Joshua Tree, CA
Welcome to
The Casita
We are so excited you chose to book with us.
Here’s some info to make your trip easy and comfortable.
Life at The Jupiter Flats is designed to be slow. Bring a book, your spa essentials, and settle in to relax.
“Don’t forget both indoor and outdoor slippers.”
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHERE YOU’LL BE
The casita is just 4 minutes from the center of town, 13 minutes from the entrance to the National Park, and 18 minutes from Pioneertown, so you’ll be super close to everything.
WHAT TO DO
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Exploring The Area
Joshua Tree is a sleepy little town, so most things close up by 9, but gradually we’ve gotten more and more cool places to eat and hang out. Check out our Guide Book for everything from our recommended grocery stores, to bars or a drive in movie theater.
Of course, The National Park is breathtaking and worth hiking or at least driving around and seeing. The rangers at the entrance to the park will have the best Seasonal recommendations for hikes based on what’s open and how many visitors there are when you are there.
You’ll want to bring hiking shoes, some light exercise clothes, a sun hat, tons of sunscreen, and a robust water vessel.
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Eat Well
While the Guide Book has a number of dining recommendations, feel free to take advantage of cooking at the Casita. We have an induction stove, oven, and a charcoal grill outside. There’s little better than a home cooked meal eaten under the expansive stars or next to the fire pit.
You’ll want to bring fire wood, charcoal briquettes for the grill, and bottled water. Joshua Tree tap water is safe to brush your teeth with, but we don’t recommend drinking it.
Nature Is Our Back Yard
A trip to Joshua Tree is a trip into wild nature. You’ll have an amazing time if you’re prepared properly.
Weather:
If you’re visiting in the winter (Late October through February), it tends to be about 55-70 degrees (Fahrenheit) during the day and can drop into the 30s or 40s at night.
During Spring (March-mid-may), it tends to be 75-85 degrees during the day;
In summer (June until October) temperatures are on average 98-105 degrees during the day. (Hiking during summer months is strongly cautioned against.)
Critters:
We are located in a slightly more inhabited area, so you’ll interact with less wildlife, but it’s possible you’ll cross paths with some native species. Things to look out for are fire ants (red guys), scorpions, snakes or coyotes if you’ve brought pups. We’ve had one scorpion sighting and one coyote visitor on property in 9 years, so it’s extremely rare, but just good to be aware of.
The high desert gets very dry, so bring moisturizer, chapstick, and lots of water. If you’re prone to seasonal allergies, we recommend bringing your go-to meds.
YOU GET A DISCOUNT!
YOU GET A DISCOUNT!
Yes, you! All returning guests get a discount when booking directly, and Members get seasonal discounts beyond that. All you have to do is drop your email here:
(We will never email you about anything else, and your email address will never be sold or shared.)
Our Ethos
Short term rentals and hospitality can have a big environmental footprint, so we work hard to minimize our impact. At our property you can rest assured that:
All soap products are organic and toxin free
Paper products are tree free
Our staff are paid a living wage
We recycle
Appliances are Energy Star Certified or high efficiency
We minimize reliance on Amazon and other large suppliers by shopping small whenever possible
FAQs
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Nope! You only share a driveway with the main house, but all amenities and spaces are private.
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All guests are provided linens, towels, body and hair soaps, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, cleaning supplies, and kitchen tools. Find a full packing list here.
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We are 4 minutes from town, 13 minutes from the National Park Entrance, and 18 minutes from Pioneertown.
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Yes, but the front gate remains open at all times. Dogs have to be kept in the back yard at the owners discretion.