I was extremely impressed with Lucky 777 for such a small-town cab company. We were banking on Uber…read morebeing available to give us a ride from Yucca Valley to the airport Sunday late morning. After seeing "no cars available" we panicked, and was referred to Lucky 777 Cab. They were exceptionally kind and understanding and made the ride happen! He calculated the cost, took down my credit card information, and texted a receipt assuring we would make our flight on time. I preferred this as a few others we called were very shady and were quoting nearly double the cost in cash only. While some may not prefer giving a credit card over the phone, it was reassuring that his driver would actually be here. That being said, we were greeted by the nicest driver (cannot remember his name), and provided a safe and comfortable drive to the airport. He turned his meter on as well, which was reaffirming of the price paid. Thank you so much for making our fabulous trip to Yucca Valley complete! Kelley

My girlfriends and I had a trip to Joshua Tree last weekend and booked a car service for our…read moreSaturday evening from our hotel to dinner and hot springs. Firstly, Road Runner and 4 Aces cab company work under the same dispatch so they had us communicating with both which was very confusing. I would never recommend either after our horrific experience last weekend. At our initial pickup the driver was over 20 minutes late and we missed our dinner reservation. He also didn't have a car that suited our party. He subbed out a van that did not fit all five of us with seatbelts. And when we expressed our concern to the driver himself, he laughed and said good luck getting an Uber. We had had some wine at dinner otherwise we would have driven ourselves. After dinner at our second pickup they instead sent two cars but one of the drivers was completely unsafe speeding and smelled of alcohol. We called and asked for another driver for our final destination which they could not provide so we had to find additional transportation that cost us an added out of pocket expense. This is not a dependable or safe service. I would never use again.

We loved our stay at our rental! The rental team was really responsive and the house was well…read moreequipped and prepared for our group. The house was clean and smelled great! i know that is such a weird / off comment that it smelled great. But I have stayed at places that smelled like chemicals and just muggy. Not like a home at all. This place was fresh and just smelled like a well kept home. I LOVED IT ! The blankets for outdoors to star gaze was a plus! . Will book with the company again!

I stayed in an Airbnb with this company. This company is a little unorganized in how they manage…read moretheir properties and cannot take criticism well. I can see from their responses on here that I am not the only one who was blamed for the problems that occurred during our stay. I feel the need to make a thorough review since the response to my review on Airbnb seemed to need clarification on the timeline of when/how things went down. When we arrived, the manager came unexpectedly to take photos of the place before we settled in. No big deal, but thought it was weird that they weren't prepared for us. After the manager left, we noticed the gas was left on and propane tanks were empty on both the fire pit and the grill. We messaged them on Airbnb right away. While we were waiting for a response, we found two propane tanks on the side of the house, so we hooked them up to the grill and fire pit, which is when we noticed the grill was not working. I guess the message about the propane was received (although no response yet at this time) because the manager came back to drop off one tank of propane in which she dropped off by the gate without saying anything. As I saw her car leave, I waved her down to come back because the grill still did not work. She came to look at the grill, and then sent a maintenance person out to us. Thankfully the problem was fixed within 2.5 hours after we checked in. Additionally, the little pool on the property was not clean, the hot tub was low on water (the jets would spray water everywhere unless 3+ people were inside at the same time), and the remote for the light in one of the bedrooms was missing. I know nothing is perfect, I'm a reasonable person. I posted a respectable, honest, and nice review on Airbnb, but simply mentioned the hiccups that occurred. I even left a 4 star review. Their reply was surprisingly petty, blaming us for the problems that occurred. On the public airbnb response, they claimed that me and my guests checked-in early, and if we would have just checked in on time, the problems would have been fixed on time for our check-in. They also said that when the manager came to take photos of the place initially, that's when she discovered the grill was broken. That is not how it went down. She took photos of the grill AFTER I waved her down the second time she came to the place to drop off the propane. The grill took 2.5 hours to fix, and the other details (propane tanks empty, missing remote, low water in hot tub, dirty pool) would have taken quite some time to fix/clean/prepare. Blaming us for "checking in early" is unfair. Whatever problems that occurred would have taken significantly longer than a couple of minutes, especially given the fact that fixing the grill in itself took a few hours. I understand that not everything is perfect, but the fact that they felt the need to blame me and the other guests for checking in early when we literally pulled into the drive way at 2:58-2:59 (check the cameras) is what really got to me. It's not like anything would have changed if we pulled into the driveway a minute or two later. When the manager initially came to take photos, she could have checked the grill, fire pit, pool, etc then, but she just took photos and left. They were simply unprepared, but blamed us for checking in 1-2 mins early as if that would change anything. Judging from their responses, it seems they cannot take criticism well. Criticism is what makes a business better for the future, but they immediately jump to blaming guests which is a shame. Most Airbnb hosts would apologize for the inconvenience, but instead I got blamed for checking in (literally) 1-2 minutes earlier. Edit to add: I was ASKED to leave a google review. Your response still does not address the fact that you actually lied in your response to make you look better. You lied by saying we "checked in early" instead of just saying "we apologize and we will take this into account for the future" like literally every Airbnb host with maturity would do. But instead you blame us for checking in early when actually did not do so. Saying if we checked in 2 mins later would have changed ALL those problems is simply a lie and not true. Your response actually proves my point that you can't take criticism well and are very immature to be owning a business. Please don't blame guests for all of your problems. I've never had an Airbnb NOT apologize for the inconvenience and have never been blamed for checking in 1-2 mins early, which you know is true since you have not addressed that part of my statement. Learn from your mistakes and move on.

5 stars Upon…read moreentering the visitor's center, I was greeted by a little museum that NPS is so well-known for. It details the rock formations and the wildlife that can be expected while hiking. Within the visitor's center is a gift shop with gorgeous Joshua Tree Nat'l Park-inspired clothing and products. I recommend purchasing merch here since a portion of proceeds go back to the parks. The souvenirs are also much more affordable than privately-owned gift shops nearby. I bought a pin ($7) and a Travel Stamp sticker ($3.99). The office staff are also very knowledgeable about the area. The young man I spoke to highlighted the areas I asked about - see photo for highlighted map. I wanted short 1-mile hikes along with Heart Rock & Arch Rock. 5/5 stars for service! The restrooms inside are clean and there are also portapotties in the parking lot with outdoor sinks available. Their parking lot is small, but there's plenty of street parking. The entrance to the national park is really close by as well.

One of four visitor centers for Joshua Tree National Park, each having a slightly different name,…read morethis location is in downtown Joshua Tree, surrounded by other city buildings. It is the one fronting the West entrance to the Park, which is the more popular of the two. It is located before having to pay the park entrance fee. It was manned by two friendly, quite busy volunteer rangers, answering any questions about your visit. We didn't have time to visit the park itself, so took the opportunity to learn a bit more about the park from displays and presentations. As I learned, it is crowded inside (shoulder to shoulder). There is a dedicated parking lot, along with street parking, and a small gift shop. My wife's mom ended up buying a tote bag (or two) to take back home. We didn't get to go inside the park this time, but was able to see plenty of Joshua trees real close, which are only endemic to this area.

If you are looking for a quick stop in Joshua Tree drive to Transmission Sculpture. Very calm with…read moregood energy vibes making you feel at peace. I have never heard of Daniel Popper, but as we approached this unique spot it was nice to see what it's all about. It signifies the connection from earth and the sky. There's no access to get close to the sculpture since it's nestled in a private residence, but a small trail will lead you to it from the parking area. Still a great background picture to take from a distance. When driving there, it can get a little rough on the off road. I was able to drive slowly with my compact car, but at the same time had anxiety hoping none of my tires would pop due to all the rocks on the dirt road. I made it through and I'm so glad we were able to see the amazing sculpture. It's worth the drive.

If you're a Joshua Tree regular like me, consider this your official desert bucket list item:…read moreDaniel Popper's TRANSMISSION. This isn't just some random roadside "big thing"--it's a colossal, soul-stirring installation that looks like it crash-landed from another galaxy and decided to set up shop on Joshua Tree's sands. Now, let's get real about logistics. Yes, it's a little trek: five miles of paved road on Sunfair followed by one mile of maintained dirt road that's surprisingly civilized (for the desert, anyway). But come on, if your tires don't eat a little sand dust, did you even go to Joshua Tree? And trust me, when this giant beauty looms up like a mystical desert monolith, you'll forget all about the bumps in the road and start wondering if you should have packed an offering. Popper has this magic trick of making art that's both massive and meditative. TRANSMISSION feels ancient, cosmic, and perfectly at home in the desert's eerie silence--like it's been swapping secrets with the Milky Way for centuries. Standing in front of it makes you feel tiny in the best, "oh wow, my problems are microscopic" kind of way. What doesn't feel cosmic? The fact that some enlightened souls decided to graffiti the info board. Really? If scribbling your name on an art installation's plaque is your idea of self-expression, maybe just... stay home. Or, I don't know, go swim in holy water until the urge passes. This piece deserves reverence, not Sharpie doodles. Bottom line: if you love art, road trips, and things that make you feel gloriously insignificant under the desert sky--go. Bring water, bring a camera, bring your sense of awe. TRANSMISSION isn't just a sculpture; it's a pilgrimage. Totally worth the drive even if you visit it just once. P.S: Closer to sunset visits are the best, as you'll get to enjoy this beauty but also the ever changing hues of the open desert. Cheers!

Absolutely authentic Joshua Tree experience. Private, natural...and cool. The Red Rocket trailer…read more(one of four vintage trailer dwellings at the Buzzards Roost) is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot with a view of Joshua Tree natural park. The Rocket itself is a wonderfully restored 35-foot 1958 vacation trailer, themed with retro science-fiction and UFO paraphernalia from the same decade. The trailer ingeniously has a sun shade awning three feet above the entire roof, keeping direct rays off of the trailer itself. And with all solar-powered heater & swamp cooler, you are assured to be comfortable no matter what the weather conditions will be like during your stay in the high desert. Water pressure is excellent. The Buzzards Roost is located near the Noah Purifoy outdoor art museum, about four miles from the main highway, a perfect distance for both solitude and convenience. Kind hosts, Buck and Julia, are full of local knowledge and excellent tips for things to see and do. A great value for the quality of experience !

Quiet room away from the road. Older furniture and fittings. Very clean, including carpet and…read morebathroom. A bit basic but acceptable for the price. Only two pillows but the bed was comfortable and did not make noise. Soap and conditioner but no shampoo; to be fair, the front desk apologized and blamed an ordering mistake. Fairly noisy heater and fridge. The room above us was occupied but the people were quiet. Rooms further from the road are likely quieter. The Wi-Fi speed was reasonable for a rural area

Nothing fancy. Clean, safe, and a/c works. The stars go to Larry for being hospitable!!!! I…read morewill definitely come back here. Thank you so very much, Gemini

Beautiful to have a peaceful day the view is amazing if you like hiking it's one perfect place to…read morego !

Great customer service with quick response time. Everything set up according to plan…read more I would kindly suggest that some very basic amenities like a cutting board, bread knife and most of all a can opener. Fortunately our camping neighbors were kind Centro let us borrow. Otherwise a simple and hassle free experience. I'd do it again

Very compelling & engaging program, and the staff are so knowledgeable and welcoming.read more

Easy to coordinate with, very flexible and professional. The staff are so knowledgable about the…read morepark and provided amazing information!