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The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Books, music library, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
The price is AU$656
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary

Sitting atop a magical, five-acre, non-profit animal sanctuary full of art + animals, this 2BR hacienda is filled with art deco + vintage finds from the High Desert region including a 70’s-era bed with built-in a 8-track stereo (that works!).

✔ 2 Comfy Bedrooms w/ Queen Beds
✔ Open Design Living Room
✔ Friendly Animals (Emus, Mini Horses, Mini Cows, Dogs, Pigs, Tortoise, Ducks!)
✔ Lovers Outdoor Bathtubs
✔ Stunning Views
✔ Cowboy Pool/Hot Tub
✔ Stargazing Platform
✔ Meditation Space
✔ Outdoor Dining w/ BBQ
✔ Koi Pond
✔ Walking Trails

★ABOUT THE RANCH★

Welcome to Kaleidoscope Desert – a sanctuary of beauty, wonder, and respite.
Our furry and feathered friends – including curious emus, persistent goats, meandering piggies, free-range mini horses, ridiculous chickens, mouthy ducks and many more – will welcome you with open wings to their home amidst the breathtaking desert landscapes.

With four unique accommodations, from an art deco guesthouse to an antique barn, a floating tiny home to an iridescent star tower, there's an oasis for every traveler seeking solace. Here, art is everywhere, with installations, sculptures, and murals around every corner.

Kaleidoscope Desert is our garden of eden – a magic portal where nature and art create a truly transcendent experience.

The ranch has four places that we host guests in: The Art Deco Guest House, The Antique Barn, The Star Tower, and the Floating Container. And, yes! You can rent the whole place for you and your friends and have everything to yourself! It’s pretty amazing.

Exploring the ranch you'll find:
✔ Friendly Animals (Emus, Mini Horses, Mini Cows, Dogs, Pigs, Tortoise, Ducks!)
✔ Cowboy Pool/Hot Tub
✔ Lover's Double Outdoor Bathtubs
✔ Outdoor Dining Areas
✔ Firepits
✔ Cowboy Pool (Summer)/Wood-Burning Hot Tub (Winter)
✔ Stunning Views
✔ Stargazing Platform
✔ Under-The-Tree Meditation Space with a Persian Rug
✔ Lotus + Koi Pond
✔ Courtyard with Multiple Seating Areas
✔ Walking Trails

Find us on Tik Tok and Insta @kaleidoscopedesert

★MORE ABOUT THE GUEST HOUSE★

The guest house sits on our main courtyard, the large glass doors open up to an absolutely obscene view. The natural light streams into the house throughout the day, creating a calm, open, airy feel. Like you can finally just breathe, ya know? You probably will not want to leave.

Kitchen + Dining
The kitchen is art deco-ed out and fully stocked with anything you’d need to cook with (and if it’s not there, ask us). The vintage dining table seats 4-6 comfortably, and it leads directly into the living room.
✔ Stove
✔ Oven
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Toaster
✔ Blender
✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water
✔ Glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans
✔ Dining Table

Living Room
Our mid-century modern wrap-around sofa is a great place to hang with friends and listen to our large, rescued* record collection. We have a lot of interesting artifacts throughout that are fun to examine, play with, and wonder about.
✔ Comfortable L-Shaped Leather Sofa with Pillows
✔ Unique Glass Coffee Table
✔ Record Player with a Wide Selection of Records
✔ Bluetooth Sound System
✔ Access to the Courtyard
*ask us to tell you the story when you get here.

The Bedrooms
♛ Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Our first bedroom features some of the best snoozes this side of Joshua Tree. Color scheme (in case you’d like to match): pink-ish reds, sherbert, and brass.
♛ Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
We have one of the only 70's-era brown velvet, built-in 8-track, space-age lamp beds on earth. We don't know how we got so lucky. And yes, the 8 track works.

The Bathroom
It’s really beautiful and the shower is divine. It has:
✔ Shower
✔ Vanity
✔ Mirror
✔ Toilet
✔ Towels
✔ Hair Dryer
✔ Essential Toiletries
✔ Skylight

★ OUTDOOR AREA ★
The sun-soaked property offers a fairy-tale, desert ambiance with magic around every corner, from the pastel picnic area to the Hollywood/Miami Vice pool lounge, from the mediation rug to the koi pond, and the lovers’ baths to the cowboy pool/hot tub.

If you don't know what to do, feel free to ask one of our co-hosts (animals) as they are always ready to help entertain you. Speaking of which...

★ ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS ★
Please note that we have 12 dogs, 2 mini-horses, 2 mini-cows, 4 goats, 7 pigs, 7 emus, and one giant Sulcata tortoise in addition to a host of other smaller animals like chicken, ducks and guinea pigs. This means that you really must love animals to enjoy your stay here – they’re all friendly and will definitely come to say hello. Many of them you can hug and cuddle, and if you need help making that happen let us know 🙂

Here are some of their names, in case you're wondering. Dogs are Baby Shark, Tilt, Little Bear, Saucy, Lapsang, Souchong, Ocho, Squigs, Junior, Pancake, Loofa, and the Ancient One (aka Crouton). Pigs are Piggie Smalls (aka Big Pig), Skinny Pig, Nice Pig, Scaredy Pig, Clem, Dudu, and the little pink new guy TBD. Emus are Early and Later, Blondie, Spike, Later Jr., Mr. Pecks and an unnamed rare white emu. The tortoise is Comrade and the horses are THOT (that horse over there) and A Horse With No Name. The cows are Big Head and Bug Eyes. Goats are Zoomer, Nugget, Maniac, and Girl Goat. There’s more, but we’ll leave it here.

Our beloved livestock guardian dogs, 3 Anatolian Shepherds and 1 Great Pyranees (all rescued) diligently protect the ranch from coyotes and may bark at night. We understand that this may be bothersome to some guests and we provide earplugs as a courtesy to ensure a peaceful night's rest.

Property manager

Vanessa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site 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 indicated that 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-2021-01768

Property is also known as

House Morongo Valley
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Morongo Valley

About the area

Map
Morongo Valley, CA

What's nearby

  • Big Morongo Canyon Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Pioneertown - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 19 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 25 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coyote Cone - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morongo Valley Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spaghetti Western - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Willie Boys Saloon & Dance Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary?

As of 30 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary on 10 Dec 2024 start from AU$656.16, 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.

Is The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Sand to Snow National Monument and within 3 miles (5 km) of Groves Cabin Theatre and Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Mojave Desert Land Trust and Tucca Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Guest House @ Kaleidoscope Desert 5-Acre Animal & Art Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you love animals this is the place for you!
Loved staying here! Vanessa and her partner have created a magical place to rest, center, and breathe. All of the animals on the property -- and there are plenty -- are well taken care of and incredibly friendly. I had emus, dogs, guinea hens, ponies and more coming up to me to give and get some loves. This all just enhanced the experience! Great location right between JT and Palm Springs too. Totally would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savanah R., Acton CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oasis in the desert
This property is beautiful, Vanessa and her partner have done an incredible job making this place feel comfy and relaxing. Ask Vanessa for a tour of the property because there is much to see! From the plentiful animals such as emus, pigs and Guinea pigs to the outdoor cowboy tub this place is an animal lovers paradise. We stayed in the Art Deco guest house, two cozy rooms and a gorgeous walk in shower was perfect for my partner and I. The kitchen has essentially everything you need to cook your own food other than a microwave. We loved that the house was very open and the living room was right next to the kitchen so we could put on some records while we cooked. (Loved that they had Patsy Cline records) I do recommend bringing extra towels with you if you plan on using the tub and the shower. I also recommend asking Vanessa to get the tub going for you if you want to get in right when you get there as it did take about 3 hours for it to be warm enough to enjoy. They were also kind enough to come down with a golf cart to pack our stuff in so we didn’t have to trek it up the gravel driveway. I can’t wait to come back here again and I also wanted to note how great it was to see how well taken care of not only the property is but all the animals as well, they all look so happy and are very friendly. Thank you again Vanessa we’ll be seeing you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022