The Coolest, Wackiest Places to Stay in Joshua Tree
The Coolest, Wackiest Places to Stay in Joshua Tree
There’s just something about the desert that attracts people who want to live on the fringe, whether for a long weekend or forever. In the wild, wide open communities surrounding Joshua Tree National Park, creatives of all stripes are drawn to the clear skies and sage-scented air, sharing their backyards with wandering coyotes and the occasional desert tortoise.
"Joshua Tree is so close to LA; it's only a two-hour drive which makes it really attractive to people," says Kathrin Smirke, who runs the Dome in the Desert Airbnb pictured above, alongside her husband, Brian. "A lot of artists who couldn't afford LA anymore moved to Joshua Tree full time, and that led to a really creative arts community."
And as you can imagine, an unconventional desert lifestyle requires unconventional accommodations. Hammocks, fire pits, and cowboy tubs abound in Joshua Tree's high-design Airbnbs, many of which are truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re in the desert to seek inspiration or possibly have a run-in with aliens, there’s an Airbnb for everybody—so long as you’re willing to keep it weird.
The Joshua Tree House
Up to 6 guests, $345/night
Distance from Joshua Tree National Park: 10 minutes by car
When we imagine our dream house, it looks a hell of a lot like this 1949 hacienda: excellent interior decor, wide-open spaces, a hammock room, a fireplace, killer sunset views, space for our closest friends, and—most importantly—a big ol’ hot tub! There are over 100 Joshua trees on the property—some of which, according to the owner, are nearly 250 years old. Take one step out the front door, and you’ll feel one with the desert
Area 55 Futuro House
2 guests, $211/night
Distance from Joshua Tree National Park: 30 minutes by car
If you haven’t heard, Joshua Tree is chock full of weird and wonderful things. This is one of them: a 13-foot tall UFO-shaped abode, one of just 65 known Futuro houses worldwide and the only one you can rent in the U.S. Once beloved by Hugh Hefner (yes, really), the spaceship comes equipped with outdoor showers, restrooms, and a kitchen for cooking under the stars. But perhaps the best thing about this is the reasonable $211/night price tag. Who says you need Elon Musk-level money to go to space?
1950 Spartan at Camp TemenÅs
Up to 3 guests, $95/night
Distance from Joshua Tree National Park: 30 minutes by car
When people talk about van life, this is what they’re dreaming of: a spacious, refurbished trailer complete with a kitchen, a full bathroom and shower, a cozy bedroom, and 1.5 acres of land to freely roam. The 1950 Spartan was once owned by a family who used it to traverse the highways of America back in the 1950s, On the Road-style. You will feel damn cool staying in it, and we imagine Jack Kerouac would approve. Close to the park, you’re also less than 20 minutes away from J-Tree must-sees like the Integratron and Giant Rock. It’s available to rent through Hipcamp, which is kind of like Airbnb’s cousin who likes to camp.
Casa Joshua Tree
5 guests, $195/night
Distance from Joshua Tree National Park: 10 minutes by car
We’re obsessed with the giant, rustic porch swing that Casa Joshua Tree has on deck. Sunsets in the desert are notoriously beautiful, so it’s easy to picture ourselves here, cold drink in hand, soaking in the last golden rays of light as clusters of stars gradually take over the sky. Nice. Also in store: bright, airy rooms full of plants and a cozy fireplace. If you consider yourself a true patron of the arts, this is a great place to support: This little Airbnb is run by an artist, painter Lindsay Hollinger, and offers an artist residency program.
The Invisible House
8 guests, $2,659/night
Distance from Joshua Tree National Park: 5 minutes by car
Well, if there was ever an Airbnb worth paying nearly $2,700 a night for, this is it. Inside this 5,500 square-foot, reflective fantasy construction—a masterpiece designed by filmmaker Chris Hanley and resembling a behemoth skyscraper turned on its side—you’ll find everything from three king-sized bedrooms and multicolored LED lights to a stargazing fire pit and a 100-foot indoor swimming pool that looks out onto 90 acres of private desert. Oh, and if that isn’t enough, the joint has its very own 4,000-foot mountain with exclusive hiking trails.
Dome in the Desert
4 guests, $188/night
Distance from Joshua Tree National Park: 10 minutes by car
This giant igloo took a wrong turn and ended up in California (although the tundra is a type of desert, to be fair). The interior brings the sun, sky, and wide-open spaces inside, with bright yellow and blue accents and plenty of room throughout. Guests can also expect to find handcrafted decor, antique books and games, an indoor fireplace, and—hallelujah!—A/C and Wi-Fi. And if the Dome isn’t available (don’t be surprised; Joshua Tree rentals go quick!), the owners also run two other impeccably-designed Airbnbs in the area, Cabin Cabin Cabin and The Shack Attack.
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