Casa Tortuga - Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Grill & JTNP!

Casa Tortuga is a large desert Adobe tucked into the base of your own private mountain, located just 5-minutes to the park entrance. This spacious, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is filled with abundant natural light throughout, open floor plan, entertainers kitchen and garage converted into a game room with TV, foosball, board games and ping pong. Enjoy the desert landscape while sitting in the hot tub or around the fire pit.

We welcome our guests to come and enjoy the relaxing desert from your private Joshua Tree adobe!

Casa Tortuga is a large and sprawling desert adobe tucked up against the rocks and mountains. Every detail has been carefully thought out for your stay, all you will need to do is show up and start relaxing.

Inside:

• 4 bedroom (Primary with en suit King bed, Second bedroom Queen bed, Third bedroom Queen bed and Fourth bedroom with two twin beds)
• Abundant natural light throughout
• 10-foot ceilings
• 2 fireplaces in the house, 1 in the living room AND 1 in the master bedroom
• A spacious entertainer's kitchen with bar island
• Game room with foosball and ping pong and board games

Outside:

• Hot Tub
• Enjoy the mountain views right out back
• Propane fire pit
• Outdoor seating and dining
• Propane BBQ
• Multiple lounging areas

All this isolation is just a five minute drive from downtown Joshua Tree and 5 minutes from the west park entrance. You really can't beat complete privacy yet still close to town, should you want to leave.

Other things to note:

• Professionally managed by Property Manager
• Rental agreement: There will be a rental agreement sent out that will need a signature to complete the reservation
• Deposit: We do not charge a security deposit. We welcome you and your guests to come to the property without an added security deposit or any extra holds of funds. You will not have to worry about any additional charges for accidental damages!
• Cars: There is a VERY STRICT maximum on cars allowed at the property. NO MORE than 4 vehicles are permitted to be at the property at any time. The county is fining $1000+ if this rule is broken and that fee does get passed along to the guests.
• A/C and Heat: The house is cooled by a brand new central air conditioner and heating which will allow guests to be comfortable all year long. With Central air, make sure the windows are closed to keep the cool air in the house.
• Washer/Dryer: The house has a washer and dryer available to guests that are staying with us for an extended period of 3 or more days. If you are traveling with an infant or young children please let us know and we will give you access to the laundry room.
• Games: We have provided a number of indoor games and outdoor activities for kids and adults alike. Be sure to keep all the pieces and parts together where they belong so everyone can continue to enjoy them.
• Fire: Due to the location and a current fire ban there is a strict no outside fire policy. If it is discovered that you have started an outside fire, using fireworks or other open fire means your rental agreement will be terminated and you will be asked to leave. The propane fire pit provided at this property is allowed to be used all year round.
• Guests: You are not permitted to have any guests on the property beyond those included in your rental agreement unless you request and receive permission from us. That includes day guests and overnight guests.
• Identity Verification: You will receive a text or email from Guest Ranger that will ask you to verify your identity and submit a picture of a government issued ID and a selfie. This information will be used to verify that the booking guest matches the credit card used and to help reduce any issues with identity theft. This process is mandatory to complete the booking. The data is protected in a hash-encrypted vault following data security standards including GDPR. Data-input in the vault is encrypted in a two-way function where information is scrambled using an encryption key and unscrambled later using a decryption key. On top of that, we use hashing to add an extra layer of security using a one-way function where a unique message digest is generated from an input file or a string of text. No keys are used. By renting this property, guest acknowledges that they have read, understand and accept the terms listed above.

Added services for our guests:

• Private in-home yoga: Want to have a private yoga experience in your rental? Please inquire upon booking and we will set you up with a local yoga instructor for your peaceful desert getaway.
• Private in-home massage: Want to wake up in Joshua Tree and have a masseuse come directly to your vacation home? We have that contact! Please inquire upon booking and we will help connect you with your private masseuse.
• Private hiking guide: Want to explore the area and all the secret hiking spots the locals use? Don't want to drive into the National Park but want to be able to see the beautiful scenery surrounding the home? We can connect you to a local hiking guide who can plan a trip based on your preferences and the best part.. many times the hikes begin right from your front door!
• Private in-home meditation, reiki & sound baths: Connect with your soul during your desert stay. Experience a private or small group session of kundalini yoga, meditation, and/or sound bath by private teacher and energy guide. Reiki energy alignment sessions also available. Please be sure to call or email and schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
• Private chef: Looking to throw a dinner party to remember? We have got you covered! Our private chef is simply the best and she can cater to whatever your specific food needs would be. Please inquire with us and we can introduce you to her.
• More services added regularly, please let us know you are interested with a confirmed booking and we can help with the introductions!