Make your way through the badlands and down a dusty dirt road to reach The Last Resort - a funky little place we hope you will love as much as us!
We are actually in the middle of building our off-grid tiny-cabin resort, but we invite you to stay with us as we grow! Bring your ATV's and take off on a desert adventure, or bring your hiking boots and scramble to the Cabazon oasis (2 miles) or take a hike over to One Horse Spring (which is basically a year-round waterfall.) Or bring your credit cards cause we are near lots of shopping too!
Have you ever wondered what it's like to truly live off-grid without modern conveniences? The Last Resort is the experience you have been looking for! Think "glamping" but in an actual teeny tiny-cabin.
Off-Grid Specs:
There is no running water, and we are not connected to the electrical grid. Talk about roughin- it! We haul in our water, and your stay includes a 5-gallon jug. We have a rechargable water sprayer in the kitchen sink and the shower so you can wash off your dishes and the dust out of your hair. (Or leave the dust - it doubles as dry shampoo.) Run out of water? No problem. Just head on over the local Circle K and refill that puppy for about 2 bucks. Or bring your own water if you like - in fact, bringing your own is highly recommended!
Cabin Lighting:
There is subtle solar lighting inside the cabin that kicks on at dusk and goes off at dawn. Remember, there is no electricity. So if you need more lighting than that, bring a flashlight or a book light.
Charging:
We also suggest you bring whatever you need to keep your electronics charged.
Generator:
Feeling a little bougie? There is a generator on-site so if you really need some electricity, you can run out and purchase some gas at the local gas station, fill 'er up and enjoy the electric power while it's running.
Bathroom:
Gotta potty? We got you. Take a seat at our flushable, real toilet in the resort off-grid bathroom. You'll have to refill it for the next guy, though! Or you can warm up a bucket of water (using the teakettle on the grill burner) and take yourself a quick 3-minute shower. Brush your teeth in our state-of-the-art off-grid sink we made out of a planter and a water jug - yeah we do everything in style here.
Important: We do not provide towels. Mainly because we don't have a washer and dryer to keep up with piles of laundry. So make sure you don't forget your towel.
Kitchen:
Enjoy our off-grid kitchen, complete with a cast-iron sink and marble counter - cause we're not absolute heathens. The kitchen is still being constructed through, so pardon our dust. There is a grill in there too. Feel free to use our pots and pans and grill yourself up something delish. Just make sure to clean up and leave it like you found it.
Outdoors:
We have a little outdoor recreation area with a putting green, and outdoor stove (for winter use only) an outdoor king-bed (hello star-gazing!) and a bocce ball court coming very soon! The bocce balls are out though - so you can use those anywhere you like.
We are nestled at the base of Mt. San Jacinto so you can hike right up the back of the property. The views are spectacular!
Enjoy amazing sunsets and sunrises against the crinkly mountains and desert backdrop. Hang outside in the rec area at dusk and watch as the dragonflies and bats swoop around for their dinner. Early in the morning is the best time to spot squirrels, rabbits and all kinds of birds. We often see hawks swooping over the property on windy afternoons.
Wildlife:
We have two Creosote trees on the property. They are estimated to be over 100 years old. We don't really get mosquitoes, but there are bees that like to buzz through. We are in rattle-snake country, and even though we haven't seen any on the property this year, you never know, so just watch where you're walking, k?
Pets:
We are fine if you bring your older, well-behaved dogs that won't run off, please know that our property is very open. And sometimes our ranch-dog is here so your dog needs to be okay with other dogs. No cats, guinea pigs or fish, please.
Cleaning:
Please note - we are dustyyyy. And not just any dust. This stuff gets everywhere. So when you walk in, don't be alarmed if there is already a bit of dust - even if we just cleaned. Before you leave, please wipe everything down and leave it how you found it.
No Refrigerator:
There is no fridge, and we highly recommend you bring a cooler with ice. You can use our outdoor kitchen to cook and grill - just make sure to rinse everything before using it cause - well, dust. *sigh* It's inescapable.
Another note: in case you missed the memo - there is no bathroom in this unit - you will use the resort bathroom to do your thang.
Kids:
Got kids? Cool. So do we. Just please understand it's the wild wild west out here. Bugs, snakes, dogs etc. So don't let them wander off.
Bugs:
We don't see bugs inside much, but if you do see one, there is a fly-swatter included with the unit. Enjoy.
This unit?
Queen bed
Desk/Table
Loft with Twin Bed
Under-bed storage
Two windows positioned perfectly to catch the famous Cabazon winds to help keep it cool when it's warm outside.
Wifi:
We do not have Wifi on the property, but we get great mobile phone service out here with T-mobile and Verizon. We encourage you to set down your phone and go explore, and if you need Wifi, please contact your phone service provider and have them add a hot-spot to your phone.
Air-Conditioning:
There is an A/C unit available, but you will need to go get some gas (or bring some!) to power up the generator to use it. It cools the house by about 10 degrees on really hot days. And even more on less-hot days.
Weather:
This is the desert. Please check the weather before you head out and dress appropriately. Bring extra jackets and blankets to stay warm in the winter and cooler clothes for the summer.
The Last Resort is built for adventurous, temporary stays and we do not offer long-term rentals.
Local Amenities:
We are just 16 minutes from Morongo Hotel & Casino, Bowling, Taco Bell, Starbucks, In n Out, Panda Express, Chipotle, Coldstone and the famous Cabazon Outlets. And you can't miss Hadley's - a giant gourmet market.
We also have the Pacific Crest trail that goes through these parts too. You can snap a pic next to the sign under the bridge and tell all your buddies you hiked it. (Kidding! Kinda.)
Palm Springs is just a short 30-minute drive and Joshua Tree National Park is about 90 minutes away.
Photos:
And of course - everything is super instagram worthy around here, so you'll have fun snapping the perfect sharable shots. (I recommend a "Light n Airy" filter for a cohesive look.)
Nights in the Desert:
During a full moon the property is lit up and you can see everything, so if you're scared of the dark, or like to go on night-hikes that's a great time to come. New moons are perfect for star-gazing. On clear nights you can see the Milky-Way!
We are a unique place where you can test your limits and see what you're made of. Or just star-gaze with your glass of wine. Here at The Last Resort you can create your own adventure!
Okay, I think that covers everything!
Go ahead and book your stay if you think you've got what it takes, and we'll see you here, at The Last Resort!
