Title: The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court Holiday home in Joshua Tree with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/c42f4906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/8158fcdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/704fe845.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/349ce970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89612300/89612210/76af922b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103113500/103113487/59a931e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jupiter House by Fieldtrip | Modern w Infinity Pool, Pickleball Joshua Tree - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=103113487&PinnedHotelID=103113487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89360000/89358900/89358814/65770f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vista del Valle 🌵 Pickleball + Pitch&Putt + Hot Tub + Pool 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.129967,-116.33685&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7BioEh%60aeU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FQ%40S%40Q%40QBS%40SBQ%40QBQBQBQBQDSBQDODQBQDQFQDODQFOFQDOFOFQFMFQHMFOHOFMHOHOHMHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJKJMHKLKJIJKLKJIJILKLGLILIJGLGLILGNGLELGLGNELENELELENENCLCNCNCLCNANCL%3FNCNAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%3FNBN%40LBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNFJHLFLFLHLHJFLJLHJHLJJJJHJJJJJLJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHLHNFNHLFNHNFLFPHLFPFNDNFPDNFPDPDNDPDPDPBNDPBRDP%40PBPBPBPBP%40R%40RBP%40P%3FR%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FRARAP%3FRAPCPARAPCPCPCPCRAPEPCPEPCPEPEPENEPEPGNEPGNENGPGNINGNGNINGLINGLININILIJKLILKLILKLKJKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKHMJMHKHMFMJMDMHKHODMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDOBODM%40ODM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOAOCMAOEOAMEOCOEMCMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOGMEMIMIKEMKMGMIMIKKKIMIKKKKMKIKKKKKKKKMIMKMIMKMIKIMIOIOIMGOIMGOIOGOGOGOGQEOGOGQEOEOGSEOCQEQEQCQEQCQCQCSCQAQCQAQCSAQAQAS%3FQASAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5K5RzSGPrp9ZkXNKkKacHBYVfzA=) Joshua Tree, CA #### What's nearby - Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Joshua Tree Courthouse - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles - Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 10 min drive - 7.4 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 - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Backyard: Modern Desert Home; Pickleball Court located? > Situated in Joshua Tree, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Art Gallery. Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## 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 10 ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 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 #### 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. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023