The Cabin at Windy Gap | House in Joshua Tree

10.0 (56 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Joshua Tree House | The Cabin at Windy Gap

1 Bedroom House in Joshua Tree

Relish the inspiring sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, awesome moon rises, and starry night sky from this special getaway cabin. Immerse yourself in nature, including Joshua trees, blooming cacti, and a unique rocky ridge line. Close to Joshua Tree Village. 15 minutes from the National Park entrance. Newly restored 50's cabin perfect for solo guests or couples. Beautiful hikes out the back door, or just stay in and re-center. Perfect as a home base for exploring the area or as a creative retreat
An extraordinary place to hang out for a day or a week. The cabin sits on 10 acres of native landscaping. A great escape from the heavily traveled park entrance area, you will arrive via a well-maintained dirt road across highway 62 to get to your getaway cabin.
Minutes from Joshua Tree Village, yet away from the crowds. Stark, beautiful and wondrous…so different from urban life. Magnificent views. Hiking and mountain biking riding starts right behind the property.
To the stars and back…If you are lucky enough to be here on a full moon or meteor shower...grab a glass of wine, sit out on the patio and you will be spellbound!
Happiness is found in the most simple things, like quiet luxury. We have completely renovated the interior of the cabin. These are retreat-worthy accommodations. Kitchen is well outfitted for cooking your own meals. Pleasant dining area, comfortable queen-sized bed, and sparkling clean all around. The living room couch folds into a futon if needed. We provide wireless internet. The cabin is equipped with a wall air conditioning unit, fans, and electric heaters. Detached garage parking is available.
The cabin is co-located on the property with the owners’ home, each building having its own separate and distinct area of the land. The cabin faces away from the main house, creating its own private sanctuary. Sahara and Pepito are the owners’ little dogs who are very friendly and love to come say hello and stop by for pets.
San Bernardino County Permit #: CESTRP-2020-00263
Enter the property off a winding dirt road using an individualized code provided 24 to 48 hours before check in. You are welcome to enjoy the cabin and explore the lower half of the property. Guests will not have access to the owners’ main house or areas around or behind the main house.
Check in and check out is on your own. We live on the property, we will be available during your stay if needed, but we don't intend to contact you or invade your space unless you need us.
Taking a walk in our neighborhood is remote, unique, and very beautiful. Full-arc rainbow sightings are not uncommon. The neighborhood is known as "Windy Gap", which is a unique, quiet pocket of peaceful simplicity that is off the beaten path of the average tourist trek. The property is on the north side of Hwy 62 that is opposite the Park entrance. This means the stellar view from the cabin looks out over the valley where Joshua Tree nestles in. If you are feeling adventurous, there is protected federal BLM land for a 4 mile loop hike right out the cabin door. Much of the undeveloped area around the neighborhood is protected by the Mojave Desert Land Trust.
Although the California desert is generally a dry environment, heavier rainy seasons may bring about more abundant than usual wildlife. This includes cute little native inhabitants such as humming birds, quail, road runners, jack rabbits, and cotton tail bunnies…. as well as….coyotes, insects, spiders, lizards, snakes, and moths. As such, we advise to keep all non-screened windows and doors closed if you are uncomfortable with uninvited nature guests. If you find yourself surrounded, please do not hesitate to call for assistance.
CHECK-IN TIME is between 3pm-9pm. We recommend arriving before dark!
CHECK-OUT TIME is 11am.
The gate must be closed and locked at all times.
No smoking indoors. Smoking outdoors is permitted away from the cabin only, using an ashtray. We live in the wild and brushfire is a real possibility. We will keep your security deposit if the house smells like smoke.
In general: No firearms. No drones. No ORVs. However, if you have special requests for bringing your dirt bikes or ORVs on a trailer for further recreational use away from the property, please email us in advance.
Absolutely no commercial photography or filming is permitted on site without previous agreement with us. Additional fees apply.
If you bring children, you are responsible for their safety in and outside the cabin, and note that the old mining equipment and other artifacts in the landscape are decoration only and not play structures.
Do not harm or harass the wildlife in any way.
We reserve the right to keep your security deposit if the house rules have been broken.

The Cabin at Windy Gap is located in Joshua Tree. The Cabin at Windy Gap provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Internet, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Internet, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Cabin at Windy Gap has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Joshua Tree has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Joshua Tree, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
General
  • German
  • English
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number cestrp-2020-00263 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: CESTRP-2020-00263

Reviews

Kim S.
Feb 22, 2025 10:24:03 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We enjoyed our stay at the Windy Cabin. The location is in the right proximity for taking day trips to the park and surrounding area. The cabin is small and cozy with most things you need for a short stay. Our 7 night stay was probably too long for the accommodations. The refrigerator is very small, an apartment size would be more appropriate as we made the choice to eat most of our meals out. The location was not as remote as we expected, however it offers a very pleasant area for hiking. I walked most mornings and spotted jack rabbits, a variety of birds, and an occasional lizard. If you enjoy nature this is your spot! I would recommend providing a few more details in the cabin manual, such as availability of towels and other needs. Overall perfect long weekend location for a single person or couple as described. Access to the area offerings, ideal! Be sure to take in the park, shopping in Joshua Tree’s unique stores, and excellent pizza at Sky High Pie! Enjoyable week! Thank you!
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