This remote hacienda is surrounded by gigantic boulders and comes with a saltwater pool. The home’s abundance of natural textures—to name a few: woven light fixtures, colorful tiles, and wooden furniture—create an inspired design as well-thought out as any boutique hotel. Also: the outdoor shower, fire pit, and dining table all make it easy to soak up the natural landscape.
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Outdoor shower, washer/dryer, AC, central heating, fire pit, outdoor dining area, BBQ, sun loungers, pool, hot tub.
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Set on five acres of desert landscape, this dual-home retreat is renovated from an original cabin and features two bedrooms and bathrooms across both structures (making it a great choice for couples traveling together). Details like large windows and sliding glass doors blur the lines between inside and outside, and materials such as mahogany wood and handmade Moroccan tile give this Airbnb immediate warmth.
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Amenities: Bathtub, outdoor shower, washer/dryer, record player, AC, fireplace, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, BBQ, sun loungers, pool, hot tub.
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Travelers seeking out a Joshua Tree rental that melts into its surroundings should take note of this desert home, set within a ravine of boulders. Every corner of the property feels plucked from an editorial, from the infinity pool reflecting the mountain face to the sunken living room facing ceiling-to-floor windows.
