10/10 Excellent
Bonnie Van
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonnie Van
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Entire home
Motel California Midcentury Desert Escape
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
55 sq m
Popular amenities
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available
- Fireplace
Explore the area
Homestead Valley, CA
- The IntegratronPlace, The Integratron6 min drive
- Sand to Snow National MonumentPlace, Sand to Snow National Monument10 min drive
- Joshua Tree National Park Visitor CenterPlace, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center34 min drive
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About the area
Landers
When you stay at this vacation home in Landers, you'll be 10 minutes by car from Sand to Snow National Monument. .This vacation home is 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Joshua Tree National Park and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Yucca Valley Community Park.
What's nearby
- The Integratron - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
- Sand to Snow National Monument - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
- Yucca Valley Community Park - 26 min drive - 24.1 km
- Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum - 33 min drive - 25.9 km
- Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 34 min drive - 36.0 km
Restaurants
- Giant Rock Meeting Room - 8 min drive
- La Copine - 7 min drive
- 5 Pizza Place - 7 min drive
- Hero Market - 8 min drive
- Hitching Post Coffee Cafe - 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.
Motel California Midcentury Desert Escape
Escape to Motel California, a midcentury modern cabin in Landers near Joshua Tree. Set on five peaceful desert acres, it’s made for couples seeking a romantic getaway. Watch sunsets over the mountains, stargaze under the Milky Way, and wake to golden light spilling across the sand. A stylish Joshua Tree escape where quiet moments and desert magic meet - just you, your person, and the stars.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. Conveniences include a washing machine and a computer monitor.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Hob
Bathroom
- Shower
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- Up to 99 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
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
General
- Property does not allow children
- Unit size: 592 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-00554
Property is also known as
793654
Motel California Midcentury Desert Escape Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
11 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location with access to lots of off-road terrain right out the front door. The home was comfortable and I would recommend.
Mike R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026