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Our top choices for California Desert cottages

A house with a large front yard, a driveway, and a view of rolling hills in the background.

1. Simple Life Ranch w/ Hot Tub & Sauna in Keene!

Caliente

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a stove. There are two wooden chairs and a white countertop.

2. Private Loft Cottage, w/ bedroom, close to Kern River. Pet friendly. Sleeps 8

Kernville

Matt C.

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden table with a bottle and a glass of red wine, set outdoors with a view of a natural landscape.

3. Refurbished Midcentury Mod. homestead. With 180° views between PS & Joshua Tree.

Whitewater

Barbara H.

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach area, and a large building with a red roof.

4. Classy Desert Oasis

Desert Hot Springs

scarlett c.

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A single-story house with a porch, a small garden, and a vehicle parked outside.

5. The Cottages at Golden Village Palms RV Resort

Hemet

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a chair, a potted plant, and a view of a hilly landscape.

6. Rejuvenation Cottage -Wine Country Tranquility

Valle De Los Caballos

Patricia T.

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A single-story house with a white exterior, a red-tiled roof, and a garage. There are hanging flower baskets above the entrance and a small garden area with a wooden planter.

7. Romantic, private and surrounded by best Wineries!

GlenOak Hills

Dana O.

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.

8. Always Inn Idyllwild Vacation Cottages

Fern Valley

Domonick

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick wall with string lights.

9. @ Marbella Lane - Desert Dream Pool/spa & Games

Desert Hot Springs

"We previously attempted to communicate directly with the property manager about our concerns, but didn’t receive any response. Below are the issues we experienced: During check-in, issues with the front door lock and access code after traveling 14+ hours and it being 100+ degrees outside (poor communication); Garbage left in guest bedroom dresser (McDonald’s cup with liquid); All nightstands dusty and dirty; Hand soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner bottles empty or nearly empty in guest...

Fair

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden cabin with a porch, a potted plant, and a hanging flower basket.

10. Namaste Farms Wine Country Working Wool Sheep Farm; Main Cottage 501c3

Valle De Los Caballos

Christina D.

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A residential building with a garage, a covered entryway, and a landscaped front yard.

11. Indio Paradise: 4-bedroom Home w/ Resort-like Pool

Indio

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a table.

12. 2 Rooms, Sleeps 8 Retro Hotel w/ Pool Wesley King Studio Buyout by Avantstay

Tahquitz River Estates

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A rustic wooden cabin with a stone-paved entrance, a porch with a bench, and potted plants.

13. Namaste Farms; Private Working Wool Sheep Farm in Heart of Wine Country 501c3

Valle De Los Caballos

Chloe D.

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pool area with a hammock, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

14. Yard Games, Outdoor Kitchen: Palm Springs Retreat!

Palm Springs

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A residential house with a large tree in the front yard, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. @marbella Lane - 4BR Lavish Castle Retreat

Indio

Kelsie

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with a chair, and a white door.

16. Tranquil Guest House with Private Patio, Parking

Lancaster

Troy m.

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

17. Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear

Big Bear Central

Aaron

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A vintage white truck parked in front of a house with a covered porch and a desert landscape in the background.

18. Boho Bungalow w/ Hot Tub: 16 Mi to Joshua Tree NP

Twentynine Palms

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a door with a glass panel, and a welcome mat.

19. Private Suite with separate entrance and private bath

San Dimas

Ed W.

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A single-story house with a white exterior, a gray roof, and a front yard with a small tree and rocks.

20. @marbella Lane - Charming Tranquil Hideaway

Yucca Valley

Jerry

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Top California Desert Hotel Reviews

Mykonos Desert Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Todo Exelentemente Perfecto 10/10"

Hilton Vacation Club Palm Canyon Palm Springs

8/10 Good

"Good location for Palm Springs. Had a good stay. Great pool area that is big, attractive and has a good atmosphere. Slide for the kids. Carlos makes great cocktails and is very friendly at the pool bar. The buildings and communal areas/corridors are a bit dated. Room (studio) was spacious and average decor for a Hilton. Bathroom dated and a bit tatty. Could do with some more amenities for resort fee (currently pool, parking, basketball court). Minimal dining on site - only a pool bar that shut at 7pm. Overall 7/10."

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

8/10 Good

"Had a great time and the staff was amazing. Some things were closed maybe due to weather or off season but still had a great time. Most part everything was clean though our room had a very old and noisy ac unit that kept us up all night long and the ice room smelled like a broken sewer. Everything else was very nice - didn’t run out good time."

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