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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
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Morongo Valley, CA
  • Sand to Snow National Monument
    19 min walk
  • Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
    5 min drive
  • Groves Cabin Theatre
    5 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    34 min drive

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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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Sand to Snow National Monument. Features include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and a few minutes from Sand to Snow National Monument
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a water dispenser.

Property manager

Vanessa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

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

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-01768

Property is also known as

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

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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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