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Pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Shoshone, CA
  • Shoshone Pond
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The White Trail
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dublin Gulch
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Shoshone

In Shoshone .With a stay at this Shoshone vacation home, you'll be steps from Shoshone Pond and within a 15-minute walk of The White Trail. Death Valley National Park and Dublin Gulch are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shoshone Pond - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The White Trail - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dublin Gulch - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Mohave - 59 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch - 60 min drive - 41.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Crowbar Cafe & Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shoshone Village - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp

Our cozy home is located in the Shoshone EcoVillage - home to a Restaurant & Saloon, store, gas station, museum & post office. Nature, historic and vista trails are an easy walk away. We offer a warm mineral spring pool for our guests to enjoy! Enjoy our gorgeous ponds & habitat restoration that provides refuge for the endangered Shoshone Pupfish & Amargosa Vole.

Our cozy home is located 1 mile from the south entrance to Death Valley National Park. It is newly remodeled to accommodate a group of 4. It has one double bed in the bedroom, and a small room for two with a bunkbed. This home is situated in a sweet RV park and campground where friends and family can camp close by. In beautiful surroundings, this home is nestled in a lush desert oasis with a warm spring pool.

With a commitment to protecting our biodiverse ecosystem, we have created numerous trails. Across from the RV park campground is a short path through viewing ponds for the Shoshone Pupfish, once considered extinct. These pools are surrounded by newly created habitat for the endangered Amargosa Vole. We also offer several trails for viewing birds in our backyard of the Shoshone Wetlands, and a 3 mile loop of gorgeous desert vistas.

The Village of Shoshone offers a gas station, gift shop, small store and restaurant. The Shoshone Museum offers exhibits of local history and lore, the rich regional geology and natural history. Come see the Mammoth exhibit! A short walk from the village is a fascinating historical district. The homes carved into the caliche cliffs harken to the mining era of Death Valley.

Please note that we are located in a rural area and are a 1/2 hour from a grocery store. Our little general store does have a few groceries and ready-to-eat food items but if you plan to cook please do your shopping before you arrive to make sure you have what you need for your meals.

Property manager

Debbie

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp Shoshone

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp to the airport?

This vacation home is 250.4 mi (265-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp to downtown Shoshone?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Shoshone.

Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Weekend in Death Valley

Cabin was cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tauria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shoshone Desert Experience

An oasis resort in the desert. We packed in activities, hikes, dining and exploration into our seven days in the Amargosa Basin. Had plenty of relaxation too around the sweet RV resort, the warm pool, meeting fellow explorers and enjoying the natural areas. Town of Shoshone was welcoming and friendly. Tecopa is also welcoming and friendly. Our hosts were communicative and provided a comfortable stay. They seem to maintain everything well. Everything was as described. We would go back and stay here again anytime.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeremy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

A remote destination

The spring fed pool water was amazing and my daughter had a great time. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were clean. The coffee station had a good selection for the morning. We had a concern, but the management handled it well and I sincerely appreciate their response.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

bruno-brigitte F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mice's house

There were many mice in this house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Short Getaway Spot

My family and I stayed here before venturing off to inner parts of Death Valley like Badwater Basin. It's about 56 miles from that area and though it is not the closest hotel or motel within DV National Park, for an overnight stay and the PRICE, it's great. Staff reception was friendly. The wi-fi worked excellently. There's no towers in the area! Bring water and supplies obviously since the local town has a few options nearby and is not open late.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

great Place

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Desert Oasis

This single wide mobile home was very clean with new appliances in the kitchen and a great shower in the bathroom. We enjoyed our 4 day stay in the area and discovered lots of local places to visit as well as making a trip to Death Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Hannah W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Over-priced, low quality

This property is poorly furnished and equipped and incredibly overpriced for what you get. We have stayed in other similar places before (mobile home in the middle of nowhere near a national park) and found those properties to be well-equipped and very comfortable. Unfortunately this property was barely inhabitable and we chose to leave rather than spend a freezing night there. We arrived to find the property was freezing cold (it was in the 30s outside and nearly as cold inside). We turned on the heater and the left side was pumping out cold air while the right side put out hot air. The beds just had threadbare sheets and thin little blankets (not to mention that there were hairs in the bed and the mattresses felt like a pull-out couch). Additionally, the heater is in the living room so even if it was functioning properly the heat would have never made it into the bedrooms which are located down an extremely narrow hallway. The toilet seat felt like an icicle., etc., I won't go on. We were excited about the amenities of the community but unfortunately didn't get to experience them. If you are interested in this location you would be better off just booking one of their camping sites rather than renting this property. You will save a ton of money and be just as comfortable in a tent.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ghada O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, well-located, clean accommodation

Very well-located, clean affordable place. Loved the grounds. 5-minute walk into town, and 30-minute drive to Death Valley. Check-in was easy, and the person working there was friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the hot springs pool too. Would definitely highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Think Tiny House

Great place for us to stay to explore Death Valley and Ash Meadows Lovely place to wind down after a full day of driving and Hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Stay Near Death Valley

Clean, comfortable accommodations very close to Death Valley National Park. Stayed the night before we drove through the park and it was the perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ray and Natalie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool & Clean!

Very clean! They had the A/C running before we got there. A big deal when the temperatures are 113°!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

Great location to explore surrounding area. Wonderful pool. Very impressive work to preserve natural springs and pupfish habitat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021