The Desert Lookout - Amazing Views - Private hike - Central | Cabin in Morongo Valley

Centrally located between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, The Desert Lookout is a sweet cabin with amazing views and comes with your very own hike!
Perfect for up to two guests, come relax and enjoy the desert and mountain views.
The Desert Lookout is an 1,100-square-foot, one-bedroom house and is perfect for up to two guests.
Snuggle into a comfy queen bed in the expansive main bedroom, which has its own sun-drenched tea and meditation room. Soak in one of the two cowboy tubs with unbelievable views of the surrounding mountains, or play some cornhole on the hilltop court. Count the stars with a pair of our binoculars or the telescope.
There's air-conditioning and heaters in the living room and kitchen, plus AC and a space heater in the bedroom. Built in the 1950s, this little pink homestead is perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the community of Morongo Valley, a perfect midway point about 30 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park and the Coachella Valley. You can drive right up Highway 62 to do some vintage shopping in Yucca Valley, or right down to Palm Springs to see the iconic mid-century modern architecture.
Morongo Valley is home to a general store, several gas stations, vintage shops and the beloved Cactus Mart (where you can dig your own cactus!). The house is also under 10 minutes to Yucca Valley's grocery stores, restaurants and shops.
10 mins to Cactus Mart
10 mins to The End
15 mins to Pioneertown
15 mins to Pappy & Harriets
20 mins to Joshua Tree National Park Visitors Center
30 mins to Palm Springs airport
IG: @thedesertlookout
Highlights include:
- 5 acres.
- Comfy Queen sized bed.
- Full kitchen for cooking.
- TV with Roku where you can sign in to your own accounts.
- Wifi and a desk with chair for work from home.
- Patio with views.
- Outdoor grill for BBQing
- Two outdoor cowboy tubs for cooling off.
- Short private hike up behind the house (1/4 mile).
- Cornhole.
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Recent guest feedback:
"This place is heavenly!!! Everything I needed was here and tastefully placed. The Mountain Views were the best part to wake up to everyday. The decor is giving an elevated bohemian vibe with quality pieces. Picture perfect! I didn’t want to leave. The location is perfect, 25 min to Joshua tree, 10-15 to restaurants and stores. I actually spend more time at this rental vs other rentals in the past because I just felt so comfortable. As a solo traveler, comfortability is priority when booking, and this listing did not disappoint! I WILL BE BACK! Thank You Jenn!!! You did that!" - Joalicia
"Beautiful home, incredible location, better than as described. Didn’t want to leave. Thank you, Jenn." - Mercedes
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Owned by Kristin, a storyteller and designer who renovated the 1950s homestead while serving as the editor of DESERT magazine. As she gathered stories from the surrounding landscape and its unique community, she also collected vintage treasures to make the space a home and creative outpost. There is nothing like golden hour at the cabin, and Kristin hopes it's a place where others experience the magic of the desert.
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Locally hosted by Jenn, an East Coast transplant, who loves living in the desert and sharing this area with guests. If you need a recommendation or help during your stay, Jenn will be available and happy to help.
Some fun things to do while in the area:
- Go to a sound bath at Integratron or with one of our local practitioners.
- Get an in-home massage by one of our awesome, local massage therapists.
- Go on a private, guided hike - a favorite activity for guests!
- Have a meal prepared by a local private chef.
- Get a private Yoga or Pilates session.
- Go on a star gazing tour with Sky Watcher Tours - another favorite!
- Go on a private horseback ride and explore canyons, creeks, and desert wildlife.
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Guest access
The property is yours to enjoy.
Other things to note
- Two well-behaved pups allowed. There is a $75 pet fee, which is paid at time of booking. No pups on the furniture and no pups left alone in the house (without being crated) or in the yard and please dispose of any pet waste. No other types of animals allowed.

The Desert Lookout - Amazing Views - Private hike - Central is located in Morongo Valley. The Desert Lookout - Amazing Views - Private hike - Central provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This Cabin features Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Desert Lookout - Amazing Views - Private hike - Central has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Morongo Valley has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Morongo Valley, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.