I spent 10 wonderful days at Roadrunner Ridge in November, 2022. The house (which was spotless upon arrival) has an open, user-friendly layout, with every possible amenity, especially in the kitchen. The views are amazing in every direction, including up (at night, when you can see the Milky Way). The grounds are beautiful, with fine specimens of pretty much the entire Mojave Desert microcosm (Joshua trees, palo verde, mesquite bushes, desert willows, and all sorts of cactuses, including some very nice chollas). In the dead of November I saw jackrabbits, quail, an intrepid hummingbird, and a roadrunner; I also heard some coyotes and a great horned owl. Outside there are over half a dozen little spots — tables, chairs, lounges, a fire pit, etc. — to gather and chill. The spa deserves a special mention both for being beautifully situated and for heating up in silence (which seems to be a rarity these days). Nearby (an easy walk from the house) is some excellent hiking on federal land that rivals the national park in its richness — except you don’t have to drive there, you don’t have to wait in line, and you’ll almost always have the trail entirely to yourself. And it’s free! Sometimes it seems as if the “O” in VRBO can get overlooked: many properties are now actually rented out by agencies. With the host of Roadrunner Ridge, Annie, you’re dealing with a real person who takes great care of her own home. Annie was welcoming and super-responsive, especially when there was a power glitch one day. It was so reassuring to be dealing with a live human being who knows the house and the area inside and out. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. The home, the grounds, the location: everything was perfect. I only wish that the roadrunner I saw on my first morning would have paid a visit every day…

What an incredible stay! I’ve often found myself showing up to an vacation rental and thinking… this doesn’t look like the pictures. We’ll this rental EXCEEDED the pictures. The finishing touches at the house were so thoughtful. From nice kitchenware (literally everything we could imagine needing was in there) to big comfy wool blankets to wrap ourselves in by the outdoor fire, Annie thought of everything. We loved sitting out by the big fire pit (those flames got big and let off some great heat in the cold night), spending time on the patio in the morning playing board games, hanging in the hammock during the day and looking at the desert landscapes, and soaking in the jacuzzi tub at night and watching the stars. The property was great with lots of little areas to explore. And the bedrooms were nice too! The two bedrooms had comfy beds with big comfortable bathrooms. The den did the job, not quite as comfy as the other two beds but definitely doable for someone who likes a firmer mattress! Also the house is in a super convenient location. Close to vons and Walmart for any supplies or groceries you need and just a quick drive to Joshua Tree. Convenient but still so private! Overall, can’t recommend this spot enough. My friends were raving about the stay. We’ll be back!