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Epic #49: Benoit's visit — September 2026
Book Airbnb Yucca Valley — Sat 9/19 (1N, 5 pax) [replaced Marriott Palm Springs]
Todo #51:
Book Airbnb Yucca Valley — Sat 9/19 (1N, 5 pax) [replaced Marriott Palm Springs]
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Closed
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
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Category:
Hotel
Start date:
09/19/2026
Due date:
09/20/2026
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Description
Date: Sat Sep 19 → Sun Sep 20 (1 night, checkout 10:00 AM)
Guests: 5 — Nicolas, Valerie, Angelo, Olivia, Benoit
Location: Yucca Valley, CA (whole-house Airbnb)
✅ BOOKED — Confirmation HM84WACAXT ¶
- Property: The Adobe Rock Pile: Magic & Adventure in J.t.
- Host: Samia (Superhost)
- Address: 57078 Monticello Road, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- Rating: 4.95★ (421 reviews)
- Layout: 4 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2 baths
- Capacity: 6 guests (we're 5)
- Likely amenities: fire pit + chairs, hammocks, outdoor terrace + seating; "Water safety tips" displayed by Airbnb suggests pool or hot tub on property (verify in photos)
- Email confirmation: nicolas.pages.84@outlook.com
Pricing¶
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 night × $359.00 (was $503, -$144 discount) | $359.00 |
| Taxes | $43.08 |
| Total | $402.08 |
Payment schedule:
- $179.50 charged today (May 19, 2026)
- $222.58 charged Sep 4, 2026
- Visa ending 2451
- No travel insurance added (free cancellation already covers risk)
Cancellation policy¶
- Free cancellation before 4:00 PM on August 20, 2026 (full refund)
- Partial refund if cancelled before 4:00 PM on September 12
- Generous window — best-in-class for the September bookings
Why this over Marriott's Shadow Ridge II (decision archive)¶
- Location: 10-15 min to JT West Entrance + 15-20 min to Pioneertown vs Marriott's 50+ min each way — saves ~1h40 round-trip Pioneertown drive
- Cost: $402.08 vs $390.55 — only $11.53 more for whole-house + better cancellation
- Cancellation: free until Aug 20 vs non-refundable
- Whole house: 4 BR / 6 beds / 2 bath vs 2-BR villa
- No construction: Marriott Shadow Ridge II had active villa refurbishment Apr 27 – Nov 19 with daily contractor noise 9-5
- Privacy: whole desert house with views vs resort property
- Reviews: 421 reviews at 4.95★ vs resort that had villa-refurbishment caveats
Sleeping setup options (5 pax in 4 BR / 6 beds)¶
Flexible — plenty of room to assign by preference. Examples:
- Bedroom 1: Nicolas + Valerie
- Bedroom 2: Angelo (own room)
- Bedroom 3: Olivia (own room)
- Bedroom 4: Benoit (own room)
- Spare beds: backup
First time everyone gets their own room — nice!
Saturday flow (see Cortex for full table)¶
- 07:00 leave Redondo → 09:30 Palm Springs downtown (Forever Marilyn + coffee) → 10:10 Palm Springs Air Museum → 12:45 Joshua Tree NP (picnic + Hidden Valley + Skull Rock + Keys View) → 16:00 Airbnb (chill / fire pit / hot tub if present) → 18:00 Pioneertown golden hour walk → 19:00 dinner at Pappy & Harriet's
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