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Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Shoshone, CA
  • Shoshone Pond
    2 min walk
  • The White Trail
    11 min walk
  • Dublin Gulch
    14 min walk

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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.

Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp

Our cozy home is located in the Shoshone EcoVillage - home to a Restaurant & Saloon, store, gas station, museum & post office. Nature, historic and vista trails are an easy walk away. We offer a warm mineral spring pool for our guests to enjoy! Enjoy our gorgeous ponds & habitat restoration that provides refuge for the endangered Shoshone Pupfish & Amargosa Vole.

Our cozy home is located 1 mile from the south entrance to Death Valley National Park. It is newly remodeled to accommodate a group of 4. It has one double bed in the bedroom, and a small room for two with a bunkbed. This home is situated in a sweet RV park and campground where friends and family can camp close by. In beautiful surroundings, this home is nestled in a lush desert oasis with a warm spring pool.

With a commitment to protecting our biodiverse ecosystem, we have created numerous trails. Across from the RV park campground is a short path through viewing ponds for the Shoshone Pupfish, once considered extinct. These pools are surrounded by newly created habitat for the endangered Amargosa Vole. We also offer several trails for viewing birds in our backyard of the Shoshone Wetlands, and a 3 mile loop of gorgeous desert vistas.

The Village of Shoshone offers a gas station, gift shop, small store and restaurant. The Shoshone Museum offers exhibits of local history and lore, the rich regional geology and natural history. Come see the Mammoth exhibit! A short walk from the village is a fascinating historical district. The homes carved into the caliche cliffs harken to the mining era of Death Valley.

Please note that we are located in a rural area and are a 1/2 hour from a grocery store. Our little general store does have a few groceries and ready-to-eat food items but if you plan to cook please do your shopping before you arrive to make sure you have what you need for your meals.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Shoshone Pond. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Shoshone Pond and 11 minutes by foot from The White Trail
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Debbie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp Shoshone

Dutch's Retreat - Your Death Valley Base Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Weekend in Death Valley
Cabin was cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tauria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shoshone Desert Experience
An oasis resort in the desert. We packed in activities, hikes, dining and exploration into our seven days in the Amargosa Basin. Had plenty of relaxation too around the sweet RV resort, the warm pool, meeting fellow explorers and enjoying the natural areas. Town of Shoshone was welcoming and friendly. Tecopa is also welcoming and friendly. Our hosts were communicative and provided a comfortable stay. They seem to maintain everything well. Everything was as described. We would go back and stay here again anytime.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeremy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A remote destination
The spring fed pool water was amazing and my daughter had a great time. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were clean. The coffee station had a good selection for the morning. We had a concern, but the management handled it well and I sincerely appreciate their response.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

bruno-brigitte F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mice's house
There were many mice in this house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Short Getaway Spot
My family and I stayed here before venturing off to inner parts of Death Valley like Badwater Basin. It's about 56 miles from that area and though it is not the closest hotel or motel within DV National Park, for an overnight stay and the PRICE, it's great. Staff reception was friendly. The wi-fi worked excellently. There's no towers in the area! Bring water and supplies obviously since the local town has a few options nearby and is not open late.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
great Place
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Oasis
This single wide mobile home was very clean with new appliances in the kitchen and a great shower in the bathroom. We enjoyed our 4 day stay in the area and discovered lots of local places to visit as well as making a trip to Death Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Hannah W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Over-priced, low quality
This property is poorly furnished and equipped and incredibly overpriced for what you get. We have stayed in other similar places before (mobile home in the middle of nowhere near a national park) and found those properties to be well-equipped and very comfortable. Unfortunately this property was barely inhabitable and we chose to leave rather than spend a freezing night there. We arrived to find the property was freezing cold (it was in the 30s outside and nearly as cold inside). We turned on the heater and the left side was pumping out cold air while the right side put out hot air. The beds just had threadbare sheets and thin little blankets (not to mention that there were hairs in the bed and the mattresses felt like a pull-out couch). Additionally, the heater is in the living room so even if it was functioning properly the heat would have never made it into the bedrooms which are located down an extremely narrow hallway. The toilet seat felt like an icicle., etc., I won't go on. We were excited about the amenities of the community but unfortunately didn't get to experience them. If you are interested in this location you would be better off just booking one of their camping sites rather than renting this property. You will save a ton of money and be just as comfortable in a tent.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ghada O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, well-located, clean accommodation
Very well-located, clean affordable place. Loved the grounds. 5-minute walk into town, and 30-minute drive to Death Valley. Check-in was easy, and the person working there was friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the hot springs pool too. Would definitely highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Think Tiny House
Great place for us to stay to explore Death Valley and Ash Meadows Lovely place to wind down after a full day of driving and Hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Stay Near Death Valley
Clean, comfortable accommodations very close to Death Valley National Park. Stayed the night before we drove through the park and it was the perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ray and Natalie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool & Clean!
Very clean! They had the A/C running before we got there. A big deal when the temperatures are 113°!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
Great location to explore surrounding area. Wonderful pool. Very impressive work to preserve natural springs and pupfish habitat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021