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Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Yucca Valley

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A wooden dining table with black bowls and cutlery, a vase with red flowers, and a bottle of champagne.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a ceiling fan.
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
A hallway with a framed painting of a peacock, a bathroom with a sink and towel rack, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82395 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Yucca Valley, CA
  • Place, Noah Purifoy Foundation
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Yucca Valley

City center stay.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Yucca Valley vacation home, you'll find Noah Purifoy Foundation and Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market.

What's nearby

  • Noah Purifoy Foundation - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 10 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • World Famous Crochet Museum - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly

Dark Horse Ranch is a custom single-story home on five open acres, a former horse ranch with the space, quiet, and dark skies that make a desert trip feel like a real getaway. Everything is on one level, with no stairs, so it works for every age, and there's room to gather and room to spread out, inside and out.

SPACE FOR EVERYONE: sleeps 8, all on one level 2,395 square feet, in rustic earth tones with high ceilings and ceramic-tile floors: • Master suite: king bed, ensuite bath with a claw-foot soaking tub and a separate tile shower • Two queen bedrooms: sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath (tub/shower, two sinks), a private mini-suite for a second couple or the kids • Flexible fourth room: a desk and a pull-out sofa, with a third bathroom (shower) right alongside Three baths in all.

GATHER & RELAX A living room with large leather sofas, a piano, a TV, and a wood-burning stove; a separate game room with a pool table behind double doors; a Jenn-Air kitchen with a walk-in pantry and dedicated freezer, set up to cook for a crowd. Central A/C and heat, Wi-Fi throughout, and a full-size washer & dryer in the laundry room.

FIVE ACRES UNDER THE STARS A large fenced yard, front and back patios, a stand-alone BBQ, and a stone fire pit, wrapped by five open acres and a windbreak of pines. This is dark-sky country. After sunset the Milky Way comes out over the mountains, with nothing but desert between you and the horizon. Room to park large vehicles, RVs, and trailers.

CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, FAR FROM THE CROWDS Ten minutes to groceries and big-box stores in Yucca Valley, fifteen minutes to Joshua Tree National Park, and twenty to Pioneertown, Pappy & Harriet's, and the Integratron. The Johnson Valley OHV area is about fifty minutes out; Big Bear and Palm Springs are an hour down the grade

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,395 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No excessive noise No parties Additional fee applies for removal of trash that does not fit in provided receptacles

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-02112

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.7 mi (53-min drive) away from the Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly on Jul 29, 2026 start from $360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly to downtown Yucca Valley?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Yucca Valley.

Dark Horse Ranch · Single-Story Home on 5 Acres · Sleeps 8 · Dog-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ken K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

The house was very comfortable and a good size to host our family. Very spacious and had most everything we needed. Location was good and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Y.

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

Great stay

Nice place and very clean. Host was very communicative and friendly. Had a great stay with family, lots of room. It was close to Joshua Tree National Park and we enjoyed several hikes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Spacious and clean

This property is spacious and very clean. It's also very closed to Joshua Tree National Park. We all enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

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

Week Long Stay

Shocking lack of cookie sheets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Good times

The house was great. A repair of the kitchen chairs was needed but other than the house was great for our group was very nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine M.

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

Large family desert get away!

The property is clean and very accurate to description. The back yard is fenced off making play time for children to run and explore safe. Overall, this is a great property for a large family to get away and enjoy the open air.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

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

Very nice place

Checkin was very easy. Stay was lovely. Beds are very comfortable. We were very happy with everything there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby G.

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

Great place for holiday retreat

The house very much matched the description and pictures. The spacious kitchen was great as we had a chef preparing meals for our group. We loved the wood burning stove as it really made for great ambiance with all the winter weather. The home was close to quite a few scenic nature areas. It also was spacious enough for all members of our group to spread out and have space. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronique T.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

We spent two nights at this property and had a very good experience. Everything was as described, the kitchen was well equipped, there were ample new towels in all the bathrooms and plenty of supplies at our disposal. There was a problem with the fridge during the first night but the owner replied quickly to our texts and came right away to take care of it the next morning. We enjoyed our stay very much, the property has beautiful views of the mountains and the Joshua trees and is very conveniently located. We would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025