Sweet 'P' Ranch - 5 Acres - Mid Century Funky

Description from the owner

You probably already know what you want to do out here in the desert... well, this is the place to do it! Whether you want to wake up early to head out for some biking or world-class rock climbing, or if you want to stay up late and enjoy the stunning night skies, we're sure you'll enjoy your stay at the Sweet 'P' Ranch. We are centrally located at about 3100 ft. elevation on the Mesa in the middle of the Holy Trinity of the High Desert: Joshua Tree, Pioneertown and the Integratron/Giant Rock area. The property offers a particularly gorgeous southwestern view of Mt. San Jacinto and Mt. San Gorgonio's peak, while giving you a front row seat fo...r the sunset every night.

Our 1000 square foot home was hand built with love and a sharp architectural eye in 1952 by the original homesteader of the 5-acre property. The vaulted pine ceiling, large local rock fire place and open floor plan all set the tone for a warm, inviting and relaxing vibe. We are the second owners and have modernized the amenities and spread out on the property while trying to maintain the handcrafted charm that first attracted us.

Patios flow out from the house's 12-foot sliding glass doors to your 5-acre back yard where the fun begins. Relax in the hammock, practice your shot with the Red Ryder, get some exercise on the trampoline, or hit the links on our 2-hole 'All-Terrain' golf course (clubs included). The organic free-form concrete patio is flanked by our guest quarters: a 32' Airstream to the south and a classic Teardrop trailer to the north, both of which are available as additional sleeping areas (details below). Amidst all of this, you can enjoy a meal by the 32' arced bottle wall and sculptural pergola and then cozy up to a campfire in the ample fire pit. All the while you'll be surrounded by our growing collection of native cacti and plant species. If it gets a little warm outside you can just turn on the misters and create a curtain of cool around the patio.

Inside you'll be kept cool all summer by a large evaporative cooling system, and warm in the winter by the beautiful fireplace and gas heaters. There's plenty of seating to enjoy a movie or your favorite program. We have satellite TV and DVR's with full premium channel selection and NFL Sunday Ticket for the football fans. The round antique dinner table is perfect for a game of cards, dice, jigsaw puzzles, or any of our huge selection of board games. There are also 2 desks if you need to setup your laptop and get down to business.

Love cooking? So do we! The kitchen is fully stocked and ready to feed 20 or more for the holidays and gatherings. If you run out of room on the stove you can fire up the Weber or get the Cajun turkey fryer going. The Sweet 'P' Ranch is set up to convert to whatever you may need. There is a solid stock of spices, dry staples and condiments on hand to share. Foodies will appreciate that we stock organic goods when possible.

For those of you who are trying to live greener, we're proud to say that we are too. The house is cleaned with non-toxic and natural products, compact fluorescent bulbs are mixed in with the low-wattage mood lighting, and the landscape lighting is low-voltage and gradually being converted to LED bulbs as they become available. Water use is conserved with high efficiency sprinklers on trees and plants that are being established while we practice xeriscaping by planting only drought tolerant native plants. The evaporative water cooling system, or 'swamp cooler', uses very little water and is 10-20 times more efficient than an air conditioner. (It's also more effective and cooler in dry climates). Gray water from our clothes washer waters a garden of yucca, ocotillo, and cacti. Yeah, we have a big fireplace, but it's just too gorgeous to do without it once in a while.

We could go on about all the amazing activities in the area, but if you've gotten this far you probably already know! Just in case though, we have a great selection of guide books and info on the High Desert area that can point you in the right direction anywhere from nature to nightlife. Drive 15 minutes southeast to Joshua Tree and the Park for the day, regroup at the Sweet 'P', then drive 15 minutes west to Pappy & Harriet's and honky-tonk the night away. Wake up the next day and get your chakras aligned with a 'sound bath' at the Integratron and you're good to go. You're gonna love it.

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Additional Location Information

The Sweet 'P' Ranch is located 10 miles NE of downtown Joshua Tree in an unincorporated rural area that the locals call The Mesa.

Location Type Away from it all, Rural, Village

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Christmas and New Years Eve require a 3 night minimum stay. Holidays rates are $250/nt for the house, $150/nt for the Airstream and $100/nt for the Shasta Trailer

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Zandrah
  Los Angeles

  Favorite Joshua Tree Rental Thus Far!!

  Left on 06/15/2011 for a stay in June 2011
  
  

  I've stayed in a few Joshua Tree rentals now and this was by far one of my favorites! Comfy, cozy & clean! Not over priced and fully equipped to put on a Thanksgiving dinner with friends if you so desired!? Great patio with a sunset view- love it!

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• adrinadrina
  new yorck city

  the perfect desert house, a real gem

  Left on 06/13/2011 for a stay in November 2010
  
  

  we had an absolutely amazing time staying at the sweet P ranch, it's the perfect desert get away. the place is beautiful and it is set-up to get away from it all, frolic and relax. the house has style, character and comfort. i love the outdoor area as well, it's so nice to sit on the deck surrounded by beautiful landscape and watch the sun set. the sculptural lounge area with the glass wall that lights up at night is incredible, a must see. highly recommended!
  

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• Mary
  San Francisco, CA

  Lovely, peaceful desert space

  Left on 06/08/2011 for a stay in November 2010
  
  

  Amazing and fun home away from home in the desert! The house is lovely and had everything we needed for quiet times and fun parties. Bedrooms are spacious and it's great to also have the airstream, a fun space in its own right. Owners were super helpful and nice. We will definitely stay here again! There is nothing like the desert sky when viewed from the beautiful space at SPR!

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• zendogman
  Los Angeles

  Hip, Mid-Century Funky

  Left on 06/07/2011 for a stay in May 2011
  
  

  When I think of the desert, I inevitably reflect fondly upon the Sweet "P" Ranch. I love camping in the rocks, but sometimes clean sheets, cable TV, and a full kitchen makes a man feel more relaxed after a weekend away from the city. For me, staying in someone else's home is like wearing someone else's clothes. It's easy to lose a sense of self and become hyper aware that the environment you're in is not your own. Not here. David and Marina have found that perfect balance between kitsch and cool - like a place that you visit and instantly think to yourself, "Why didn't I think of this?" Far enough out to feel tranquility yet close enough to town for late night pizza runs, this place is like your stepdad's vacation home that you got the keys to for the weekend. Not your square stepdad - the cool one. The one who turned you on to Jimmy Smith and taught you how to shoot a gun and that martinis are manly if you know how to make them right. This place has an eye for detail, a connection to the past, and a reverence for the modern amenities of home. I always look forward the next time I can make it out. Thank you Sweet "P".

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