Imagine you're on the French Riviera, not a commercial rental but a lovers' dream on the border of the Joshua Tree National Park. Swim in a saltwater pool with scents of jasmine and rosemary. Cut roses, Desert Bird of Pardise, rosemary, and cypress and take home. Hike directly into the park to see Bighorns, bobcats, owls, hawks, foxes, lizards, and Gambels quail. Our kitchen is great for chefs. Dine in our three chamber cavern over a wood fire. We love hosting children who love animals and exploring caves.

Explore our Valley of the Moon, caves and canyons immediately behind the house where you'll see no hikers. Explore dramatic rock formations of the National Park without getting into your car. Ideas for hiking trails from the house directly into the park are given during our tour upon your arrival. Villa dei Fiori is the home of a filmmaker and writer who has created a destination for solitude and serenity. Bighorn sheep are often seen on the boulders over the house. Don't forget your camera and binoculars. We give you pruners to cut fragrant rosemary, French lavender, Carolina jasmine, and Arizona Blue cypress to take home with you Rose pruners are by the kitchen door and we have many vases for making bouquets. Rejuvenate at Villa dei Fiori with aroma therapy.

The pool is always open but the best swimming time begins in April and lasts through mid-October, after which time it begins to cool down due to falling nighttime temperatures. Joshua Tree is often 12 degrees cooler than Palm Springs. The six person hot spa heats to 104 degrees. The propane barbecue is on the kitchen terrace just 12 feet from the kitchen adjacent to the laundry room. Two dining terraces overlook the boul-ders and a Joshua Tree. You surrounded by the heavenly scent of rose-mary and French lavender.