Nestled at the edge of the Bartlett Mountains with a southern view of Joshua Tree National Park and the Eastern Mojave, yet only 2 miles from JT’s quaint village, Farmer’s Market and eclectic shops and restaurants, this comfy boho cottage features best of both worlds.
Newly renovated, this 2 bed/1 bath midcentury house, sits on a fully fenced half acre, and is close to conveniences of town and safety of neighbors, but also miles of BLM hiking trails, which are accessible just a short drive down a dirt road (Take Wren Rd to El Coyote Lane) at the rear of the property. The additional comfy Writer Cabin (and Book Nook) offers a little bonus escape space for creatives to work, read and unwind.
Hosting many campouts and Nerf battles, the yard is kid-, pet- and creative-friendly. Set of four s'more sticks make it easy to roast marshmallows under starry night skies. Kids will feel like they are out "in the wild desert" with the call of coyotes at night, but everyone can enjoy comfortable sleeping arrangements indoors. There are extra sleeping bags in the living room trunk. Lots of board games are in the chevron cabinet in dining room.
Note about bringing along well-behaved pets: There is NO additional charge for bringing your furry friend(s). At least three dog food and water bowls are in the under-counter cabinet just to left of kitchen sink. And, a two-set of standing stainless steel bowls are outside on the back patio. Responsible pet ownership guidelines apply. The large dog bed shown in pics gets washed in high-heat sanitized wash setting in between every furry guest visit.
Sleeps 5-6 adults. Inside the main house, one bedroom has a queen bed and air conditioner; the second bedroom has a queen bed and also a futon couch that converts to a full-size bed that sleeps one adult or 2 kids, plus new swamp cooler and air conditioner. Wall unit for heating puts out plenty of heat. There’s also a portable tower heater. Both bedrooms have a view of the mountains, plus, the backyard’s sprawling 400-year-old Tamarisk Tree.
NEW WRITER CABIN: This cute little accessory cabin is a special little extra with covered deck, cozy extra bed for napping, a coffee and tea station with mini-fridge, Keurig and toaster. (AC and heater). Plus, an extra bathroom with charming clawfoot tub for an evening soak. Fun writer library. Enjoy morning coffee on the deck, hang out reading inside and/or comfortably enjoy the alone-time to work on that novel or screenplay.
ABOUT THE MAIN COTTAGE:
The kitchen
The full-size, sparkling clean kitchen comes with refrigerator, electric range/oven, microwave and 4-slice toaster and is fully stocked for food prep, including spices, condiments, dishes, glassware, utensils, Calphalon pots/pans—even bakeware, plus single-serve pancake maker. A water dispenser, offers iced-cold or instant hot reverse-osmosis filtered drinking water. Slow down and enjoy the experience of making meals. Put a record on the Crosley portable turntable with bluetooth speakers and hang with friends. Pour yourself some aromatic Arabic coffee (with ginger and cardamom) and kick back bedside.
The Complimentary Coffee and Breakfast Bar
Enjoy a tastefully curated selection of Keurig coffees, hot chocolate, Tazo/Teavana teas, creamers and sweeteners, plus convenient breakfast basics: flavored steel-cut oatmeal and pancake mix and organic maple syrup. Energy bars for a quick start to a day of hiking. There's also a portable electric dallah (traditional brewer) for preparing Arabic coffee.
The Terrace
The flagstone terrace, accessible through the dining room French doors, includes a patio sofa and two chairs (seats 5), Adirondack chairs (seats 2), two outdoor picnic tables, plus charcoal BBQ and stone fire pit. And a new outdoor cowboy bath tub. Enjoy a glass of wine while you take in the spectacular sunsets or look on as friends play a game of corn hole or the kids roast marshmallows under the stars.
THE YARD
During the day, unplug, unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of getting away. Relax in the backyard Brazilian hammock cradled in Casa Agave’s noble Tamarisk tree or beside the Writer Cabin. Try the cowboy tub (and outdoor shower) for a refreshing cool outdoor bath—desert style.
A tower LG washer/dryer is available on site for your use in the laundry room (detergent is not supplied). There is also a clothesline outside.
Free WiFi, large 50-inch and 34-inch Roku smart TVs (Netflix and other apps), Crosley portable turntable with bluetooth speakers and CD player.
***Please let us know if you need dates that appear not to be available. We may have flexibility to OPEN up extra dates for you. Send us your preferred dates via an inquiry. We usually respond in two hours or less.***
Pricing is for up to 6 people. There is only one bathroom (But there is a second bathroom with tub in the accessory writer cabin); and the laundry room does have a second toilet (but no sink installed yet). House is on a septic system, so only toilet paper in the toilet please. Smoking is permitted outside ONLY.
ASK US ABOUT BOOKING A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRAVEL COMBO, which includes additional (minimum) two-night stay in our Tuscan Sun Cottage in WEST LOS ANGELES where you can also visit Santa Monica beaches (just 4.5 miles away), Getty Museums, LACMA, Universal Studios, downtown LA, Disneyland and other nearby attractions. If you book both places, we will offer an additional discount.
To see pics of our West LA cottage, see our VRBO Listing #1364517 and send us an inquiry here for discount (and the direct link to see photos).
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Clean and Sanitized: *We perform a high-level sanitization after every thorough clean. We also have an alcohol mix solution set out on the counter for you to use as needed.
*Our cleaners open up and air out the cottage during cleans. All bed linens, towels, etc are sanitized in an extremely high temperature, two-hour washing laundry cycle.
