If you are looking for the ultimate relaxing retreat to get away from it all, Villa dei Fiori is an…read moreabsolute must! I have stayed in many vacation rentals in Colorado, Lake Arrowhead, San Diego, Barcelona and Madrid (just to name a few). But this Villa by far exceeds them all - I had the opportunity to stay twice - in Fall as well as Summer and I will certainly return. The Home: There are three bedrooms - each uniquely decorated with nice views. The home is air conditioned and very comfortable even in the hotter months. If you like to cook while on vacation, you will not be disappointed with the quality of the utensils and cookware in this kitchen. The knives are really nice and very sharp, there are utensils of every kind and the cookware is very extensive - not to mention a very nice collection of spices. If you love attention to detail, you will love this beautiful home and it's history. It is a space of eclectic beauty boasting gorgeous interiors, art work and a book collection like no other that allow for hours of reading enjoyment. There are so many beautiful details in this home, it would be impossible to name them all. The Property: The property itself is astounding. If you are looking for a true Joshua Tree experience of breath taking rock formation views, you need not even leave the property as there is plenty of day hiking just outside the doors of this amazing home. The property has a gorgeous completely gated pool as well as a spa and both are very secure. The peacefulness while laying by this pool is therapeutic. I have never experienced such tranquility watching hawks sore high above the rock formations set against crystal clear blue skies. Roaming the property is such a delight as there are acres of land and adventures to explore as you search for the hidden rock cave. Along the way you will find meticulously manicured landscaping of beautiful trees, native shrubs and elaborate rose gardens. It is very secluded and free from noises of the city which is especially nice if you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rat race. I can not say enough nice things about Villa dei Fiori including the owner Dale who is such a delight and has wonderful stories of the home and the lovely surroundings. The pride and love he has for his home is very evident in all the details. I have stayed in other properties in Joshua Tree. This by far exceeds them all. Once you stay once, this will be your hidden get away gem forever. Shout out to Dale the owner: Thank you for providing your lovely home for others to enjoy and your gracious hospitality.

Think Glamping not European Villa…read more With so many glowing reviews on VRBO, I was a bit slack jaw upon arriving at how very un-Villa or 'stunning' this house actually is - It is a shack placed in heaven. My 3 stars here are based on my expectations created by the owner's VRBO and Website description. If you suspect it's going to be worn around the edges like everything else in the desert, you will not be disappointed. I believed what I read. So here I am with an honest review and photos. This house sits on an amazing lot right up against the Butt Crack boulders that Joshua Tree is famous for. You will be met by Dale, the guy in the photos and a very nice and caring man if not a 'little' OCD. He will take you on a 45 minute tour of the house. He will ask which of your party will be the 'light monitor' and he's serious. He will ask who will be doing the dishes because 'it's best to have the same person put them away if they are the one that took them out' - but don't worry if you forget because every cabinet has a photograph of the placement for the well worn pots, silverware, dishes, etc all put away like a surgery tray and you are to keep it that way. The unattractive cramped kitchen is also the main entrance foyer pass through. Dale texted us during our stay about things he forgot to tell us during our orientation, like it's windy cover the jacuzzi, close the doors, watch the snakes. Super helpful of course.. Meanwhile, grumpy neighbor requires that you do not make noise on the west side of the house. Which is where the pool and caves are. So at 4pm Dale fretted over my 6 year old who was laughing while exploring the caves. "he's not listening to what I said" Inside, furniture is pushed in a row against the walls like a house party (or funeral). Oddly, there are only 2 lounge chairs located in the front yard a few feet from the quiet street. But no loungers near the pool nor the drop dead gorgeous rear yard. No hammock. No cushy sofa. Nothing for horizontal chilling out, although we grabbed a pad and laid on the awesome boulders like sunning lizards. Pool impossibly freezing. Jacuzzi great. The only bathroom is tiny and gloomy 'be careful what you flush or you will be charged if we have to call the plumber'. The sheets are older and soaked in fabric softener, there are no extra sets of sheets or blankets. No throws. Pillows are dead. If you like nice bedding, bring them. The scratchy, polyester floral coverlets smell like your old Aunt Martha in Florida. Dale needs to hit Home Goods big time. There are french doors but only 1 window in the entire house that opens (master), so at night when the critters come out or during the frequent winds, you are to 'be sure to close all the doors'. No fresh nighttime air to lull you. The house is in a bowl geographically so no view of the sunset, but climbing makes it worth it. Stay here for the yard, which is so amazing and wonderful you'll be tempted to ignore the house. But I had to write this poopyhead review so others can manage their expectations.

Brian and his team quickly cleared a bunch of weeds, ripped out a stump and trimmed our palo verde,…read moreall for a very reasonable price. It was easy to book everything and they were always on time. I appreciated Brian's clear communication throughout. We're thrilled with the excellent work they did and will absolutely use them again! I recommend them to anyone!

I've been meaning to write this review for a few weeks and I couldn't let myself forget, because…read morethese guys are AWESOME. I needed to have a trench backfilled and covered with gravel, a bunch of walkway lights installed and an obscene amount of trash hauled away. These guys not came by on short notice and did an incredible job, they also gave me a great quote. I'm always appreciative of service providers with good communication, great service, timeliness and fair pricing. It's hard to find. I will use them in the future for all of my landscaping needs.

This is a free museum located outside in the desert within the neighborhood. I made the mistake of…read morevisiting during the hot humid weather, therefore we didn't stay long. It is actually a must visit for your Joshua Tree trip because this is quite a unique spot. There was a lot to see and take pictures of interesting sculptures. Installations were made out of scrapped materials turned into unbelievable arts you would never think of. I wish I had gone on a much cooler weather to actually walk around and take our time more to explore each piece. It's definitely worth it to visit the exhibit in Joshua Tree.

Outdoor museum, dedicated to showing the work of Noah Purifoy, a late 20th century LA artist who…read morespent the last years of his life on this property, making sculptures out of recycled everyday materials. His workshop and living trailer are still there, surrounded by his artwork. The grounds are unfenced, and there is a dedicated parking area on both side of the dirt ride, towards the West part of the exhibit (coming from the East, important to keep going until you see a small parking area on the south part of the road...otherwise, you will be parking on private property.) You can get up close and personal, and touch whatever you like (since it's part of how the exhibit's age). But it can also be dangerous, with many pokey and sharp things, so need to watch out while wandering. Art is a subjective thing, and I would not have guessed that I would have enjoyed his exhibit as much as I did (especiallyl the exhibits involving bowling balls and/or toilets as the main materials). But as I continued to look at his pieces, kept wondering 'What was he thinking?....How did he envision this would look 20 years after creation, as the desert enveloped?', both from an overall macro level, but also from a detailed, day-to-day accomplishment perspective. The setting of the desert is as integral as the recycled material itself. And I couldn't help but think...'is this what a end-of-the-world scenario would look like?'. And as certain parts of the exhibit degrades, will the foundation fix it...or is that the natural progression of his art? There is a handout near the entrance that tells the fascinating story of the artist's life. It's well worth reading.

I wish I could have stayed for a week loved everything about it, gardens , hot tub, the viewread more

Always a bridesmaid, not yet the bride…read more The landscape is magical. Tranquil. Heaven. Danielle was a most pleasant and patient host. I'll always love the desert. I think it's where I belong. My sister and brother in law made the best decision to make it official here.

What a fun experience…read more My lady & I enjoy Palm Springs for its many great spots for Dining, Shopping, and History. We visited this museum on Sunday and were greeted very warmly by two young men who were very polite and informative. Amazing to see what Cabot built with all these buildings in the middle of nowhere! I highly recommend this interesting museum.

Quite a unique place. We rolled up when it was 110° out and we're the only ones there headed into…read morethe gift shop to buy tickets and two really nice clerks told us about the place and what we could look at. Walked around and saw an interesting site definitely unique not sure how safe all the pads were but I think it's a situation of buyer beware. I don't think I'd make a special trip for it, but if you're right in the area, it's worth checking out. It's one of those roadside oddities that you find across the country.

Like OMG, O... M....Goodness, I am so happy we stopped here, passed by and I see the huge man…read morestatue and asked the hubby to drive back so we could check it out, he was about to ignore me because he didn't want to turn back around. Thank you wonderful hubby, I am so glad he did. I LOVE, Loved this shop, it sure brought back nostalgic memories of my childhood days, growing up in the late 80s, everything brought back memories. I had the greatest time shopping here, I was so excited , emotional at the same time, I shared with my big kids about each items, product, my memories-and hubby & kids thought I was crazy.. hehe. The Station Joshua Tree is a funky store in Palm Springs, after 29 Palms, with quirky merchandise and nostalgic collectibles. The one thing that I wanted to get and miss are those colorful charms with the necklace, $125.00 for the entire set, those were one of my favorites to collect during the 80s. That is so vintage! The friendship bracelet was another memories, I remember making those. All in all, what a surprise, such a fun store to take it all in and we had so much fun taking photos, great photo opt in front of the statue, use the selfie stand, we did so many different selfie photos. Don't miss out on this shop, a must stop with the coolest stuff and vintage vibe- I would visit again and again!!

If you are looking for something to do in Joshua Tree, check this place out. So many interesting…read moremerchandise being sold on the shelves. It's a very fun store to explore taking your time to see what they offer. They had toys for decent prices, tshirts, hats, and so much more. Good selections of snacks and drinks as well. My son had some organic lemonade which was refreshing especially on a hot day. There were small rides for little ones to enjoy. Make sure to bring quarters for them. The owner was completely nice and gave my son a little toy for free. I thought it was so kind of him to do so. Don't forget to take a picture with the tall statue of the tall cowboy holding up the Joshua Tree sign. Excellent spot for great pictures for memory. Put this on your bucket list when making a trip to Joshua Tree.

We booked Tumbleweed Sanctuary, Garden, and Labyrinth for our wedding ceremony and reception. It…read morewas truly the best decision we made for our wedding day. As soon as we visited Tumbleweed and met with Julie to discuss our vision, we knew it was the perfect place. The sprawling property has many different seating areas, space for game, indoor/outdoor space, and a nature walk for pictures that look as if you are in the middle of nowhere in the desert! There are so many different places to take BEAUTIFUL pictures, enjoy nature, and gather with friends and family. All of the furniture and decor provided is beautiful, modern, bohemian style that compliments the desert so well. The staff was incredible to work with to answer our MANY questions and coordinate our day flawlessly. During the planning process, we were able to visit the venue a few different times by ourselves, with our parents, and with our coordinator and the staff was always so welcoming, kind, and patient. The venue and staff are LGTBQ+ friendly and allowed us to convert the "male/female" bathrooms to "gender neutral" to accommodate all of our guests. Our family and friends all adored Tumbleweed and had such a fun time exploring the property, taking photos, and soaking in the beauty of the desert. I would highly recommend Tumbleweed Sanctuary, Garden, and Labyrinth for a wedding/ special event venue! I wish we could get married here again!! Photos: Eve Rox Photography

My husband and I got married at tumbleweed in September 2019 and we truly couldn't have found a…read morebetter venue for our big day. Not only did it surpass our expectations with how stunning it is ( I had a vision to find a perfect venue space out in the Joshua tree/ yucca valley area) when I saw this space I cried happy tears! I worked specifically with Julie who was an absolute dream she helped me all along the way constantly there to answer any of my questions and help me in any way she could, the entire staff was great! There's gorgeous indoor and outdoor space, parking for vendors and guests, and they are constantly working and keeping up with bettering the venue in any way they can. I highly urge you to check it out for any event you might be thinking about hosting in a dreamy desert space! Thanks again Julie and the entire tumbleweed family, thanks to you guys we had a truly perfect wedding day!

Super cool and fun vintage shop. We spent over an hour looking at all the AMAZING old pieces…read more Everyone in the family found something cool to buy. Owner and staff were friendly and parking was easy. Cool outside area too! We will definitely be back.

I came here with a friend and nobody helped me nor greeted me. The lady that work here only helped…read moreanother woman (non black) but when it came to me and my friend, not one word was said smh my friend even asked one of the employees a question and she ignored her. Idk if it's because Im not from the area or if it was because the color of my skin...either way hard PASS!

5 stars Upon…read moreentering the visitor's center, I was greeted by a little museum that NPS is so well-known for. It details the rock formations and the wildlife that can be expected while hiking. Within the visitor's center is a gift shop with gorgeous Joshua Tree Nat'l Park-inspired clothing and products. I recommend purchasing merch here since a portion of proceeds go back to the parks. The souvenirs are also much more affordable than privately-owned gift shops nearby. I bought a pin ($7) and a Travel Stamp sticker ($3.99). The office staff are also very knowledgeable about the area. The young man I spoke to highlighted the areas I asked about - see photo for highlighted map. I wanted short 1-mile hikes along with Heart Rock & Arch Rock. 5/5 stars for service! The restrooms inside are clean and there are also portapotties in the parking lot with outdoor sinks available. Their parking lot is small, but there's plenty of street parking. The entrance to the national park is really close by as well.

One of four visitor centers for Joshua Tree National Park, each having a slightly different name,…read morethis location is in downtown Joshua Tree, surrounded by other city buildings. It is the one fronting the West entrance to the Park, which is the more popular of the two. It is located before having to pay the park entrance fee. It was manned by two friendly, quite busy volunteer rangers, answering any questions about your visit. We didn't have time to visit the park itself, so took the opportunity to learn a bit more about the park from displays and presentations. As I learned, it is crowded inside (shoulder to shoulder). There is a dedicated parking lot, along with street parking, and a small gift shop. My wife's mom ended up buying a tote bag (or two) to take back home. We didn't get to go inside the park this time, but was able to see plenty of Joshua trees real close, which are only endemic to this area.

Returned to Joshua Tree for a second stargazing trip, and despite unpredictable cloud cover, the…read morenight sky delivered an incredible show. Sunset at Keys View: The view was great, but parking is extremely limited and poorly managed. Someone parked directly in the middle of the roadway, blocking traffic and leaving everyone else stranded. Camping & Stargazing: Set up camp at Ryan Campground, had dinner, and spent the night stargazing right from the picnic table. The Milky Way was directly overhead, and we caught numerous meteors and shooting stars throughout the night. Drawbacks: The main issue was a total lack of etiquette from other visitors. People were driving around late at night and shining bright white flashlights everywhere past 10 PM, completely disregarding designated quiet hours and ruining dark-sky adaptation. Overall, it is a phenomenal spot for astronomy, but fellow visitors lacking basic night-sky common sense can dampen the experience. Note: On the way back home morning, the park rangers check the annual pass / ticket as they are not when we went around 6.3O PM

* another missing review....thanks Yelp…read more Unfortunately I have no photos left and my review as been filed 13. One of the most serene places I've ever visited. There happed to be exactly 3 other people I saw in a four hour period exploring this erir but beautiful place. Just getting there is 1/2 the fun. Driving up from Palm Springs and gradually the desert and those that live there morphs into something very different. I wouldn't hesitate to return if ever in the area and highly recommend you... Go!