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3 designer containers.9 secluded acres.Art Gallery.Dark Skies.Hot tub+cold tubs.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior
Bathroom
Dark skies

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Noah Purifoy Foundation
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Twentynine Palms, CA (TNP)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Guest House

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 designer containers.9 secluded acres.Art Gallery.Dark Skies.Hot tub+cold tubs.

The Portal at Joshua Tree isn’t your typical container home and unlike any other vacation property. It’s the perfect stay for the modern nomad, whether you’re stopping through on a California road trip, working remotely or on a romantic weekend away, you’re not going to want to leave. It’s 5 star luxury that melds seamlessly into its high desert landscape
The Portal has been featured in articles about architecture, design and DIY because of its famous architect/builder, Ben Uyeda.

This secluded cluster of modern containers sits perched up on its own little mini hill with amazing hikes leading up to your personal magical hilltop overlooking much of Joshua Tree, including the National Park. Each container, with carefully curated colors and textures boasts endless views of the high desert. It also has all new and top of the line Mitsubishi mini split AC/ heating, Haier stainless steel refrigerator, stove and microwave and a brand new tankless water heater. The bedrooms and bathrooms in separate containers offer couples or groups of friends complete privacy.

The Portal is perfect for guests who relish a truly indoor/outdoor experience and appreciate modern design. The large glass panel doors open completely, bringing almost 9 acres to play, work, create or simply relax by the fire pit directly to your doorstep. The outdoor area has ample seating areas, a new propane BBQ and prep space as well as one of the coolest ping pong tables around. Have a drink and soak up the sun in the cowboy tubs - there’s 2 6’ tubs so there’s plenty of room for everyone. Soak up the moonlight next to the propane fire pit, super easy to shut on and off. The brand new Jacuzzi J335 hot tub is the perfect way to melt the stress away, and perfect for stargazing.
**Please do note that the cowboy tubs will be closed October- March but depends on weather and drought status.

Stay up late or book during the New Moon for the best views of the endless blanket of stars above.

Although The Portal is isolated, downtown Joshua Tree is a mere 15 minutes away and the West Park Entrance is only 30 minutes away.

At theportalatJoshuaTreeon the gram
At desertalchemyjoshuatree on tik tok
Because our house doesn’t really fit into all the boxes on here, below is a better description of the property. It consists of 3 containers (2 for guests) in a little cluster over 8 acres.

Container 1 “The Studio”: sleeps 2, has a full bathroom, full kitchen, dining room/living room. It’s the center of the action.

Container 2 “The Guest House”sleeps 2 and has full bathroom including a bathtub. Views are amazing. Has a back door so guests in that space can come and go without disturbing anyone.

Container 3 “The Gallery” Bedroom sleeps 2 on a double bed, couch, refrigerator/freezer. 55" LG Smart TV with Prime , Hulu, Netflix ready ro go. Bring your Fire Stick or sign into your other favorites. Large dog crate, wardrobe area, all framed photography for sale. Take it home with you or we can ship it for an extra fee.

The Portal sits on nearly 9 acres of beautiful desert landscape to explore including our very own trail up to the hilltop where you can see views of the park. We have provided multiple
Seating arrangements to enjoy the outdoors to eat, chill, and stargaze.
Other things to note
Dogs:
We love them! Keep an eye out for rattlesnakes and coyotes though!
Do not leave them unattended outside of the crate but please don't take them out with you in excessive temperatures.

As us about:
Reiki
Private Sound bath
Personal tarot readings and tarot parties
Personal photo shoots/portrait sessions in the park or on the property

Property manager

Yasmeen Pico

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-01136

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Joshua Tree

Located in Joshua Tree, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree Visitor Center, while Noah Purifoy Foundation and Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Noah Purifoy Foundation - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 26 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Joshua Tree Saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Joshua Tree Coffee Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Larry Milt Western Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Country Kitchen - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 designer containers.9 secluded acres.Art Gallery.Dark Skies.Hot tub+cold tubs. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at 3 designer containers.9 secluded acres.Art Gallery.Dark Skies.Hot tub+cold tubs.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 designer containers.9 secluded acres.Art Gallery.Dark Skies.Hot tub+cold tubs.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 designer containers.9 secluded acres.Art Gallery.Dark Skies.Hot tub+cold tubs. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Noah Purifoy Foundation, Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum and Joshua Tree Community Center. Joshua Tree Visitor Center and Joshua Tree Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

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

Modern little Gem in the Desert

We enjoyed our stay very much. Beautiful property, nicely decorated with a gorgeous outdoor seating area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamarie W.

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

Great stay

My significant other and I had a wonderful time at this property. It was very well kept and had everything you need. The jacuzzi was a great touch in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

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

Property manager was excellent once I got through the VRBO communication desert.

A beautiful, peaceful, and comfortable weekend was experienced in the desert. The 1.5 mile washboard dirt road to the home was a surprise, but doable, part of the container living adventure. The dark sky was worth the trip as well as the sunrises and sunsets without city noise. Yasmeen, the host, was responsive offering a very warm welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Yasmeen Pico

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Hi! I am Yasmeen and I love hosting because I love creating perfect backdrop for peoples memories.

Why they chose this property

We chose this area because we loved the idea of being on our own little hill and starting away from the growing traffic from the National Park.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique because of the layout and quality built of our containers. The whole experience is unique and the 300 degree full horizon view makes it special.

Languages:

English