10/10 Excellent
Robin G.
20 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful weekend in Borrego Springs!
Robin G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
Borrego Springs Pilot House
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 6269.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Borrego Springs, CA
- The Springs at Borrego Golf Course6 min drive
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center9 min drive
- Anza Borrego Desert State Park10 min drive
- Borrego Springs, CA (BXS-Borrego Valley)4 min walk
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Borrego Springs Pilot House
This octagon-shaped building is a pilot’s dream home right across the road from the Borrego Valley Airport. Fly in and walk to the house for your getaway adventure. Fully furnished and ready to enjoy watching the aircraft land and take off in this desert get away. House area is fenced. Huge Great Room includes dining room, kitchen and living room, 3 decks to enjoy the outdoors, gated compound. Non pilots will enjoy the private location with plenty of space to get away from the city. Great views!
Property manager
Mary B. Watkins
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 15138237
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Borrego Springs
Located in Borrego Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Peg Leg Smith Monument and The Sky Art Sculptures of Borrego Springs are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at RoadRunner Golf & Country Club and The Springs at Borrego Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Borrego Springs, CA
What's nearby
- RoadRunner Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- The Springs at Borrego Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Anza-Borrego Museum - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- Anza Borrego Desert State Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Carlee's Place - 5 min drive
- Pablito's Mexican Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
- Los Jilbertos - 5 min drive
- Carmelita's Mexican Grill - 6 min drive
- Big Horn Burgers & Shakes - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
29 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay
Michael S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa L.
28 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing sunrise from the front door
Lisa L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theresa P.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect private retreat!
Theresa P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa L.
29 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious & comfortable
Lisa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
30 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Thanksgiving
Michael S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
James S.
10 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
desert delight
James S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve S., San Diego
7 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ringing In The New Year In Peace And Quiet
Steve S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Vincent P.
30 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Vincent P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
24 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Night sky heaven
Julie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michael E.
4 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pilot House
Michael E.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2020
10/10 Excellent
Vincent P.
5 April 2019
Great Home
Vincent P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Vincent P.
23 September 2018
Very Unique property.
Vincent P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Diana W.
20 December 2017
Loved It
Diana W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mary W.
25 November 2017
It's a great property with open space, style and great views!
Mary W.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2017
About the host
Hosted by Mary B. Watkins
Diana and Gabriel Wisdom had this house built on this large parcel across from the Borrego Valley Airport in Borrego Springs. The house was completed in 2015 and is now for rent.
Why they chose this property
The Borrego Airport Pilot House is on 55+ acres which were homesteaded more than 100 years ago by the area's most famous pioneer, Alfred Armstrong "Doc" Beaty (1870-1949).
Directly across from the airport office and restaurant,"Pilot House Road" leads to a large octagon-shaped building nestled in the old grove of Tamarisk trees.
Designed to be a vacation rental retreat for visiting pilots and adventurers, owners Diana and Gabriel Wisdom have also decided to make the Pilot House available for fundraisers, flying clubs, air shows, and other special events.
The house has three full ensuite bedrooms each with it's own bathroom and another optional bedroom without it's own bathroom, and includes all the modern ecologically sound luxuries like solar power. The bedrooms extend from each of the four sides of the octagon. From the air, it looks a little like the front of a four propeller bladed airplane.
The oldest octagonal building in the world is the Tower of Winds built in ancient Greece in 300 B.C.
The newest octagon is now available to enjoy at Borrego Valley Airport.
Directly across from the airport office and restaurant,"Pilot House Road" leads to a large octagon-shaped building nestled in the old grove of Tamarisk trees.
Designed to be a vacation rental retreat for visiting pilots and adventurers, owners Diana and Gabriel Wisdom have also decided to make the Pilot House available for fundraisers, flying clubs, air shows, and other special events.
The house has three full ensuite bedrooms each with it's own bathroom and another optional bedroom without it's own bathroom, and includes all the modern ecologically sound luxuries like solar power. The bedrooms extend from each of the four sides of the octagon. From the air, it looks a little like the front of a four propeller bladed airplane.
The oldest octagonal building in the world is the Tower of Winds built in ancient Greece in 300 B.C.
The newest octagon is now available to enjoy at Borrego Valley Airport.
What makes this property unique
The middle of the house is a huge great room with kitchen, dining room and living room. The bedrooms are all off the great room and equally separated from each other.
Languages:
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