Title: The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C Holiday home in Bombay Beach with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C ![Property grounds - The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C (Niland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116237000/116236912/593fbe72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C (Niland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116237000/116236912/3aa00995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C (Niland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116237000/116236912/3bb10939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C (Niland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116237000/116236912/3614e4ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C (Niland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116237000/116236912/1af84e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C The Bombay Beach Institute is a surreal desert retreat and Biennale landmark, with Zig Zag Plaza right across the street. This 3-bedroom home features art exhibits, lush gardens, an equipped kitchen, large outdoor dining area, and cool, air-conditioned interiors. Located just steps from the Salton Sea and surrounded by iconic installations. Note: Art includes nudity—not suitable for children or the easily offended. Welcome to The Bombay Beach Institute of Particle Physics, Metaphysics & International Relations. Yes, that’s the real name. No, we don’t expect you to understand it. But if you do, you’ll probably love it here. A cornerstone of the Bombay Beach Biennale and a sanctuary for the strange and sublime, the Institute is part art installation, part desert residence, and part fever dream. Here, the air buzzes with creative static, and every wall, corner, and object seems to be involved in some kind of silent but sensual argument about the nature of reality. The 3-bedroom house includes: A spacious primary room with a queen bed Two smaller bedrooms with full beds (ideal for couples, loners, or collaborative thinkers) A living area that feels like a Cold War lounge turned metaphysical observatory A full kitchen for culinary experiments (no guarantees on results) Air conditioning, because you’re still human after all Throughout the space, you’ll encounter curated art exhibits that change periodically, many of which contain nudity, surrealism, and philosophical obscenities. This is not a place for children, nor for those who require trigger warnings on their vacations. Outside, a private garden blooms with desert life and detritus — a lush oasis ringed with relics, sculptures, and soft spaces for smoking, dreaming, or arguing about time. Past guests have hosted readings, ritual dinners, sound baths, and the occasional international incident. Just blocks from the Salton Sea and surrounded by the weird and wonderful fabric of Bombay Beach — including Zig Zag Piazza, the Drive-In, and other legendary installations — the Institute offers not just a place to sleep, but a permission slip to lose your mind a little, and maybe come back with something better. Come prepared to be bewildered. Come with wine. Come with friends who ask big questions and laugh at strange times. The desert will do the rest. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115800000/115797000/115796997/e7303de3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Nest: Luxury 1-bed w/ clawfoot tub, outdoor shower & AC in Bombay Beach Niland - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £183 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=115796997&PinnedHotelID=115796997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115800000/115796200/115796105/c576402a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bed house in arts destination Bombay Beach with AC, WiFi, and sculpture garden Niland - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review £170 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=115796105&PinnedHotelID=115796105&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102650000/102644000/102643976/f0a536a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 80s Safari Style RV in Tranquil Bombay Beach with AC BOMBAY BEACH - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews £122 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=102643976&PinnedHotelID=102643976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115800000/115795500/115795465/a7c8de2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in arts destination Bombay Beach Niland - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=115795465&PinnedHotelID=115795465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107990000/107981600/107981567/15919335.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Desert Cove Hidden River - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=107981567&PinnedHotelID=107981567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97033600/97033505/6e4b6ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Desert Retreat – Embrace the Magic of Joshua Tree! 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.35034,-115.73127&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wrqjElwjaU%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40QBQBSBQBOBQBQDSDOBQDODSDODOFQDOFQFODOHOFOFOFOHOFOHMFMHOHMJMHMHMHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJIJILKLGJKLGLILGLGLILGLELGNGLGLELENENELCNELCNCLCNCNCNCLANANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLDLFLHLFLFLHJFLJLFJJLHJHJJLJJJJJJJJJJJHLJJHLJLHLHLHLHLHNHLFLHNHNFNFNFNFNFNFNDPFNDPFNDNDRBNDPDNBRDPBPBNBPBRBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FPARARAPAPCPARAPCPCPCRCNCPEPCPEPEPCNERENGNEPGNENGPGNGNGNGNGNININGJININILILILILKLILKJILKJKJKJKJKJMHKLKHMHKJMFMJKFMHMFMFMHMDMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMBOBMDOBOBMBOBOBO%3FMBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCM%3FOCOCOCMCOCMEOCMCOEOEMEMEMGOGMGMGMEMIMGMGMIMGKKMGMKKIKIMMKIKKKKKKKKKKKMIKKMIMIMIMKMIMIOGMIMGOIOGOGOGOIOEOGQGOEOGQEOEOESEOCQEQEQCQCQCOCSCQCQAQCSAQAQAQASASAQ%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0ZYyHgVUEQoOxhEQvsprq7nNQLs=) Niland, CA #### What's nearby - Salton Sea \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - International Banana Museum \- 27 min drive \- 22.0 miles - Salvation Mountain \- 32 min drive \- 24.8 miles - Del Rio Country Club \- 50 min drive \- 43.6 miles - Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center \- 52 min drive \- 34.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Ski Inn - ‬14 min walk - ‪Community Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪Bombay Beach Community Center - ‬10 min walk - ‪American Legion Post 801 - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sassy's - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C? ### What time is check-in at The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C? ### What time is check-out at The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C? ### Where is The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bombay Beach Institute: Surreal 3BR Art House by the Salton Sea, WiFi & A/C Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. 19 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very pleasant stay in a magical place. Highly recommend. ##### Michael M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ---