Welcome to The Way Out Ranch – a magical retreat on 2.5+ secluded acres with 50+ rare Joshua Trees.
Enjoy exclusive use of two dreamy desert bedrooms and full access to curated living spaces—open kitchen, cozy living areas, and expansive outdoor space.
Just 10 mins from the National Park and 5 mins to town, it's the perfect escape to relax, recharge, and connect.
Nestled in the Heart of Joshua Tree, It Feels Way Out!
What a DEAL! You’ll have access to the spacious primary bedroom and a second cozy guest room — plus full run of all the stylish communal spaces, including the large living room, dining area, kitchen, and den. Step outside to enjoy your own private outdoor space surrounded by desert beauty. The remaining bedrooms will be locked, making it a perfectly curated and comfortable retreat just for your group.
WE HAVE CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING! Most homes in JT only have Swamp Coolers and that won't get the job done in the hot desert!
Welcome to The Way Out Ranch, its namesake alluding to many things at once. It's a place to mentally escape your day-to-day grind, a secluded physical location to find solace and an overall experience designed to be unconventional and fun!
Perched high on a hillside with sweeping views of Joshua Tree National Park, this stylish desert retreat gives you access to the spacious primary bedroom with en suite bath plus an additional guest bedroom — perfect for couples, friends, or small families. The home sits on a beautiful 2.5+ acre parcel with over 50 unique Joshua trees and dramatic boulders nearby. You’ll enjoy all the thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, including a large living room, dining area, kitchen, den, and private backyard. The remaining bedrooms will be locked, so the space feels roomy yet curated just for your group.
Book your next exciting getaway holiday trip and experience the pure bliss of isolation here where the majestic Mojave Desert meets the arid Colorado Desert! Our massive 2,091 square foot property is perfect for small groups, couples, or families with children and can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people. High on hillside - Panoramic views of Joshua Tree National Park – Over 50 unique Joshua trees on site and boulders, boulders, boulders nearby. Large 2.5+ acre parcel, partially fenced, and sparkling clean, nicely maintained and recently renovated home with tons of indoor and outdoor hang-out space. 2-bedrooms/3-bathrooms spread out in the indoor living space, including a large living room, dining room, kitchen and den. Bedrooms are all decent sized with the master bedroom and en suite bath being very spacious with private access to its own outdoor space.
Come inside and take in the modern, chic style vibes of our glamorous open concept living room and kitchen area, with plenty of double pane windows bringing in generous light to the space. Take the comfort level up a notch and slip into the spacious living room area, where your friends and family can partake in fun indoor board and video games or watch your favorite movies on our large 65-inch smart TV! Additionally, light up the cozy indoor fireplace to induce that snug feeling while relaxing with friends and family. As you walk down the hall, you will be greeted with our spacious kitchen, featuring beautiful overhead cabinetry, sleek granite countertops, a full size-refrigerator, and a dishwasher. If you decide to dine in and fire up your culinary talents, have peace of mind knowing that a suite of high-quality tools and stainless-steel appliances are at your disposal. This includes cookware, dishes & utensils, oven, microwave, stove, and a coffee section and coffee machine to start your day off with a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Pick your unique coffee mug!
Covered front and rear porches for additional indoor/outdoor living space with a newly constructed outdoor bar and deck. Views of boulder mountains from the back porch; views of the entire basin and dry-lakebed below from the front porch; views of amazing sunrise over the mountains from the side porch. Stargazing from Everywhere, but especially from the newly built Villa Estrella (Star Village)!
Fireplace (not operable at this time) in the living room and wood-stove in the den for intimate, cozy heating. (Central Heat as well). Fantastic setting with a remote feel, yet very close to paved roads and town. Tucked up against deep wilderness boarding the Joshua Tree National Park out the back door. Considering the views, the multitude of Joshua Trees and boulders nearby, you pretty much have your own National Park all to yourself.
Everything you love and want in Joshua Tree! You ALMOST wouldn't need to go inside the park at all!
After a day of adventure, rest-assured you will fall asleep comfortably in one of our 2 BEDROOMS, each consisting of high-quality linens, soft fluffy pillows and shades minimizing any outside distractions. At days end, take a refreshing bath or shower in the sparkling clean bathrooms, fully equipped with towels and toiletries for your convenience.
Keep reading to learn more about our exciting “extra” benefits and book your trip to Joshua Tree, California today!
✓ Pets Allowed: Bring along your furry companion with you for a small additional charge for the entire stay. Have peace of mind to let them run with TWO separate fenced in areas. (Beware of Coyotes at night.) Up to three allowed for a flat $150 fee.
✓EV Charger on Site. The EV Charger is a NEMA 14-50 Commercial / Industrial Grade U.L. Approved 50 AMP 240V Receptacle and is located outside on the North-West Corner of the House. You will need your own adapter. For my Tesla, I use a Gen 2 NEMA Adapter / 14-50 / $45 bucks that I purchased direct from the Tesla website.
✓ Covid-19 Compliant: Health, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance. Therefore, expect a thorough and sparkling clean space before you check in.
✓ Free Parking: No need to find street parking! A guaranteed parking space is available to you upon arrival. Park in the driveway or in the yard!
✓Bikes provided for the back yard or nearby trails. (We can not guarantee workability of bikes upon your visit).
✓*7 Hole Mini-Golf Course. It is harder and more fun than it looks!
✓ Ideal Workplace Environment: For those who plan on working from home, we have a dedicated desk space and high-speed internet to facilitate a seamless work experience.
✓ Outdoor Space: Enjoy our backyard & patio space enclosed with a fire pit, BBQ grill, our unique hammock village (6), outdoor furniture, and stunning mountain views.
✓ Excellent On-Site Facilities: Enjoy staying in shape! Including yoga mats (hall closet) and exercise equipment to stay in shape (garage)! As a bonus, slip into the hot tub at night and gaze up at the stars – in fact, Joshua Tree has been voted as one of the best places on the planet for stargazing!
✓ World-Class Attractions: Come satisfy your outdoor thirst for adventure! There are plenty of natural state parks and hiking trails to indulge in, including TripAdvisor’s top rated Hidden Valley Trail or Key’s View offering breath-taking views of Coachella Valley. Our guidebook shares all the local secrets!
✓Entertainment for kids and adults alike including a vast array of board games, stand up arcade games, 3 smart TVs, a poker table, karaoke machine and plenty of surprises!
✓Check out the Record player with plenty of eclectic records to spin!
** Events -- We cannot accommodate and do not permit gatherings, parties, or events such as weddings at The Way Out Ranch. Guests at The Way Out Ranch are permitted to bring only the number of guests booked in their reservation, and no more, onto the property. This is a maximum of 10 people. (Just ask if you have more). Feel free to inquire if you have questions or have an event you would like to conduct and we can possibly accommodate you.
** Filming and Photography -- Contact us directly, this isn't a booking done through Airbnb. Please be ready to provide commercial production insurance with The Way Out Ranch specified as one of the insured; shoot time and duration; equipment list; vehicle list...etc. There is more entailed to allowing you to use the property for production than can be encompassed within Airbnb. We'd arrange payment via Airbnb but all the details and special accommodations of a location booking would be arranged mostly outside Airbnb. Our location rates vary depending on project and needs.**
The Way Out Ranch is equipped with systems to help keep guests comfortable and secure. We have outdoor security cameras to monitor exterior areas around including the driveway, front doorbell, patio area, and hang out area in the back.
We have adopted new cleaning protocols according to the CDC guidelines in response to Covid-19. You can see the checklist and details of the new cleaning guidelines we are practicing on Airbnb's cleaning section.
Plenty of parking! Feel free to park in the yard or the driveway. If parking on the stone driveway it is best to drive up SLOW.
Located in the Friendly Hills area of Joshua Tree. Mountain top with views of the national park in the distance below. The perfect location of ten minutes to the park entrance and five minutes into the funky town of Joshua Tree.
Not to mention you will have close to 3 acres of private land with breath taking views all to yourself!
Plenty of parking! No charge. Bring up to 8 vehicles.
Wi-fi signal is extremely Strong! Top of the line!
Cell phone reception works from all carriers.
Both things are often major issues at other guest homes in the area. Please let me know if you ever have have any issues!
Respect the house as you would like shown to your own home :-)
Help yourself to coffee and the basic oils, spices, and condiments. There is a Weber BBQ outside and a fire starter for the barbecue on the back porch area. We recommend stocking up on groceries in Yucca Valley, 7 miles to the west.
