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Pioneertown Motel
- Where:
- Why:Desert disconnect and time warp adventures.
- When:March 2016
- Who:My best friend Li La and I.
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Snapped this on our way back from Pappy and Harriets. It was a glorious pitch black night with strikingly bright stars above. Though they are nowhere to be found in this photo, they were incredible, I promise.
The authentic check-in office. Straight from the olden days!
Interior of the office. Free coffee for ya!
Clean, simple, and modern with some good ol’ Western. A very comfortable mattress, good water pressure, and the darkest of slumbers. No penetrating lights from anywhere. Love that feeling.
Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
Old-school Scout, old-school Vibezzzzzz. The birdfeeder is on point too.
Hang with the gang in the outside sitting area and check out Pioneertown from the corner of your eye.
Built in 1946 as a live-in motion picture set, the town has been home to many Old-Western films and television shows including “Cisco the kid.”
Front view of the traditional roadside motel. Drive right up to your room. There are picnic tables and seats to chill outside, make friends and stargaze at night.
Highs & Lows
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After a night full of good vibes and groovy tunes at Pappy and Harriets, stumble over to your room and get cozy on a bed that promises a night of twinkling sleep.
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The property oozes old-Hollywood history. Walk in the footsteps, and sleep under the same roof as cinema legends John Wayne “Duke”, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers.
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With nearly no light pollution, stargazing is at its magical max!
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With nearly no light pollution, stargazing is at its magical max!
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The property has not yet reached complete restoration. Some bathrooms are still in the process of being renovated.
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The town is very small, not many options without driving.
Important Bits
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Type
Restored historic motel
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Vibe
Charming western rustic, dripping with nostalgia.
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Location
Tucked away in the high desert of Yucca Valley a few minutes away from Joshua Tree and about 32 miles from Palm Springs.
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Rooms
17 keys
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Music
Sublime desert silence.
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Year Opened
Originally established in 1946- Re-established in 2015.
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Designed By
The property has been gracefully restored by brothers Mike and Matthew French, alongside Casey Keasler for interior design. They have successfully managed to infuse simple modernity into the rooms without compromising any of the historic roots.
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Health & Wellness
No. Take a hike if you want to work it out.
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Restaurant
No, however head just a few minutes out and enjoy the most delectable breakfast/brunch at a little hidden gem called La Copine (open on weekends only).
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Bar
No, but mozie on over just a few feet to the best honky-tonk bar Pappy and Harriets. You can easily spend a few night’s in a row there.
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Minibar
No mini bar, only a mini fridge. Bring your own snacks.
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Children
Sure. They would absolutely delight themselves running around the Western-themed town. Not for indoor type kiddos.
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Price
Great value at $135 a night. Even greater considering it is the only hotel in town.
- Website
Catch some live music at the infamous Pappy and Harriets
53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268, United States
Take a hike in Pioneertown Mountain Preserve
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve, Pipes Canyon Road, Pioneertown, CA, United States
The town is full of thrift shops that glitter with lightly dusted treasures
55872 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, California
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