Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

10.0

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

House in Joshua Tree, CA

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Our 1959 Mid Century Modern home is full of vintage decor that we have carefully selected to make your stay stylish, fun, and comfortable. The house has 2 bedrooms one with a King bed and the other with a Queen size bed. Each bedroom has a Roku flat screen TV with Netflix, Sling, Prime, and Criterion Channel and other streaming channels for your enjoyment. There is also a den with dart board and great stereo with turntable and iPod connection and a convertible sofa that can accommodate extra guests. We have vintage board games, books, and other fun things to entertain you in the house. The house has a very interesting newly remodeled bathroom with large walk in shower. It features terrazzo floors, 2 sinks, 2 toilets, and a shower. A sliding divider allows you to separate the bathroom into a powder room on one side and a full bathroom with shower on the other side. The kitchen features the original tile and knotty pine cabinetry and is fully stocked with kitchen basics like flour, sugar, cooking oil and spices. A large shaded patio area off the kitchen features a shaded patio for outdoor dining. Dimmable outdoor lighting can be adjusted to your mood. A sofa and a hammock are situated to take advantage of the desert views. A propane grill and a ROM 4 Minute Excercise machine are provided for your use. There is new seating under the pine trees arranged around an outdoor fireplace. The living room has a vaulted beamed ceiling and massive lava rock and limestone wood-burning fireplace which serves as a divider between the living room, kitchen, and dining room. There is an awesome stereo in the living room with turntable and iPod connection and a great record selection for your perusal. A 55” TV with Roku and Netflix, Sling, Prime, Criterion Channel, and other streaming channels is connected to the stereo in the living room for awesome sound. The original vintage elements were retained whenever possible and the house has been furnished with period-correct furnishings when possible to create somewhat of a time warp experience. Modern conveniences such as a Bluetooth connected Cambridge stereo receiver and fast and reliable Internet delivered by Spectrum and wifi throughout the house and outdoor areas have been incorporated. Central AC and heat has been recently installed for your year-round comfort. This is a very interesting and comfortable house filled with interesting things and we believe that you will enjoy it. If you are looking for a bland environment this house may not be for you, however.
The outdoor patio is fenced on 3 sides and very private and opens to 1.5 acres of natural desert with views to the surrounding mountains. It is truly a wonderful place to enjoy outdoor meals under the shade or stargaze in front of the outdoor fireplace. The house is located just 9 blocks from the village of Joshua Tree where you will find great restaurants, art galleries, shops, and the Joshua Tree Saloon.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Joshua Tree, CA

Nearby attractions

Joshua Tree National Park

48 mi

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

41.9 mi

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

47.7 mi

Palm Springs Air Museum

36.8 mi

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Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

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10.0

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

House in Joshua Tree, CA

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Joshua Tree, CA

Nearby attractions

Joshua Tree National Park

48 mi

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

41.9 mi

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

47.7 mi

Palm Springs Air Museum

36.8 mi

Reviews

10.0

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

10.0

May 2024

Property had a great vibe. Very well located and peaceful

10.0

Feb 2024

A perfect location, close to "downtown" Joshua Tree, but with easy access to hiking etc., in a house with lots of personality. We'd stay there again!

10.0

Jan 2024

Great, comfortable house in an excellent location. Can’t wait to come back. Melissa

10.0

Oct 2023

First, the checkin was probably the easiest ever as we got the code in a timely fashion. The neighborhood/location was perfect. Safe area and super close to town and park entrance. Great communication. Regarding the home, we LOVED it!! Retro, kitschy, cozy, comfortable. It was a fun place to stay and we enjoyed grilling & hanging outside in the covered backyard area. Look forward to staying here again.

10.0

Apr 2023

Wow, what a great getaway! The lava house is beautiful and full of neat touches. Mark has an incredible collection of records and old vintage games to entertain. The location is very close to the park so you can easily hop over for sunsets in Joshua Tree. Overall, we had an incredibly relaxing long weekend and could not recommend more highly.

10.0

Feb 2023

Perfect … perfect … perfect!!!

10.0

Apr 2022

Cute fun house, excellent place to stay

Cute fun house, excellent place to stay

Loved this place, lots to do in the house (which was great because we actually had bad weather for a few of the days we stayed). Very comfortable and well appointed.

8.0

Mar 2022

3 nights in joshua tree

3 nights in joshua tree

Great location and good value if you want quick access to the park and close to the saloon which has great food and a nice atmosphere. Mark was very accommodating, personable and nice and let us check in early since we arrived sooner than expected. Everything was dated, but clean and functional and the bed was comfortable and the outdoor area was pleasurable. It would improve the general sense of enjoyment if there was a bit less junk outside and the frayed lounging chairs were replaced. There was a broken chandelier lying on the ground and I think what was an old soaking tub that had straw in and around it. There was a chair with a woven seat that had broken plastic weaving and some sort of large stainless container that might have been a whirlpool tub outside full of stuff that just added to a run down feel that didn't lend itself to an "i'm on holiday" feel. I get it that Joshua Tree is a place to be chill, but a little effort could make this more inviting. Lots of barking dogs during the night in the neighborhood, which is certainly no reflection on the owner, but if you want to sleep with the windows open I would bring earplugs. The folder in house recommends the Las Palmas Mexican cuisine - the food is inexplicably bland so close to Mexico, the atmosphere was dungeon like and the clientele was obnoxious - a definite skip.

10.0

Mar 2022

Close to Joshua Tree NP West Entrance

Close to Joshua Tree NP West Entrance

We stayed at Lava House in early March. Nights were cool around 50°F and daytime highs were in the 70s°F. Lava House is close enough to walk to the Joshua Tree Visitors Center and a 10-minute drive to West Entrance. We visited the park every day. Lava House is comfortable and easy to live in: it sports a well-stocked kitchen with pots and pans, dishes and the like, a private yard, and views of the area from the front and back yards. There is no traffic noise of any kind from highway 62 or the few main streets in Joshua Tree. The beds are comfortable. We used the central heat evenings to keep the chill off. We did not use the fireplace but spent many happy hours finding and listening to quite a few old friends in the owner's LP collection and finding others we had never heard before and glad to have had the opportunity.

10.0

Feb 2022

Lava House Rocks

Lava House Rocks

One of our favorite vrbo experiences. Lots of thoughtful touches and details, well equipped kitchen, great outdoor sitting area, and an eclectic selection of vinyl LP's available to play. Beds were very comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet. Easy access to the National Park.

10.0

Jan 2022

House was very clean with easy access to the park. Great vinyl collection!

House was very clean with easy access to the park. Great vinyl collection!

Very enjoyable

10.0

Nov 2021

Great Getaway

Great Getaway

Loved our stay at Mark's home. Appreciated his attention to the small details. Will definitely be back in the future!

10.0

Oct 2021

Fun home!

Fun home!

Excellent home located very close to the national park. We had a great time. Very nice decor and clean. My kids enjoyed the board games and husband enjoyed the darts and records. The records were definitely a highlight to our trip. The backyard was amazing during the day and night! Only thing you need to watch out for those splinters!

10.0

Sep 2021

Lava House

Lava House

This house far transcends any other rental I've had. Yes it's stylish with it's lava fireplace and hip decor, but it goes deeper: the grounds are lovely, with terrific views both up and down the mountain, and a private patio that is sheltered by mature pines that provide shade. Yes, there's a great collection of records and nice stereos throughout, as well as an inspired collection of pulp fiction novels from the 50s. Walking distance to downtown. The host was attentive and accessible, checking in on me throughout my stay to see if I needed anything or if I had any questions. There are two hammocks on the property, with one positioned to ideally view the stars. I highly recommend this rental and thank the hosts profusely!

10.0

Aug 2021

So cool!

So cool!

My friend and I stayed here and had a great experience. The place is tastefully decorated with entirely vintage and retro objects- it's very impressive! There was plenty of space for me and my friend to hang out together and separately if needed, the house was cool enough for our mid-August stay, the internet worked, and we enjoyed an afternoon on the outdoor patio while we were there. We didn't cook but it looked like a fully stocked kitchen. I would just recommend washing all cups and plates before use because it looked like some had sat untouched for a while. Mark was one of the most responsive hosts I've ever stayed with, he always responded to texts immediately, which was so handy when I had questions. He had a book of recommendations and had a Joshua Tree park map that we could borrow which saved us a trip to the visitor center to get one. Also, this is the location you want for Joshua Tree, it's close to the park and restaurants. Stay here! You'll love it.

10.0

Dec 2019

A very comfortable house with a very tasteful decor and a very inspiring proximity to natural desert

A very comfortable house with a very tasteful decor and a very inspiring proximity to natural desert

We were wonderfully surprised by the retro art decor and comfort of this property. We enjoyed playing many sounds from the extensive record (LP) collection, enjoying many inspiring books, games and artistic wall hangings. A nice fire place provided warmth with the crackle of fire. The kitchen was very well stocked enabling us to cook many meals using the food and beverages that we brought....standing at the sink, viewing the natural desert environment through a window. The back yard featured a large covered patio that enabled us to stay dry, drinking morning coffee, while the rain and snow fell. The patio cover and the pines in the back yard would offer much protection from summer sun rays also. A patio fire pit is also available. The bedrooms featured comfortable memory-type foam beds. Each bedroom had it's own TV, along with the TV in the living room. All TV's provided many services with entertainment viewing.

10.0

Dec 2019

Comfortable base camp for Joshua Tree activities

Comfortable base camp for Joshua Tree activities

Comfortable, well-equipped house in a great location. We were mostly rained/snowed out of climbing during our trip and enjoyed hunkering down in the house watching the stormy weather outside!

10.0

Mar 2018

Perfect House for a perfect vacation

Perfect House for a perfect vacation

We absolutely adored this house. Everything was perfect and accommodating. The records were our favorite as well as the design and amenities. We will be back for sure!

10.0

Mar 2018

We felt right at home!

We felt right at home!

The house and its appointments were wonderful. The mid-century modern feel was spot-on! The location was just a few minutes drive to the village and Joshua Tree National Park. Accommodations were very comfortable and welcoming.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Joshua Tree?

The average price for a rental in Joshua Tree is R 4,315 per night. This rental is R 1,457 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. ?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

House in Joshua Tree, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Joshua Tree, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Joshua Tree?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. ?

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