - 360 degree Mountain Views!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starlight Ranch - Wonder Valley - Joshua Tree North - 360 degree Mountain Views! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, Luckie Park, and Smith's Ranch Drive-In Theater. Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave Trails National Monument are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisol V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful desert house, thoughtful details
My partner and I really enjoyed our stay at Starlight Ranch! The property itself is gorgeous and has beautiful view of the sunset and sunrise. We enjoyed using the chimenea outside after sunset and watching the stars above. I loved all the details the hosts had inside the house and how beautifully decorated it was! Everything we needed to cook and enjoy our stay was already provided by the hosts Kerry and Dan. We just brought small things to cook with but everything else is kindly provided. We were very comfortable during our stay and appreciated that the hosts were available if we had any questions or concerns. Overall, it was a pleasant stay and we already plan to return and enjoy a longer stay with friends in the future. Thank you Kerry and Dan for being awesome hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vacation T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Peacefu
Host made it an easy stay by anticipating anything that one might need from kitchen and bath stuff to books, games and music. Outdoor bathtub was a great way to shake off the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacational Rental
Great place to stay while visiting Joshua Tree National Park. Everything we needed to prepare our meals was in the well equipped kitchen. Very convenient to be able to do laundry. Outdoor space was great, through the weather didn't cooperate to be able to stargaze but it was certainly dark enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Around Fantastic
Our (two adults and one kid) stay at Starlight Ranch was fantastic! The house is really charmingly decorated and well designed.The large property boasts stunning views of the nearby mountains and the quiet location provides a nice serine feeling of being remote without actually being all that remote - it's a quick drive to the nearby towns of 29 Palms and Joshua Tree. The kitchen came stocked with all the essentials for cooking, the wifi/internet was strong and had good bandwidth, and the house had pretty much all one could need. There were also plenty of games and activities to keep us entertained throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away and relax
Really loved the property. Very relaxing and the home had everything you would need. It is very remote and the road to get there is a sand road. Great communication by the owners for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braden C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect weekend in the desert
Starlight Ranch was the perfect pick for a relaxing weekend. The ranch is very remote - so much so that I found myself with some car troubles after making a wrong turn down a dirt road. The hosts kindly helped me rectify the situation and I was grateful for the help. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky desert ranch
One of the more unique rentals we have stayed. Loved the fact that everything on the property was set up In the perfect place. Lounge chairs to stargaze , benches to watch the sunrise and sunsets at the perfect spots. Oh and the star wars themes all around the inside. Perfect distance to J-tree national park as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
No complaints whatsoever here. Great communication, beautiful views, all amenities worked perfectly (A/C was terrific for summer heat), check-in was easy, far enough into the desert that it's peaceful and quiet but not too far that it's hard to get groceries/supplies. We'd come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super comfortable desert house
We were looking for a relaxing getaway in the desert to warm up from this exceptionally long winter - Starlight Ranch delivered. It is out in Wonder Valley on a dirt road - many of the properties in this area are on a few acres, so scattered here and there, and many are abandoned, so we weren't sure what we were in for when we got there - but this little house is great! The outside is a typical desert yard (the wind blows a lot in this area, so don't be put off by the seemingly "worn" appearance). The property is taken care of and the owners have worked with the weather and landscaping to give you little areas on the outside to relax and have privacy and wind break. The view to the north is almost unobstructed to the mountains and the night sky is amazing - so many stars! We went to the Joshua Tree Park in the mornings before it got too hot & then spent afternoons at the house - either on the lounges in the sun, or in the cowboy pool, or in the outdoor bathtub and bar area. The house is like home - very cool vibe with just the right amount of Star Wars nerdiness :-) Comfortable beds, couch/chairs, dining table and kitchen - everything you need and more. Google music super easy to use and enjoy and games/books, etc. - perfect place to unplug from the world, but internet was strong when we wanted it. The host was very responsive and let us know when maintenance people were on their way (they clean out the cowboy pool for you) so we knew what was going on. The town of 29 Palms nearby has everything you need for your stay. Really liked this little place! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
They were very responsive and my family had a lovely time. Very sweetly put-together house. We even had a surprise birds nest in the outdoor bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible!
This property is just magical! We've never been so relaxed so quickly on a vacation. The owners' attention to detail and cleanliness made it so special. We loved the outdoor bathtub and the landscaping/lighting especially. Was a real treat, a perfect desert experience and we were so sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was our favorite VRBO stay! The house was perfect. We loved everything about. Great for stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtful and Incredible Oasis
We loved our time at the Starlight Ranch. It had everything we needed to unwind and enjoy a peaceful time in the desert. Everything is so beautifully decorated and clean. All the amenities were perfect for our stay, with the cowboy pool being our favorite! It was so hot during our stay that we would hang out in the pool and enjoy the serenity. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay!
Wife and I stayed here for our 5th anniversary and had a great time. Everything was wonderful and the only downside was a few of the neighbors houses were run down, and found some dead spiders in the shower. The outside tub and cowboy bath were amazing. The house was well stocked and had everything we needed. I especially liked the record player and record collection. Would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway!
The property was so well apponinted, we had everything we needed to cook dinners outside, enjoy sunrises and sunsets, and to lie in the sun and enjoy peace and quiet that abounds in the area. We took advantage of Joshua Tree Park and did some hiking, seeing amazing rock formations, breathing in the fresh sur, and having to click to cater to! Thanks for letting us know what would be available- it made our stay so enjoyable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly As I Imagined It
Tranquil and perfect. The pictures tell you exactly what you're going to get.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the Beaten Path perfect!
Starlight Ranch is far enough out to be super secluded but not so far out you feel unsafe. The house is well kept and decorated. It looks like some things were quickly done and are starting to show wear. The water pump was something to get used to, but no complaints. The amenities were exactly what we needed. The fire pit under the stars is magnificent. The cowboy tub was lovely, but the other smaller soaking tub water didn't work. Amboy is a quick drive back to 29 palms, and you can take it all the way to Mojave Desert Preserve. Kerry was quick to respond with answers, and the directions to get there and to check-in were simple and easy to follow. A must stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baby moon in the desert
Beautiful secluded property outside of Twentynine Palms. Even though it was a very hot weekend & I was 8 months pregnant we still had a lovely time. We were able to see all major attractions but my favorite thing was watching meteors from the pool. I also adored the record collection & dancing under the stars together was something I’ll never forget. Perfect place to stay for privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naeiri, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
magical little desert cabin
absolute gem of a place. the cowboy pool and outdoor bathtub were amazing, the bed is so comfy, the house is decorated so well, kitchen is completely stocked, overall a wonderful place i will definitely try to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Desert Escape
This place is my new favorite escape destination. The cowboy pool and the outside bath tub are one of the most magical experiences. When we were there a heat wave of 116° every day took hold. Their ac held up, was quiet and never made it feel like we were just sweating it out until the sun set. The milky way overhead during the darkest of night with a telescope is a life changing experience. Lounge chairs under the stars are a must. We didn't get to experience a fire, but now I want to come back in the winter and do winter desert escape around the fire pit. This place is pretty magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Polly A., Orange County

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for Astro and Night Photography
My husband and I spent 2 nights at Starlight Ranch in April 2021. The reason for renting a house in Twentynine Palms for me is to find a place with dark sky and less pollution light and this house delivered that. The property is right in the middle of the desert however we felt really safe being there. There are two houses that we can see from this property but not really close by and we saw security guard drove by when we were there. The house is really lovely and has everything we need. I got up and took pictures of Milky Way, Star Trails and did some Light Painting from 1-4am. and I felt like I had achieved my goal. We definitely will go back again to do some more photo shoot. Thanks to the owner for sharing this property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niki L., Toluca Lake, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another world
Serenity and big sky viewing in a beautifully decorated cabin. Full of surprises, an outdoor bath, horse shoes, board games, and a cowboy pool. So charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We loved the cabin, beautiful and yet very cosy and functional interior. Kerry responded all questions right away. Thank you, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Oakland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
The house was exactly as described with everything you need to cook a meal or relax inside and out. We felt totally secluded and were only 20 minutes outside of Joshua Tree. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to experience solitude and comfort.
This is an unexpectedly warm and inviting home created in an otherwise inhospitable desert environment. We appreciated the care with which the hosts had created a comfortable home-like place to stay. I am glad that we found this place for our visit to Joshua National Park. Thank you Kerry!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Wonder Valley
Structure Type
Private vacation home