Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast

"We were greeted (and treated) like a family here, Ernest (the owner) showed us the place and shared a bit of history about the house and the mineral spring. We were the only guests in the house for that night, Ernest called us in advance to check if we wanted to have mineral bath and what temperature we prefer, which was extremely nice of him. The room was immaculate, very cozy, with nice hand made furniture and a lot of little details that added up to the comfort of the place. We totally loved it. We booked because of the mineral hot spring, and the bath was amazing - clean, warm, located outdoor with very little light pollution - so we could watch the stars and the moon while soaking in the mineral water. What a special experience!!! In the morning Ernest cooked us a filling breakfast, so we had a great start of the day. We went hiking in Joshua tree National Park, which is located 30 minutes away from the property. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely stay at Ernest’s place again, what a great experience!"

"This is a true gem. Earnest was exceptionally accommodating, friendly, and helpful, and our stay couldn't have been more relaxing. We suffered a flat tire on the way, and though we arrived close to midnight as a result Earnest waited up for us, cheerily greeted us, and showed us around the property before we turned in. The following morning he also helped us locate a place to fix it, pointed us to some local trails, and granted us a late checkout so we could do some hiking before we left. The accommodations themselves are fantastic. The room was cozy and warm, and well outfitted, including robes and beach towels for the hot tub, which is secluded and absolutely lovely. Due to Covid, Earnest is only booking one room at a time, which effectively turns the whole property into a private spa retreat. Breakfast was amazing, with a giant bowl of fresh fruits and a mushroom omelette befitting a French cafe. I can't say enough good things about this place!"

"Loved the mineral hot tub, pool, and just the overall property-its gorgeous and with alot of meaning put into it. Enjoyed my conversations with the host over breakfast. Room was very comfortable and I loved stepping on the heated floors. Would love to come back again as a solo traveler or with family/friends."