This home was the perfect place for our family -- it was close to the National Park visitor center (we walked there) and a few good food places (Joshua Tree Coffee, the Dez), while also being close enough driving wise to a park entrance. We got up early each morning to beat the crowds into the park, and then come back midday for lunch, games, and rest. The air hockey table was a big hit with my daughters. We spent our evenings in the hot tub stargazing. It was also a big plus that they were dog friendly. Our labrador got some good sunning time in, along with playing fetch in the fenced yard. The hosts were super responsive when I noted that we had some issues with the gate staying closed and provided a fix. We'll definitely consider staying here again in our next stay in Joshua Tree.