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Joshua Tree Getaway. Private Boulder Wonderland. Rustic elegance. Sleeps ten.

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The Sweet Rock Ranch Main House - surrounded by six acres of boulders.
The Living Room, with wood fireplace, leads to the back porch.
View from the expansive and protected back porch.
You have arrived.
Hiking trails right off the back porch.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Yucca Valley, CA
  • Popular LocationYucca Valley Community Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationJoshua Tree Visitor Center15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPioneertown17 min drive
  • AirportBermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 - Main House

Bedroom 3 - Main House

Bunkhouse Sleeping Cabin

Homestead Sleeping Cabin

Master bedroom - Main House

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Joshua Tree Getaway. Private Boulder Wonderland. Rustic elegance. Sleeps ten.

"Stop looking for other listings, this is the one... from hot tub stargazing to the amazing hikes right in the backyard, we honestly didn't leave for three days."

- Steven, San Francisco

An artistic and comfortable three bedroom house plus two sleeping cabins, we were a star feature on the recent Parade of Homes tour. We are located at the end of a dirt road and nestled in six acres of surreal boulder landscape. We are equally close to the Park entrance and Pioneertown. Off the back porch is 200 acres of park-like desert to explore. Loaded with features and nice touches, and . . . the most sublime hot tub experience in the high desert!


** NOTE: The listed base rate is for the main house - up to FOUR GUESTS. Rates including the sleeping cabins are structured according to guest count. Please read rates carefully when requesting a booking. We keep the maximum at ten guests.

There are stunning boulder views from every window. Outside, enjoy the back porch, the 'lookout lounge' which overlooks the town of Joshua Tree and the national park, a hot tub, a cowboy tub, a yoga deck, a horseshoe pit, barbecue, great hangout spots, and more boulder piles than you can explore in a weekend.

Just off the back porch is over 200 acres of pristine desert for you to explore. Nothing but boulders, joshua trees, wildlife . . . And silence!

A scenic walking bridge takes you to a new six person saltwater hot tub surrounded by boulders - a stargazer's dream!

We are uniquely situated between the national park entrance in Joshua Tree and Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown - the best daytime and nighttime activities the high desert has to offer.

Or. . . You may decide you don't want to leave Sweet Rock at all!

[more information and reviews at sweet rock ranch dot com]

Property manager

John Henson
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Salt water pool.Joshua Tree park boundary is adjacent to our boulders.
Secluded and Sexy, Spectacular Pool, Garden and Caves on Boundary of J.T. Park
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
10.0 out of 10, (175 reviews)
Secluded and Sexy, Spectacular Pool, Garden and Caves on Boundary of J.T. Park

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Yucca Valley

Located in Yucca Valley, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Sand to Snow National Monument, while Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Pioneertown Wild West Theater are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yucca Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Yucca Valley Community Park - 6 min drive
  • California Welcome Center - 7 min drive
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 15 min drive
  • Black Rock Canyon - 16 min drive
  • Pioneertown - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • Burger King - 9 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 7 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Property was excellent. Well organized and layed out so we really didn’t have to look for anything. All there and labeled. Views were great and in close proximity to everything we wanted to see. 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Ranch
My spouse and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful desert ranch. The home was comfortable, well appointed and filled with thoughtful touches. The property is a private desert oasis. We really enjoyed the many birds and rabbits that visit the back porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Property and Home
John & Deva’s home is beautiful, and the property itself is unbelievably gorgeous with all the large boulders, amenities, and wildlife. John and Deva were great at communicating and made sure we had everything we needed, and made sure everything was going well for us. I would highly recommend staying here with them. I will for sure stay again if I am ever back in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Oak Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Voice of nature
This was my first time in the Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley area and it exceeded expectations. The area around Sweet Rock Ranch makes you feel like you’ve rented a space within the national park. The hiking trails out back are as close to private as you can get, with awe inspiring views in all directions. While the silence is bliss, it feels like a loud voice of nature speaking to you as the wind blows. Very special place. The accommodations were wonderful, everything was in great shape with simple straightforward directions. We rented the Homestead Cabin which was equally amazing. The only downside of the property would be there only being two bathrooms, and no on site laundry. The bathrooms were very clean and well appointed. The kitchen was well stocked and easy to use for us, we did a lot of cooking during our stay. I spent a lot of time finding this place and it was worth the extra time. Highly recommended and a perfect distance from the stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing weekend
we’ve been doing an annual friends weekend for almost a decade. this was our best one yet! the pictures don’t do justice to the amazing beauty of the surrounding property. the house and its amenities are exceptionally well designed, with cozy spots for coming together as well as many different areas to explore for smaller groups. the outdoor bed was a particular highlight, but so were the record collection and the hot tub. everything is very well labeled, explained, and maintained. thanks for helping make our annual weekend extra special this time around—
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Henson

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As longtime desert enthusiasts, we have stayed at many rentals in the area and noted the many things that we appreciate in a good rental experience. After an extensive search, we found this uniquely wonderful property and spent two years customizing every detail in order to create what is now one of the best rental properties in the entire high desert.

What makes this property unique

The house was recently remodeled comfortably rustic, with a nice representation of work from local artists. Loaded with amenities and guest features, including a fully equipped new kitchen, wi-fi, a desert library, vinyl collection & player, games & dvds - and the most sublime hot tub experience in the high desert!

Every window on the property has a view to other-worldly ancient rock formations.

There are both gas and charcoal BBQs, for your grilling preference.

The main house has central AC & heat, plus an evaporative (swamp) cooler. There are efficient air/heat units in both of the cabins.

The Lookout Lounge has a propane fire table and very cozy seating.

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