We lived the Ranch at Furnace Creek. In addition to being inside the park — and near all the must-see spots— there was so much to do for families including swimming, pickle ball and tennis, horseback riding, cycling, and golf! We enjoyed our entire trip while there and would definitely stay again. Next time though, we will book a cottage. They are more private so no noisy neighbors late at night (walls in the rooms are pretty thin) and there’s more space for relaxing after long hikes. While the rooms are near the golf course holes and have pretty nice patios and balconies overlooking the golf course, the privacy of the cottages seem a much nicer upgrade. Either way, there’s so much to love about the Ranch. Enjoy!!!