Nightsky Nest ~ Desert Getaway by Joshua Tree Park

Nightsky Nest offers both tranquility and convenience making it the perfect place to call home as you embark on your exciting California High Desert adventure and memorable time at the world-famous Joshua Tree National Park! Situated in a quiet pedestrian friendly neighborhood and ideally located equidistant from two Park entrances, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, single level property, can accommodate you and yours with ease whether indoors or out.

The space

Desert adventurers and stargazers, welcome to Nightsky Nest! This updated home is perfectly situated to access all the best that the California High Desert has to offer. Equally located between both the West and North entrances of Joshua Tree National Park, visitors are only 15 minutes from the other worldly location. Convenient to shopping, dining and attractions, Nightsky Nest is an idyllic escape. Impeccably decorated, offering a fully fenced backyard for evenings to privately enjoy the starlit skies, and unparalleled location conveniences to all needed amenities make this the getaway you have been waiting for.

Guests will wake up to views of the mountain ranges bordering Joshua Tree National Park and can enjoy their morning cup of coffee on the quaint front porch. Get prepared for the day by fueling up with a meal you can prepare in the fully equipped kitchen that opens up to both the dining and living areas.

After exploring the great outdoors or browsing the eclectic local boutiques and shops, settle in for the evening for that chance to unwind. Whether you are having take-out from one of the local restaurants or preparing a special dish prepared with ingredients from stores just around the corner, there are endless options to close out your day at Nightsky Nest. Catch up on your favorite shows or have a movie on a large television in the living room or the large guest bedroom. For those needing a digital free evening, a suite of board games and a thoughtful collection of books are available to read.

Should the fresh, open air beckon you once more, the home extends the living experience outside. Easily dine al fresco with direct access from the kitchen to the grill. Enjoy an outdoor meal while watching the colors of the sunset light the sky at the adjoining patio dining and seating areas. A firepit circled by comfortable chairs, coupled with two large hammocks just steps away, make a picturesque scene for quiet hours of stargazing deep into the night.

Turn in for that restful night of sleep in any one of the three bedrooms, including one with its own ensuite bathroom and furnished with two queen size beds and television. The home also offers high-speed internet, two workstations, guest access to laundry, and a standard 110v outlet for Level 1 EV charging.

Placed between all the best of the High Desert, Twentynine Palms is a city that carries the honor as the official Gateway to the new Mojave Trails National Monument. From the breathtaking trails of Joshua Tree National Park to the vibrant arts culture that epitomizes the creative vibrancy of the region, there is something for everyone. With a drive to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley less than an hour away, the attractions and experiences are endless. Your next adventure awaits you here at Nightsky Nest!

Other things to note

Our home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the tranquil city of Twentynine Palms. Please be respectful of our community and neighbors. Parties, events, or large gatherings are strictly prohibited. In addition, excessive noise at any time is never allowed. Quiet hours are in place every day between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m and must be abided at all times. Local code enforcement by the city is allowed to come to property and can respond to any complaints made by local residents 24 hours a day.

The sleeping arrangements at our home can accommodate up to 8 guests with 2 queen beds in the large guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a queen bed in each of the other 2 guest bedrooms.

We welcome experienced, responsible/responsive and positively reviewed guests over the age of 25. Any and all persons staying or visiting the property must be 18 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian.

A copy of the guest's government issued ID must be shared with the host upon a confirmed reservation. This is for safety and security purposes and is strictly required in order to stay at our home.

Pets allowed with restrictions and additional fees (please see house rules below).

It is highly recommended that all guests purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance. In the event that a guest cannot make a trip due to a family emergency, illness, bad weather, flight/rental car cancellation, job loss, COVID-19 ban/restriction, etc., the guest should seek reimbursement through their travel insurance. If a guest cancels a reservation, all eligible refunds will be governed by the cancellation policy agreed upon at time of booking. No refunds outside of the cancellation policy will be possible unless a mandatory evacuation is ordered for the area.

Mother Nature’s creatures both great and small also reside in the area in which our home is situated. Understanding how disconcerting it may be for our guests to find these critters in our home, please know that we hold a high standard for cleanliness and take all efforts to try to keep Mother Nature's creatures at bay. We subscribe to regularly scheduled pest control services so our guests can have an enjoyable stay. Despite measures we have taken to keep the home free of such events, it is not uncommon to have a stray visitor come into the house through an open door or window even if left ajar for a brief moment. While we cannot be held responsible for encounters with pests or wildlife inside or outside the home, if notified immediately of such an occurrence, arrangements can be made to accordingly try to address the issue. No refunds will be offered for these encounters.

Property has 3 motion-activated exterior security cameras (at garage/driveway, front door, and backyard area) that record sound and video 24/7 and decibel monitoring sensors inside and outside of the home to ensure neighborhood noise levels are respected. Tampering/removing equipment will result in a full security deposit loss.

House rules

Please be respectful of our home, neighborhood, and community. Violation of any of the following rules are grounds for cancellation of your stay and immediate removal from the property:

- 8 guest maximum occupancy; no unauthorized guests (penalty fee of $100 per unauthorized person, per night will apply).

- No smoking or vaping.

- No parties, events, or large gatherings.

- No excessive noise; quiet hours in place between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

- No underage drinking or use of illegal substances.

- Copy of a government issued ID must be shared with the Host upon confirmed reservation.

Responsible guests and their well-mannered furry companion are welcome to our home, for whom the following pet policy applies:

- Only 1 dog weighing 50 pounds or less is permitted unless agreed upon in advance with the Host. No other pets allowed (e.g., cats, birds, etc.).

- An additional fee of $100 per stay for the 1 dog will apply.

- The pet must remain within the owner’s control at all times, either on a leash or in a carrier as appropriate. The pet can never be left alone on the property.

- We expect the pet to be completely house trained. Please clean up after the pet.

- The pet is not allowed on the furniture/beds.

- We count on the owner to prevent the pet from making excessive noise, being disruptive, or exhibiting aggression toward other guests or neighbors.

- In the unlikely event the property requires excessive cleaning or if damages are incurred as a result of the pet, you will be charged additional fees starting at a minimum of $300 for services and repairs.

A guest manual with detailed guidance and helpful information will be made available at time of booking.