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An aerial view of a campground with RVs, a swimming pool, and a large building with a sloped roof.

1. Lake Isabella RV Resort

Lake Isabella

DANIEL

$60 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a hanging light fixture.

2. SAHARA OASIS - Egyptian Inspired Home in SW Area in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield

Carol C.

$259 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A golf course with a building in the background.

3. Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Palm Desert

Chase

$127 nightly

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

A room with two wooden beds, a table, chairs, and a view through a glass door.

4. The Kern Lodge

Kernville

Carolyne

$93 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a covered patio area with outdoor furniture.

5. 1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

Winchester

Alexandra

$107 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

6. Idyllwild Realty Vacations

Idyllwild

Rocio

$143 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.

7. Alarcon Ranch

Weldon

Gustavo C.

$189 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, large windows, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

8. King Bed|Non-Smoking

Mojave CA

Anonymous traveler

$75 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to a room with a window and a door.

9. Autumn is beautiful in the mountains. We welcome you, and we're pet-friendly!

Pine Mountain Club

Kristy s.

$337 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hallway with a wooden floor, glass doors, and a plant on the left.

10. Oakridge Ranch ※ Sequoia, Kern River & Lake Escape

Mountain Mesa

Christopher S.

$257 nightly

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Total with taxes and fees

A small, single-story building with a red door, white siding, and a window with a black frame. There are three stars on the wall above the door.

11. Vacation with the Horses in our Ranch House! Right off Hwy 395

Inyokern

Jill M.

$213 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden cabin with a staircase, a covered porch, and a garden with various plants.

12. Cozy cabin retreat nestled among forest trees

Idyllwild-Pine Cove

KIM

$296 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a desert landscape and mountains in the background.

13. The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs

Rancho Mirage

April

$144 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.

14. Unique private Forest mountain Getaway

Pine Mountain Club

Jaudean R.

$232 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a covered patio area, and a building with a balcony.

15. Hillside hideaway in pine mountain club

Pine Mountain Club

Anthony M.

$189 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a stove. There are two wooden chairs and a white countertop.

16. Private Loft Cottage, w/ bedroom, close to Kern River. Pet friendly. Sleeps 8

Kernville

Brian J.

$162 nightly

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A garden with pink flowers in the foreground and a mountainous landscape in the background.

17. Rancho Santa Rosa Casita, Art Gallery, Spa and Sauna

Mountain Center

Treva

$110 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A cabin-style lodging with a covered porch, surrounded by a forested area.

18. Quaint Studio in Idyllwild

Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Kaylee M.

$226 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

19. The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

Palm Desert

Claudio

$186 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

A resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees and mountain views.

20. Legacy Villas Near Main/Lap Pool Deluxe King Studio/Casita#B Spa Gym

La Quinta

Jessica H.

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Top California Desert Hotel Reviews

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great price as well. I think the only problem i had was the WIFI not working in my room hut other than that it was all great"

The Dunes Hotel

8/10 Good

"Perfect central location especially for LGBT travellers! Front desk staff are very PRIDE friendly and welcoming. Great large clean pool and hot tub. Equipped gym. 24/7 open mini store in lobby. No room keys just Key code pad to doors. Cheap grocery store across the street. When booking I’d “highly” recommend requesting 2nd or 3rd floor rooms. 1st floor seems like a concrete jungle. No in room safes. We’d stay here again!!!!"

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Our top choices for California Desert vacation rentals

1. Lake Isabella RV Resort

2. SAHARA OASIS - Egyptian Inspired Home in SW Area in Bakersfield, CA

3. Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

4. The Kern Lodge

5. 1 Bed Room Casita-Suite with Private Entrance

6. Idyllwild Realty Vacations

7. Alarcon Ranch

8. King Bed|Non-Smoking

9. Autumn is beautiful in the mountains. We welcome you, and we're pet-friendly!

10. Oakridge Ranch ※ Sequoia, Kern River & Lake Escape

11. Vacation with the Horses in our Ranch House! Right off Hwy 395

12. Cozy cabin retreat nestled among forest trees

13. The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs

14. Unique private Forest mountain Getaway

15. Hillside hideaway in pine mountain club

16. Private Loft Cottage, w/ bedroom, close to Kern River. Pet friendly. Sleeps 8

17. Rancho Santa Rosa Casita, Art Gallery, Spa and Sauna

18. Quaint Studio in Idyllwild

19. The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

20. Legacy Villas Near Main/Lap Pool Deluxe King Studio/Casita#B Spa Gym

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Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

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