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Bathroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Twentynine Palms, CA (TNP)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary ensuit

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

🌵Casa Tortuga - the most UNIQUE place in JT, w/game room, hot tub, BBQ & Spectacular Views🌵

Casa Tortuga is a large desert Adobe tucked into the base of your own private mountain, located just 5-minutes to the park entrance.

This spacious, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is filled with abundant natural light throughout, open floor plan, entertainers kitchen and garage converted into a game room with TV, foosball, board games and ping pong. Enjoy the desert landscape while sitting in the hot tub or around the fire pit.

We welcome our guests to come and enjoy the relaxing desert from your private Joshua Tree adobe!

Casa Tortuga is a a large and sprawling desert adobe tucked up against the rocks and mountains. Every detail has been carefully thought out for your stay, all you will need to do is show up and start relaxing.

Inside
- 4 bedroom (Primary with en suit King bed, Second bedroom Queen bed, Third bedroom Queen bed and Fourth bedroom with two twin beds)
- Abundant natural light throughout
-10-foot ceilings
- 2 fireplaces in the house, 1 in the living room AND 1 in the master bedroom
- A spacious entertainer's kitchen with bar island
- Game room with foosball and ping pong and board games

Outside
- Hot Tub
- Enjoy the mountain views right out back
- Propane fire pit
- Outdoor seating and dining
- Propane BBQ
- Multiple lounging areas

All this isolation is just a five minute drive from downtown Joshua Tree and 5 minutes from the west park entrance. You really can't beat complete privacy yet still close to town, should you want to leave.


• OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Professionally managed by Hi-Desert Dwellings

• RENTAL AGREEMENT
There will be a rental agreement sent out that will need a signature to complete the reservation

• DEPOSIT
We do not charge a security deposit. We welcome you and your guests to come to the property without an added security deposit or any extra holds of funds. You will not have to worry about any additional charges for accidental damages!

• CARS
There is a VERY STRICT maximum on cars allowed at the property. NO MORE then 4 vehicles are permitted to be at the property at any time. The county is fining $1000+ if this rule is broken and that fee does get passed along to the guests.

• A/C and HEAT
The house is cooled by a brand new central air conditioner and heating which will allow guests to be comfortable all year long.
With Central air, make sure the windows are closed to keep the cool air in the house.

• WASHER/DRYER
The house has a washer and dryer available to guests that are staying with us for an extended period of 3 or more days. If you are traveling with an infant or young children please let us know and we will give you access to the laundry room.

• GAMES
We have provided a number of indoor games and outdoor activities for kids and adults alike. Be sure to keep all the pieces and parts together where they belong so everyone can continue to enjoy them.

• FIRE
Due to the location and a current fire ban there is a strict no outside fire policy. If it is discovered that you have started an outside fire, using fireworks or other open fire means your rental agreement will be terminated and you will be asked to leave. The propane fire pit provided at this property is allowed to be used all year round.

• GUESTS
You are not permitted to have any guests on the property beyond those included in your rental agreement unless you request and receive permission from us. That includes day guests and over night guests.

• IDENTITY VERIFICATION
You will receive a text or email from Guest Ranger that will ask you to verify your identity and submit a picture of a government issued ID and a selfie. This information will be used to verify that the booking guest matches the credit card used and to help reduce any issues with identity theft. This process is mandatory to complete the booking. The data is protected in a hash-encrypted vault following data security standards including GDPR. Data-input in the vault is encrypted in a two-way function where information is scrambled using an encryption key and unscrambled later using a decryption key. On top of that, we use hashing to add an extra layer of security using a one-way function where a unique message digest is generated from an input file or a string of text. No keys are used.

By renting this property, guest acknowledges that they have read, understand and accept the terms listed above.




ADDED SERVICES FOR OUR GUESTS

• PRIVATE IN-HOME YOGA
Want to have a private yoga experience in your rental? Please inquire upon booking and we will set you up with a local yoga instructor for your peaceful desert getaway.

• PRIVATE IN-HOME MASSAGE
Want to wake up in Joshua Tree and have a masseuse come directly to your vacation home? We have that contact! Please inquire upon booking and we will help connect you with your private masseuse.

• PRIVATE HIKING GUIDE
Want to explore the area and all the secret hiking spots the locals use? Don't want to drive into the National Park but want to be able to see the beautiful scenery surrounding the home? We can connect you to a local hiking guide who can plan a trip based on your preferences and the best part.. many times the hikes begin right from your front door!

• PRIVATE IN-HOME MEDITATION, REIKI & SOUND BATHS
Connect with your soul during your desert stay. Experience a private or small group session of kundalini yoga, meditation, and/or sound bath by private teacher and energy guide. Reiki energy alignment sessions also available. Please be sure to call or email and schedule at least 24 hours in advance.

• PRIVATE CHEF
Looking to throw a dinner party to remember? We have got you covered! Our private chef is simply the best and she can cater that whatever your specific food needs would be. Please inquire with us and we can introduce you to her.

More services added regularly, please let us know you are interested with a confirmed booking and we can help with the introductions!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-00926

About the area

Joshua Tree

Located in Monument Manor, a neighbourhood in Joshua Tree, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Split Rock and Ryan Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Hi-Desert Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Más o Menos - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌵Casa Tortuga - the most UNIQUE place in JT, w/game room, hot tub, BBQ & Spectacular Views🌵 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌵Casa Tortuga - the most UNIQUE place in JT, w/game room, hot tub, BBQ & Spectacular Views🌵?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌵Casa Tortuga - the most UNIQUE place in JT, w/game room, hot tub, BBQ & Spectacular Views🌵?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🌵Casa Tortuga - the most UNIQUE place in JT, w/game room, hot tub, BBQ & Spectacular Views🌵 located?

Located in Monument Manor, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Joshua Tree National Park and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance. Joshua Tree Visitor Center and Joshua Tree Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Retreat Close to Joshua Tree

The home was comfy and cozy with lots of space. Will definitely book again in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

We had a great time- the listing was accurate, beds were comfortable and location was perfect. The kitchen was light on some cookware and utensils, good to know if you are planning to do a lot of cooking. There was also a pac n play and high chair in the master bedroom closet; when I emailed to ask they said there wasn’t one there, but then when I called they confirmed there was. Would definitely stay again, it made our time in the park easy and comfortable!! .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rekha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and comfortable home

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison b., Burbank, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very clean place!

nice location, comfy beds, incredibly clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Edwina C.

JT Thanksgiving

Very spacious home for a family get together. The kitchen was definitely the hub of activity, and is expansive enough for several “ cooks in the kitchen.” A few more items, including a frying pan and a 9x12 baking pan, were needed, but plenty of dishes. Fire pit was beautiful, as were the views from every room!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would happily stay again!

Casa Tortuga was everything we wanted. Wonderful location, clean, comfortable, spacious, and fun! I wished we'd had more time to hang out there! Check-in / check-out was easy and seamless for us and the information sent digitally was everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E., San Diego, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joshua Tree Retreat

The house was really nice and had everything you could really ask for. Close to the National Park entrance as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We love how close we were to Joshua tree, the beautiful sunrises and relaxing in the hot tub. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

House was clean, spacious, and minutes from Joshua Tree. The game room was a bonus for our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and comfortable house

Very clean and comfortable. Could use more cooking equipment but overall just what we were looking for. Very close to park entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Fantastic Stay!

This is my second booking at this property. I loved it so much the last year I had to come back. It felt like coming home. The property is spacious, warm and welcoming, and flooded with natural light. Just far enough off the main road into the park to give a beautiful private space but close enough to Joshua Tree City and Twently Nine Palms to enjoy a lovely dining experience at the many restaurants and cafes.That being said the kitchen is well fitted with everything needed if you don't go out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the Park!

The house was amazing - better than it looks in the pictures on VRBO. It is close to the towns and 10 minutes from the park. The weather was rough so we happily spent a lot of time here. Highly recommend Casa Tortuga.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house in an amazing place

(Title by my 12 year old). Beautiful home, very clean, exactly as described. Perfect home base for our family to explore Joshua Tree park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great setting

Really nice place. This was our second time at the house and it was as nice as we remember. We really enjoyed the setting, as the house is nestled in nature, and we watched the desert from the back porch as we barbecued and had drinks. The house was very clean and we had everything we needed. I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal desert getaway

Fantastic house in tranquil desert setting with great access to the Park. The house is spotless, comfortable and has a great game room to keep the kids occupied. Perfectly situated between "town" and park. Make sure to walk or jog along the horse trail right down the road-an unexpected bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and clean home in a lovely neighborhood

This was a lovely home in a nice neighborhood. The property is has beautiful views and is very close to the park entrance. The property was clean and well kept. I agree with other reviews about the lack of cooking utensils but otherwise, an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P., Poughkeepsie, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

great location for Joshua Tree

Comfortable, well appointed, spacious. We enjoyed by the fireplace and the hot tub. Good hikes nearby in Desert View Conservation area, as well as Joshua Tree Park. Try to arrive before dark, as addresses are hard to see at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R., Corrales, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip to JTNP

Overall place was very nice. Could use an update on pots and pans. Would be nice to have wash cloths
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan P., Swansboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This home was perfect for our family of 6! (2 adults, 4 kids ranging in age from 4-8). The bedrooms were great and larger than expected, the kitchen was well stocked, and we enjoyed the back yard hot tub, fire pit and rocks! Check out process was super easy! Minutes from Joshua Tree NP west entrance was awesome. Highly recommend. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous house, great location

Our family of six stayed at Casa Tortuga as a home base for exploring Joshua Tree National Park and the Coachella Valley. The house is so beautiful - great desert vibes! We loved stargazing and watching the meteor shower from the hot tub. The kids loved the games room. We also appreciate the responsive and friendly management. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

brielle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect stay

the check in and getting into the house was very easy! the house was beautiful inside and out. pretty far from other houses around which was exactly what i was looking for! jacuzzi felt great especially after a long day. bed rooms are very nice especially the beautiful master bedroom and the beds are extremely comfortable. the garage was great too as the game room and great fire pit in the back yard! 10/10 i would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting - great house

We had 6 adults and enjoyed our April stay. The home and desert view were beautiful! The owner’s suite (& closet) is HUGE, which worked for us since the regular bedrooms went to our adult ‘kids.’ They liked the game room too! The owner’s vanity is open to the bedroom - not an issue for us, but might not be great if one person was up super early or late. Loved the hot tub, grill and proximity to Joshua Tree NP! Get up to watch the sun rise! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hector D., Valencia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Does cloud 9 exist?

At this place, I think it does. The host thought of absolutely every single thing that you would need for a weekend of isolation and relaxation. My group of friends loved every single thing this home had to offer. Full kitchen with many types of appliances. All the living room furniture was so comfortable and the backyard was the perfect to stargaze and enjoy the jacuzzi. I'm returning as soon as I get some free time again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location on the road to Joshua Tree NP. We enjoyed the house but had a hectic last morning when the electricity was turned off at 5am for the scheduled replacement of the electricity pole. The electric company says the owners were notified multiple times; the owners say they didn’t know. There was also a smoke alarm with a low battery that beeped after the electricity went out with no step stool or ladder high enough to let us reach it to unplug it. The result was a rough end to our vacation as we packed up in the dark to go find coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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