The Mustard Door
joshua tree, CA
3 bedroom
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2 bathroom
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hot tub
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fenced backyard
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10 min to national park
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5 min to downtown
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3 bedroom I 2 bathroom I hot tub I fenced backyard I 10 min to national park I 5 min to downtown I
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 6 guests Hot tub Fire pit fenced yard
KEY FEATURES
Less than 5 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and less than 10 from the main entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. Early hikes, sunset drives and dinner in town are all an easy trip from the front door.
A large, fully fenced backyard with a private hot tub beneath the covered patio, a wood-burning fire pit, a charcoal grill and a hammock under the pines. Room for everyone to find a spot, dogs included.
Local art & music inside: a colorful desert mural hand-painted by Joshua Tree artist Amber Morgan, a record player with a vinyl collection, a guitar & a cajón.
Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a desk in every bedroom, plus ping pong, darts & a basketball hoop in the garage for when the wind picks up. And yes, there really is a mustard-colored door.
THE SPACE
✦ 3 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms
✦ Sleeps up to 6 guests
✦ King, queen + 2 full beds
✦ Twin daybed in the primary bedroom
✦ Private ensuite with walk-in shower
✦ Dedicated desk + chair in every bedroom
✦ Oversized sectional
✦ Smart TV with streaming apps
✦ Record player + vinyl collection
✦ Guitar + cajón
✦ Books + board games
✦ Hand-painted mural by local artist Amber Morgan
✦ Dining table with room for the group
✦ Ninja coffee maker, pour-over + French press
✦ Locally roasted Joshua Tree Coffee beans
✦ Fully equipped kitchen
✦ Private hot tub beneath the covered patio
✦ Large, fully fenced backyard
✦ Wood-burning fire pit
✦ Charcoal grill + table for outdoor meals
✦ Hammock beneath the pines
✦ Desert + Morongo Basin views
✦ Ping pong, darts + basketball hoop in the garage
✦ Washer + dryer
✦ High-speed Wi-Fi
Look for the mustard door. Behind it is a single-story desert home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, less than 5 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and less than 10 from the park. There's plenty to love inside, but step out back and you'll quickly understand why most days here end in the yard.
The large, fully fenced backyard is the heart of The Mustard Door: a private hot tub beneath the covered patio, a hammock under the pines, a charcoal grill for dinner & a wood-burning fire pit for nights as the desert cools.
SETTLE IN
Kick off your shoes & make yourself at home. Stretch out on the oversized sectional, stream a movie, pull out a game or choose a record and let it play.
Art, music & local touches bring some Joshua Tree character indoors, and every room has its own heating + cooling, whatever the desert is doing outside.
✦ Oversized sectional
✦ Smart TV with streaming apps (sign in with your own accounts)
✦ Record player + vinyl collection
✦ Guitar + cajón
✦ Books + board games
✦ Hand-painted desert mural by local artist Amber Morgan
✦ Individual heating + cooling throughout
✦ Ceiling fans
✦ Room-darkening shades
✦ High-speed Wi-Fi + a desk in every bedroom
COOK
The kitchen is fully equipped for slow mornings, dinner at home & everything in between. Cook something together, fire up the grill out back or keep it easy and order in.
Coffee gets a little extra attention here, with locally roasted Joshua Tree Coffee and several ways to make it exactly how you like it. When dinner's ready, gather around the table beneath Amber Morgan's mural and stay as long as you like. You're on desert time.
✦ Ninja coffee maker for hot, iced + specialty coffee
✦ Pour-over, French press + coffee grinder
✦ Electric kettle
✦ Locally roasted Joshua Tree Coffee beans
✦ Full-size refrigerator
✦ Dishwasher + microwave
✦ Toaster + blender
✦ Cookware, dinnerware + wine glasses
✦ Dining table with room for the group
✦ Charcoal grill + table for outdoor meals
REST
Three bedrooms give everyone their own place to land after a day in the park. The primary suite has its own bathroom and a door straight onto the patio for coffee outside.
Every bedroom has a desk + chair, so there's room to check in with work when you need to without turning the living room into an office (if you must).
✦ Primary: king bed + twin daybed for lounging
✦ Primary: private ensuite with walk-in shower
✦ Primary: direct patio access
✦ Bedroom two: queen bed
✦ Bedroom three: two full beds
✦ Closet + dedicated desk in every bedroom
✦ Second full bathroom with tub/shower combination
✦ Fresh bath towels, shampoo, conditioner + body wash
✦ Hair dryers
✦ Extra pillows + blankets
STEP OUTSIDE
This is where things slow down. The large, fully fenced backyard gives you room to spread out, find a sunny spot or settle beneath the pines. Start with coffee outside, spend an afternoon in the hammock & fire up the grill for dinner.
As the sun goes down, the pace gets quieter. Sink into the hot tub, gather around the fire or head inside and put on a record. Joshua Tree nights are remarkably quiet, and that's a big part of what makes being here special.
✦ Private hot tub beneath the covered patio, heated + ready year-round
✦ Large, fully fenced backyard
✦ Covered patio with outdoor seating
✦ Wood-burning fire pit
✦ Charcoal grill
✦ Table for outdoor meals
✦ Hammock beneath the pines
✦ Desert + Morongo Basin views
✦ Ping pong, darts + basketball hoop in the garage
✦ Plenty of room for dogs to explore with you
ABOUT THE OWNERS
The Mustard Door is owned by Anna and Brenn, who opened it in 2021 and named it for its mustard-colored front door. They've put a lot of time and effort into making it an inviting, cozy home, from the hand-painted mural by local artist Amber Morgan to the backyard under the pines, and they hope you'll make the most of it while you're here.
MANAGED BY SOLN
Hello, and welcome to The Mustard Door! We're Matt + Jeff, owners of Soln, a desert-rooted hospitality company based in Joshua Tree, CA, and your hosts from booking through checkout. We're deeply familiar with the rhythms, landscape & practical realities of staying well here.
Each Soln stay is supported through thoughtful preparation before arrival, careful attention to the home and responsive, human communication throughout your visit.
We're here for you before and during your stay, whether you have questions about the home or need recommendations for hiking, dining, stargazing or exploring the area. If anything comes up, we're just a message away.
GOOD TO KNOW
Quiet is part of the experience. The Mustard Door sits in a peaceful residential neighborhood, and it's a place for relaxing, reconnecting & enjoying Joshua Tree, not parties or loud gatherings. Please read through these details before booking.
QUIET HOURS
Quiet hours run from 9 PM to 7 AM. Sound carries a long way in the desert, so outdoor conversations stay low in the evening.
GUESTS
Up to 6 registered overnight guests. The house is just for your group, so no visitors, parties or events.
PARKING
Up to 2 vehicles on the driveway. Street parking isn't allowed.
DOGS
Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome with our approval before booking (sorry, no cats). The pet fee is $109 per stay.
HOT TUB SERVICE
The hot tub is serviced every Tuesday + Friday. If your stay falls on a service day, the technician will briefly access the yard.
FIRE PIT
The fire pit is wood-burning. Planning a fireside night? Pick up firewood on the way in; most local stores sell it.
GETTING HERE + AROUND
The road is paved all the way to the house. You'll need a car; rideshare in the High Desert is inconsistent, so don't count on it to get to or from the house.
SECURITY CAMERAS + NOISE MONITORS
Three exterior cameras cover the front door and driveway, the west side gate and the carport facing the street. Two Noise Aware monitors, one inside and one outside near the hot tub, measure sound levels only and don't record audio. There are no cameras inside the home.
GUEST ACCESS
The entire home and property are yours to enjoy privately during your stay: the house, the fully fenced backyard, the hot tub and the garage recreation area. Make yourself at home, spread out & enjoy every corner of The Mustard Door, inside and out.
Check-in is self check-in with a personal door code, and parking is on the concrete driveway. A washer + dryer are available for guest use.
A few closets hold Anna and Brenn's belongings and housekeeping supplies, so they stay locked. Everything you need for your stay is out and ready.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
One of The Mustard Door's biggest advantages is its location. You're tucked into Joshua Tree's Friendly Hills neighborhood, close enough to town and the park that exploring is easy, with a private backyard & plenty of room to unwind once you're home.
✦ Downtown Joshua Tree — less than 5 minutes
Restaurants, coffee, shops, local artists, the Joshua Tree Farmers Market, Coyote Corner + the World Famous Crochet Museum
✦ Joshua Tree National Park — less than 10 minutes
The main entrance is an easy drive, so early mornings, sunset drives and nights in the park fit right into your stay
✦ Old Town Yucca Valley — about 10 minutes
Vintage shops, local businesses, restaurants + more High Desert favorites
✦ Pioneertown — about 15 minutes
An easy trip for an afternoon of exploring, dinner or live music at Pappy & Harriet's
Groceries and everyday essentials are nearby, too. You'll want a car for getting around; rideshare in the High Desert is inconsistent, so don't count on it to get to or from the house.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY REQUIREMENTS
The Mustard Door is a permitted short-term rental in San Bernardino County. After booking, guests will be asked to complete the required county registration and renter acknowledgement forms within 24 hours. These are part of the county's requirements for your stay.
HOUSE RULES
Before booking, please take a few minutes to review the full House Rules below. They cover quiet hours, occupancy, visitors, dogs, smoking, gatherings and checkout.
HOUSE RULES
Everything at The Mustard Door has been prepared so you can settle in & stay awhile: slow mornings, long afternoons out back, nights under a big desert sky. A few house essentials keep it that way, for you, for the neighbors and for whoever comes next. By booking, you agree to these House Rules and to San Bernardino County's short-term rental regulations.
COUNTY REGISTRATION + REQUIRED FORMS
After booking, the primary guest receives San Bernardino County's registration and renter acknowledgement forms. Please complete them within 24 hours. Your reservation is confirmed once they're in, and we can't host a stay without them.
OCCUPANCY + REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY
The Mustard Door welcomes up to 6 guests, children included, everyone on your reservation. The house is just for your group, so if friends are in the area, Joshua Tree's patios and saloons make a good place to meet up.
NOISE + QUIET HOURS
Nights here belong to the stars. Quiet hours at The Mustard Door run from 9 PM to 7 AM. The neighbors are close and sound carries a long way in the desert, so outdoor conversations stay low in the evening and music stays inside the property line, day or night.
PARTIES, EVENTS + COMMERCIAL USE
This is a house for slow evenings with the people you came with: dinner out back, a soak in the hot tub, a fire under the stars. San Bernardino County short-term rental rules don't allow parties, events or commercial use, and keeping things low-key protects the quiet that brought you here. Thinking about a professional photo or video shoot? Ask us before booking. Unapproved events carry a $500 fee, and unapproved commercial shoots $5,000.
HOT TUB
The hot tub is yours day and night, beneath the covered patio, with no lifeguard on duty. A few things keep the water clean and everyone safe:
✦ Shower first to rinse off sunscreen, makeup and oils.
✦ Keep glass away from the tub.
✦ Watch children in and around the tub at all times.
✦ Skip a soak after drinking, if you're unwell or if heat isn't safe for you.
✦ Replace and buckle the cover when you're done. Desert wind can lift a loose cover.
✦ Leave the controls and service settings as they are.
The hot tub is serviced every Tuesday + Friday; skip a soak right after service while chemical levels settle.
FIRE PIT + FIRE SAFETY
The fire pit is wood-burning, so pick up firewood on the way in; most local stores sell it. Keep the fire inside the pit, stay with it and put it out completely when you're done. Skip it on windy nights or when fire restrictions are in effect. Fireworks and open flames elsewhere on the property aren't allowed.
SMOKING + VAPING
The house and yard are smoke-free, inside and out, so they're fresh for every guest who comes next. If we find signs of smoking, cleanup starts at $500.
PETS
Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome with payment of the $109 pet fee. Dogs must be included in your reservation and the pet fee paid before arrival. We're unable to accommodate cats or other pets.
Please keep dogs off the beds and furniture, and don't leave them alone in the house unless they're safely crated.
Please pick up after your dogs and dispose of waste properly.
The backyard is fully fenced, but this is the desert and wildlife lives here too, so dogs should always be supervised outdoors.
Guests are responsible for any damage or additional cleaning caused by their dogs.
DESERT + PROPERTY BOUNDARIES
The fenced yard is all yours. Beyond the fence are the neighbors' lots and the open desert, where coyotes, snakes and cactus spines live, so keep kids and dogs inside the fence or close by. Lizards, rabbits & the occasional snake wander through too; closed doors and screens keep them outside, where they'd rather be anyway.
SECURITY CAMERAS
For the safety and security of the property, The Mustard Door has three exterior cameras: one facing the front door and driveway, one facing the west side gate and one under the carport facing the street. There are no cameras inside the home.
Two Noise Aware monitors, one inside and one outside near the hot tub, measure sound levels only. They don't record audio.
LOCKED + RESTRICTED AREAS
A few closets hold Anna and Brenn's belongings and housekeeping supplies, so they stay locked. Everything you need for your stay is out and ready.
TRASH
Trash goes in the burgundy bin on the side of the house opposite the carport, and Burrtec collects it from there. Keep the lid closed; desert critters are very good at finding dinner.
CHECK-IN + CHECKOUT
In at 4 PM. Out at 11 AM. Slow mornings in between.
Hoping to arrive early or stay late? Ask us. When the schedule allows, we're happy to make it work. Late checkouts that weren't arranged hold up cleaning for the next guests: more than 30 minutes late is $50, more than 60 minutes is $100, more than 90 minutes is a full night's rate, and more than 2 hours, or any delay that disrupts an incoming stay, is 2× the nightly rate.
DAMAGES + PROBLEMS DURING YOUR STAY
Accidents happen, especially on vacation. If something breaks or isn't working, let us know and we'll take care of it, often the same day.
RESPECT THE HOME + NEIGHBORS
Above all, treat The Mustard Door, the surrounding desert and our neighbors with care. Thanks for helping us take good care of The Mustard Door and the little corner of Joshua Tree it calls home.
Permit #: CESTRP-2025-00432