The Bonita

4.95 · 253 reviews · Yucca Valley, California
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bath

Space-themed desert home with heated pool & stargazing hot tub

Self check-in

Keypad code and a detailed welcome guide — arrive any time, with Starlink Wi-Fi throughout for streaming and remote work.

Stargazing from the hot tub

The hot tub sits under unobstructed desert sky — the single most-mentioned experience in our reviews. Plus a heated pool, cowboy pool, fire pit and outdoor cinema.

Save ~10% booking direct

The same home you'll find on the OTAs — no guest service fee. Direct guests get late checkout when available.

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No guest service fee, plus late checkout when available. You're booking with the Robinson family — the people who own the home.

About this hideaway

Mars Haus is a one-of-a-kind desert escape near Joshua Tree — black exterior, red architectural roof, green doors, and space-themed decor inside that guests say makes them feel like they've landed on another planet. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the desert in, and three water features plus two designed outdoor zones give you somewhere to land for every mood: wide-open sky out front for your nights, a fully fenced private compound out back for your days.

  • Brand new heated in-ground pool with in-pool loungers (heating available for a fee)
  • Hot tub out front under open desert sky — built for stargazing
  • Cowboy pool out back for a quick cool-down
  • Outdoor cinema screen, fire pit with full sectional sofa, and a putting green
  • Covered patio with outdoor dining, hammock swing and lounge chairs
  • Full kitchen with Keurig coffee station · Marshall Bluetooth speaker · washer + dryer
  • Fully fenced yard — dogs welcome · Starlink Wi-Fi throughout · private on-site parking

10 min to Joshua Tree Village (restaurants, coffee, grocery) · 20 min to Joshua Tree National Park (west entrance) · close to Pioneertown and Pappy & Harriet's.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2

What this place offers

Outdoor hot tub (jacuzzi)
Heated in-ground pool
Fire pit + sectional sofa
Outdoor cinema screen
Full kitchen · Keurig coffee bar
Central air + heating
Starlink Wi-Fi + workspace
Putting green
Fully fenced · dog-friendly
Free parking · washer & dryer
4.95 · 253 guest reviews · loved by past guests
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Janelys
Verified stay · June 2026

"The place was amazing! It was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. the hammocks were so nice to sit on watching the sunset. It was very spacious and comfortable. Would definitely recommend staying here, you might never want to leave!."

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Karina
Verified stay · May 2026

"Maya was very communicative. My son loved the pool! Nice short stay for the long weekend."

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Jeremy
Verified stay · May 2026

"The home was beautiful, peaceful and clean. My son loved it keeps telling me to go back. The pool was very clean despite being windy outside."

Where you'll be

Yucca Valley, California · 10 minutes to Joshua Tree Village (restaurants, coffee, grocery), 20 minutes to the West entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, and close to Pioneertown and Pappy & Harriet's. Secluded residential neighborhood with a fully fenced, private backyard; your GPS is reliable, though some routes run on short dirt roads.

from $87 night ★ 4.95 · 253 reviews
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