10 Acre Desert Ranch Retreat With Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool, EV Charger & Fireplace

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet friendly

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Check out the area

Morongo Valley, CA

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve8 min drive
Pioneertown21 min drive
Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa21 min drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

EST. in 2002 as a hobby ranch by “Cowboy Ed,” Rancho Contento is ready-made for a good-times desert getaway.

★ 10 Acres
★ Hot Tub
★ Sonos
★ Saloon
★ Hammocks
★ Smoothie Bar
★ Cowboy Pool
★ Chicken Coop
★ Chef's Kitchen
★ Tesla EV Charger
★ Outdoor Shower

10 min ➔ Pioneertown
10 min ➔ Red Dog Saloon
20 min ➔ La Copine
20 min ➔ Palm Springs
25 min ➔ Joshua Tree
5 min ➔ Copper Room
2 min ➔ Spaghetti Western
2 min ➔ Cactus Mart

10 beautiful acres with scenic views of both Joshua Tree National Monument and the peaks of San Jacinto Mountains.

The recently renovated ranch house combines a modern cozy design together with many of Cowboy Ed’s original art installations, each with a story. Explore the grounds and connect with nature and wildlife. Take a hike among desert blooms. Look for birds including Quail and Red Tail Hawks. Listen for coyotes at night while stargazing into the Milky Way galaxy.

Visit. Enjoy a golden cotton candy sunset. Stay awhile. And we’d love it if you helped feed the chickens too.

Property manager

Dori Newman

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Parties AND Events require prior approval.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

ONE dog per booking plus horses are approved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

HORSES: Trail and ride with your horse family to the ranch is permitted. Please inquire for details.

PET RULES: If you'd like to leave your dog at the ranch unattended, please bring a dog crate. Dog waste must be disposed of in the metal trash can.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: Parties AND Events require prior approval.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number CESTRP-2021-02543

About the neighborhood

Morongo Valley

Located in Morongo Valley, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pioneertown and Desert Hot Springs Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joshua Tree National Park and Sand to Snow National Monument. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Morongo Valley, CA

What's nearby

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve - 8 min drive
Pioneertown - 21 min drive
Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 21 min drive
Miracle Springs Spa - 22 min drive
Joshua Tree Visitor Center - 24 min drive

Getting around

Palm Springs Station - 25 min drive
Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Pappy and Harriet's - 20 min drive
Red Dog Saloon - 20 min drive
Spaghetti Western - 8 min drive
Frontier Café - 13 min drive
Kimi Grill - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 10 Acre Desert Ranch Retreat With Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool, EV Charger & Fireplace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 10 Acre Desert Ranch Retreat With Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool, EV Charger & Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 10 Acre Desert Ranch Retreat With Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool, EV Charger & Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 Acre Desert Ranch Retreat With Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool, EV Charger & Fireplace?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 Acre Desert Ranch Retreat With Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool, EV Charger & Fireplace located?

This family-friendly Morongo Valley vacation home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sand to Snow National Monument and Groves Cabin Theatre. Tucca Park and Big Morongo Canyon Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Jan 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay in Morongo Valley

We absolutely adored the Rancho Contento. The kitchen was well stocked with some amazing touches like fresh eggs from the onsite chicken coop. Dori was nice enough to give us a tour of the coop, which I highly recommend if she's available. Our only regret during the trip was not getting to spend more time at the ranch. My family loved it. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dori Newman

Originally from the east coast now living in the hi-dez full time -and loving every minute of it!

Why they chose this property

Morongo Valley is a small unincorporated sweet town between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree. Best known for the hidden gem, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve where thousands of bird watchers from around the world visit each year. The stargazing and sun rises are some of the most romantic moments you'll experience.

What makes this property unique

Rancho Contento is loaded with history as it was the home of Cowboy Ed. Ed nurtured his family of humans and animals for a few decades at the ranch. He even built a unique chicken coop filled with a dozen chickens who lay eggs daily for our guests. There's a ton more to experience at the ranch, you'll just have to come for a visit.