Welcome to Joshua Desert Retreats

Worlds away from the traffic and pollution of city life, Joshua Desert Retreats offer luxury, privacy and all the comforts of home in a truly beautiful and relaxing setting.

Although we have many guests stay with us because they enjoy the solitude here that gets their creative juices flowing; the primary local attraction in the Joshua Tree area of Southern California is Joshua Tree National Park, just 15 minutes away.

Whether you come for a weekend getaway for two, a family reunion, with a business or spiritual group retreat, or for an extended visit with service men or women stationed at 29 Palms Marine Corps base, you’ll find these unique homes to be a comfortable alternative to typical tiny, stuffy and noisy hotel accommodations.

Our twelve unique vacation rental homes offer the indulgent amenities you expect while on vacation, including:

  • pet-friendly
  • plush linens
  • fully equipped kitchens
  • satellite TV, CD / DVD players
  • outdoor living and dining areas
  • cozy fireplaces indoors and out
  • relaxing pool or hot tub

All homes feature pleasant surprises such as desert libraries and original work by local artists everywhere you look – including the smallest touches to carry out the authentic theme of each house.

Whether you’re interested in sightseeing or contemplating your own nature to recharge your batteries, you will want a place to stay that will fill your spirit at the end of a
blissful day.

Artists are drawn to the eclectic Joshua Tree wilderness area because of its tranquil and otherworldly inspiration. Recording and film artists find these homes ideal for soaking up the desert’s energy during an extended work stay to get that important project done. And writers enjoy the solitude to finally get their screenplay or book written. There’s just something about being in the high desert that inspires each of us to become attuned to the heart of what really matters.

Perhaps it’s the mystique and serenity about the desert that seems to melt away the pressures of daily life the minute you step foot on the property, whether for a family retreat, to spend quality time alone or for a romantic getaway with a loved one. When guests arrive at Joshua Desert Retreats, they feel at home as soon as they walk through the door. “It’s all those personal touches that make the difference,we’re often told.

Our diverse homes, ranging in style from rustic to modern and each one oozing with its own unique character, are designed to promote inspiration, wellness and complete privacy and appeal to a wide range of visitors with something for everybody.

Each unique themed home is situated on its own 5 to 15 acres of unspoiled and majestic Mojave Desert property. Enjoy home offers tranquil and expansive desert and mountain views with spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the Chocolate Mountains (unspoiled by city lights). And all Joshua Desert Retreat vacation rental homes are conveniently located near the town of Twenty-Nine Palms and just a short drive from San Diego, Los Angeles Palm Springs and Northwest Arizona.

Our twelve vacation rental properties, available year round include:

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Joshua Tree Vacation Rentals

Sleeps up to 3

Adobe

Spanish-style romantic couple’s hide-away! Featured in Escapes Section of The New York Times and in Style Section L.A. One grand space with Mexican tiles, beamed ceilings, sunken LR with fireplace, French doors leading to shaded patios and secluded hot tub.


Sleeps up to 8

Desert Palms

Desert Palms is whimsically inspired as the secluded escape a Hollywood couple like Gable and Lombard would have wanted in their 1940's style desert hideaway. Private pool and hot tub.


Sleeps up to 6

Godwin Ranch

Great BBQ and outdoor dining, perfect for entertaining at this charming equestrian ranch home filled with character. Family home includes one bedroom and bunk house, front and back shaded patios, large eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, and secluded hot tub.


Sleeps up to 6

Jackalope

This classic 50′s style home is a perfect get-away-from-it-all kind of vacation rental. Recently the site of a fashion photo shoot, this two-bedroom home has a kitchen that opens to the living room and private back patio with hot tub.


Sleeps up to 6

Oasis

Your own tropical oasis awaits you in this cozy home base for climbers and park explorers. Large kitchen/family/dining combination wrap around a lovely shaded dining and entertaining patio.


Sleeps up to 12

Rancho Mesa

This desert modern style ranch with a retro 50's twist, 3-bedroom home is ready for classy entertaining with views of the majestic Mojave Desert from the hot tub. This is NOT Palm Springs and that's exactly why we like it here.


Sleeps up to 7

Sunny Ranch

Cozy ranch style living at it’s best, perfect for extended stays with all the comforts of home. Two bedrooms, one bunkroom and entertainment center for the whole family. Located only 10 min. east of Joshua Tree National Park making this an ideal respite for rock climbers and park goers.


Sleeps up to 4

Todos Santos

Family living furnished in contemporary Mexican desert complete with all the comforts of home and more. Two Bedrooms, open living room/library/office and hot tub on 5 acres of unspoiled Mojave Desert.


Sleeps up to 6

Valle Vista

This futuristic desert living pad was featured on the Fine Living Channel show "Around the World in 80 Homes." Shake up the martinis and enjoy this secluded space-age pad complete with an office, large master with city lights view, palm tree shaded patios, pool and hot tub on 15 tranquil acres.


Sleeps up to 9

Wikiup

This 2-bedroom is one of our larger and more plush vacation rentals with all the comforts of home including pool and hot tub. Featuring authentic Amerindian design furnishings and Native American Indian artwork and landscaped with indigenous desert plants on 5 acres of Mojave Desert with a backdrop of spectacular mountain views.


Sleeps up to 14

Witt's End

There’s so much to do in this large multi-family recreational setting that your guests will want hang around forever! Five bedrooms sleep up to 14 including the recreation house and sleeping loft with 360 degree view. Non-stop activities make this the perfect retreat for your group to enjoy the cowboy hot tub, volleyball court and pool table.


Sleeps up to 8

Zen Go

"Zen" - meditative absorption in which all dualistic distinctions are eliminated. "Go" - the number five. This Japanese country home with its private pool offers all five elements of Zen Living - Solitude, Serenity, Wisdom, Enlightenment, Reincarnation.