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Reviews of Skull Rock- Downtown Joshua Tree w/ Hot Tub

Skull Rock- Downtown Joshua Tree w/ Hot Tub
Joshua Tree, California

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

dora m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Great location, very accurate website. Cozy home and great amenities. Loved hot tub, cowbow pool, fore pit and outdoor seating. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Joshua Tree Mini Vacay
This property was super clean and just as described. We enjoyed our stay. The location to downtown was great. You can easily walk into the town especially Joshua Tree Saloon. Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park was an easy 10 minute drive. Perfect little getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great amenities close to town
We enjoyed having all the extras like the hot tub, cowboy tub, bocce and bikes. The property was very clean and welcoming. The coffee was a nice touch and came in handy when we went into the park at 2:30am to photograph the Milky Way. The house was well stocked with extra towels for the hot tub and blankets.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dakotah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun place to stay! Lots of activities to do on the property as well as off since Joshua Tree National Park is so close! Loved the style and organization of the place. The owners really thought of a lot of details which made the stay more enjoyable and easy. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness
JTNP Perfect for Two!
Perfect place for our six night stay to hike JTNP. Love the location relative to the park. Appreciated perks like the plug in for our hybrid vehicle, gas grill & hot tub for post-hike soak! Modern kitchen was well stocked for our multiple meals a day—pots, pans, utensils made us feel like home. The Casper bed was a treat—rarely do we get such a comfortable bed on a week long vacation! Living room set up was great after a long day on our feet. Comfy couch & simple tv operation. Safe, adorable and convenient house- short, easy & beautiful drive from PSP airport too. We’d do it all over again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Culver City, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away!
Super clean house - had everything we needed for our stay including all cookware needed! Great location - walking distance to downtown JT and short drive into the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sameer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Property
My wife and I decided to visit Joshua Tree with our dog and while booking last minute came across this small property for the weekend. The listing was very accurate with how it was described. Although the property near some run down homes, the property itself was very clean and the way it’s fenced off gives you plenty of privacy. The property is also just minutes away from stores, restaurants, and the JT visitor center. Everything inside the house is updated and was a perfect little spot for just us and our dog. The bedroom was comfortable, and the living room and kitchen were great! The backyard had some nice furniture along with a cowboy pool and a hot tub. The gas fire pit was very nice and gives off a great size flame for a nice bonfire. Our ONLY complaint is that the ground in the backyard was full of these little spikey thorns that would get stuck on the bottoms of our shoes every time we walked around the yard. We saw our dog limping around every now and then as the thorns would get stuck in her paws. It became a little frustrating as it was the only thing that would make hanging out in the yard uncomfortable. By the time we would come back in the house the bottom of our shoes were full of the thorns and are hard to get them out. We understand that this is just due to the environment we are in. We did let the owner of the house know and they did apologize for the inconvenience and would look into the situation to avoid this issue for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

brittney f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Place was nice. Comfortable bed, hot tub worked and was nice at night. Would recommend! Only reason for knocking off part of a star was because when we went to put sheets on the pull out bed, they were stained and kind of yuck. So we just laid a blanket down instead. Overall a great stay, easy to communicate with management company.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for national park
This quiet home is conveniently located near everything you could want in downtown Joshua Tree, as well as a quick drive to the national park. We loved all the amenities (private backyard, pool, bikes) after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Stay!
This is such a cute place to stay and the perfect spot to be close to town and Joshua Tree Park! It was clean, and had the perfect backyard for enjoying the desert. The hosts were easy to communicate to as well! Definitely a great place to stay! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you so much Sophia! You were a pleasure to host and we'd love to have you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

nancy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great little getaway
Perfect location and an easy walk into town. Well stocked with everything you need and an extremely comfortable bed! We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Joshua Tree!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Nancy! We'd love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Reed G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Joshua Tree Location
The house is great for 1 or 2 people. Great design and amenities. Convenient location for Joshua Tree area. Excellent communication with host on check-in and check-out. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you for your review, Reed! You were a pleasure to host!

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joshua Tree
Great place to stay when visiting Joshua Tree.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property!
There are a few things I must have while staying at a vrbo- cleanliness, good kitchen, comfortable bed, location (safeness of property, proximity to what I’m visiting)- and this house had them all in spades. It was extremely clean and so beautifully decorated. The bed was heaven, with plenty of pillows. The house is minutes away from the north entrance to Joshua Tree, as well as within walking distance to the quirky town of Joshua tree. The manager was prompt with an email when I had a question. Also, beautiful backyard with a hot tub (!), bocce ball, bbq, great seating. Highly recommend this vrbo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romaine K., Dakota Dunes, SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place to Crash while climbing
Great and affordable rental out in Joshua Tree. Easy to find, everything was as listed, hot tub was great for post climbing out in the park. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at Skull Rock Cottage
We really loved our weeklong stay at Skull Rock Cottage...it was a terrific location for exploring Joshua Tree National Park (just a 10 minute drive to the west entrance), and very comfortable for the two of us, as well as tastefully designed. Easy walk into town to get coffee or have a meal, good wifi, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and the hot tub in the backyard was AMAZING after a long day of hiking. The neighborhood is a little bit of a mixed bag, to be sure, though the fenced backyard gave us complete privacy and we loved having outdoor space to hang out in when the weather was warm enough. Kudos to the property management folks for quick responses to our questions and an emergency fix on the kitchen sink, and please know I am recommending this and your other properties to friends and family who want to explore Joshua Tree National Park, which is one of a kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina P., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful modern little house
We came to Joshua Tree National Park to hike and star gaze. This house is well located to the park and good places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F., San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. Great communication.
We stayed for 3 nights in this very nice, updated, modern home near Joshua Tree National Park. The home is very comfortable and full of amenities for all your needs. Great communication with property managers. Modern kitchen, laundry, very large smart TV and a huge yard with hot tub, plunge pool and fire pit. Pull out sofa bed in living room if necessary. One bed and one bath were spacious with king size bed and large shower in the attached bathroom. If you are planning a trip to JT park, this home would be perfect for your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't improve a thing!
I truly had such a great time here! As a solo female traveler, the most important thing was that I felt 100% safe and secure at the house. The location is perfectly located, with easy park access and to the local shops/cafes/restaurants. While hiking left me too exhausted most nights to do anything but shower and sleep, the hot tub was such a nice treat! The team was communicative before and prior to check-in and I honestly cannot think of a single thing to improve upon. I would absolutely stay here again at my next visit to Joshua Tree.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Mo Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inaccurate corporate rental
Beware, this is a ONE bedroom property. It has been a week since I brought it to their attention and no changes have been made. We specifically needed a two bedroom rental. I let them know know as soon as we walked in about the inaccuracy of the listing. They assured me they would let management know and we even discussed a partial refund. I was ultimately charged the full amount. Very disappointed. I will only rent from individual owners from now on. I suggest you do the same. Place was nice and clean, but it is only one bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, modern gateway to Joshua Tree
My wife and I had a great time staying at this smartly-decorated cottage. The hot tub felt great after a day of hiking in Joshua Tree. The decor was modern, efficient, and extremely clean (looked practically new). The location is great - you can take Park Boulevard into JT in the morning or drive over to the Twentynine Palms entrance to avoid the line. Good middle ground between Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms. The only negative about the location is that the neighbors are quite close, but there is a privacy fence.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022