[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House Family-friendly vacation home with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107002800/107002800/6d87b76f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107002800/107002800/80bfbb4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107002800/107002800/eeff2f98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107002800/107002800/c2f820b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107002800/107002800/714a8dab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched atop 'Moonlight Mesa', SHIFTING SANDS HOUSE offers a serene desert retreat. Unwind in the hot tub, cool off in the pool, or stargaze on one of many terraces with endless views of distant mountain ranges. Enjoy an open plan living space with a designer Reform kitchen and spacious dining nook for large dinner parties. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pool - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House SHIFTING SANDS HOUSE is a high desert retreat set on the top of ‘Moonlight Mesa’, in north Joshua Tree. Experience the serene & relaxing space, thoughtfully designed & set amongst the beauty of the expansive high desert. Lounge on the insanely comfortable L sofa whilst looking out of the striking picture windows into endless views of distant mountain ranges. Relax in the hot tub, cool down in the pool, or stargaze on one of our many terraces. JT Park & Pappy & Harriet's are 15 minutes away. THE HOUSE The property has an open plan living space with a designer Reform kitchen (with breakfast bar so you can cook and entertain at the same time). The spacious dining nook just off the kitchen area allows you to cater for large dinner parties. The living area has a huge and sumptuous L sofa that can comfortably fit 6 people. A 55" TV sits above an oak media cabinet perfect for film nights. Or inside the media cabinet you will find a collection of all your favorite boardgames. A wood burning stove is the centre piece of this open living space and offers a cozy focal point on the chilly winter evenings. The house offers 3 spacious bedrooms (2 King size beds and 1 queen). All bedrooms feature luxurious linen bedding and brand new memory foam and spring hybrid mattresses for ultimate comfort. Each bedroom features black out blinds or curtains as well as a dedicated writing space and en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom. To the back of the house you will find an oasis of outdoor entertainment. The very private courtyard features a hot tub, sun loungers, a covered outdoor dining area, outdoor lounge furniture and fire pit, as well as a BBQ grill perfect for cooking up large family meals and enjoying the warm nights alfresco. To the front of the house, you can enjoy the incredible sunset views. We have a seating area (thoughtfully designed with Hay design chairs) as well as a full dining table set up if you want an alternate location to enjoy your evening meal and watch the sunset. If you venture to the lower level area about 30 feet in front of the house you will find our cowboy tub (note this is only in use April to October) with an area on the terrace for hanging out. Perfect for cooling off and soaking in the unbeatable views of the mesa all the way to Pipes Canyon and San Jacinto. GUEST ACCESS The guests have access to all the living spaces and all the land within the property boundary's including patio. The Garage is not an area guests have access to as this is used for our laundry and supply storage and is considered a work and storage space. Unfortunately we don't offer laundry on site, but we can recommend local laundry services on request. INTERACTION WITH GUESTS We offer self check-in, but we are on the end of the phone if you need anything at all during your stay. Our team are all local and we are happy to help. OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE — Number of guest The entire property has 3 bedrooms. The maximum capacity is 6. — Parties or Events or Extra Guest We do not allow guests to throw parties or events at our property. Please be kindly noticed that all extra guests should be approved by host before arrival and they will need to leave the property by 9pm per County’s STR Reinforcement Code. Any unapproved visitors will be charged $200 per person according to the House Rules in the listing. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. — Parking Please use the large driveway space for parking your vehicles. Please do not block the entry / exit of the property with your vehicle in case of emergency. — Oven Please make sure to turn on the vent while using the oven, if cooking something smokey you should also open the window above the sink to let in a little more air. Note that the oven only turns on when you turn the timer on (oven heat control is the centre right knob, timer is the centre left knob). Also please ensure all knobs are turned completely to OFF when not in use. — Smart TV We have a smart TV in the house, please connect it with your accounts and remember to log out at the end of your stay. — Air Conditioning We provide central air conditioning in the house which has smart control and easy to operate. Please turn off the air conditioning when you are not in the house to conserve energy. — Jacuzzi (no extra fees) Please shower before use. The temperature control can be controlled by repeatedly pressing the temperature icon on the control panel on the edge of the Jacuzzi. Please do not turn the heat above 104 as this may cause damage to the system. Please don’t put any liquid/solid soap into it, any extra costs occurring will be charged. No glass is aloud near the jacuzzi. Guests will take all liability and responsibility for your own safety. — Pool Our cowboy pool is not heated, but it is filtered. Please shower before use, and take care. We have the pool cleaned out twice a week, but you may find some stray leaves in there. Use the net to remove any surface leaves before use. Note that the cowboy pool is closed in winter months. Anyone under 18 needs his/her parent’s present while swimming or near the pool for safety reasons. No diving and no glass near the pool.. The guests will take full liability and responsibility for your own and your guests safety. — Pets Two well-behaved pups allowed. There is a $95 pet fee, which is paid when booking. No pups on the furniture and no pups left alone in the house (without being crated) or in the yard. Please be aware that there are snakes and coyotes in the desert. — Dishes Please load the dishwasher prior to checking out if you have used any dishes. Be sure to remove excess food into the trash. We will run the dishwasher once you’ve completed your stay. — Broken Items We understand that accidents happen, if anything breaks down - even if it's your fault - let us know so we can send someone to fix it or replace it for you and future guests (contact information will be provided before check in). Please leave the house a neat and tidy condition. Thank you for your consideration. — Plumbing All houses in Joshua Tree are on a Septic Tank system. For this reason nothing can be flushed down the toilet except toilet paper. Following these guidelines will avoid problems with the plumbing. If it is determined that the pipes have been clogged due to misuse, a $200 repair fee will be charged. Thank you for your cooperation. — Please let us know if there are any serious stains on the furniture or floors, or if there is damage to anything and we will try our best to fix it ASAP. — Security Camera According to the requirements from our Insurance Company, there are security cameras facing the main house entrance and back entrance. — Film/Video and Photos Our property is a beautiful place to shoot photos and videos, we welcome you to tag us on Insta at @shiftingsandshouse. Any shoots with any commercial purposes are priced at a different rate and must be cleared with us in advance of your stay. If you are in doubt, inquire first. We will charge $5000 per violation, plus production fee up to $575/hour. — No-Smoking Smoking (including E-Cig) is not allowed in the property or within 15 feet exterior door. Please dispose cigarettes into a plastic bag and put it in the outdoor trash can. If above is not maintained, we will charge $100 special cleaning fee. Please take care as there is a high fire risk in the desert. Ensure butts are completely out before disposing. We appreciate your cooperation! — Checking Out Please check out of our rental by 11:00AM. Please checking out by this time ensures that we have enough time to clean the property and get it ready for our next guest. •Check in time 4:00PM •Check out time 11:00AM WILDLIFE: The desert is wild and if you are very sensitive to insects, mice & bugs - it may not be for you. If you leave a door open, animals, flies, bugs and more might run in. There are indeed sightings of snakes (we have a couple of non-venomous California King snakes living on the property) as well as regular visits from our local coyote pack. Be careful when you see large very strong spiders webs, these are most likely the home of black widows. We do get the area treated monthly but they are very common in this part of Joshua Tree to please be careful and keep all doors closed. We love the nature that surrounds us and so do most of our guests, but just a friendly reminder that we are indeed in the wild. And we are always more than happy to have a creature safely relocated if you find it to be a threat. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Solar energy - Unit size: 1,700 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94840000/94831600/94831557/9ab7024f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lunawood - Lux Home Pool and Spa Panorama Heights - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer CA $371 CA $746 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=94831557&PinnedHotelID=94831557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules \- Quiet hours from 10 pm to 9 am. Please be mindful of our neighbors. No loud noise at anytime. - No outdoor music allowed at any time. \- No commercial photography or filming allowed - Possibility for prior approval (Personal photos are ok. Please tag us at @shiftingsandshouse). \- No outside vendors allowed on the property.- No fireworks or sparklers. - No drones. - No glitter, confetti, balloons, water balloons. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number CESTRP-2023-01081 ## About the area Located in Joshua Tree, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, while Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum and Noah Purifoy Foundation are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Airport (PSP) - 76 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Más o Menos - ‬21 min drive - ‪Joshua Tree Saloon - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Station - ‬14 min drive - ‪Joshua Tree Coffee Company - ‬14 min drive - ‪JT Country Kitchen - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House located? > This family-friendly Joshua Tree vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum and Noah Purifoy Foundation. Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and World Famous Crochet Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cowboy Pool - Views - Spa - Shifting Sands House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher G. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Beautiful 360 views, clean modern house, easy access to the park and the best hiking trails. Only thing missing was washer/ dryer ##### Christopher G. 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