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Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

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Enjoy a meal at the table under the shady covered outdoor patio.
Front of house - surrounded by cacti and pine trees & faced in lava rock.
A large window in the living room provides present of natural light.
A circular driveway in front of the house provides plenty of parking.
The living room with beautiful vaulted ceiling.

Overview of Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Popular LocationJoshua Tree Visitor Center17 min walk
  • Popular LocationHi-Desert Cultural Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJoshua Tree Community Center4 min drive
  • AirportOntario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences.

Our 1959 Mid Century Modern home is full of vintage decor that we have carefully selected to make your stay stylish, fun, and comfortable. The house has 2 bedrooms one with a King bed and the other with a Queen size bed. Each bedroom has a Roku flat screen TV with Netflix, Sling, Prime, and Criterion Channel and other streaming channels for your enjoyment. There is also a den with dart board and great stereo with turntable and iPod connection and a convertible sofa that can accommodate extra guests. We have vintage board games, books, and other fun things to entertain you in the house. The house has a very interesting newly remodeled bathroom with large walk in shower. It features terrazzo floors, 2 sinks, 2 toilets, and a shower. A sliding divider allows you to separate the bathroom into a powder room on one side and a full bathroom with shower on the other side. The kitchen features the original tile and knotty pine cabinetry and is fully stocked with kitchen basics like flour, sugar, cooking oil and spices. A large shaded patio area off the kitchen features a shaded patio for outdoor dining. Dimmable outdoor lighting can be adjusted to your mood. A sofa and a hammock are situated to take advantage of the desert views. A propane grill and a ROM 4 Minute Excercise machine are provided for your use. There is new seating under the pine trees arranged around an outdoor fireplace. The living room has a vaulted beamed ceiling and massive lava rock and limestone wood-burning fireplace which serves as a divider between the living room, kitchen, and dining room. There is an awesome stereo in the living room with turntable and iPod connection and a great record selection for your perusal. A 55” TV with Roku and Netflix, Sling, Prime, Criterion Channel, and other streaming channels is connected to the stereo in the living room for awesome sound. The original vintage elements were retained whenever possible and the house has been furnished with period-correct furnishings when possible to create somewhat of a time warp experience. Modern conveniences such as a Bluetooth connected Cambridge stereo receiver and fast and reliable Internet delivered by Spectrum and wifi throughout the house and outdoor areas have been incorporated. Central AC and heat has been recently installed for your year-round comfort. This is a very interesting and comfortable house filled with interesting things and we believe that you will enjoy it. If you are looking for a bland environment this house may not be for you, however.
The outdoor patio is fenced on 3 sides and very private and opens to 1.5 acres of natural desert with views to the surrounding mountains. It is truly a wonderful place to enjoy outdoor meals under the shade or stargaze in front of the outdoor fireplace. The house is located just 9 blocks from the village of Joshua Tree where you will find great restaurants, art galleries, shops, and the Joshua Tree Saloon.

Property manager

Owner / Manager
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please refer to the attached document Lava House Vacation Rental Rules for a complete list of the House Rules.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00408

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 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.
Map
Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 14 min walk
  • Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 17 min walk
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 3 min drive
  • Joshua Tree Community Center - 4 min drive
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Burger King - 8 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 9 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lava House - Mid-Century Modern! Vintage Vibes & Modern Conveniences. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Joshua Tree Art Gallery, Joshua Tree Visitor Center and Hi-Desert Cultural Center. Joshua Tree Community Center is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlene Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful desert retreat
A perfect location, close to "downtown" Joshua Tree, but with easy access to hiking etc., in a house with lots of personality. We'd stay there again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lava House 2023
Great, comfortable house in an excellent location. Can’t wait to come back. Melissa
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Rhonda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED this home. Retro fun & super comfortable
First, the checkin was probably the easiest ever as we got the code in a timely fashion. The neighborhood/location was perfect. Safe area and super close to town and park entrance. Great communication. Regarding the home, we LOVED it!! Retro, kitschy, cozy, comfortable. It was a fun place to stay and we enjoyed grilling & hanging outside in the covered backyard area. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Escape
Wow, what a great getaway! The lava house is beautiful and full of neat touches. Mark has an incredible collection of records and old vintage games to entertain. The location is very close to the park so you can easily hop over for sunsets in Joshua Tree. Overall, we had an incredibly relaxing long weekend and could not recommend more highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franc B., Venice, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Lava House
Perfect … perfect … perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Manager

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We recently relocated permanently to Joshua Tree from the Silverlake area of Los Angeles and operate several vacation rentals in Joshua Tree. Laura teaches yoga and owned a yoga studio - Glendale Yoga in Glendale, CA - which is now closed but continues to offer classes through Zoom from Joshua Tree. We both grew up in Cincinnati, OH but have lived in California for 30 years. We love everything that California has to offer but are particularly enamored with the beautiful scenery and interesting community of Joshua Tree.

Why they chose this property

The architecture of this property was particularly appealing to us. The house was built by Arch Brothers Construction in 1959. It incorporates their signature 4" X 16" CMU masonry. Rumors are that the masonry blocks were fabricated in Joshua Tree and incorporate the local sand. The Arch Brothers were talented stone masons and this house features a massive lava rock and Texas limestone fireplace and black slate and terrazzo tile flooring along with the block construction. We loved that nearly all of the original MCM features of the house were intact when we purchased the house.

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