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Reviews of The Kosmic Tortoise

4041 Peter Rabbit Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, United States of America

Review Score

Based on 78 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    Wonderful glamping place
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It is exceptional, very well equipped with anything one could need. The owner Evan gave us a warm welcome and an interesting tour of the grounds.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Overall nice desert stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was a porta potty which they have listed as "your own private bathroom with a sink, toilet and hot shower. ". The porta potty was clean but was unexpected. They had coffee and other types of packets for you to use but when we looked at the date they were expired. Another thing that kind of sucked as was there was no mirror anywhere that we could find. So putting in your contacts or doing your makeup had to be done either in our car mirror or on our phones which was kind of inconvenient.

    Very cool experience. You can tell the hosts really love it. Bed was comfortable. Outdoor area was nice , awesome spot for star gazing (which we did in the hammock). Location is close to Joshua tree and the hosts gave you some recommendations for some local restaurants which was really nice! The outdoor shower was a cool experience. It was nice that they had filtered water for you to use inside the tent to drink. The inside of the tent was nice and as described. Everything seemed clean, but not sure if I would call it luxury.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    9.0
    Easy fun adventure that will be a memory and a recommendation from us to our friends!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was definately off the beaten path. But it was still drivable. If you keep in mind that you are camping, and you want to get away from a built up town, then you understand that you need to drive on some dirt to get there.

    I loved the dome. It was roomy enough to walk around inside and had very comfortable romantic furniture (bed/chair/fireplace/air conditioning) to make our glamping adventure perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, would def recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Flushing toilet still under construction

    Almost everything. Outdoor facilities were great, loved the shower. Good cooking facilities. Pretty good WiFi. Although the view is the thing. I feel like it would be unbearably hot in the summer though

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Camping with hotel amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The remote location and star gazing fireside at night.

    Wanted to camp in comfort and not haul gear. This was above that, glamping.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    We loved the domes, being out in the desert under the stars, cooking and eating outside, and firepit
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Portapottys were a bit inconvenient although clean. Everything else was great!

    Location was excellent and stargazing was amazing. Hosts were very hospitable, helpful, and informative. It was so quiet at night.it was a great place to relax and visit with our friends.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Fun Experience, Stargazing was beautiful.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing that I didn't like were the outside porta potties. Each dome has their own and they are clean. Having to go in the middle of the night and being dark with no outside lighting was the only issue for me and my group.

    It was our first time staying in a dome. The experience was amazing for us. It was well equipped with items needed for a stay in the middle of no where. Electric Blanket, Coffee, mini fridge and heater. Outside grill and fire pit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful Stay in the Desert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit difficult to find due to Satnav in the car, and lack of signal on our phones. Bit of adventure finding it!

    The design. Being in desert for a night. Everything really. The Shower!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Wowza!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unqiue experience. Fantastic set up with so many thoughtful touches throughout. Clean, cozy, and so peaceful. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Inspiring!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was a port-a-potty

    Stargazing & sunrise viewing; fire pit

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location! The couple who run it are supper friendly. Great place to disconnect and see the stars.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    8.0
    Unique glamping experience in the desert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I suggest to have at least light installed on both toilet and shower room. It maybe a terrible idea to stay in this location if the weather is super windy/sandstorm. I also suggest to host to at least provide any protection such as googles and have a list on what to do if in case the weather changes.

    The host gave us a warm welcome and provided a tour and history of Twentynine Palms. The room is very clean and comfy. Location is 20 mins drive from Joshua Tree NP. Nice place to relax and do star gazing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    9.0
    Unique, comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a beautiful, unique and comfortable experience! Glamping at its finest. We were warmly welcomed and shown the facilities. The bed was very comfortable. All of the amenities like a fresh water tank, heated blanket, grill and fire pit were all great to have close by. We were expecting the outdoor facilities so that was not a surprise. The port-a-potty was very clean and had no odor. There is a sink with running water and the outdoor shower was pretty awesome! It was a little cold to use during the winter months but I can see how enjoyable that would be in the summer. We came for some star gazing and enjoyed the serenity of the land.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    want to come back and stay longer. perfect place to ponder the magic in your world.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    took a minute to figure out the hot water dispenser, coffee setup less than ideal, otherwise we got there so late didn’t get to use the grill or picnic table. but didn’t matter.

    -easy instructions to find Kosmic tortoise in the middle of the night! -entry worked perfectly. -loved the quiet and clarity of the air. -the fire pit was gas so particulate pollution at a minimum, -chairs around it were perfect for stargazing. -plenty of hot water in the shower. loved the open air aspect. -the bed and pillows were soooooooo comfortable. -the heating worked very well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    10
    An amazing experience to watch the stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Absolutely fantastic, seeing the night sky without any light pollution to spoil the view was awesome, as was watching the sun rise. The host, Evan, was both welcoming and informative, telling us about the history of the area.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Unique glamping-type experience in the desert with quiet and views of the Milky Way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is not the hosts' fault because they are waiting on permits, but there was only a porta potty instead of the incineration toilet we were expecting. It was very clean and not smelly. We just reminded ourselves that we were in the desert and it was sort of like camping. I'd say this place is for people who like to camp and enjoy the outdoors and want a chance to see the night sky.

    We liked the solitude of this location and the glamping-type glimpse into desert life. Sights we loved: Seeing the Milky Way and the sunrise from the dome windows. Watching the annular eclipse with the eclipse glasses the hosts gave us. Sounds we loved: The extreme quiet. There was another couple in the dome next to us and we never heard them. It was also fun hearing about the history of the area and an explanation of Wonder Valley. Other things we loved: Getting bathed in sound vibrations when standing in front of the giant gong. (Don't worry, we only heard it once as the host demonstrated the experience.) Sitting by the fire when it got chilly. We also liked the very comfortable bed and even the hard-set thermostat. I worried about this, but it cooled the dome when needed and warmed it later at night. We were always comfortable, but it was mid-Oct and we were mostly outside. It was freeing not to worry about messing with it. I appreciated how the hosts were very communicative and helpful. BTW, I was worried about bugs since the host said to ignore them, but the only thing we saw was a few flies, very few ants outside, and a roaming desert beetle out by the car.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    10
    I’ll absolutely recommend it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The concept of the outdoor bathroom was not fabulous but not a deal breaker. The bathroom itself was clean.

    It was unusual, quiet, well thought out, beautiful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    10
    We are absolutely in love with his place! Beautiful scenery, comfy, bed, and comfy in Ireland. With
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Once the new bathroom is completed, it will be absolutely perfect. Maybe a small fold up table and chairs for inside would be great to have lunch. Looking out that beautiful window when it’s hot. And you don’t want to sit outside.

    Loved the the sky, the most! Great location to Joshua tree. Had all the amenities we needed!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Super friendly arrive. Absolutely amazing place to stay for the night! It had everything and more we could have needed / asked for!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host was incredibly friendly and great conversation and recommendations for what to do in the area

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To improve: the toilet

    Sleeping in the deserto is amazing!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    10
    Fantastic experience, wish we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only downside is the toilet is a portaloo, but it is not shared with anyone else and was not as bad as I was expecting! Don’t let it put you off!

    This place was phenomenal, we had such a great experience here! The pod was spacious inside and had A/C, the amenities were fantastic - anything we could have wanted and more was there for us. There is a gas grill for cooking, and all cooking utensils you might need. We had a fantastic tour of the of the property by the owner on arrival and got given some history of the area too, which was fascinating! This was my favourite place of the holiday and I just wished we could have stayed longer

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom situation could be better, but it looked like they were in the process of building better ones.

    Everything about it was amazing, the view, the dome, everything was very clean. Can't wait to be back!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host gave us a warm welcome upon our arrival along with a tour & history of Twentynine Palms. We felt extremely safe and comfortable being outside and would definitely return! The host included everything we would need for our stay (games, utensils, flashlights, drip Vietnamese coffee packs, black tea sticks, honey sticks, etc.) We thought that he was a very knowledgeable, considerate, and warm guy! 10/10 experience to celebrate our anniversary.

    Stayed in June 2023

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