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Desert Shadows by Avantstay Breathtaking Views & Pool

3.0 star property

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House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior

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2.0 out of 10

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Desert Shadows by Avantstay Breathtaking Views & Pool

An outdoor pool, gas grills, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free cottage. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2.5 bathrooms and a washer/dryer, and other amenities include a patio and a coffee/tea maker.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Joshua Tree National Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park and a few minutes from Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance
  • Pets welcome for a fee
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Joshua Tree cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 75 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [At the apartment]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to At the apartment
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2022-01268
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Desert Shadows by Avantstay Breathtaking Views & Pool Reviews

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2.0/10

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2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
We recently stayed at Desert Shadows, hosted by AvantStay, and unfortunately our experience was disappointing enough that we chose to leave early. Upon arrival at the 4:00 PM check-in time, we encountered an unexpected situation: another individual entered the property just ahead of us and remained inside for approximately 10 minutes. He later explained he was changing a light bulb. While this may have been routine maintenance, it was unusual to have someone inside the property at the exact time of check-in without prior notice. One of the primary reasons we selected this property was the pool. However, we quickly discovered that the pool was not heated, and the water temperature was too cold to use—especially with a young child. While the hot tub was available, it was set to a high temperature (104°F), requiring time to cool down before it could be safely used. This significantly impacted our ability to enjoy the amenities we had specifically booked the property for. When we reached out to AvantStay regarding these concerns, the response felt dismissive and lacked empathy. There was little effort to offer a meaningful solution or accommodation, which added to our frustration. The following day, another concerning situation occurred. While my wife was inside the home, a man entered the backyard unannounced and began using a blower on the patio. There had been no prior communication or notice from AvantStay about anyone accessing the property. This unexpected intrusion rai
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026