Wine Lover's Retreat: Heated Pool, Spa, Outdoors

Yucca Valley, CA, United States
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About

The Wine Lover's Retreat is a high-desert getaway unlike any other. Taste your way from Albarino to Zinfandel in this charming desert getaway, perfect for the sommelier in everyone! Whether you’re a curious novice or seasoned aficionado, this retreat will give you the perfect place to uncork and unwind.

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This 2,030 sq ft home sports a large built-in BBQ grill and bar, 6-person hot tub, 7ft deep in-ground heated saltwater pool, large backyard with plenty of outdoor seating options, open concept living space, and views of the mountains out of every window. Here are the highlights: ★ 25min to Palm Springs ★ 25min to Joshua Tree Park ★ Heated Saltwater Pool* ★ Hot Tub ★ Heated Outdoor Living Room with TV ★ Large Propane Fire-Pit ★ Outdoor Space Heaters ★ Dual Porch Swing Set & Lounge Seating ★ BBQ Grill & Bar ★ Large, Enclosed Yard with Mountain Views ★ Family & Pet Friendly ★ Indoor Fireplace ★ Fully Stocked Kitchen & Bar ★ Pack n Play Crib for your baby Our open-concept floor plan allows for conversations to flow freely from the living room and kitchen to the outdoor patio and BBQ grill space through the large pass-through window. Inside, warm earth tones, natural materials and old-world charm await. Conduct a formal tasting at the built-in outdoor bar while you debate the best appellations for Chardonnay, relax in the leather chairs while you admire the legs in your glass of Burgundy, or cook up a gourmet dinner to perfectly pair with whatever you’re sipping in the fully equipped, open floor plan kitchen with picturesque mountain views. There is a hiking path close by for those that wish to explore roads less traveled. Our fully stocked kitchen includes a drip coffee maker, blender, BBQ utensils, cookware, plastic cups and plates for outdoor dining, family-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and all of your cooking/baking necessities. SLEEPING: With 5 beds and 2 baths, there’s plenty of space for your family and friends. Bedroom 1 — King size bed with private en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 — Queen size bed. Bedroom 3 — Queen size bed. Lounge/Bar Room (common area) — Two Full size pull-out couches. OUTDOORS: Our outdoor living room is covered under a tall patio roof and features a dual porch swing set, comfortable lounge seating, flatscreen TV with Airplay options, and space heaters for the colder months. A private, enclosed large outdoor space provides plenty of comfortable seating and multiple areas to gather. Catch some rays by the pool during the day, grill up some burgers at the outdoor bar & grill as the sun sets behind the mountain ranges, lounge in our outdoor living space for happy hour while you enjoy charcuterie at the reclaimed barrel coffee table, watch the outdoor space light up as the sun sets with our solar powered string lights, and take a late-night dip in our heated pool or hot tub while you admire the incomparable starlit skies Joshua Tree is famous for. In the colder months, cozy up by the fire-pit while you count the stars or bundle up in our outdoor living space beside the warm space heaters after taking a dip in the heated pool. The outdoor space is the place to be day or night anytime of the year! FEATURES: We are eco-friendly and have a solar-powered home. This is a Smart Home equipped with e-locks for self check-in, hi-speed wifi (up to 230 mbps), Smart TV's with Direct TV in the living room, outdoor space, and every bedroom. There's a private workspace with a desk and printer. The kitchen and bathrooms are fully stocked with all of your travel necessities. Take a dip in the pool, now featuring optional pool heating to enhance your experience. FOLLOW US! @betterbnbmethod

Other Details to Note

*POOL HEAT: The electric pool heater, which we typically offer complimentary from May through October, is currently out of order. We are actively working on getting a technician out for repairs. In the meantime, we are still heating the pool using the gas heater. To accommodate this change, we’ve reduced the nightly heating charge to $75 per night. Please note we need a 48 hour notice prior to checkin to heat the pool. Thanks to our eco-friendly electric pool heater, pool heat is included for free during your stay between May - October! Pool is heated to 85 degrees. So the heater doesn't overwork, the electric pump will only be active between 6am-9pm everyday. Please note it will take a couple hours to heat back up once the pump starts in the early morning. Keep in mind, we don't guarantee a set pool temperature due to drastic weather changes in the desert and our deep 7ft pool. We also have a propane heater for the colder months. If you wish to have the pool heated between November - April, there will be an additional cost to heat the pool. Please inquire about the seasonal propane rates. FAMILY & PETS: We are family and dog friendly! Children 2 years old and above must be included as part of the total guest count. Dogs are accepted on a case by case basis. Please send us the breed and age for consideration. We will request a $75 cleaning & companion fee per pet. While we have a fenced backyard, small dogs may still be able to pass through. Please see our House Rules for more information. EXTRA GUESTS: Guest count must be the same as on the reservation. Children are considered as part of the total guest count. Most hosts set their nightly rates based on the total guest count. Instead, we set a lower base rate for up to 4 guests with an added $50/night Usage & Amenity fee (plus booking fees & taxes) for every extra guest. This allows us to accommodate smaller sized groups with affordable rates and honor our standard nightly rate for groups of 8. POOL GATE: We have the option to put the children's pool gate up. We charge $100 flat which goes to our handyman to set up & take down the gate. Please let us know at least one day prior to arrival if you wish to have it set up. HOT TUB: Spa heat is included during your stay! We set it to 104 degrees. DAY GUESTS: Any day guests must be approved prior to arrival. Day guests must leave by 10pm due to county ordinance. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR NEIGHBORS! Follow our Good Neighbor Policy of no outside noise after 10pm and before 8am. Guests must refrain from any outdoor music, noise or other disruptions that may cause a disturbance to the community during quiet hours. Failure to respect quiet hours after an initial warning may result in cancellation of your reservation without refund. CLEANING: Health & safety is our number one priority. Our in-house cleaning team is trained on CDC and WHO protocols. We take extra measures to ensure the home is sanitized and safe before every arrival. For this reason we aren’t able to offer early check-ins or late check-outs. Thank you for understanding! HOT TUB: We have a 4-person hot tub with bluetooth speaker connection. PHOTOSHOOTS & VIDEOS: If you’re interested in doing a photoshoot or shooting a video, please let us know what it is for. You must get approval beforehand! If approved, we have an additional fee for licensing and usage. WILDLIFE: You’re surely guaranteed to encounter wildlife on your stay including families of Quail, rare Albino lizards, insects, snakes, squirrels and the endangered kangaroo mice. NO SMOKING: This is a non smoking home. Any and all smoking should be kept outdoors. There will be a $250 charge for anyone not honoring this guideline. VENDORS: The spa/pool service is before and after reservations. If you have a stay longer than a week, we will coordinate spa/pool service with you. Trash service is every Tuesday. A team member will come bring the bins to the curb, but will never enter the home. If you are staying through Wednesday, we ask you to kindly return any empty bins from the street. DEPOSIT OR WAIVER: Our bookings are protected by TRUVI, our trust and safety partner. Guests must verify themselves through TRUVI after the booking is confirmed, which only takes less than a minute and is required prior to arrival. Guests will be asked to put down a refundable $500 deposit (minus a $15 processing fee) or a non-refundable $35 damage waiver that covers any damage up to $500. Guests will be contacted directly by TRUVI via text with a URL link to start the verification process. LACK OF CELLULAR COVERAGE: You will notice that cell service is hard to come by in our secluded desert setting. Don't worry—consider it an invitation to unplug and fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty around you. We recommend planning ahead to make the most of this serene escape from the digital world. PLEASE READ & AGREE TO HOUSE RULES BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Family

  • Pack ’n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home

House rules

Dear Guest: We’d like to welcome you all to our home! If you have young children with you, we would like you to know in advance that we have a 7ft deep pool in the backyard and a hot tub. As far as safety features, we have a child proof lock 6 feet high on the backdoor slider, which is the only direct access point from the house to the pool. We also have a federally and state approved safety fence that surrounds the pool in its entirety and can be installed prior to your arrival. If you elect to have it installed, please keep it stalled for the entire visit or contact the property manager for assistance in removing it. Please advise us two business days in advance if you would like it installed. Our wish is that you have an enjoyable and safe visit to the high desert. As the desert is a beautiful and special place, outdoor leisure activities can pose some safety risks! Be sure to wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and be safe! PLEASE REVIEW ALL OF THE HOUSE RULES BEFORE BOOKING. By making a reservation, you are entering into an agreement to adhere to all of the House Rules below, which takes effect at time and date of check-in and ends at check-out. This House Rules agreement is NOT a lease and conveys no rights in real property at any time. Your use is limited to the House Rules defined herein. [Priority] DEPOSIT OR WAIVER: Our bookings are protected by TRUVI, our trust and safety partner. Guests must submit a deposit or waiver through TRUVI after the booking is confirmed, which only takes less than a minute and is required prior to arrival. Guests will be asked to put down a refundable deposit (minus a processing fee) or a non-refundable damage waiver. Guests will be contacted directly by TRUVI via text with a URL link to start the verification process. Check-in information will be provided after verification is complete. Guests who book may also be required to agree to our House Rules or Terms & Conditions. CHECK-IN FORM: Prior to receiving check-in instructions, guests will be required to complete a Check-in Form with our standard Rental Agreement terms and conditions, which reflects our House Rules. For verification purposes, a copy of your photo ID will be requested and must match the name of the credit card on file. For a seamless check-in, please make sure all your payments are completed before check-in. [General] 1. NO EXTRA GUESTS. You may not exceed the number of guests than what's on the reservation at any time without prior approval. No additional guests are allowed to ENTER the property at any time. You must get approval if you wish to have any visitors that are not on the reservation. Failure to follow this rule will result in immediate cancellation without refund. Please note that there is an added $50/night usage & amenity fee for each guest over the 4th. 2. NO EARLY CHECK-IN OR LATE CHECK-OUT. Check-in is 4pm- 9pm. Check-out is by 11am. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to accommodate any early check-in or late check-out requests due to the enhanced cleaning regimen required to properly clean and sanitize the home according to CDC protocols for your health and safety. 3. DOGS ARE ACCEPTED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. Please send us the breed and age for consideration. We will ask you to agree to pet rules before booking and will request a $75 cleaning & companion fee per dog. This is strictly monitored at check-in. There will be a $250 charge for anyone not honoring this guideline. 4. NO SMOKING OR BURNING CANDLES. This is a non-smoking home. Any and all smoking should be kept outdoors at least 15 feet away from any exterior doors. There will be a $250 charge for anyone not honoring this guideline. 5. Please be respectful of our neighbors! Follow our Good Neighbor Policy of no outside noise after 10pm and before 8am. Guests must refrain from any outdoor music, noise or other disruptions that may cause a disturbance to the community during quiet hours. Failure to respect quiet hours after an initial warning may result in cancellation of your reservation without refund. 6. Keep doors closed AT ALL TIMES. There are many creatures in the desert, including mice and rats, that can easily enter the home if doors are open and cause infestation and damage. Please be responsible and keep all doors closed (front door, sliding door, and garage). 7. No professional photoshoots or video shoots without prior approval. If you’re interested in doing a photoshoot or shooting a video, please let us know what it is for. You must get approval beforehand! If approved, we have an additional fee for licensing and usage. Unauthorized use of the rental property's name, address or images (interior, exterior, or property surroundings) for any commercial, business, sales, or promotional use in any print or electronic media is unlawful and will be pursued to the full extent of the law. 8. No special events such as parties or weddings are allowed without prior written approval. 9. Guests shall allow access to property management vendors or workers during their stay for landscaping, pool/hot tub maintenance, trash removal, any necessary repairs and inspection of premises. 10. No glitter or confetti allowed. Please remove all decorations, if any, by check-out time at 11am on day of checkout. 11. No glass is allowed near the pool and hot tub area. All food and drinks must be served in plastic containers and dishes, which we provide. 12. HOT TUB & POOL: There is no lifeguard on duty. You swim at your own risk. People can drown or be severely injured by improper use of the hot tub or pool. Guests agree to assume full responsibility of themselves and their guests or invitees and hold the hosts, homeowners, agents, property managers, and any successors harmless of any and all liabilities or claims for their use of the hot tub and pool. Guests must follow safe practices and rules including: - No diving - No intoxicated persons may use hot tub or pool - No use of hot tub or pool alone - Shower or rinse...

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Neighborhood

We are in a safe and quiet residential neighborhood at the very back of the mountain.

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Driving is your best option, but we do offer a private driver service since Uber is limited in the desert!

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