Joshua Tree, CA
Welcome to
The Jupiter Flats
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
Spacious
The house is 2,200 square feet, on 4.4 private acres. The bedrooms sit on opposite ends of the house. Click here for a full layout.
Amenities
Large Hot tub, Finnish barrel sauna, cowboy tub, outdoor kitchen, indoor soaking bath, fire pit, outdoor and indoor dining for large groups, High end appliances, fully stocked chefs kitchen. We also have a 65” Smart TV in the living room, TVs in some suites, ample books, games and Bluetooth speaker.
Nourishing
The Flats has three Turkish marble bathrooms, high end mattresses in every bedroom, fully appointed chefs kitchen, and 100% organic and cruelty free products.
WHERE YOU’LL BE
The property 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.
Here is the house manual.
Please make sure everyone in the group has it.
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 house. We have an gas stove, oven, and a propane grill outside. There’s little better than a home cooked meal eaten under the expansive stars.
We provide filtered 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.
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
DISCOUNTS UNLOCKED
DISCOUNTS UNLOCKED
Everybody in your group will get a discount on future stays via our Members Club! All you have to do is drop your email here. Just be sure to add an email for everyone in your group who would like access.
(We will never email you about anything else, and your email address will never be sold or shared.)
FAQs
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Nope! You only share a driveway with the casita, but all amenities and spaces are private. To see a full layout of the property, click here.
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All guests are provided linens, towels, robes, 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 have a Nespresso Latissima, a French Press, and a classic stovetop espresso maker. We’ll set you up with loose coffee grounds and a sleeve of Nespresso pods. If you’d like to have more waiting for you, we’re happy to get you set up here. Sugar and Black tea will be provided as well.
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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.
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We have a well stocked kitchen that incudes several skillets, sauce pans, a soup pot, dutch oven, baking dishes, spatulas, stirring spoons, peeler, etc. If you’re looking for something in particular, feel free to send us a message!
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Here is a layout of the rooms. If you would like recommendations on which rooms are best for which members of a group, we’re happy to help!
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Yes! But it requires written permission and an agreement with the owners, along with appropriate insurance, etc. Please shoot us a message to arrange that.
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As long as all guests and pets are on your reservation, and the rules are followed, you will never experience any additional fees.
You can tell us at any time if you have unexpected guests or animals and we can get them added to your reservation, as long as it’s before they arrive.
Extra fees are only incurred when rules are broken or there is damage:
Unregistered guests - $150 per person per night
Unregistered animals - $250 per animal per stay
Pet waste cleanup - $150
Un-permitted commercial usage - $2,000 per night
Occasionally things happen that require a visit from the caretakers. If anything is missing from your stay or faulty, that’s on us. If it’s to fix an issue caused by guests, the caretaker fee is passed on to guests - $50 per visit
Pet accidents - we’ll always try to have something cleaned vs replaced, but if cleaning won’t restore an item, we’ll have to replace it and the charge will be passed on at cost
Electrical issues - Please never touch the electrical panel. Any charges related to electrical issues caused by guests flipping breakers or plugging in power heavy items will be attended to by a licensed electrician and billed directly to guests
Damage - Accidents happen! We ask that you please let us know so we can attend to it immediately. We will always try to have something fixed instead of replaced, but if there isn’t time for repair before the next guests check in, we’ll have to rush replacements - case by case costs passed directly to guests