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Common questions
How many people can stay?
Stargaze Escape sleeps up to four guests across two king bedrooms, with one bathroom. It's the whole home — private and fenced, with no shared spaces or other guests.
What is Airbnb Luxe?
Airbnb Luxe is Airbnb's collection of high-end homes, and it makes up less than 1% of all Airbnb listings worldwide. A Luxe home has to meet Airbnb's standards for design, amenities and the guest experience, and keep meeting them to stay in the collection. Booking works the same way as any other Airbnb stay: the listing carries the Luxe badge, and your booking follows the cancellation policy shown on the listing.
Is the whole house private?
Yes. You have the entire house and the fully fenced desert lot to yourselves — the pool, hot tub, fire pit, car bed and cactus garden included.
Is there a pool and a hot tub?
Both. There's a stock-tank pool under the vintage Endless Summer sign for the hot hours, and a private hot tub that's open all year for the cool desert nights. There's also an indoor soaking tub that opens to a private courtyard.
How far is Joshua Tree National Park?
The park's west entrance is about 25 minutes away — close enough for a dawn hike and back to the pool by lunch.
Is it good for stargazing?
Very. Yucca Valley sits under some of the darkest skies in California, next to an International Dark Sky park, and the restored car bed lets you watch the stars from your pillow. Plan around the new moon for the darkest nights.
Are pets allowed?
Dogs are welcome on the fenced lot — many guests wouldn't travel without theirs. We're unable to host cats, due to a household allergy. See our pet-friendly page for desert tips.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Self check-in is from 4pm by keypad, and check-out is 11am. The code is sent ahead, and parking is free on site.
Is there wifi and air conditioning?
Yes to both — wifi throughout and air conditioning for the hot months, so it works as a remote-work base as well as a getaway.
Can we host an event or party?
No. Stargaze is a quiet, private retreat for the up-to-four registered guests, with quiet hours from 10pm and no parties, events or extra visitors. This keeps us right with the neighbours and our short-term rental permit.
How do we book, and where do we see rates?
The simplest way is to book instantly on Airbnb, where live dates and the full rate always show. You can also send us your dates through the enquiry form and we'll reply personally, usually within a day.
Which airport should we fly into?
Palm Springs International (PSP) is the closest, about 50 minutes away. Ontario (ONT) and the Los Angeles airports are larger options a couple of hours out. Most guests drive in.
Is smoking allowed?
No smoking indoors. The fire pit is gas, so there's no wood smoke outdoors either — just warmth and clear stargazing.