Acoma Alcove · Yucca Valley
Welcome
Guide
56125 Cobalt Rd. · Yucca Valley, CA 92284
We're so happy to have you here! This home is very special to us. Denny designed and built the house and surrounding outdoor living spaces, and Brittany brought the interiors together. We hope you feel the care that went into creating this little desert retreat.
There are so many ways to enjoy the pace of the desert here. Grab a cup of coffee in the morning and watch the quail wander through, take a quiet walk through the landscape, read a book, or end the day soaking in the cedar tub.
We especially hope you get a visit from Sparky, our resident roadrunner who has made his home on the property.
Thank you for treating the home with care. If anything at all seems off during your stay please don't hesitate to let us know. We hope you have a wonderful stay!
Tap the thermostat screen to wake it up, then turn the outer ring to your desired temperature.
During very hot afternoons, please avoid setting the AC extremely low. The system cools gradually and lowering the temperature more will not cool the home faster. Keep doors and windows closed while AC is running.
Towels — Extra bath towels can be found under the sink in the bathroom.
Toilet — To prevent any issues with our septic system, which is very sensitive, please flush toilet paper only. No wipes, feminine products, or paper towels.
Shower Privacy — The shower window can feel more exposed than it is. If you'd like extra privacy, feel free to place the palms in the window while showering.
Loft Window — Please close the loft window when not in use.
Extra Linens — An extra blanket and sheets can be found in the bedroom cabinet.
We have Netflix Premium available on the TV in the bedroom.
Books — Our library reflects the spirit of the area. We kindly ask that books remain at the house for future guests to enjoy.
Games — Games can be found in one of the desk drawers in the bedroom.
Speaker — A Sony ULT FIELD 5 speaker is available, cordless for indoors or outdoors.
Record Player — A record player is available along with a vinyl collection. More details to come.
For drinking, use the reverse osmosis filtered tap at the sink.
Use tap water — not RO water — for the coffee maker. Mineral content creates a richer taste.
Locally roasted small-batch coffee, ground at a medium to medium-coarse grind specifically for this machine.
Moccamaster Brewing Instructions
Before getting in, please rinse off any sunscreen, lotion, oils, or desert dust. Start heating about 2.5 hours before you plan to use it.
To Heat
After Each Use
Please do not throw anything into the fire or cook over it.
No metal utensils directly on the griddle surface.
Turn on the patio misters to cool down. The switch is on the hose spout next to the kitchen window.
Please close the umbrella after each use and in high winds.
Located to the right of the front door. Please do not move it.
A first aid kit can be found in the bathroom under the sink.
Exterior cameras at the entrance only. No cameras inside the home or in any private spaces.
Keeping doors, windows, and screens closed helps keep desert critters outside.
Late check-out without prior approval will incur a fee of $100 per hour beyond 11:00 AM.
No additional guests or visitors allowed without prior approval. No parties or events. A $300 fine applies.
No animals or pets on the property. If evidence of a pet is found, a $500 remediation fee will be charged plus the cost of any additional cleaning, repairs, or replacements.
The natural terrain — boulders, multi-level steps, and grade changes — is not suitable for young children. The property is also not accessible for guests with limited mobility.
Small pots provided outdoors as ashtrays. Extra cleaning fee applies for evidence of indoor smoking.
Strictly prohibited.
Professional photography or filming not allowed without written permission. Unauthorized shoots: $1,000 fine.
The platform with chairs near the top of the property belongs to a neighbor and is not part of our rental.
Please let us know as soon as possible so we can arrange a replacement or repair before the next guest arrives.
Tap each item as you go.