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Cozy cabin getaway Johnson Valley

Hosted by Sara · Johnson Valley, California

4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

100%

5 reviews

Near Joshua Tree National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Joshua Tree Visitor Center.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Big desert views in Johnson Valley. Feels off-grid but with comfortable amenities, natural light abounds. 1950s pink brick cabin with modern updates. 5 min to KOH, 18 min to Landers, 40 min to Joshua Tree Park entrance. ⦾1 bedroom/1 bath ⦾ 5 acres & dog friendly (more info below) ⦾ Full kitchen with dishwasher, Subzero fridge, Blendtec blender, etc. ⦾ Central A/C & heat ⦾ 25+ mbps Wifi & projector smart Roku TV ⦾ Private hot tub under the stars ⦾ Outdoor seating ⦾ Twin futon sofa bed + twin cot Welcome to our much-loved desert cabin! This is an original 1958 pink brick cabin with with lots of modern upgrades for a comfortable and cozy getaway. Black marble tile floors, small 575 square foot cabin with big views on our 5 acre property. Great place to stay for off-roading. Plenty of parking for your toys next to the cabin. For our summer guests: We have a very strong central A/C throughout. I have stayed here in 114 degree heat and it has still been cool and comfortable inside. For our winter guests: We have an indoor pellet fireplace which keeps the living room warm, and our bed has a dual-control heating pad (each side can choose their own heat level), and there is a radiant wall heater in the bathroom. There is also central heating for the especially cold nights--please use only when necessary as we are on electric only here and the central heater is not very energy efficient. Our hot tub is designed to stay hot all the time so we always have it set for 100 degrees so it's ready to go when you arrive. Backyard has firepit for cold winter nights to enjoy the stars. We are available through the app or phone any time during your stay and also have local contacts available as well for any on-site emergencies. We're located in Johnson Valley, just about 5 minutes to King of the Hammers/Johnson Valley OHV area, 17 minutes to the Integratron, 18 minutes to La Copine Restaurant, 35 minutes to downtown Joshua Tree, 40 min to Joshua Tree Park West entrance, 45 min to Big Bear. We are just near the "Valley Vista Airport" if you want a better sense of the location. 4 adults max per reservation. Guest count must be accurate on reservation to see the correct pricing. Easy keyless entry with electronic Yale lock. KITCHEN: High-quality Calphalon cookware and bakeware, KitchenAid standing mixer, Chicago Cutlery knives, cooking utensils, coffee bean grinder and drip coffee maker with filters, compact rice maker and slow cooker, Blendtec blender, microwave, compact dishwasher, large Subzero fridge, compact freezer, electric hot water kettle, toaster, breakfast/counter for working or enjoying meals with desert views. BEDROOM: features a very comfy queen Keetsa mattress with premium Parachute percale linens. Dual control heating pad to stay toasty to your preference in the colder months. Qi wireless phone chargers on nightstands. We have blackout shades and blinds, but please note they're definitely not 100% blackout as some light will come in around the edges. Bedside lights with pink Himalayan salt bulbs for low, ambient lighting. LIVING ROOM: Boconcept futon sofa bed. Please use provided mattress protector over sofa if setting it up as a bed. We also provide a pack n play crib upon request. Electronic projector with Roku smart TV, record player with records to enjoy, books to borrow. Indoor pellet fireplace. INFO ABOUT PETS: Dogs must be pre-approved before booking (please provide age, size, breed, etc.) to make sure they're a good fit for our place. There is a $50 pet fee per dog per reservation ($50 fee applies weekly for bookings of 7 days or longer). Please note no dogs on furniture and dogs cannot be left alone in the house at any time. There is doggie daycare for $18/day at Blue Barn Ranch or $30/day at Joshua Tree Pet Resort. We have real marble floors and ask you ensure your dogs have trimmed nails before they arrive that will not scratch them. Please note our property is not fenced. We have a neighbor that walks by each morning with 2 large and friendly dogs around 6:30-7am. There are coyotes and other wild animals that can be in the area so dogs should never be let out alone after dark. We do have a compact washer/dryer and only give access only for stays 5 or more nights. Please keep in mind we are on hauled water and usage should be within reason. OUTDOOR AMENITIES: We have a sitting area with wood firepit. Please note we do not provide firewood--they can be purchased at any local grocery store. If we have some there you are welcome to use it, but we don’t guarantee we will supply it or replenish if it runs out during your stay. If you are coming for a long stay and would like a lot of firewood, our neighbor can give you a quote to deliver. HOT TUB: No glass around or in hot tub, we have plastic cups provided. Please place hot tub cover on wood surround or rocks below, not on the ground/dirt. Please rinse off in the shower and wipe dirt/sand off your feet before entering hot tub. All 4 buckles on the cover and extra sandbags must be secured when not in use—it gets very windy here and the cover could easily blow away. Hot tub can be used any time, but please respect our neighbors and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. ***Please note our hot tub gets serviced weekly on Fridays*** TV/INTERNET: We have a Roku TV with basic live channels as well as typical smart apps. Our wifi is 25 down/5 up and we typically actually get those speeds or a bit more on our tri-band mesh network with coverage both inside and outside the house. I have been able to watch streaming TV plus use my laptop to work at the same time without any issues. However please note when it gets especially windy, the internet can go in and out. DESERT/CABIN STUFF TO CONSIDER!! Please be aware we are in the actual desert! We have lots of nature around us and you will see some bugs and critters during your stay. We recommend keeping door closed at all times whenever possible to prevent bugs from getting in. During the summer there are lots of flies--if you leave doors open they will get inside. We have eco-friendly bug spray provided. In order to reach the house you'll need to drive about a mile down a dirt road. It's generally well-maintained and easy to drive, any type of car should be able to drive it (including regular sedans, etc.). However if there's heavy rain, it's possible it could be too muddy for 2-wheel drive vehicles. I have been able to get here without a problem in my 2WD SUV in the rain and even snow, but we are at the mercy of Mother Nature! Due to their age and not having screens, the windows are not to be opened (they are difficult to close and require multiple people and possibly tools to close them, tons of bugs go inside if left open, etc.). You can run the A/C on fan only if you want air circulation without A/C, but guests are not permitted to open them. We are on a water tank which means you need to be aware of willing to be conscious of your water use. Due to being on hauled water and septic and high electric costs, absolutely no filling up, emptying, or hooking up power of RVs, electric cars, trailers, etc. We have plenty of room if you want to park them on our property. We have two partially buried storage containers which we have created a barrier edge around the top, but guests need to be very cautious around the edges as there is a steep drop off on the other side of the barrier. In general guests need to take extreme care if choosing to walk around the yard as there may be steps and inclines that may be dangerous to walk on. There are animals and sharp desert plants on the property which could be dangerous to pets, children, or even adults. Guests exploring the property or letting their children/pets wander around the property do so at their own risk. If you drive off of the gravel areas of the driveway, you could get stuck in the sand, especially if your car does not have 4-wheel drive. We recommend to only drive and park on the areas with the gray rocks. As we are in an area where water is an especially precious resource, please be mindful of running the dishwasher or washing machine only when it's full, and if possible at night when the energy costs are lower. No electric car charging--if you charge your car or use any energy heavy equipment you will be charged an additional $50/day, or for actual cost of the extra usage above our average daily use, whichever is higher. This is a high fire hazard area, use of the firepit or smoking outside must be done with extreme care. Any fires in the firepit and cigarette butts must be fully extinguished and cannot be left unattended. Sometimes during high winds the county prohibits fires. It can get quite windy is this area, so we do not recommend leaving anything outside that could blow away or get knocked over. For this reason no inside furniture or linens can go outside at any time. Outdoor blankets must be taken with you when you go back inside. When it's especially windy power and/or internet can go in and out. Some carriers get service at our house, but the most reliable method is to turn your phone into airplane mode and connect to the wifi. In the Summer: A/C should be turned off or left at 78 when leaving the house for extended periods of time. Door should always be closed when A/C is on. In the Winter: Heating should be turned off or left at 65 when leaving the house for extended periods of time. Door should always be closed when heating is on.We have just one cabin on the property. You have the entire place, 5 acres to yourself. All the site description is about this cabin and property.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Firewood not provided. Cannot light fires when winds are high.

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Property is not fenced. $50 flat fee per dog, small and medium dogs only

Potable water available

Tap. reverse osmosis filtered water for drinking

Showers available

Hot water

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Private, oven, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, dishwasher, sink or other dishwashing station

Wifi available

Starlink, 100mbps+

Laundry present

Laundry only given access for stays of 5 nights or more.

Hot Tub present

Picnic table absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 4:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 3 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 4 vehicles

2WD accessible

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Johnson Valley Cabin

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Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

We have just one cabin on the property. You have the entire place, 5 acres to yourself. All the site description is about this cabin and property.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

No picnic table

Reviews

100% Recommend6 ratings · 5 reviews

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· September 2025

Desert Comforts

I recently stayed in this desert cabin and had a great experience. It’s simple, comfortable, and stocked with all the basic needs for a relaxing stay: strong Wi-Fi, a cozy bed, cooking essentials, and a full bathroom setup. The location is quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by desert views. At night, you can actually see the stars, making it feel like a private retreat away from everything. If you’re looking for a soothing and practical spot to recharge, this cabin is perfect.

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· April 2025

The site was beautiful! Very well taken care of and a wonderful place to stay.

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· February 2025

Great time at Johnson Valley Cabin

With pets

We had a great time at this super cute house. The inside was very well appointed and comfortable. There were enough pots/pans/utensils etc to be able to cook meals every day.. we even made cookies! It was nice that there was oil and spices that we didn't have to bring. The bed was super comfortable as were the pillows, we slept great. The land outside the house was lovely - the views were vast, stars amazing and it was so quiet. The hot tub was great. The chairs around the fire pit were super comfortable and the sitting area overlooking the desert was perfect. We had our dog with us and she had a great time running free outside. It was so nice to be able to step outside the front door and walk her. I also wanted to mention that the directions to the house were perfect and the owner was responsive to messages. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

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· February 2025

With kids

The cabin was the perfect home base for our offroad adventure. It was well stocked with lots of thoughtful touches. The view from the hot tub was amazing! Would definitely stay there again!

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· September 2024

Cozy getaway

Very cozy with beautiful view of the sunset and great for star gazing. Directions were clear, place was clean and well furnished. Nearby houses had plenty of space in between and noise was never an issue.

Location

Johnson Valley, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Sara G.

Joined in May 2024

Cozy cabin getaway Johnson Valley

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