![[Yard] Sit back and count the shooting stars or get up close with the constellations.](https://media.vrbo.com/lodging/73000000/72130000/72129400/72129319/c07beae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
10/10 Excellent
Callie H.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, lovely stay
Callie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Gorgeous Views, 5 Acres, Sleeps 8, Hot Tub, WiFi, Close to Park!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8160.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Joshua Tree, CA
- Joshua Tree Visitor Center7 min drive
- Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance7 min drive
- Joshua Tree Courthouse11 min drive
- Twentynine Palms, CA (TNP)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Gorgeous Views, 5 Acres, Sleeps 8, Hot Tub, WiFi, Close to Park!
Nestled high on a boulder-filled hillside surrounded by five peaceful acres, Zen House offers breathtaking vistas of the entire basin leading into Joshua Tree National Park.
A unique mid-century modern, open floor plan 3 bed/2.5 bath house features panoramic views in all directions, multiple private outdoor spaces and entrances, covered patios, a shady courtyard with BBQ and outdoor dining table, hot tub, outdoor shower, master bath with 6' soaking tub, high speed internet, streaming-enabled TV, DVD library and LP record collection.
Zen House is light-filled and spacious, featuring three bedrooms with queen beds, three newly remodeled baths, and a large, recently remodeled kitchen with all new appliances and cookware. Newly created upper and lower patios offer great outdoor areas to relax and enjoy sunsets, sunrises and shady afternoons in the desert breeze. Enjoy the outdoor shower, soaking tub and hot tub to view star-filled night skies.
Zen House is a ten minute drive to Joshua Tree National Park entrance, and eight minutes to the little eclectic village of Joshua Tree, offering galleries, shops, and restaurants.
More photos on Instagram @zenhousejoshuatree
Zen House has a 2-night minimum + longer stays are welcome at discounted rates!
Unless otherwise noted, prices are as follows:
1-2 guests:
Nightly -$300
Weekly- $1800
Monthly- $5500
Each additional guest adds $35 per night.
*Guests should note that both the county road to the house and the driveway are part of the natural landscape and are therefore rocky and uneven, and require slowing down and driving with care. We maintain the driveway regularly and have never had a problem getting to the house in a Prius, but some guests have suggested offering a warning about the bumpy roads.
A unique mid-century modern, open floor plan 3 bed/2.5 bath house features panoramic views in all directions, multiple private outdoor spaces and entrances, covered patios, a shady courtyard with BBQ and outdoor dining table, hot tub, outdoor shower, master bath with 6' soaking tub, high speed internet, streaming-enabled TV, DVD library and LP record collection.
Zen House is light-filled and spacious, featuring three bedrooms with queen beds, three newly remodeled baths, and a large, recently remodeled kitchen with all new appliances and cookware. Newly created upper and lower patios offer great outdoor areas to relax and enjoy sunsets, sunrises and shady afternoons in the desert breeze. Enjoy the outdoor shower, soaking tub and hot tub to view star-filled night skies.
Zen House is a ten minute drive to Joshua Tree National Park entrance, and eight minutes to the little eclectic village of Joshua Tree, offering galleries, shops, and restaurants.
More photos on Instagram @zenhousejoshuatree
Zen House has a 2-night minimum + longer stays are welcome at discounted rates!
Unless otherwise noted, prices are as follows:
1-2 guests:
Nightly -$300
Weekly- $1800
Monthly- $5500
Each additional guest adds $35 per night.
*Guests should note that both the county road to the house and the driveway are part of the natural landscape and are therefore rocky and uneven, and require slowing down and driving with care. We maintain the driveway regularly and have never had a problem getting to the house in a Prius, but some guests have suggested offering a warning about the bumpy roads.
Property manager
Vera Topinka
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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
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 CESTRP-2020-00264
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Joshua Tree
Located in Joshua Tree Highlands, a neighbourhood in Joshua Tree, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, while Joshua Tree Art Gallery and Hi-Desert Cultural Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Joshua Tree, CA
What's nearby
- Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
- Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
- Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
- Joshua Tree Courthouse - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
- Hi-Desert Medical Center - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 14 min drive
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Panda Express - 11 min drive
- Steak 'n Shake - 12 min drive
- Jack in the Box - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Steven F.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters Get Away
Steven F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lon P.
7 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zen House
Lon P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
deborah m.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house
deborah m.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
R. R.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
R. R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
13 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view and comfortable house
Kelly M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam F.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing stay. Beautiful place and quiet location.
Sam F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
robert p.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
robert p.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
Joseph C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles D.
12 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Zen - Third visit and looking forward to fourth
Charles D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen K.
2 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous setting
Karen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Val H.
30 Nov 2016
Enjoyed our stay
Val H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
22 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great for enjoying the stars
Jennifer G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Valorie T.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Zen House
Valorie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sally N.
1 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a quiet location
Sally N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
william m.
24 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joshua Tree weekend
william m.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ronald K.
31 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Zen House
Ronald K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Antonia B.
1 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Property for Relaxing & Stargazing
Antonia B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Peggy H.
30 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Retreat
Peggy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
11 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing definitely want to return
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
22 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Michael G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen M.
15 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway near Joshua Tree
Kathleen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
27 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect !
Amy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gerald J.
18 Oct 2017
Zen House is gorgeous!
Gerald J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Charles D.
12 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best feelings are had at Zen House
Charles D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Vera Topinka
I came to the desert just to see the wildflowers, stumbled across a property for sale with gorgeous views, and fell in love with Joshua Tree. I'm still in love, with my views, and with the wonderful critters, the starry night skies, the bike rides and hikes in the Park, the incredible sunsets and moonrise, the Mojave Desert Land Trust, the smell when it rains, and with this whole amazing community here.
And all the wonderful desert detritus lying around has influenced my photography in a fun, eclectic, and recyclable way…
I look forward to meeting you when you visit (if I can) and sharing my love of Joshua Tree.
And all the wonderful desert detritus lying around has influenced my photography in a fun, eclectic, and recyclable way…
I look forward to meeting you when you visit (if I can) and sharing my love of Joshua Tree.
Languages:
English
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