Wonderful Pet Friendly Vacation Rental with Spa Pool and Barbecue in Morongo Valley, California

Description

Tucked between Joshua Tree and Palm Springs, hides a modern architectural gem in Morongo Valley. This vacation rental is perfect for bird watching, as the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is just minutes away. Adjacent to Bighorn Mountain & Whitewater River National Lands and set on five scenic acres, this stunning one bedroom, one bath modern escape provides a quiet, cozy and colorful oasis - designed with your relaxation and comfort in mind.

HIGHLIGHTS
► 1 spacious bedroom; queen bed
► 1 full bathroom
► 1 pull out sofa with spare linens and blankets
► In-ground pool & hot tub (pool heated at additional fee in Oct/April)
► Secluded location 5 minutes from Big Morongo Canyon Preserve (excellent bird watching)
► Fully equipped kitchen; modern appliances
► Washer & dryer w/ supplies provided
► Open living room; separate entertainment room with Tv + Bluetooth speaker
► Outdoor BBQ overlooking the mountains
► Pet friendly
► High-speed WiFi for remote work + entertainment
► 20-minute drive to Joshua Tree National Park’s west entrance & 20 minutes to Palm Springs


Includes:
- Full-time, local support team
- Locally roasted coffee & pantry essentials
- Parachute towels & linens and Public Goods natural body products
- Concierge-like support to help you unplug, unwind, & engage with the High Desert


Here Are a Few Kind Words From Our Recent Guests:

-”Amazing vibe for my family. Night time swimming in the moonlight with my kids was bliss. We'll come back for sure.” -Jeremiah

-”We had a perfect long weekend away! The place really is it’s own beautiful paradise. The pool and spa area are tucked a bit down from the house making it all the more private with breathtaking surroundings.” -Matt

-”Absolutely LOVED my stay. The location is a perfect balance between isolation and access. With HUGE views and all the amenities.” -Nicholas

-BEDS & BATHS-

This jewel of a property contains one cozy bedroom, which has a comfortable queen-size bed, plenty of closet space, and a vaulted ceiling of rustic wood. The decor and bedding follow the desert-inspired theme.

It has one bathroom, located across the hall, which contains a combination shower/tub. Need to do some laundry? A washer and dryer is available for your use.

-KITCHEN & DINING-

The beautiful updated kitchen is fully equipped for any desert-inspired culinary endeavor. Like the rest of the home, even the kitchen offers stunning views. The kitchen faces the dining area, where you’ll find a table for 6. Although, you may be tempted to take your meal outside to the patio’s dining table, which also seats at least 8. Appliances include:

★ Baking sheets, pots and pans are available/included
★ Hand mixer, blender, bar-tools and cocktail glasses
★ Come with cooking oil, salt & pepper, as well as, pre-arrival food & beverage stocking services if you desire
★ Offer locally roasted coffee. This property includes a drip coffee maker.
★ Ziploc, Tinfoil, and Food Storage options so you can store food or assemble a picnic for a trip into the National Park
★ Propane BBQ/Grill with all the tools needed to BBQ under the stars

“We especially enjoyed early morning coffee each day while the sun came up - a magical time in the desert.” -Recent Review

-LIVING SPACE-
The sun-drenched living room features large windows and sliding glass doors that bring the outside in. It’s the perfect place to embrace the natural setting of this magical spot — no matter the temperature outside. Kick back and relax as you watch TV (DirecTV channels available) or stream your favorite tunes through the bluetooth speaker.

-OUTDOOR SPACE-
We want to make sure you are able to capture as much of the desert’s beauty and enjoy the sun as much as possible during your stay here. Thus, the outdoor space had been arranged to optimize your fun and relaxation. Admire the desert vistas from the wraparound patio, which is accessible from the living room, kitchen, or front door. You’ll find chairs and a BBQ out here, just waiting for you to have a cookout as the sun sets.

★ Due to high fuel costs in our area, pool heating is not available in the winter but can be heated at $200/day in October & April. The pool is maintained at 80 degrees the other months, but can fluctuate slightly with extreme temperatures

-ESSENTIALS-
It includes WiFi, heating, and air conditioning. On-site parking is available for 2 vehicles.

-ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS-
Visitors come to the High Desert for its unique landscape, culture, and recreational opportunities, as well as for the weather - hot and dry summers and mild winters at our high altitude. Joshua Tree and the communities surrounding the Joshua Tree National Park include Flamingo Heights, Pioneertown, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Landers. You’ll be close to all the action. Some of our favorite options available to you:

–Joshua Tree National Park: 800,000 acres of mystical beauty - Joshua Tree National Park is one of the world’s most incredible natural desert treasures. Sweeping, grand in scale and populated by granite monoliths and voluptuous rock and boulder formations. This quiet land, conducive to meditation and roaming, was carved by extremes in climate - wind, rain and an ever-present, relentless sun. Diverse forms of plant life are found everywhere, but none as unique or prevalent as the park’s namesake: the Joshua tree, standing majestically across the vast topography.

–Pioneertown: Step back in time to thus rustic Old West-style village. Wander through the historic buildings, visit unique shops, catch a live music performance at Pappy & Harriets, and experience the Wild West charm.

• The Integratron: New age-y healing destination with a sound bath, originally designed by ufologist George Van Tassel with the goal of reversing the aging process.

Everything at your fingertips and more, when you book with us today!

** Cleaning Protocols ***
As the only professional management company in the area, we have always maintained exceptional cleaning standards. We pay above the living wage standards; 100% of your cleaning fee is paid to the cleaners (i.e. no profit to us) and we insist on a professional level of cleaning between guests. We love the High Desert for a lot of reasons - including the open spaces, lack of crowds, and dry weather that we believe make it a safe place to visit.
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You will have the entire house and property to yourself.
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Morongo Valley is a small, quiet community featuring one of the best bird watching locations in the Western United States: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Morongo Valley is an ideal High Desert locale, set halfway between the restaurants, shops, and nightlife of Palm Springs (30-minute drive) and the wonders of Joshua Tree National Park (35-minute drive to the West Entrance).

This area is located within a short drive of delicious restaurants and fun things to do. Here are a few favorites:
• Dillon's Burgers & Beers (7-minute drive) - Old-school eatery known for hearty food and arcade games.
• Morongo Valley Cafe (8-minute drive) - Neighborhood favorite for breakfast classics like eggs benedict and huevos rancheros.
• Joshua Tree Village (30-minute drive) - Quirky strip of boutiques and restaurants, including Coyote Corner, Space Cowboy Books, and the rustic Joshua Tree Saloon.
• Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum (35-minute drive) - As far from a stuffy gallery as you can imagine, this outdoor sculpture garden contains a unique collection of folk-art.
• The Integratron (35-minute drive) - New age-y healing destination with a sound bath, originally designed by ufologist George Van Tassel with the goal of reversing the aging process.
• Mt. San Jacinto State Park (60-minute drive) - Expansive, hilly landscape with foot and horseback trails surrounding 10,834-foot Mount San Jacinto.

Of course, let’s not forget about the essentials. Everything you need is within close driving distance:
• Closest supermarket: Vons (23-minute drive)
• Closest liquor store: King's Liquor Store (20-minute drive)
• Closest pharmacy: Rite Aid Pharmacy (22-minute drive)
• Closest bank: Wells Fargo Bank (20-minute drive)
• Closest gas station: Circle K (7-minute drive)
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Many roads in the high desert are dirt, so please take it slow. While a car is required to get around, a four wheel drive car is not if you follow our directions, but note that roads will often have ruts, particularly after a rain.

PLEASE NOTE that names of streets on maps and on street signs often differ in Morongo Valley, and some roads can be quite difficult as they are not publicly maintained. Please be sure to follow our turn-by-turn directions.
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• EVENTS & COMMERCIAL PHOTOSHOOTS: Are not permitted without prior approval, applicable permit and additional fees.

• DOGS: Dogs are welcome and there is a one time fee of $100. Maximum of 2 Dogs allowed. No other types of animals are authorized.

• SOCIAL MEDIA: If you plan on sharing your experience on social media, please mention us!

• CELL SERVICE: Cell phone service availability and quality in the high desert varies by service provider. This is particularly true in the more remote areas of Joshua Tree, Pipes Canyon, and Pioneertown. Please be prepared by enabling wifi calling or downloading a VOIP program.

• ROAD CONDITIONS: Many roads are dirt, so please take it slow. A four wheel drive car is not required, but note that roads will often have ruts, particularly after a rain

• WILDIFE: During the Spring & Summer, honeybees gather near the far end of the pool (and the spa). They are not aggressive and will typically ignore swimmers. We have created two small diversion pools and are working to get them to seek water elsewhere. We are very respectful of wildlife and have been working with experts from the National Park Service to mitigate this. We apologize for the inconvenience!


VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT A LEASE AND CONVEYS NO RIGHTS IN REAL PROPERTY AT ANY TIME. YOUR USE IS LIMITED TO THAT DEFINED HEREIN.

• The number of people in the home may not exceed the number of guests in your reservation confirmation without our prior approval (regardless of whether they are staying the night or just visiting). Additional guest fees starting at $65 per person per night will apply for any unauthorized persons.

•Your sole right to access the property begins with the 3PM check-in and ends at the 11AM check-out, unless other times are approved in writing in advance. Check-in is not allowed after 9PM unless approved in writing in advance. If you violate these rules, we may charge up to 50% of the daily rate for an early arrival and/or late check-out.

• Dogs are allowed with prior written permission, only with the payment of an additional cleaning fee, and only at certain properties. Dog owners agree to the following additional rules: use protective sheets that we will leave out for you to cover any place where your dog may lie (we are not equipped to shampoo furniture or rugs or dry clean bedding after your departure); outside the house dogs are to be leashed at all times (there are coyotes in the High Desert, which present danger to unleashed dogs) and owners must immediately pick up after their dogs and deposit waste in a plastic bag and place it in the garbage bin; dogs are not to be left unattended in the house at any time. In addition to our additional dog cleaning fee, we will deduct the costs of extra cleaning or repairs necessitated by the presence of your dog.

• Recreational vehicles, motorcycles and camping or other overnight accommodations outside the home are not allowed. Violations of this policy will result in termination of the reservation with no refund.

• We do not guarantee the speed or availability of internet service. Internet service is provided by a satellite and/or wireless provider and may be subject to more fluctuations and outages than you are used to. No illegal or abusive use of the Internet access is allowed.

• Cell service may not be available at the property due to the rural nature and geography of the area.

• The High Desert occasionally has power outages. We are not responsible for any general outages of Southern California Edison.

• No photoshoots are allowed on the property without prior written approval and the payment of additional fees. Unauthorized use of the rental property’s name, address, or images, including its interior, exterior, and / or private property surroundings, for any commercial use including but not limited to selling, advertising, TV, film production, electronic, or other media, is not permitted and we will seek to have any use removed.

• Special events such as weddings and parties are not permitted without written approval and the payment of additional fees.

• Guests who utilize a home’s hot tub, pools and/or plunge pool do so at their own risk and we are not liable for any personal injury or other damages associated with such use. Guests may not use glass or pottery glassware, plates, etc. in or anywhere near any such water amenity. If any glass or pottery ware is broken in or near a water amenity, you will be charged the full amount to drain and refill the amenity and for any lost revenue during such service. Guests may not leave minors unattended at any hot tub, pool or plunge pool.

• Guests shall allow the property owner or any designated workers access to the property for landscaping and routine maintenance, cleaning, repairs and building inspections, and pool and hot tub repairs and service.

• If for any reason beyond the control of the owner, the property is unavailable, we may cancel your reservation with only a refund to the actual fees and / or deposits you have paid.

• Smoking is not allowed inside the house or within 15 feet of any exterior door. Please dispose of your extinguished cigarette waste into a plastic bag and then into the outdoor garbage can. Do not leave cigarette waste on the grounds. If these rules are violated, we will charge a minimum of $250.

• Propane firepits or fireplaces may not be used for burning wood or any other materials (it is illegal pursuant to a county ordinance and may damage the fixture). If any combustible materials are burned in them, we will charge a minimum of $500 cleaning fee.

• By making your reservation, you confirm that you will comply with (and your stay is allowed by) any applicable health or safety orders from the State of California.

• We do not allow firearms on the property. If you are a firearms carrier, your firearm must remain off the property.

• Rental Ordinance. Please pay attention to the relevant short-term rental ordinances in accordance with county or city guidelines. If you violate any ordinance and as a result the property is fined, you will be responsible for payment of the fine.

• Payment terms. Payments are due 50% at 60 days before check-in and 50% at 30 days before check-in (or at the time of reservation if less than the days for either payment).

• Deposit policy. A deposit is required at the time of booking and any unused portion will be returned 7 days after checkout.

• We may withhold all or part of your deposit if you fail to follow the rules in this agreement, the property listing or the property house manual. If the cost of the damages, losses, or missing items exceed the amount of the deposit, we will bill your credit card for the difference and / or pursue legal action. Cause(s) for withholding deposit funds include, but are not limited to: damage to premises or contents, missing or broken items, lost keys, required excessive cleaning, not complying fully with the departure checklist, smoke odors or damage, mailing charges for items left behind, unauthorized persons visiting or staying on the property, the presence of a dog without authorization, noise complaints after 10PM, including fines, trespassing on neighboring properties, and unauthorized late check-out.

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