Joshua Tree, CA, United States
Doma Aquaria: Pool, Spa, Dome, Game Room
Welcome to Doma Aquaria, a serene and sophisticated desert retreat offering a private oasis and abundant entertainment. Doma features: Brand-new 12x30 saltwater pool 120 inch cinema projector Fire pit 6 person hot tub Outdoor bar Games court Climate-controlled geodesic dome Curated vinyl collection & record player Pergola misters A private nocturnal hangout, Irish bar and games room: The High Desert Hideout 10 min from Joshua Tree national park entrance, Doma offers a stay like no other.
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🌿 About This Space Welcome to Doma Aquaria, a serene desert retreat where architectural calm, modern comfort, and playful luxury converge. Located just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, this spacious hideaway is designed for relaxation, connection and play. The moment you walk in you’ll feel at home thanks to the subtle sophistication of minimalist modern flair in the comfort of the lounge area. Warm earth tones, natural textures, and a clean, modern aesthetic shape the open-concept living room and kitchen. The space transforms seamlessly into a home cinema thanks to a 120-inch motorized projector screen paired with a premium short-throw projector — perfect for winding down after a day in the park. The newly renovated private back yard offers a multitude of options for relaxation: a newly built 30x12 saltwater pool, 8 sun loungers (2 in pool), a desert-chic outdoor bar, creating a private oasis for sun, shade, and starlit evenings. 6 person hot tub, fire pit, BBQ, outdoor dining area and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains day or night. The climate-controlled geodesic dome offers a tranquil sanctuary for meditation, yoga, journaling, or quiet conversation. Back inside a separate music room provides a place to gather and play instruments. Select from a curated set of vinyl records, read, or have a private retreat from the main house all with easy access to the outdoor dining area. When you're ready to dial up the fun, the neon-lit games room — a private hangout we call the High Desert Hideout — post up at the dedicated Irish bar; play billiards, old school arcade games, chess or backgammon on the convertible coffee/games table and lounge late into the night in this custom designed private room. Doma Aquaria is designed to bring people together while giving every guest a chance to find their own rhythm and room to breathe. 🌵 Outdoors — Your Private Desert Oasis The backyard has been completely transformed for 2026, offering both calm and play: 💧 Brand-New Pool The centerpiece of the outdoor space — a saltwater 12x30 pool with lighting and a safety cover, perfect for daytime lounging and night swims under the stars. Please note that the pool is not heated. 🍹 Outdoor Bar A custom bar setup ideal for cocktails, mocktails, and gathering around for conversation as the sun sets. 🎯 Bocce-Style Court A long, groomed court designed for bocce, pétanque, cornhole, and customizable outdoor play. 🔥 In-Ground Sunken Fire Pit A sculptural lounge spot for evening gatherings, storytelling, and star-watching. 🌬️ Sundeck Pergola + 40-ft Misters A shaded retreat for warm afternoons, complete with cooling misters. ✨ Climate-Controlled Geodesic Dome A peaceful refuge for meditation, yoga, deep conversation, or solo time with ambient lighting and flexible seating. 🌞 Loungers, Hammock & Chill Zones Relaxation spaces designed for every part of the day. 🍽️ Outdoor Dining + Propane BBQ Your hub for slow breakfasts, sunset dinners, and shared meals. 🌟 Nighttime Ambience Soft lighting transforms the desert landscape into a warm, glowing haven after dark. 🎉 Entertainment — The High Desert Hideout The High Desert Hideout is your private nighttime escape — playful, nostalgic, and full of character and a counterpart to the earthy peacefulness of the rest of Doma Aquaria. This immersive space includes: - A full Irish-style bar with bar seating - Billiards table - Vintage arcade cabinet (Ms. Pac-Man, Frogger & more) - LED disco ball - Lounge seating with convertible coffee/games table (chess and backgammon) - Electric fireplace with Apple TV & Chromecast - Custom designed lighting and light switch fittings - Smooth connection to the music room and main living area It’s the perfect counterpart to the peaceful, reflective energy of the outdoor spaces. 🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements All primary bedrooms are located on the quiet west wing beyond the glass-enclosed cactus garden, creating a private zone for rest: Primary Suite — California King, Apple TV, Chromecast, en-suite bathroom Middle Bedroom — Queen bed Back Bedroom — Queen bed with Apple TV Music Room — Full-size pull-out sofa Note: The geodesic dome is not intended for sleeping. ⚙️ Amenities & Features - 3 primary bedrooms + foldout sofabed (music room) - Newly built Pool - Climate Controlled Geodesic Dome with Philips Hue Lighting - Hot Tub - Fire Pit - Outdoor bar and seating area - 6 sun lounger +2 in pool loungers - Music and Yoga room with vinyl record player - Theater style 120” premium projector screen and short throw projector. - 3 HDTVs with Apple TV & Chromecast - Remodeled kitchen - Stainless appliances, wine cooler & cocktail bar - Bocce-style games court - Fully fenced yard (pet-friendly) - Outdoor BBQ and dining area - Outdoor pergola misters - High-speed Wi-Fi - E-lock self check-in - And a dedicated Home irish bar and games room - The High Desert Hideout - 1,513 sq ft interior. Good Neighbor Policy & Noise Control *** Quiet time is 10pm-8pm. *** Sound travels far in the desert and outdoor noise regulations are strictly enforced by San Bernardino county and by the property management. Guests must observe these rules and comply with all house and local regulations. - No outdoor noise after 10pm. - No parties or large disruptive gatherings. - Noise onsite is remotely monitored via NoiseAware. PLEASE READ & AGREE TO HOUSE RULES BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING. Registration Details CESTRP-2025-00402
House Rules
PLEASE REVIEW ALL OF THE HOUSE RULES BEFORE BOOKING. By making a reservation, you are entering into an agreement to adhere to all of the House Rules below, which takes effect at time and date of check-in and ends at check-out. This House Rules agreement is NOT a lease and conveys no rights in real property at any time. Your use is limited to the House Rules defined herein. [Priority] VERIFICATION: Bookings are protected by TRUVI. After confirmation, guests must complete identity verification (takes less than a minute) before arrival. Check-in details will be shared after this step. Guests may also need to agree to House Rules or Terms & Conditions. CHECK-IN FORM: Before check-in instructions, guests must fill out a form via our link to help coordinate our ground team. [General] 1. NO EXTRA GUESTS. You may not exceed the number of guests than what's on the reservation at any time without prior approval. No additional guests are allowed to ENTER the property at any time. You must get approval if you wish to have any visitors that are not on the reservation. This is a strict rule with the county. Failure to follow this rule will result in immediate cancellation without refund. Please note we have an added $50/night Extra Guest Fee for each guest over the 4th that is already incorporated into the price when selecting total guest count. 2. EARLY CHECK-IN OR LATE CHECK-OUT: Check-in is after 4AM. Check-out is by 11AM. Requests for early check-in and late check-out are not guaranteed, and subject to additional fees. 3. DOGS ARE ACCEPTED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. We will ask you to agree to pet rules before approving and will request a $75 cleaning & companion fee per dog. This is strictly monitored at check-in. 4. NO SMOKING OR BURNING CANDLES. This is a non-smoking home and dome. Any and all smoking should be kept outdoors at least 15 feet away from any exterior doors. There will be a $250 charge for anyone not honoring this guideline. 5. Please be respectful of our neighbors! Follow our Good Neighbor Policy of NO outside noise after 10pm and before 8am. Guests must refrain from any outdoor music, noise or other disruptions that may cause a disturbance to the community during quiet hours. Failure to respect quiet hours after an initial warning may result in cancellation of your reservation without refund. 6. Keep doors closed AT ALL TIMES. There are many creatures in the desert, including mice, rats and coyotes, that can easily enter the home if doors are open and cause infestation and damage. Please be responsible and keep all doors closed (front door, back door, and dome door). 7. No professional photoshoots or video shoots without prior approval. If you’re interested in doing a photoshoot or shooting a video, please let us know what it is for. You must get approval beforehand! If approved, we have an additional fee for licensing and usage. Unauthorized use of the rental property's name, address or images (interior, exterior, or property surroundings) for any commercial, business, sales, or promotional use in any print or electronic media is unlawful and will be pursued to the full extent of the law. 8. No special events such as parties or weddings are allowed without prior written approval. 9. Guests shall allow access to property management vendors or workers during their stay for landscaping, pool/hot tub maintenance, trash removal, any necessary repairs and inspection of premises. 10. No glitter or confetti allowed. Please remove all decorations, if any, by check-out time at 11am on day of checkout. 11. No glass is allowed near the spa area. All food and drinks must be served in plastic containers and dishes. 12. POOL & SPA: There is no lifeguard on duty. You swim at your own risk. People can drown or be severely injured by improper use of the pool and spa. Guests agree to assume full responsibility of themselves and their guests or invitees and hold the hosts, homeowners, agents, property managers, and any successors harmless of any and all liabilities or claims for their use of the spa. Guests must follow safe practices and rules including: - No diving - No intoxicated persons - No use alone - Shower or rinse feet before entering spa NO DRINKS in pool or spa. If you spill anything or if there is any substance that requires us to drain the spa, this will incur a $250 surcharge to cover labor, water to refill, electricity to reheat, and spa specialist for ph balancing. 13. Please clean up after yourself. Excessive mess is a $500 cleaning charge. Thank you in advance for treating the home as if it were your own. :) 14. Illegal or abusive use of the internet is strictly prohibited. Please note the desert is remote and many outside factors can affect WiFi. We cannot guarantee WiFi speeds or connectivity due to outages, neighborhood bandwidth usage, or factors outside of our control due to the WiFi company. 15. Guests are asked to remove trash, wash used dishes, and leave the property tidy before check-out. Guest contact number of their profile is good to be a 24/7 point of contact for code enforcement violations. We will call twice if we can’t get through and the guest is required to respond within thirty minutes of our initial call to receive notice of any violation - per county ordinance. Otherwise there is a fine of $1,000 USD that the guest is responsible for (fined by the county.) If guests would prefer or need to provide an alternate number, they must do so before checking in. Any violation of local or county laws that result in any fines will be the sole responsibility of the guest. 15. We do our best to be helpful when plans change. Please note that reschedule requests will be handled the same as our cancellation policy. Any reschedule requests less than 14 days out will need to cancel and rebook. The canceled reservation will be subject to our cancellation policy. 16. You must acknowledge there is surveillance recording on the property - ring doorbell at front entrance. There are no recording devices that face the private, enclosed backyard or inside of the home. 17. Only a maximum of four cars are allowed and must park in the driveway. 18. Please be respectful of the space. There is unique, vintage furniture and decor throughout the home. We value honesty... If something breaks, please let us know. If we discover an item is broken, damaged or missing without any prior written notice, we will charge a replacement fee of $100 per item in addition to the actual cost to replace or repair items. If total cost exceeds the deposit amount, we will bill your credit card or collect the funds through the Resolution Center to cover replacement costs of damaged, missing, or broken items. 19. We always encourage guests to purchase traveler’s insurance in case any unforeseen circumstances should arise that are out of our control. Failure to follow any of the House Rules will be considered a breach of contract resulting in immediate cancellation of reservation without refund and/or withholding part or all of the deposit in addition to any damages sought.
Other Details to Note
PLEASE READ & AGREE TO HOUSE RULES BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING. THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE! For more lively gatherings, please contact us and we will connect you with other more suitable listings for your desert experience. Pool liability waiver is at the end of this section. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR NEIGHBORS! We are in a residential neighborhood with locals who reside on both sides of our home. Please follow our Good Neighbor Policy of no outside noise after 10pm and before 8am. Guests must refrain from any outdoor music, noise or other disruptions that may cause a disturbance to the community during quiet hours. Failure to respect quiet hours after an initial warning may result in cancellation of your reservation without refund and/or a fine from the county. Pool & Hot Tub Liability Waiver By completing this booking, you confirm you have read and agreed to the Pool Liability Waiver and county noise regulations included in these rules. Pool Heat is not available. FAMILY & PETS: We are family and dog friendly! Children 2 years old and above must be included as part of the total guest count. We have a fully fenced backyard for your pets to run freely. Please note that small dogs may be able to pass through small openings in some areas between the fence and ground! Dogs are accepted with your agreement of our pet rules. We will request a $75 cleaning & companion fee per pet. EXTRA GUESTS: Guest count must be the same as on the reservation. Keep in mind there is an added $50/night per guest over the 4th to cover extra cleaning and amenity usage. Any day guests must be approved prior to arrival. Day guests must leave by 10pm. Children are considered as part of the total guest count. DOME: The dome is not meant for sleeping in. Due to its clear material, it can show dirt easily if there were strong winds. We wash the outside often, but please note that this unique space is delicate. VENDORS Nexxus pest control will be coming to the property to spray the exterior of the home on the first Friday of every month between 11am-4pm. They will not need to enter the home for any reasons. NO SMOKING: No smoking or burning candles. This is a non-smoking home (including vaping) and dome. Any and all smoking should be kept outdoors at least 15 feet away from any exterior doors and dome. There will be a $250 charge for anyone not honoring this guideline. VERIFICATION: Bookings are protected by TRUVI. After confirmation, guests must complete identity verification (takes less than a minute) before arrival. Check-in details will be shared after this step. Guests may also need to agree to House Rules or Terms & Conditions. CHECK-IN FORM: Before check-in instructions, guests must fill out a form via our link to help coordinate our ground team. LACK OF CELLULAR COVERAGE: You will notice that cell service is hard to come by in our secluded desert setting. Don't worry—consider it an invitation to unplug and fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty around you. We recommend planning ahead to make the most of this serene escape from the digital world. Pool & Hot Tub Liability Waiver By booking this property, the Guest(s) acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding the use of the pool and/or hot tub (the "Facilities"): 1. Assumption of Risk The Guest understands that the use of the Facilities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to the risk of drowning, slipping, falling, or physical injury. There is NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. Guests use the Facilities at their own risk. 2. Supervision of Minors Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by a competent adult at all times when in or around the Facilities. The Guest assumes full responsibility for the safety of all minors in their party. 3. Prohibited Conduct To ensure safety and compliance with local Joshua Tree/San Bernardino County ordinances, the Guest agrees to: No Diving: The pool is shallow (3 ft deep at shallow end, 5ft deep at deep end); diving may result in serious injury or death. No Glass: Strictly no glass containers in the pool area. Any broken glass discovered in the pool will result in a minimum $1,500 cleaning and drainage fee. No Solo Swimming: Use the "buddy system" at all times. No Intoxicated Swimming: Do not use the Facilities while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 4. County Ordinance Compliance The Guest acknowledges that San Bernardino County strictly prohibits outdoor amplified music at Short-Term Rentals. Failure to comply with noise ordinances or "Quiet Hours" (10 PM – 7 AM) may result in immediate eviction without refund and the forfeiture of the security deposit to cover local fines. 5. Release of Liability The Guest, for themselves and their heirs, hereby releases and holds harmless the Host, property owners, and management from any and all claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from the use of the Facilities, including personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, except in cases of gross negligence by the Host.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Hammock
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
- Sun loungers
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Exercise equipment
- Life-size games
- Pool table
- Record player
- Sound system
- Theme room
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Hammock
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
- Sun loungers
Entertainment
- Arcade machine
- Books
- Exercise equipment
- Life-size games
- Pool table
- Record player
- Sound system
- Theme room
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Mini Fridge
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Crib
- Travel crib
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Private living room
- Single level home No stairs in home
Location features
- Mountain view
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Luxury Amenities
- Outdoor fireplace
Accessibility and Availability
Guest Access
🚪 Guest Access Guests have full access to the entire home, dome, pool, outdoor bar, bocce court, and all backyard amenities. Driveway and street parking available.
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