Private Desert Ranch: Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool, Saloon

☼ WELCOME TO FAT CITY ☼
A private high-desert ranch in Landers, California. Near Joshua Tree National Park and down the street from the Integratron. Set on 3 fenced acres with a hot tub, cowboy pool, saloon, fire pit, and mountain views, Fat City blends western character with desert-modern style under some of the darkest skies in the high desert.

Our team is available throughout your stay via the Airbnb app and text for questions, recommendations, or assistance with the property.

Fat City Ranch sits in Landers, California — a quieter, more open part of the high desert known for dark skies, wide views, and a slower pace than central Joshua Tree.

You’ll feel removed from the crowds while still being close to some of the desert’s most iconic spots:

➤ Joshua Tree National Park · ~20 min · Hidden Valley, Barker Dam, Keys View. Sunrise or sunset. Bring water.
➤ The Integratron · ~10 min · Sound baths inside a historic dome — book weeks ahead
➤ Giant Rock · ~10 min · Massive freestanding boulder steeped in UFO folklore
➤ Pappy & Harriet's, Pioneertown · ~25 min · Live music, mesquite BBQ, one of America's great honky-tonks
➤ La Copine, Flamingo Heights · ~30 min · Highly regarded desert dining — reservations essential
➤ Noah Purifoy Outdoor Art Museum · ~15 min · Open-air sculpture park — free and weird
➤ Frontier Café, Yucca Valley · ~25 min · Best pre-park breakfast and coffee
➤ Sky Village Swap Meet · ~25 min · Weekends only — sprawling, treasure-filled, wear good shoes
➤ Tiny Pony Tavern, Twentynine Palms · ~25 min · Desert cocktails, live music, and late-night energy inside the historic 29 Palms Inn
➤ Mas o Menos, Joshua Tree · ~25 min · Tacos, mezcal cocktails, and one of the livelier dinner spots in the high desert

Landers is about space, silence, stars, and atmosphere. Nights are dark, mornings are quiet, and the pace is slower out here.

Full access to the main house, saloon, both patios, cowboy pool, hot tub, games, and fenced outdoor spaces across the property.

• Self check-in via Yale smart lock any time after 4 PM
• Gate code and arrival instructions sent before check-in
• Covered on-site parking available under the patio awning or inside the gated turnaround
• Gravel driveway is accessible for standard vehicles

Two owner storage closets remain locked and unavailable to guests.

☼ WELCOME TO FAT CITY ☼

Fat City Ranch is a private high-desert retreat in Homestead Valley near Landers, California — about 20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park and 10 minutes from the Integratron.

Inspired by Hunter S. Thompson’s legendary “Fat City” campaign, the property blends western character, desert-modern design, and outdoor living across 3 fenced acres of high desert.

Spend your days in the cowboy pool, soak in the hot tub under the stars, play bocce at sunset, or hang out in the saloon with a drink and good music. The ranch was designed to feel fun, memorable, and a little unexpected — while still being comfortable enough to fully settle in and relax.

THE HOUSE

800 sq ft · 1BR / 1BA · Sleeps 4

• Queen bedroom with mountain views
• Queen sleeper sofa in living room
• Mini-split AC + heat throughout
• Dedicated workspace
• Electric fireplace
• Ceiling-mounted projector + TV
• Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher, coffee maker, air fryer, blender, cookware, and BBQ tools
• Washer + dryer

The interiors mix desert textures, western touches, vintage details, and curated artwork throughout the home.

☀ OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

The outdoor spaces are the heart of Fat City Ranch.

Highlights include:
• Cowboy pool on redwood deck
• Private hot tub
• Propane fire pit
• Outdoor kitchen + BBQ
• Bocce court
• Disco-ball skull laser installation 💀🪩
• Covered patio lounge spaces
• Mountain views and dark desert skies

✦ THE SALOON

The “Mojo Dojo Casa Saloon” is a separate hangout space with swinging saloon doors, western details, string lights, and space to relax, have drinks, listen to music, or take photos before heading into town.

☞ A LITTLE EXTRA

Every guest receives a Fat City postcard and a small piece of art from a local Landers artist to take home.

▲ GETTING AROUND

A car is needed in the high desert. Most guests drive between Joshua Tree, Landers, Pioneertown, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms during their stay.

The property sits on quiet desert roads with easy access for standard vehicles. Gravel roads are common in the area — just take it slow and enjoy the views.

Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft can be limited or inconsistent late at night, especially after events or concerts.

▲ THINGS TO KNOW:

THE DESERT
Fat City sits on open high-desert land in quiet Landers, California. Please respect the land, wildlife, and peaceful nature of the area.

• Nights get extremely dark — a flashlight helps
• Temperatures drop quickly after sunset, even in summer
• Desert winds can arrive suddenly — secure loose items
• Wildlife is common (jackrabbits, coyotes, roadrunners, occasional snakes) — never leave food or pets unattended outdoors

This is a fragile desert ecosystem. Please leave it better than you found it. 🏜

GETTING HERE
⚠ GPS can occasionally misroute guests in the desert. We send custom turn-by-turn directions before check-in.

• Gravel roads are normal and accessible for standard vehicles
• Look for the small “FC” horseshoe sign near the ranch gate
• Once you turn onto Linn Road, you’re close

PROPERTY NOTES
• Please flush toilet paper ONLY — desert plumbing is sensitive
• Cowboy pool is guest-fill — The cowboy pool is drained after each turnover to keep it clean. When you arrive, please fill it using the nearby hose
• Hot tub is always ready
• Quiet hours begin at 10 PM out of respect for neighbors
• Outdoor smoking only

WIFI + SECURITY
• T-Mobile home internet works well for streaming and remote work, but may not support large uploads or heavy production work
• Three exterior security cameras monitor outdoor areas only (no indoor cameras, no audio recording)
• Smart smoke + carbon monoxide protection installed throughout the home

PETS
• Pets are considered case-by-case. Please message us before booking with breed and weight details.
• The property is fully fenced, but coyotes are common in the area. Never leave pets unattended outdoors.

CLIMATE
☼ Summer days regularly exceed 100°F — outdoor activities are best in the mornings and evenings.
☾ Winter nights can drop into the 30s — fireplaces, heaters, and the hot tub make the ranch especially cozy during colder months.