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The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree

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A circular wicker bed with two pillows and a blanket, set against a desert landscape with a sunset. - The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree (Landers)
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan. There is a large window with curtains, a plant, and a door leading outside. - The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree (Landers)
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A person lying in a hammock on a sandy beach at night with a starry sky above. - The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree (Landers)
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You can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree

  • Situated on 2.5 acres, Watermelon Sugar JT is the ultimate getaway. The patio is filled with vibrant colors, fire pit, hot tub, outdoor seating and dining areas, and 1 of 3 of our exclusive Stargazing Cabana Beds.

    The start of the backyard leads you to our 2 other Stargazing Cabana Beds and Pool, perfect for taking in the night sky and cooling off.

    Finally, take in the sunset while lounging on our 6-person Hammock Star and float away under the desert sky.

    Every area has been carefully designed with you in mind, and we know our pictures look delicious, but once you get here, you'll be even more delighted. 2 night min on weekends and holidays.

    Watermelon Sugar JT has 2 bedrooms:
    Bedroom 1: 1 King Bed (up to 2 people)

    Bedroom 2: 4 Double Beds (up to 8 people)

    In addition to a fresh & modern interior, our home offers beautiful areas for relaxing and taking in the night sky under the stars.

    -Outdoor dining
    -Fire pit w/ lounge chairs
    -Outdoor sofas
    -10 foot circular pool with sun lounging chairs
    -Hot Tub (heated for a small fee per night)
    -2 Stargazing Cabana Beds
    -A 6 person Hammock Star
    -Outdoor Games

    Lastly, even though Watermelon Sugar JT is in a safe a secured area, it's equipped with a Ring Alarm system for added security.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 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.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: $500 fee if evidence found inside or left outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Make sure all kitchen appliances are off and lock the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Hot tub heating: 40 per day (on 24/7): must be requested for all days of your stay. Pet fee: 35 per pet per night

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: $35 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
$500 fee if evidence found inside or left outside

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 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 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
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2022-00557

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Landers is home to this vacation home. Sand to Snow National Monument and Mojave Desert Land Trust reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hi-Desert Nature Museum and Hi-Desert Cultural Center. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing, ecotours, and hiking. Visit our Landers travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a sign reading "Mt. San Gorgon 11,503".
    Sand to Snow National Monument
    14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • A desert landscape with large boulders, sparse vegetation, and distant mountains under a clear sky.
    Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    30 min drive - 32.9 km
  • The Integratron
    6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Noah Purifoy Foundation
    23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance
    40 min drive - 42.8 km

Restaurants

  • La Copine
    12 min drive
  • 5 Pizza Place
    11 min drive
  • Bears And Boars Ranch
    12 min drive
  • il jiberato
    14 min drive
  • Castle Inn
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree located?

Situated in Landers, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Integratron and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Sand to Snow National Monument. Noah Purifoy Foundation and Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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The Watermelon Sugar House, Joshua Tree Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Directions were clear and the property did not disappoint --a wonderful location, detailed decor reflecting owner love, and a billion stars all around...wonderfulx10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hot tub for the Win.

Stayed at this location off a dirt path road but was amazing overall. Arrived shortly at 9pm and just right into the hot tub. Spent our time in Joshua tree, 29 palms and yucca valley all which have many things to offer. Streets are very dark at night so beware of that when driving but location was amazing. Loved the decor and would recommend to everyone to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert oasis

Such a beautifully decorated and well thought out home. Jannis, please design my home!! The theme is well thought out all the way down to the matching on theme water purifier and the cosmic colored utensils. The hot tub was a nice end to our day and loved laying in the hammocks. Communication with Jannis was 5 star, the most helpful and welcoming host I’ve come across on this site. A few reviews mentioned the neighbors so I wasn’t sure what we were getting ourselves into but truly, the neighbors are benign and keep to themselves. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat. Check out process was easy, running the dishwasher and taking the trash out is the least we can do after a beautiful stay in a beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here, the house is cozy and is located at a beautiful location! The hot tub is noce and the cowboy pool is a great addition.Almost 25 minutes to the West Entrance of JT.Overall amazing experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My partner and I had the most amazing getaway at this property. It’s an easy 10 out of 10. The space is incredibly cute, cozy, and thoughtfully designed — perfect for couples needing to unplug and reconnect. From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed and welcomed. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a getaway in Joshua Tree.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This day was incredible! It was definitely the highlight of our trip. The hot tub, the hammocks there was stuff for everybody, including the kids! Bunks were amazing for 3 kids who needed their own space
Hammocks!!
Made forts out of the amazing bunk beds!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Fun time, great property and environment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication and quick responses. The place has nice style. We didn’t use the hot tub or pool because it was quite chilly weather, but we did enjoy the hammocks and blankets. If you are attempting to see that large rock nearby, be aware most of the drive is dirt, our Prius made it but it was not for the motion sick. Kitchen ammenities were very diverse, which we enjoyed. Interesting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful stay in the Watermelon Sugar house. It was clean. The aesthetic is so stylish and charming. The linens were soft. The land is impeccable. It was easy to get to and while there are amenities in the near by town, you are still able to feel privacy and the wildness of the desert. I just adored our hosts, so helpful. So kind. The starlight at night is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the property! It was cozy and clean and exactly as described. Be aware there is an additional fee per night for the hot tub to be warmed for your stay and the pool is not available in the colder months of the year (which our hosts did disclose immediately after booking). Jennis was lovely and was prompt with any response we needed. They were also generous enough to offer for us to extend our stay at a discount (which we unfortunately had to decline, but would have stayed longer if we could have!) Overall, the experience was exactly what we hoped for in getting out of the city and underneath a sky full of stars (of which there are many places on the property to view them from!) Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025