✨⛰️ Rock Box ⛰️✨ Modern Adobe Nestled in the Boulders Above Coyote Hole Hiking Trail
House in Joshua Tree, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Nowhere like it.
Introducing Rock Box. A new addition to the home sharing collection, this contemporary getaway sits perched above the Coyote Hole hiking trail on its own private mountain. With stunning landscape views out to the boulders (some still have viewable petroglyphs) and endless amounts of wildlife can be seen from any of the large picture windows. Booking this property is sure to be an experience to remember! So grab a few friends or family and cozy up in your own private adobe in the mountains under a blanket of desert stars.
• THE INDOOR SPACE
- 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom
- Primary bedroom - King bed
- Second bedroom - Queen bed
- Third bedroom - Queen bed
- Brand new updated home with contemporary design
- Cozy living room with TV
- Full kitchen
• THE OUTDOORS
- Outdoor shower
- Hammocks
- BBQ
- Very private: The property sits on a hill by itself and looks out over the Coyote Hole hiking trails
- Outdoor shower
- Outdoor dining
• 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
• PETS
Pets of any kind are not allowed.
• DIRECTIONS
Please make sure to follow the directions so to avoid getting stuck in any sand pits.
• ROAD TO THE HOUSE
The road to the house is paved except for the road up the small hill to the house. An SUV wont be needed as they are maintained dirt roads but they can be a little bumpy.
• A/C & Heater
The house is cooled and heated by mini splits in each room to keep you comfortable all year long.
• FIRE
Due to the location and a current fire ban there is a strict no open flames fire policy BUT the propane fire pit located outside if allowed.
If it is discovered that you have started an outside fire, in a fire pit, using fireworks or other open fire (propane excluded when used IN the propane firepit and propane grill provided) means your rental agreement will be terminated and there is a $200 fine.
• WIFI
Desert wifi can be super spotty and can go in and out. We have the best service for our rural area but people needing full time high speed might not find those needs met here. Not suitable to work from home from this location.
• HOT TUB - legal
Guest agrees to release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge Host and Host's employees, agents, successors and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities or causes of action of any kind that guest, members of guest's household or guest's guests or invitees may have at any time against Host or Host's agents resulting from guest's use of the pool.
• 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.
• RENTAL CAR
Need to rent a car to explore while visiting? Checkout Turo for local rental cars to get out and explore the desert!
www.turo.com/us/en/suv-rental/united-states/joshua-tree-ca/subaru/crosstrek/1687517
• 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 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!
Introducing Rock Box. A new addition to the home sharing collection, this contemporary getaway sits perched above the Coyote Hole hiking trail on its own private mountain. With stunning landscape views out to the boulders (some still have viewable petroglyphs) and endless amounts of wildlife can be seen from any of the large picture windows. Booking this property is sure to be an experience to remember! So grab a few friends or family and cozy up in your own private adobe in the mountains under a blanket of desert stars.
• THE INDOOR SPACE
- 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom
- Primary bedroom - King bed
- Second bedroom - Queen bed
- Third bedroom - Queen bed
- Brand new updated home with contemporary design
- Cozy living room with TV
- Full kitchen
• THE OUTDOORS
- Outdoor shower
- Hammocks
- BBQ
- Very private: The property sits on a hill by itself and looks out over the Coyote Hole hiking trails
- Outdoor shower
- Outdoor dining
• 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
• PETS
Pets of any kind are not allowed.
• DIRECTIONS
Please make sure to follow the directions so to avoid getting stuck in any sand pits.
• ROAD TO THE HOUSE
The road to the house is paved except for the road up the small hill to the house. An SUV wont be needed as they are maintained dirt roads but they can be a little bumpy.
• A/C & Heater
The house is cooled and heated by mini splits in each room to keep you comfortable all year long.
• FIRE
Due to the location and a current fire ban there is a strict no open flames fire policy BUT the propane fire pit located outside if allowed.
If it is discovered that you have started an outside fire, in a fire pit, using fireworks or other open fire (propane excluded when used IN the propane firepit and propane grill provided) means your rental agreement will be terminated and there is a $200 fine.
• WIFI
Desert wifi can be super spotty and can go in and out. We have the best service for our rural area but people needing full time high speed might not find those needs met here. Not suitable to work from home from this location.
• HOT TUB - legal
Guest agrees to release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge Host and Host's employees, agents, successors and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities or causes of action of any kind that guest, members of guest's household or guest's guests or invitees may have at any time against Host or Host's agents resulting from guest's use of the pool.
• 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.
• RENTAL CAR
Need to rent a car to explore while visiting? Checkout Turo for local rental cars to get out and explore the desert!
www.turo.com/us/en/suv-rental/united-states/joshua-tree-ca/subaru/crosstrek/1687517
• 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 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!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Joshua Tree, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Amazing views. Great hot tub. Kitchen well supplied but missing a toaster. Bring your own knives as these are very dull. Comfortable beds and awesome tub in the master bedroom. The tech for the HVAC is very complicated….we gave up. Really the only complaint I have is that the management company is very difficult to get a hold of. I needed VRBO to intervene. Would I rent here again?…ABSOLUTELY! We all loved this place!
5.0
Clean, unique and great views
5.0
Clean and modern. Great location in the main neighborhood, but private due to the long dirt driveway. My sons really enjoyed that there were hills of boulders to explore right outside the backyard.
4.0
beautiful house and location. Well equipped kitchen. There was only one blanket for the three bedrooms and no throws for the four sofas in the living room. We loved everything else about the house.
5.0
It was an excellent location with a great view. The house has a modern design and attractive decor. The kitchen needs more appliances for cooking. One of the bathrooms has a leaky toilet and one recess light needs a new bulb.
5.0
This property was part of the surrounding landscape and secluded. It is only 1 mile from downtown Jodua Tree and not too far from the Park entrance. Highly recommend!
5.0
My family of 4 really enjoyed this property. Beautiful scenery and excellent location. Thank you for having us!
5.0
We really enjoyed the stay! It's very well equipped, really clean, and the views are spectacular.
5.0
I enjoyed solitude, interiors, views & quiet
Perfect retreat. Great job
5.0
Great location, great home!
5.0
Absolutely wonderful stay at this gorgeous place!
5.0
We had a great time in the desert! This was exactly what we needed!
3.0
Theres no better location , private, on the edge of the wild, and a great hiking trail right out back. Watching the sunset from the hot tub was spectacular.
Great layout with patios on either side to catch a sun / wind break. The comms with the managers was timely and helpful.
There were a few issues with the unit that need resolving otherwise it would be a 5 star review. The dishwasher was broken with no prior notification, spa jets did not work and needed a new filter, 2/3 hammocks are broken, and there were some house cleaning issues.
I would happily return if some of the repairs were made and the posting reflected the current state of the rental.
5.0
Beautiful view, quiet and private, a pleasure to stay there, easy access to the park.
5.0
This is an amazing property! Customer service is excellent. The pictures don’t do it justice, it is as described and more! Don’t hesitate, book this you will not regret it. I do not know how anyone can give this a less than stellar review.
5.0
Pleasant stay - location, great view. Would stay again!
4.0
Overall, we had a great weeklong stay in the Rock Box. The house is located in a secluded location in Coyote Hole Canyon with 360 degree views of the surrounding desert and town. Pluses included the abundant natural light, minimal/uncluttered decor, covered porch with expansive views, open layout of common areas, and proximity to the West Entrance of the park. The communication prior to arrival was excellent as well as the helpful online app with arrival/property details.
There were a few issues that did take away from the experience (and made it a 4- vs. 5-star experience):
1. The dishwasher was broken, which was a very large inconvenience, as we were a 6-person family preparing 3 meals/day for an entire week.
2. The hot tub jet settings would not turn on. We suspect that this was likely due to the filter needing to be changed (the hot tub display was showing a change filter message). This issue should have been addressed during the weekly hot tub maintenance.
3. Upon arrival, we found that the kitchen wall behind the range was stained with oil splatters. This may be because the wall is painted instead of having a stain-resistant surface.
Overall, we still had a great time and we felt immersed in the desert while staying in the house.
5.0
We loved everything about this house that is located near the main park entrance but close to town. The house is very private with a view of the valley and surrounded by rock gardens on the other three. Great design and living space and wonderful views from every window. We definitely recommend this house.
5.0
I loved this house. Very private and the hot tub was a big plus. Instructions were clear and loved the downloaded house guide app.
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Amazing views and very private. Would go again
5.0
Very attractive, well equipped home. Great views, enjoyed walking trail from doorstep.
5.0
We stayed here for three nights with our two teenagers. There was plenty of space for all of us. The property was clean and the beds were very comfortable. We loved being so distanced from the other houses. We felt calm as soon as we arrived!
5.0
We loved the property. Everything was as advertised. Plenty of room for a family of five. Proximity to the park is a major plus. Mother Nature interrupted our stargazing, but otherwise a lovely stay.
5.0
We loved our stay here. The physical surroundings are amazing; private and secluded while still being close to restaurants and stores. Very clean. I’m a discerning renter and I found myself annoyed by the reviewer who discounted the IKEA furniture, too small TV and appliances that weren’t high end enough. All four of us were very comfortable. The outdoor patios afforded beautiful views. We were sorry to leave.
5.0
All that we could ask for- the slight elevation of the house gives it a great view of the town and the mountains surrounding it. It is spacious and had everything we need. Close to all our favorite places (the national park is about a 15-minute drive, The Dez and Natural Sisters Cafe are all a very short drive or a nice walk). Used the hot tub and fire pit in the evenings (we were there in December when it gets a little chilly). My daughter loved that we could climb rocks immediately outside the house and get a great view from there too. We were happy to have a rental SUV as the drive up to the house is a dirt road and took a little technical driving to avoid the biggest ruts- fine for a normal sedan, though watch out if you're driving anything super low. We'll stay here again.
4.0
We were very pleased with the location and layout of the house. However, the place was not quite as advertised and our impression was that the great location meant the owner/manager felt they could get away with furnishings and amenities of lesser quality than expected in a place of this cost. That could be corrected at relatively little cost, in which case this would be a terrific property. Our remarks that follow are intended as suggestions for improvements to what we overall felt was a place which could be great. In no particular order of importance... The road up is extremely steep and rutted. Disclosure of that fact would've been very helpful the first time we drove up to the house. Also, there was no indication that there was a washer/dryer; that would've been helpful information to have in advance. The Ikea beds were wobbly, the frames needing tightening. The stove/oven was very low quality. The burners were extremely finicky and hard to light. The oven required the timer to first be set. Instructions for operation of the oven would've helped, but there were none. There were no potholders, so we had to use kitchen towels. There were no tissues in the house. The TCL TV was too small for the room and worked very poorly (very tough to scroll). The dining room table was in a part of the room with no ceiling light, so we had to move it over under the light. The faucet in the master bathroom did not flow into the sink; we had to turn the entire basin to stop the water from flowing onto the sink surround . There were no window screens, but that proved irrelevant since none of the windows opened. There are two steps up from the bedrooms to the kitchen, which proved a trip hazard, particularly the first night. It would be far safer if there was something to highlight those steps. The master bedroom bath faucet was not mounted to the wall. There was no lighter for the BBQ, either in the place we were told to expect it, or anywhere else.
5.0
I love how bright the house is. Comfortable beds and lots of seating. Great views too
5.0
We loved our stay and would stay ther again, the view, the hot tub, the decor, we loved it all’
5.0
Very clean great location great view
5.0
Loved this house. The setting can not be beat, tucked away on a hill with amazing views, stargazing and boulders for exploring. Just a few minutes from the entrance to Joshua Tree this place allowed us to hike early, crash in the heat and jump back out for an afternoon hike. The style and look of the place is incredible with a lot of nice touches. Great stay!
5.0
Place was nice
Easy check in process and the place was better than expected
5.0
ROCK BOX ROCKS
cannot express how wonderful our stay was. well, we went back 3 weeks later, So . . .
5.0
breathtaking views
Such a fabulous space in JT! will def be coming back after the weather cools!
5.0
Love love love this place!
This property is a dream! The house is beautiful, spacious, and has everything we needed. It is located at the top of a hill with access to mini-trails and sweeping views of rocks and boulders. We had an amazing time relaxing outside on the hammock and grilling BBQ. At night, we were isolated enough to do some stargazing. Shanan, the property manager, was very helpful and accommodating in every way possible! The whole family loved it here and would definitely book again in a heartbeat!
5.0
Spectacular
Spectacular location. Spectacular house. The pictures of Rock Box don't do it justice. We've stayed at some amazing locations around the world. Very few compare to Rock Box as far as 360 degree beauty. Five miles to Joshua Tree Park west entrance makes for easy daily access. The house itself is modern, super well maintained and equipped. Easy walk to Joshua Tree Saloon. Good food. Very entertaining people watching. I'd highly recommend the Rock Box when staying in Joshua Tree area. Thanks!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Joshua Tree?
The average price for a rental in Joshua Tree is R 4,571 per night. This rental is R 5,106 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at ✨⛰️ Rock Box ⛰️✨ Modern Adobe Nestled in the Boulders Above Coyote Hole Hiking Trail. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at ✨⛰️ Rock Box ⛰️✨ Modern Adobe Nestled in the Boulders Above Coyote Hole Hiking Trail. Enjoy the water!
Is ✨⛰️ Rock Box ⛰️✨ Modern Adobe Nestled in the Boulders Above Coyote Hole Hiking Trail pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at ✨⛰️ Rock Box ⛰️✨ Modern Adobe Nestled in the Boulders Above Coyote Hole Hiking Trail?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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