Title: The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89612210&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court Holiday home in Joshua Tree with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court ![Terrace/patio - The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court (Joshua Tree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/c42f4906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong - The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court (Joshua Tree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/349ce970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong - The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court (Joshua Tree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/3e05c915.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court (Joshua Tree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/179184ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court (Joshua Tree)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/76af922b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Backyard at Joshua Tree, where modern luxury meets desert charm. Unwind in the relaxing courtyard, soak in the 6-seater spa, or challenge friends to a game of ping pong. With a fire pit and cowboy tub on site, this villa offers endless ways to unwind. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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 Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court As seen in Bloomberg & TIME magazine! Welcome to The Backyard at Joshua Tree! This modern luxury home is a 3 bed, 3 bath villa featuring a Pickleball court, hanging daybed, fire pit, relaxing courtyard, 6-seater spa, cowboy tub, ping pong table, Bocci ball pit & Tesla charger! Enjoy dinner with a beautiful view of the Joshua Tree Sunset! This thoughtfully designed modern home is close to 29 Palms road, only a 10-minute drive to the National Park entrance & only 5 minutes away from downtown JT! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Table tennis - Tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 On-site 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 Property Registration Number CESTRP-2022-00178 ## About the area Joshua Tree is home to this holiday home. Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Pioneertown 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 Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance. 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Joshua tree cactus silhouette at sunset. Credit as: Jean Carter / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532641681/e12bd051-63f9-48cc-adc7-a10d39145f36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Joshua Tree Art Gallery 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - ![View towards Cottonwood Visitor Center and the campground from the trail, Joshua Tree National Park, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197824/b4ba8953-ba89-4b27-bb05-bfb5aa7dda84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Hi-Desert Cultural Center 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - World Famous Crochet Museum 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 6 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - Circle K 7 min drive - Jack in the Box 5 min drive - Steak 'n Shake 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court? ### What time is check-out at The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court? ### Where is The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina D. 21 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay at the backyard bnb was lovely! The home and amenities were great! The beds were AMAZING! We fully took advantage of the pickeball court and ping pong table. We enjoyed the jacuzzi and ice bath after a long day of exploring Joshua Tree Park (which was a very close drive).The host, Addison, was quick with responding as well when we had a couple questions. We definitely recommend this vrbo! ##### Kristina D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol r. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation House is very close to town. Lots of activities at the house. Would definitely stay again. ##### carol r. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy B. 14 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Check in was simple once we figured out there was a link sent (My fault). The house was great, it was everything we were looking for. Secure garage parking was nice. The pool and hot tub were heated prior to our arrival and to perfect temps. Plenty of games and entertainment. Loved the fire pit as well. We would definitely go again. Thank you! ##### Jeremy B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan W. 23 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joshua Tree We really enjoyed this beautiful home. The VRBO photos accurately portrayed each room and living space. The location is a short drive to Joshua Tree where stargazing is phenomenal. Wish we could have stayed longer…… ##### Joan W. 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