Title: Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21970652&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! Vacation home in Twentynine Palms with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! ![Pool - Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! (Twentynine Palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21970700/21970652/9392ca44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! (Twentynine Palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21970700/21970652/6db8c6bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! (Twentynine Palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21970700/21970652/debf2761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! (Twentynine Palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21970700/21970652/aa078680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! (Twentynine Palms)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21970700/21970652/bbb5e022.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Wheelhouse, an artistic high-desert retreat, is nestled on 12 acres of untouched desert near Joshua Tree National Park. This mid-century modern ranch features a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an original 50's stove, plus a sunroom extension created by panels of etched glass. The light-filled living room showcases owner-created art pieces alongside industrial accents like quarry stones and millstones surrounding the full-length backyard pool. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72221 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## 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. ### Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! The Wheelhouse is an artistic high-desert retreat formerly owned by TV personality Huell Howser. A rare example of mid-century modern architecture deep in the California desert, the 2,221 square-foot ranch sits on 12 acres of untouched desert near both entrances of Joshua Tree National Park, offering a feeling of total seclusion less than an hour from Palm Springs with 360-degree mountain and desert views. An avid collector of found materials and repurposed objects, Howser turned quarry stones into yard sculptures and industrial elements into lighting fixtures. Five large millstones, each more than 100 years old, surround the full-length backyard pool. In the early 2000s, Howser added a sunroom extension, created by panels of etched glass, and a separate living room and dining area in the same industrial style, making the home further suited to large gatherings. Primary Suite King bed Chaise-style daybed, which comfortably sleeps one additional person and an en-suite bath. Second Bedroom Queen bed - a shared bath with the original 50’s green tile and fixtures. A den, featuring a large-screen TV and writing desk, provides additional accommodations with a queen sleeper sofa, allowing the home to comfortably sleep 7 guests. The back patio opens to a full-length swimming pool with baja tanning shelf and outdoor spa surrounded by chaise lounge chairs. Please note the pool is not heated; however, the spa is heated. Honoring the communal spirit encouraged by Howser, The Wheelhouse has become a place for celebrations, gatherings, and creative retreats. Between indoor and outdoor spaces, The Wheelhouse can comfortably host up to 120 guests for a cocktail reception and 75 for a seated dinner. This home permits weddings and other events. Please reach out to discuss hosting an event at this property. This home welcomes 1 dog with an additional, non-refundable pet fee of 150 USD, plus tax. Please be advised that dogs are not permitted in the pool. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,221 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69910000/69905500/69905453/0eeefaab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Desert Retreat - Stunning Views, 3 Min to Joshua Tree Park Twentynine Palms - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews CA $161 CA $515 total includes taxes & fees Jan 19 - Jan 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=69905453&PinnedHotelID=69905453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87730000/87725900/87725869/8ff1ce50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carmella by AvantStay | Modern JTree Home w/ Large Outdoor Area! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 1091 ## About the area Located in Twentynine Palms, this vacation home is in the mountains. Split Rock and Ryan Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce and Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unique Ranch Near Joshua Tree National Park with Private Pool! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt S., Nashville Oct 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### STUNNING The house and the property are beautiful and perfectly curated. The team were amazing to communicate with and very attentive and on time. We had a great stay. Will be back. ##### Matt S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil M. Nov 26, 2018 #### Awesome ,great ! Love the house ,the owner has a nice artistic feel .Blends well with desert ! ##### Neil M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Oct 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in every way LOVE this house. So comfortable and they think if everything! Robes, coffee, anything you can imagine. Every corner was a new artistic adventure. Great communication. Would definitely recommend and will return! ##### Kim M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte and Matthew H. Oct 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay- California Gold Wow!!! What a beautiful property! Art abounds . The home is well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed the pool and BBQ, relaxed inside at night . Close to Joshua Tree NP. Shelly greeted us and showed us around the home . Her hospitality was appreciated. We look forward to returning. ##### Charlotte and Matthew H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. May 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect t Loved the house and everything about it! Great location and very peaceful. ##### David G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason m. Nov 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house, ideal location !!! The property is absolutely amazing for a family of 5\. Great layout for indoor or outdoor hanging! Beautiful views of the desert and city lights at night. Ideal location to multiple Joshua tree entrances. Maybe not the best for dogs as there is jumping cholla in the backyard and interior dirt areas in the house — but we didn’t have any issues here. Great communication with Shelly !! Awesome place. We will definitely be back !!! ##### Jason m. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S., San Diego Mar 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hands down best place to stay This was THE MOST amazing house and THE MOST amazing house management I’ve ever seen. The house itself is stunning and accommodating and the property is just jaw dropping. The management team goes above and beyond to make your stay over the top. I would recommend this house to EVERYONE. Great vacation spot for friends and family to spend time together and enjoy nature. 5 stars all the way. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol R. Jan 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### AMAZING! We rang in the New Year at this property and had the best time. Full of artistic charm and treasures from Huell's adventures. The current owner has done an amazing job adding her personal style to the mix. We will definitely be back again! ##### Carol R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lizz H. Oct 3, 2018 #### Paradise We celebrated my husbands 40th birthday this last weekend and were so taken with the property. It was just beautiful. We will definately be back. ##### Lizz H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen S., Columbia, SC USA Apr 9, 2018 #### Modern luxuries in a picturesque location This was the perfect ending to our spring break road trip with our teens. The wheelhouse is an expertly decorated ranch home just inside 29 Palms city limits, yet remote enough to provide a sense of retreat while you watch incredible sunsets and stargaze by the pool, firepit or jetted spa. We stayed in a lot of our places during our time in Arizona and California, but the Wheelhouse was definitely the highlight of our trip! ##### Stephen S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivan M. Jan 3, 2018 #### A wonderful feeling away from home We stayed for nights during December 2017\. The home was perfect for what we wanted. All the elements of the house fit beautifully and make you want to stay at the house all day rather than go do activities outdoor. There is a beautiful warmth to the house. We enjoyed the hot tub, the outdoor spaces, the ping pong table. The home also allowed for cooking of all kinds - the kitchen is well appointed and the outdoor grill was great. The landscaping, views, and lighting both inside and outside the house were fantastic - creating a wonderful feeling in a desert environment. Lastly, the small touches also made for a very wonderful feeling of comfort. For example, the bed sheets were high end, super soft and very comfortable. As were the towels. All in all, we would fully recommend this property to anyone. And we would love to visit again. ##### Ivan M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martine G. Nov 13, 2017 #### Great day at the Wheelhouse As planned, The Wheelhouse was an amazing location for our photoshoot ##### Martine G. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Desert-Springs-Villas-I.h661796.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Garden-Grove.h519819.Hotel-Information) > > [Solage, Auberge Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Calistoga-Hotels-Solage.h1640078.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Desert-Springs-Villas-II.h57218.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Embarc-Palm-Desert.h328421.Hotel-Information) > > [ The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas for COACHELLA 2020 (1st weekend)](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Cochella-Stay-At-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Resort-Villas.h34078793.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Anaheim.h14910044.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntington-Beach-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Huntington-Beach-Resort-And-Spa.h890502.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h23876.Hotel-Information) > > [Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Miramonte-Indian-Wells-Resort-Spa.h16768.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Half-Moon-Bay-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h602927.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Golf-Resort-Spa.h4124.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Orange County](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Orange-County.h15965.Hotel-Information) > > [San Diego Mission Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-San-Diego-Mission-Bay-Resort.h25598.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Renaissance-Esmeralda-Resort-Spa.h12274.Hotel-Information) > > [Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Omni-Rancho-Las-Palmas-Resort-Spa.h1703.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradise Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Paradise-Point-Resort-Spa.h3731.Hotel-Information) > > [Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Agua-Caliente-Resort-Casino-Spa-Rancho-Mirage.h2020169.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Mission-Bay-Spa-And-Marina.h858.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Oasis-Resort.h1180912.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Riviera-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Ace Hotel and Swim Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Ace-Hotel-And-Swim-Club.h22864.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn By Marriott Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Palm-Desert.h201084.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South](https://www.expedia.ca/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-Anaheim-South.h662857.Hotel-Information)