[Palo Verde House] + cleaning, taxes, and additional guest fees at checkout

California, United States

Guest rating: 4.9 / 5

Overview

Palo Verde House is a one-bedroom, one-bath retreat set within Wonder Valley Hot Springs, a 20-acre property comprised of several private houses roughly 15 minutes from the town of Joshua Tree and just outside Twentynine Palms. The setting is remote and quiet, with minimal light pollution making it a notable spot for stargazing, and each house on the property is fully private despite sharing the larger land with other guest houses and staff.

Rooms & Interior

The house has one bedroom with a king bed plus a daybed in the living room that can sleep an additional guest, a large kitchen, and a living room filled with natural light from numerous windows. Heat, A/C, and a gas fireplace provide comfort across seasons, and there is no TV or cable, consistent with the property's unplugged, restorative concept. Linens and decor are organic, sustainably sourced, vegan, and cruelty-free, and are naturally indigo-dyed to embrace imperfections from cleaning.

Hot Springs & Outdoor Space

The signature feature is a private granite geothermal hot springs soaking tub outdoors, fed directly by the property's own mineral-rich hot springs water and fillable fresh for each soak. There is also an indoor cast iron clawfoot tub fed by the same hot springs source, giving guests the choice of soaking indoors or under the open sky. A front porch with lounge chairs and a rear deck round out the outdoor living space.

Kitchen & Practical Notes

The kitchen comes equipped with pots, pans, and utensils for cooking and serving, though it lacks a microwave, toaster, blender, or spices, so guests are encouraged to bring groceries given limited nearby dining and grocery options. Wifi is available but runs slower than in nearby towns due to the remote location, while cell service is reliable. Because the property draws all water from the hot springs and is off the municipal water grid, brief low-pressure periods can occasionally affect showers, sinks, and tubs.

Location & Surroundings

Wonder Valley Hot Springs sits about 15 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park and roughly 30 minutes from the town of Joshua Tree, with access via a dirt road just under a quarter mile off the paved road. A cluster of restaurants -- including Kitchen in the Desert, Castañeda's Mexican Food, Vaqueros, Desert Indian Flame, Benny's Family Restaurant, Bamboo Garden Dumplings House, and grnd sqrl -- sit around 15 to 20 kilometers away, with Palm Springs International Airport about 68 kilometers out. A car is recommended for reaching the park, restaurants, or stores, though Uber service is available in the area.

Best for

Palo Verde House suits couples and solo travelers seeking a quiet, restorative escape centered on private hot springs soaking, stargazing, and disconnecting from screens, given the absence of TV/cable and the remote, peaceful setting. It also appeals to Joshua Tree National Park visitors who want a basecamp within about a 15-minute drive of the park while still enjoying a secluded, nature-immersed property. Pet owners traveling with a well-behaved, quiet dog are also accommodated, thanks to the pet-friendly policy.

Travel tips

A car is essentially necessary here, since the house sits down a dirt road nearly a quarter mile off the paved road and restaurants, grocery stores, and Joshua Tree National Park all require driving; Uber is available as a backup if you skip a rental car. Bring groceries and any needed spices or small kitchen appliances, as the kitchen lacks a microwave, toaster, and blender, and nearby dining and grocery options are limited. Expect slower wifi than in town due to the remote location, though cell service is reliable, and plan evening soaks around the property's dark skies for the best stargazing.

What guests say

Guest feedback is overwhelmingly positive and centers on a few recurring highlights: the charm and cleanliness of the house, the appeal of the private hot springs soaking tub, and the quality of nighttime stargazing thanks to the dark, remote setting. Multiple reviewers specifically praised the property as matching exactly what they were seeking for a peaceful getaway, with several noting they intend to return. Twentynine Palms-area reviewers also highlighted the property as a scenic, relaxing escape from daily routine. No negative themes were noted in the available excerpts.

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