Come visit the less-explored, incredibly diverse region of inland Southern California. We are in proximity to such a variety of adventures for the outdoors type, and close enough for day trips or overnight trips to Las Vegas and Los Angeles for the city type. Our town is found in the Mojave Desert, surrounded by miles and miles of hills, mountains, sand dunes, and desert trails.
Our home is situated in the perfect location in town!
2-5 minute drive to gas, groceries, and restaurants.
2 minutes in the other direction for numerous trailheads to hike the Rademacher Hills.
Our little town is located perfectly for access to a HUGE variety of what California has to offer! All of the following could be a day trip (45 minute to 2.5 hour drive):
Death Valley National Park (1.5 hours)
Mount Whitney (1.5 hours)
Sierra Nevadas (.5 hour)
Kern River (1.75 hours)
Manzanar (1.5 hours)
Lake Isabela (1.25 hours)
Bristlecone Pines (2 hours)
Fossil Falls (.75 hour)
Silverwood Lake (2.5 hours)
Lake Arrowhead/Big Bear (2.5 hours)
Trona Pinnacles (.75 hour)
Los Angeles (2.5-3.5 hours)
Beaches (2.5-3.5 hours)
Disneyland (3 hours)
And much more!
The space
Our home has four bedrooms:
-Primary suite with king bed and bathroom with soaker tub and shower
-Spacious living room open into dining room and kitchen
-Office space with double bed
-Playroom (which has also doubled as a homeschool space)
-Kids room with two twin beds (and can add a third bed for a child)
**Playroom can be converted to bedroom with air mattress.
Our backyard has a very large lawn of artificial turf with massive pergola for shade. Behind the lawn is a large hill with steps and a seating area to look over the entire town as well as the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains to the West.
Guest access
Single story home with front door and garage access (we will leave a garage door opener for you). No stairs to access front door, but the driveway is steep.
A door code will be provided to guests for the front door.
Notes
We have a gecko in a terrarium, a small aquarium, and rabbits in a hutch on the side of the house. All of our pets remain in their enclosures and are out of the way of guests. Guests can either agree to feed the animals (we will leave very clear directions for the feeding-- it's all simple!), or we have someone who will come daily.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Relaxing
Eco
Mountains
Remote
Hiking
Accessibility
Single level
Accessible parking space
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Nearest airport
Los Angeles (any): about 3 hours (If you plan to travel here form that direction, please contact me, because Google Maps likes a different road than I do.)
Las Vegas: about 3.5 hours
Bakersfield: about 2 hours
Getting around
Within Ridgecrest there are taxis, busses, Uber, and Lyft, but we highly recommend a vehicle, as most activities in the area will require a drive. There are several car rental agencies in town, and we may be able to leave our Camry for you.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
I can meet you at a local restaurant or coffee shop and chat about the area with you, help you make arrangements, or make recommendations. I grew up here, so I have a lot to share!
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Marsha
We are a family of 4: myself, my husband, and our two little daughters. When we first dated, traveling the world was one of our top priorities. Having a family has made it a challenge, but we cannot wait to share our home with you, while we are out doing our best!
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Trona Pinnacles: .75 hour
Death Valley National Park: 1.5 hours
Lake Isabella: 1.4 hours
Mount Whitney: 1.6 hours
Kennedy Meadows: 1 hour
Red Rock Canyon State Park: 35 min
Petroglyphs: 1 hour
Sequoia National Forest: 2 hours
Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve: 1.5 hours
Kern River: 1.75 hours
Fossil Falls: .7 hours
Death Valley: 1.5 hours
Bristlecone Pine Forest: 2.5 hours