Spin & Margie's Desert Hide-a-Way

Joshua Tree National Park


This handsome hacienda-style inn is perfect for restoring calm after a long day on the road. The five boldly colored suites are an eccentric symphony of corrugated tin, old license plates and cartoon art. Each has its own kitchen and flat-screen TV with DVD and CD player. Knowledgeable, gregarious owners ensure a relaxed visit.

It’s down the dirt Sunkist Rd, off Hwy 62, about 3 miles east of downtown Joshua Tree.


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