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Desert Lily

P. O. Box 139, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Desert Lily
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Perth, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The Desert Lily is an absolute delight. My husband and I only stayed here for one night and we really wished we could have stayed for longer. Carrie has decorated the lounge and rooms so carefully it feels like a really special home from home. Her gardens are a haven for hummingbirds and the whole place an oasis when you... More

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Placitas, New Mexico
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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A fine choice. Desert Lily is in its own Joshua Tree setting perfectly equidistant between the park entry and village eating establishments. Reasonably priced and efficiently executed, this one-girl business does it just right. The smallish room was more than compensated for by outdoor areas lending themselves to desert appreciation. (And...not to be too subversive, but it was amongst travelers... More

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Atlanta, GA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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What a terrific getaway for the family - 2 adults, 3 kids (11, 9 and 6). We stayed in a cabin rather than the B&B. Carrie was an exceptional host and the cabin was perfectly matched to the rustic scenery. It is perfectly located in a quiet section of Joshua Tree right between town and the park entrance. It was... More

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California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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people found this review helpful

This B&B is in a beautiful Southwest-style building just minutes from the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, and is a perfect place to stay if you want to do day trips around the park. It is somewhat less convenient for Palm Springs, where we went a couple of days during our three night stay, as it is about... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

My fiance and I stayed at the Desert Lily for two nights in February 2012 and had a wonderful time. Carrie has created the perfect bed and breakfast. LOCATION: It is located a couple minutes off the main road leading into the park on a dirt road. Very easy to get to, but you have to drive slow on the... More

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Topanga, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

My wife and I stayed with Carrie at the Desert Lily for two nights in early February 2012. We could not have been happier with our stay. Carrie is a wonderful hostess, an excellent breakfast chef and a great advisor. She made numerous suggestions on how we could enjoy our trip to Joshua Tree and the vicinity. All of her... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Our stay in Feb. 2012 was entirely without negatives. Carrie, the inn's owner and innkeeper, was very friendly, and most helpful with dining and hiking suggestions, as well as being the director and producer of outstanding breakfasts. She had the excellent trick of being both available when needed and otherwise unobtrusive. The bedroom and bathroom were pleasant and well appointed.... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Amazing little gem. The scenery is beautiful and the park is very close by. Carrie is a most gracious hostess who is a phenomenal cook. Me and my husband loved the complimentary stocked wine and beer and the patio for star gazing. We will be back again. We had a fabulous time and enjoyed the nights spent there.

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

This is a wonderful place in the desert. Yes, the sleeping rooms are small, but guests (a maximum of 6) have 24 hour access to the huge, comfortable, airy greatroom with complementary wine, tea, coffee, and homemade cookies plus the extensive grounds, with desert landscaping, a hammock, a yoga/meditation room, and a firepit where you can build a fire, watch... More

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london
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

Sadly we only stayed at the Desert Lily for one night.....we would have stayed for at least a week if we had had the time! The inn is situated very close to the Joshua Tree National Park; literally a few minutes from the entrance. Its in a very very secluded area on the very edge of the town of Joshua... More

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