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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Twentynine Palms, CA

29 Palms Historical Society
‪11 min drive‬
Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center
‪12 min drive‬
Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance
‪17 min drive‬
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
‪95 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Twentynine Palms

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Knott Sky Park and Twentynine Palms Visitor Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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What's nearby

29 Palms Historical Society - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
Tortoise Rock Casino - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail - 14 min drive - 4.9 miles
Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive
‪The Rib Co. - ‬6 min drive
‪Castañeda's Mexican Food - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Midcentury Desert Escape

This well-preserved 1950s homestead sits on 2.5 desert acres in a secluded spot on the outskirts of Twentynine Palms. The property is 15 minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park north entrance. You feel away from it all, but are convenient to all the local amenities. Enjoy quiet evenings under the stars, or kick back on the porch after a day of hiking in the park. We have one master bedroom and a bonus bedroom in a sunny alcove in the front of the house. The house comfortably sleeps up to two couples. A cozy living room features a fireplace to take the nip off the chilly nights. Eat breakfast under the shade of the pepper tree and you might spot jackrabbits, coyotes, roadrunners and quail. At night have a barbecue and then relax under starry skies and shooting stars (seriously, lots of shooting stars). Take a bath in our outdoor clawfoot tub. Perfect for a romantic getaway, artist/writer’s retreat or an adventure weekend in the park.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Kurt Keppeler

Languages

English

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Parking available

$246 nightly

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Total includes taxes and fees

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

$243 nightly

Jun 22 - Jun 23

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Midcentury Desert Escape House Twentynine Palms

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Midcentury Desert Escape Private vacation home Twentynine Palms

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Twentynine Palms, close to Theatre 29, 29 Palms Historical Society, and Tortoise Rock Casino. You'll also find Knott Sky Park and Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Midcentury Desert Escape?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Midcentury Desert Escape?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Midcentury Desert Escape?

Yes, every accommodation at Midcentury Desert Escape comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Midcentury Desert Escape Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

amy

May 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Magic in the desert

Lovely little colorful home, full of personal touches. Beautiful and peaceful desert property. The house is a real home complete with everything you need to stay. There's an amazing record collection and lots of original art. Gorgeous sunsets! Very inspiring retreat. Kurt was an excellent communicator and gave us great directions to the property and nearby hikes. Don't miss the outdoor tub!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rock F., Salt Lake City

Dec 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A Desert Oasis...

This place is somehow even cuter in person than what we were expecting. Because it is on the outer edge of town, you really do get to experience desert living without feeling like you are in the middle of a city. The property is large and gave us beautiful unobstructed views of the sunset, and of the stars! Its still close enough to make going out to grab a bite to eat, or to visit Joshua Tree easy. It is the best of both worlds. The host was so easy to communicate with. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

Feb 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay. We spent most of the time at Joshua Tree National Park.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Feb 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Midcentury Vibe

Perfect house for a late winter stay, - clean, comfortably, and exactly as advertised. Quiet location with some quiet outdoor seating. Easy access to stores and all the area has to offer. Will stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Jan 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great desert house!

We stayed here for a few days after Christmas and it was such a relaxing spot. Loved the remote location, with close proximity to the park. We'll stocked and homey, I'd definitely recommend..

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra and Bill C.

Oct 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great location and loved the night sky. House had everything we needed and very comfortable We enjoyed the 50s feel.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

REED O.

Jul 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Desert Chillin

I stayed here with my son and daughter. We were looking for a nice relaxing home base for our travels into Joshua Tree Park and the surrounding areas. We absolutely loved the house and the property and of course our host Kurt. There were so many little detailed touches that made our stay enjoyable - from the well stocked kitchen, to the linens and supplies to the outside property and even the neighbor who gave us a wave every morning as we left on our adventures. Only great things to say about our experience. Now I want to take my wife here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Mar 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing vacation

This was an absolutely perfect vrbo rental for my family of 4. The house and it’s surroundings were exactly as pictured and magical in person. We were close to many of the hikes we wanted to do, and I liked being in what felt like the quieter part of the area. Would absolutely book here again and recommend it to anyone. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Jan 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for a desert vusit

Cute house in great location for a visit to Joshua Tree National Park. Fun mid century modern/South west interior decor with patios that catch the sun at all hours. Great outdoor fireplace too. Host very responsive and pleasant.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Oct 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

sweet vibes & sweet host

We were looking for a homestead getaway in the desert, and this place was perfect for that! Even though homesteads can be rough around the edges, this one was immaculate. The house had plenty of space and even more style & character (lots of photo opportunities!). We loved spending time in the cozy kitchen, cooking, eating, or playing scrabble. We would also recommend this place for people looking to go into Joshua Tree Nat'l Park. Since we were so close and easy to access, we went for our first time, and it was magical! - Besides the house & location, the hosts were so very friendly and accommodating. It was a low-pressure, easy-going experience to stay at their place. 10/10!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Apr 27, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil Desert House

We had a great time staying at this cute little house in the peaceful 29 Palms desert. The house is just as described with everything you could possibly need down to lots of charcoal for the BBQ. The owner had great communication and really went way out of his way to make sure that our stay was perfect and even brought us extra fresh coffee. The location of the house is perfect, rural feel off a dirt road but just a couple of minutes drive to stores and restaurants. The house has tons of seating areas inside and out so you always have the best view no matter what time of day. After a long day of hiking it was nice to watch the sunset and then the stars at night. We felt so relaxed we didn't want to go home! Looking forward to our next stay here. Thanks Kurt!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Jennifer B.

Apr 9, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this Place

Super cute house and beautiful nature all around. Really enjoyed the Hummingbirds flying all around. The sunroom bedroom is pretty great also. Can't wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

Sep 11, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Desert Oasis

Whether you’re looking for a complete retro feel or just a quiet escape in the desert, this is the place to choose! Kurt was an awesome host and the place was very close to the Oasis Joshua Tree National Park entrance. Only suggestion I would make is to have an easier way to charge a phone or tablet at night close to the bed. Not a big thing though if you are just looking to get away from it all for a bit. :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W., Los Angeles

Jun 18, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

I can't gush about this place enough, from the landscaping to the interior decor, which is exactly how I would decorate a desert homestead. Kurt was super friendly and responsive, and we hope to return and stay at KnCHomestead this winter, maybe over Christmas/New Year's. The desert skies there are glorious. Everything about this place was absolutely perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joline K., Sleepy Hollow IL

Mar 7, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

If you like the 50s you will like this property. We enjoyed spinning records, the 1957 chevy iconic color(larkspur blue)on the fireplace wall and the overall mid-century architecture. Loved the location...great views. Even enjoyed the Baja like road to get there. ha ha

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Jan 13, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun, remote and well-appointed desert retreat

From the moment we booked our getaway to hike in Joshua Tree NP, the host Kurt was very helpful with his responses and suggestions. This quiet retreat was more than we expected, with lots of charm, and the house had everything we could need. (We especially enjoyed Kurt's and Clare's homemade beer left for us)! We saw beautiful sunrises and stunning sunsets from the house. A great place to visit Joshua Tree and relax later after a day in the park. Not far from the local eateries and hangouts.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A., South Pasadena

Dec 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful respite.

Our third time here and on our list of official getaways. We love the solitude, the vibe, the personal touches. Kurt is always quick to respond and helpful. Recommend and thank you! V + S

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Nov 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect desert getaway

This place really captures the spirit of the area. It's a great spot to visit the park or get away from it all. Kurt was very responsive and easy to deal with.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Nov 8, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely fabulous

An ideal place to come home to at night and wake up in each morning. Especially loved the green tile tub, the Shari Elf art and the coffeemaker that felt just like home. Outside were hummingbirds and owls. We had a great time and hope to come back someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neal A.

Oct 24, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect desert getway

Beutifully decorated house on the edge of 29 Palms.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Sep 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

DESERT BLISS

This really is a special place. Lots of open land and the interior is cozy and well decorated. Hope to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A., South Pasadena

Jan 31, 2019

peaceful beautiful retreat

our second visit - really enjoy the peace, quiet and aesthetic. fits us perfectly..

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A., South Pasadena

Nov 24, 2018

Beautiful and Peaceful Respite

With all the turmoil going on in the world - Kurt and Claire's place was the perfect escape. Very well appointed, all we needed.. quiet, clean, beautiful, and eclectically decorated.. aesthetic.. we plan on returning.. highly recommend. v and s

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Blenda S., Ormond Beach, Florida

Mar 20, 2018

A great desert getaway with all we needed and more.

The desert getaway was just right. Well stocked with all we needed but the groceries. Comfortable and close to the National Park we came to hike. The information provided was thorough and accurate. We will be back for another visit. Well done.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Mar 11, 2018

Great location to explore Joshua Tree National Park

We had a great time during our 15 day stay in February-March 2018. The house is everything depicted on the web-site -- mid-20th century house and furnishings, all in great shape. Best of all, it's a great place to stay while exploring Joshua Tree National Park. Turns out that the North Entrance to the park (in Twentynine Palms) gets much less traffic than the West Entrance (closer to Palm Springs and LA). There are never more than 2-3 cars in line at the North Entrance, but there were 40-50 cars at the West Entrance one Saturday when we drove out that way. So you're far better off staying to the east in Twentynine Palms, and using the North Entrance. The situation was great -- the house is set back from others in the desert, so has privacy, yet Highway 62, the main drag in Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, is easily accessible. The nearest store is the grocery store, so very convenient, and the local restaurants were much better than we expected. The only minor issue is that at this time of year (February), it takes a day or two for the concrete floors to warm up if the house has been unoccupied for a few days. But the heaters warm the air immediately, so just bring some slipper or thick socks, and you're fine.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2018