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Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home

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Dining
Smart TV, books, music library, stereo
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4875 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home

Whole house with fenced yards near the JT village and west national park entrance.
Super clean and nicely decorated 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Two queen-sized beds.
Fenced yards ideal for well trained dog . We request you bring separate bedding, keep off couch and beds, clean up in the yard and keep quiet. Sounds travel far in the desert!
Central heat & air & fans. Includes all utilities.
Private wifi and a bluetooth speaker for streaming music or tv on your device. Record player and vinyl records. Board games, books, cards are provided for good old unplugged fun.
Handicap friendly - No stairs inside or out.
Nice views of mountains to north and west, Joshua Tree valley to southwest. Big shade tree and Joshua trees in yard too.
Fully equipped kitchen for home cooking or heating up left-overs. Bathroom has shower and tub which is great for soaking after a hike.
Near National Park Entrance, coffee houses, restaurants, health food, gas, general supplies.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only, distinguish & throw in trash please

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 875 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please keep animals off beds with handmade quilts.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: +$30/pet/night. Bring separate bed. Pick up poop.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The fenced yards and no stairs is great for kids.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only, distinguish & throw in trash please

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2020-00499

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Whole House Fenced Yards 1/2 Mile Town National Park Entrance
Whole Fenced Yards 1/2 Mile Town National Park Entrance
Whole House Fenced Yards 1/2 Mile Town National Park Entrance
Whole House Fenced Yards 1/2 Mile Town National Park Entrance
Whole Fenced Yards 1/2 Mile Town National Park Entrance

About the neighborhood

Map
Joshua Tree, CA

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Hi-Desert Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Good China Star - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home located?

Located in the heart of Joshua Tree, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market, Joshua Tree Art Gallery, and Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center. World Famous Crochet Museum and Joshua Tree Community Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Stay in The typeWriter retreat: sustainable, interactive, comfy, artistic home Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Louise is lovely and provides an oasis in which to enjoy the desert.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A., Branson, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place and Vibe!

We stayed two nights and I would have stayed longer! Great location near the National Park, close to restaurants, but far enough for some great quiet time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located edge-of-town bungalow

The Type Inn is a most comfortable and well-equipped home away from home, beautifully decorated with the owner's art. It suited our needs perfectly and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable & Chill

Nice place Nice location Good value
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My Review of the Type Inn

It was lovely and unique. Everyone really enjoyed our stay there, this is an annual trip we take and a family and would make the type inn our regular spot :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Type Inn

Perfect for going in and out of Joshua Tree park. Felt like we were the glamping cousins !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as nice as advertised

Very comfortable bed (west bedroom) and great views of sunrise, sunset, and the rising and setting of the full moon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway . . . !

This house is comfortable, charming and quaint. The decor of the owner’s art gives it the feel of being in the home of a friend. The location is perfect for easy access to everything we came to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March meet up JT

Property had everything we needed for our stay. Very close to the park. Awesome view of stars from backyard. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place with character

This was a fun place to stay very close to the entrance to the park. If you've never seen a typewriter or a vinyl record player before it's kind of a treat. The house is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Vintage Flair

We went to Joshua tree for my husband's birthday. The Type Inn was the perfect place to stay, very close to the National Park and some cute artistic shops. Loved the typewriters and especially the record player. It was cold and snowing on our visit but it was nice and cozy stay- hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ezra B., Los Angeles, California

Just what we were looking for

A quiet retreat in a well kept property with character. Kids loved the yard. Perfect location for exploring the park. No TV no problem!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

My fiancée and I wanted to spend our anniversary together in Joshua Tree. The Typewriter Inn was absolutely perfect! Great location, very nice home, and terrific communication with the owner. We will absolutely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Made our stay extra special!

The Type Inn is a gem! The layout, ambiance, vibe and eclectic art/artifacts made our stay extra special. We enjoyed returning after our days spent exploring Joshua Tree National Park. Close to JTNP and the town for food, shops, etc. It was apparent that our host enjoyed creating a place and environment (including the yard) that would be unique and memorable. One of my favorite VRBO stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerry s., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightfully Unique

Wonderful. Clean, unique art & theme, close to Joshua NP, quiet. Just what we hoped for. Thanks for an enjoyable visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

What more can I say about this great little rental? It was perfect for our visit to Joshua Tree. The hammock was perfect after eating too many Christmas tamales! The record player was fun! And the chocolates were delicious !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location & Clean

Nice size house with all the amenities including toiletries and kitchen items - drip coffee maker too. Quiet location and close the entrances of Joshua Tree National Park. Good communications with host. Wonderful coffee shop right down the road (Joshua Tree Coffee Company). Perfect and cozy in every way with nice art as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Type Inn was eclectic and cute. A good value. Very close to town. Super clean. Now this isn’t a deal breaker, but I would have preferred better bedding and the kitchen dishes, utensils, glasses and pots and pans were all mismatched. Overall it was a great location for our reunion in Joshua Tree.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

The type inn was just as advertised. It was extremely clean. The check in process was easy and contact free. The home is cozy and perfect for a couple retreat. We throughly enjoyed the record player and some of the old records. The kitchen was well stocked. It is with in a few minutes drive to Joshua tree. Very safe and quiet neighborhood. When coming to Joshua tree this is the place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely PERFECT

My wife and I stayed at the Type Inn for just under two months. It's in the perfect location from downtown JT & extremely convenient for traveling into the National Park. You're able to witness the beauty of the area's sunrise and sunset every day. AMAZING. We absolutely love it, and to be honest, didn't want to leave. The house came equipped with literally everything we needed, plus more. Communicating with Louise (the owner), was an absolute breeze. She was super nice and very prompt to answer any questions that we had during our stay. I could go on and on...10/10 recommend!
Stayed 47 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joshua Tree gem

The Type Inn is clean, comfortable, quiet and convenient. Keyless entry was easy to use. The house was spotless. It’s on the edge of town but only two blocks from the street that leads into the national park entrance that is the absolute best of JTNP’s three entry points. There was very little street traffic. Birds provided the ambient noise. Heat/AC system, kitchen and bathroom plumbing all worked perfectly. In addition to the park, this rental offers easy access to Palm Springs, Pioneertown and La Copine, the wonderful foodie mecca. The house is charming and cozy. A great value!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, bright, and quiet home with lovely views!

Cozy and bright two-bedroom, one bathroom house with a large, comfy seating area (couch and recliner). There is no television but honestly during our three-night stay we never missed it. This is the place to rent if you need a yard for your K9(s). Large, completely fenced corner lot with a number of cozy seating areas. From the front yard you can see a lot of the valley which was especially beautiful at night. If you plan to cook there you might want to bring your own essentials (we needed cooking spray and a sheet pan) but is mostly stocked for simple meals. Very quiet location with a tiny bit of vehicle traffic and some foot traffic and overall very quiet. Nice neighborhood to take a stroll. Is located less than a mile from the main boulevard that runs through Joshua Tree which was super convenient. We already reserved our dates for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the type house

We had a lovely stay! Spacious, clean and very close to Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place but way to much air freshener

The property is as advertised. The neighborhood was quiet. Overall an enjoyable experience. However, someone went crazy with the air freshener. The house, towels, sheets, pillows just reeked and even after 4 days was still way to strong. It was like living in a box of fabreeze dryer sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023