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Stay at Shala: The ultimate oasis in the desert

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Yucca Valley, CA
  • Black Rock Canyon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Yucca Valley Community Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay at Shala: The ultimate oasis in the desert

**Reach out for seasonal discounts/specials**

The finest of high desert living. This recently remodeled 3,800 sq ft home on 1.5 acres is the perfect place to recharge and enjoy in a relaxing and peaceful oasis.
★ Relaxation: Outdoor bed, fire-pit and hammocks to enjoy big skies and enchanting Joshua Trees.
★ Play: New built pool and hot spa, volleyball court, yoga area + more.
★ Recreation: Game/Theatre room with pool table, foosball, recliners and 150" screen!

Designed aesthetically by a well-traveled San Francisco-based designer, this home is high on design yet warm and welcoming.

As you enter the home, you will be welcomed by an inviting mural, painted by a local Joshua Tree Artist.

Cook up a storm with your family and friends in the chef’s kitchen with an oversized built-in refrigerator/freezer. The indoor dining area includes a modern solid concrete 10-person dining table. Move to the living area and sit back in the pair of swings or lounge on the low profile, luxurious leather couch or comfy day bed. The living room can accommodate 10 people. Watch TV or just hang around. Looking for something more private? There are two chairs by the board game area for you and your bestie to chill and catch up. Your own little conversation nook!

The French doors open into a private backyard with beautiful landscaping. You will find a huge covered-patio with a 10-seater table, ideal for an outdoor dining experience. Relax with your loved ones by the firepit, complete with Adirondack chairs and a designer outdoor lounger. Enjoy a beautiful sunset with your dear ones hanging out on the hammock or create memories around the fire.

In a mood for star gazing? Lounge on the outdoor bed with your loved ones.

Feeling sporty? Enjoy a volleyball match or a game of corn-hole.

Want to take the fun indoors? Head to the indoor game room and play some pool or foosball. Or Simply sit back and enjoy your favorite show or movie in the theater room with relaxing lounge recliners and 150-inch screen! **Please note that the theater room is in the converted garage. This area of the house is NOT connected to the central air conditioning inside the house. That said, we have provided a split unit in this area that both heats and cools. While the split unit is not as powerful as the rest of the house, our prior guests have been comfortable with this arrangement in both summer and winter. Please reach out if you have any questions.**

There are many thoughtful touches and beds in various sizes and different mattress firmness to appeal to all kinds of sleepers.

There is high-speed 1GBPs internet throughout the home.

BEDROOMS and BATHROOM:
There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in the house. 3 of the 5 bedrooms have en-suite attached full-bathrooms. 2 bedrooms have full bathrooms adjacent across the hallway.

Bedroom 1: 1 King bed. 1 futon-bed. Work Desk and chair. Wall-mounted 70” flat-screen TV. Attached full bath with jacuzzi tub.
Bedroom 2: 1 twin over full bunk-bed. Wall-mounted 43” flat-screen TV. Adjacent full bath.
Bedroom 3: 1 Queen four-poster style bed. Work Desk and chair. Adjacent full bath.
Bedroom 4: 1 King bed. Attached full bath
Bedroom 5: 1 Queen bed. Attached full bath

GARAGE / PARKING:
You can park 1 car inside the garage and no more than 4 cars in the driveway. Do not park your cars on the street.

LOCATION
This home is in the prestigious Sky Harbor neighborhood of Yucca Valley. You are short drive to amazing nature in Joshua Tree, great restaurants and funky shops in Yucca Valley and lots more!

• Von's and Stater Bros, your closest grocery stores are 8-10 minutes away
• Black Rock Campground is a hiker's dream. You are about 5 minutes away.
• Joshua Tree national park West entrance: 15 minutes away.
• Noah Purifoy Exhibit - An outdoor art exhibit is located 20 minutes away and is a must see for all art lovers. His installations have been in galleries across the country and this exhibit is a true testament for his amazing work.
• The Integratron - This is an unforgettable sound experience for those seeking deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Sound baths are by appointment only by online booking or phone. Integratron is located about 25 minutes away and worth every minute.
• Landers Brew Co - If you are looking for a great dive bar and a good beer, surrounded by beautiful desert scenery, LBC is the spot. With a friendly bar staff and great selection of drafts and bottles, you can't go wrong. Definitely a must for beer lovers. The 25 minute drive is well worth it to enjoy a beer on the patio or listen to some local live music.

MUSIC FESTIVALS:
This house is a great place to stay if you're coming to Joshua Tree for the Guitarfish Music Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Coachella, Stagecoach, and many more due to it's central location

The restaurants in Joshua Tree are amazing.

• Crossroads Cafe: Great little cafe right in town with good options for breakfast, lunch or dinner (our favorite for breakfast for sure!). There is something for everyone on their menu, even quite a few vegan/vegetarian options. Highly recommend!
• Three Sisters Cafe: Great for a healthy breakfast or lunch. They tend to have less of a wait than Crossroads and the food will not disappoint.
• Pie For The People: Great dinner option if you want to dine in or pick up. They make some really good pies and also great salads so the wait can be a little long around dinner time. They sell by the slice as well for a quick bite but allow a little extra time if you are ordering a whole pie during the rush.
• The Joshua Tree Saloon: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is a fun place to come with family or friends and super convenient as they are open at (almost) all hours. This is basically your only option for night life in Joshua Tree but it won’t disappoint if you’re looking to get a few drinks or a bite with friends.

A little farther out:

• Pappy and Harriet’s: Classic restaurant in beautiful Pioneertown. We highly recommend you check it out before sunset so you have the time to explore the old mid-western town adjacent to the restaurant. You will want to call ahead to make a reservation as they often have wait times up to an hour (or more!) without one. Definitely worth checking out!
• La Copine: A great little French restaurant out in Flamingo Heights that is open for lunch and dinner only. This place has the freshest food in the area and has recently extended their hours to open for lunch at 2pm. We highly recommend getting here right when they open as it is a small restaurant and can fill up quickly. It’s a little farther away but the drive is beautiful

ADDED SERVICES
Upon booking, please let us know if you are interested in any of the below activities. We will help make introductions:

- Guided meditation / hypnotherapy - Enjoy a relaxing guided meditation or a healing hypnotherapy session
- Star Tour - Experience a guided tour of the stars No clouds, no light pollution, no crowds. Just you, the quiet desert, and the stars.
- Private yoga instructor, in-home chef, hiking guide, and much more

Heated Pool / Spa
- You have two choices but not both. Either 1) Heated pool (for an additional fee) or 2) Heated spa (for no fee)
- $200 a night to heat the pool. Pool will be heated to 84F. Request to heat pool must be made at least 3 days in advance of booking
- When the pool is heated, the spa will at the same temperature as pool but not be allowed to heat to 104F
- The reason both cannot happen is because if pool is heated to 84F, but then the heater is diverted to spa to heat it at 104F, then that will automatically cause the pool temperature to drop.

*** PLEASE READ THE HOUSE RULES PRIOR TO BOOKING ***
*** RENTAL AGREEMENT/SECURITY DEPOSIT ***
Please note that all guests will receive an email required to sign our rental agreement that lists the house rules. We need you to sign it and share your credit card info through our secure reservation system for a $500 deposit. It's important that you review and sign this agreement within 48 hours of receipt to maintain your booking. If this step is overlooked, your reservation may be subject to automatic cancellation as per our house rules. We would not want that to happen, so we emphasize this to ensure all goes smoothly with your reservation.

The reason for the agreement is simple - it is in place to provide transparency and protection for both our valued guests and us, the hosts. The security deposit is simply a temporary hold on your card, not an actual charge, although it will count towards your credit limit. This means your money stays in your account. We put this hold on your card one week before you arrive. If there's no damage when you leave, we'll remove the hold one week after you go.

Property manager

Viren Kumar

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Host will email guest to sign our rental agreement and security deposit hold up to $500 hold within 48 hours after booking.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STVR 193-21

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yucca Valley

Located in Yucca Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Hi-Desert Cultural Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pioneertown and Desert Hot Springs Town Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby windsurfing, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, cycling and hiking.
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Yucca Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Black Rock Canyon - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Yucca Valley Community Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • California Welcome Center - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 14 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 38 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stay at Shala: The ultimate oasis in the desert have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stay at Shala: The ultimate oasis in the desert pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stay at Shala: The ultimate oasis in the desert?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay at Shala: The ultimate oasis in the desert?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay at Shala: The ultimate oasis in the desert located?

This family-friendly Yucca Valley holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Black Rock Canyon, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Yucca Valley Community Park. Sand to Snow National Monument and Desert Christ Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ericka O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spring Break Get Away

Wish the weather would have been better, but the house was perfect for my family to enjoy spring break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect get away

Good sized rooms, the laundry room was very nice, The rest of the house and the pool are beautiful. Quiet, relaxing And the hosts were accommodating. The rest rooms could have been a little more clean and a television would of been nice in the back rooms especially for as long as we stayed, but overall the stay was exactly what the Dr. order.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

birthday/girls trip

Property was beautiful and spacious!!! plenty of amenities and supplies for kitchen/grilling etc…. We had a wonderful time in the game room and of course the backyard festivities!! i would recommend this property for families/ friends needing a weekend getaway !! I love this property i will be booking again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 Amazing Stay

I highly recommend this house for any occasion or just a weekend get away. Host is extremely responsive, one of the cleanest houses ever, and incredibly kind host. Everything from the pool to movie theatre this house has it all. Had the most amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akash R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

Had a lovely time in Yucca Valley at this home! The outdoor space was perfect for children, and adults had plenty to do with the hot tub, pool table, and theater in the garage. We spent two nights at this home and were totally occupied the entire time. The Walmart, 7 minutes away, made buying groceries/supplies a breeze as well. And finally, the host was very responsive to any questions that I had about operating anything in the house. Definitely a 5/5 property. Quick note - while the hot tub gets up to temperature fairly quickly, the remainder of the big pool is not heated!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shashank P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home with Potential, but Needs Attention to Details

The house is beautiful, spacious, and clean, with a large backyard, pool, spa, and plenty of space to relax. The five rooms and huge hall make it ideal for group gatherings. The serene neighborhood adds to the charm, and it feels safe and welcoming.However, there were a few things that fell short of expectations, which could matter for some guests. Communication was slow, with responses taking over a day, and there was limited control or clarity over some amenities. The spa, for instance, took over two hours and several attempts to heat up, and instructions provided were unclear. Backyard lights couldn’t be turned on, and the lack of hammocks (a key reason for choosing this listing) was disappointing, especially given the stunning views we hoped to capture.The bedrooms had their challenges too, with mattresses being uncomfortably hard, a broken bunk bed, and wobbly bed bases. The pool table had damaged sticks, and while usable, it was not in great shape. Water flow in the kitchen sink was too low, making cleaning and washing inconvenient.This property has immense potential, and with better communication and attention to these details, it could offer an amazing experience. Despite these issues, the house and its location remain a great getaway spot for those prioritizing space, cleanliness, and tranquility.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sokbrany Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

christina k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible property in Yucca Valley

What a fantastic home for family groups. Entertainment options are abundant! Home theater, pool table, foosball, volleyball, giant badminton, cornhole, swimming pool, jacuzzi, board games, or just relax in a hammock or park yourself by the fire pit. Clean air and clear skies and minutes from the park entrance. What else can you ask for?!?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend for my hubby

What a great property. We had 4 couples plus 4 kids and plenty of space. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Viren Kumar

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Languages:

English