Are you looking for Joshua Tree Airbnbs or rentals to make your desert getaway unforgettable? Our handpicked list of stylish and trendy stays is perfect for couples or small groups seeking a unique experience. From properties with pools and hot tubs to off-grid stargazing cabins, we have compiled the best Joshua Tree Airbnbs and stays with a conscious stylistic approach. Get ready for some desert inspiration!
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1. Dome in the Desert
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 4 | Rating: Plus Verified
This unique dome has a beautiful array of detailed, bohemian touches, making it a natural standout amongst the Joshua Tree airbnbs. With natural wood, stone elements, a unique tree, and an indoor fireplace, it stands out as one of the most amazing Joshua Tree Airbnbs. Perfect for a couples retreat or a four-person desert experience. You can enjoy a cozy evening by the fire or take in the serene desert views from the comfort of your accommodation. The artistic design and thoughtful decor make every corner of this dome a photo-worthy spot.
- Full Kitchen
- Indoor Fire Place
- Antique Games & Books
2. Off-grid itHouse
Location: Pioneertown | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 4 | Plum Guide Property
Who said living off grid had to be rough? This eco-friendly home has been voted “one of the best houses of all time in Southern California” by the LA Times.
It’s perfect for those who truly want a desert escape with minimal distractions. This Joshua Tree rental offers no TV and limited Wi-Fi, encouraging guests to unplug and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Joshua Tree. The remote location makes for great animal watching and star gazing.
- Full Kitchen
- Indoor Fireplace
- Off Grid (but does have solar panels for power)
3. The Shack Attack
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 1 | Guests: 2 | Rating: Superhost
The Shack Attack is one of the most unique Joshua Tree Airbnbs, perfect for a desert-dream getaway. This beautifully styled space includes an outdoor bathtub and a selection of classic records, creating a nostalgic ambiance. The centralized heating and air conditioning ensure comfort throughout the year.
The renovations to the original concrete block house show just how far a place can go with artistic direction. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the outdoor tub or unwind with your favorite vinyl records as you take in the stunning desert landscape in one of the coolest Joshua Tree Airbnbs.
- Full Kitchen
- Outdoor Bathtub
- Airconditioning
- Record player
4. The Graham Residence
Location: Yucca Valley | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 4 | Plum Guide Property
Modern, industrial-chic meets desert oasis in this net-zero energy home. With enormous weathered boulders, ancient juniper, and desert oak trees, this retreat surrounded by 10 acres of landscape is an amazing piece of architectural excellence.
The integration of natural rock formations with modern amenities like a jacuzzi, outdoor fireplace and sun chairs creates a seamless blend of luxury and nature. The outdoor shower provides a refreshing start to your day, while the comfortable interiors offer a cozy sanctuary after a day of exploration.
- Full Kitchen
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Shower & Hot Tub
5. Off-Grid Comfort
Location: Pioneertown | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 4 | Plum Guide Property
One of the Joshua Tree rentals that captures the minimalistic style perfectly. Clean, comfortable and photogenic. With a neutral palette and great use of organic textures, this place oozes with a subtle elegance.
A second bedroom makes it a perfect escape for a small group of friends or a couple who like to spread out. As a bonus, this Joshua Tree house is run with solar power, making it a clean, green choice for your vacation.
- Full Kitchen
- Indoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Shower
6. Joshua Tree Acres
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 5 | Rating: Superhost
Joshua Tree Acres offers a unique experience with its converted airstreams, making it one of the most memorable Joshua Tree Airbnbs. These retro accommodations are filled with quaint touches and vintage vibes, perfect for getting into a bohemian state of mind.
These Airbnb Joshua Tree airstreams have great amenities on the property. With hot tubs and outdoor showers, this is a great place to hang out and soak in desert life.
- Indoor Fire Place
- Shared Property with Ammenties (hot tub, kitchen)
7. Desert Saga Off-Grid Stargazing Cabin
Location: Twenty-nine Palms | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 6 | Plum Guide Property
This is one of the BEST Joshua Tree stays. This off-grid cabin features a minimalist corten steel structure with an open-air bedroom, allowing you to sleep under the stars in comfort!
Modern amenities include air conditioning (powered by solar energy), ensuring a comfortable stay even in the heat of the desert. The cabin’s secluded location offers unparalleled stargazing opportunities, making it a perfect if you are into astronomy or wanting a serene escape from city life.
Note that the cabin is solar powered so it is recommended not to run the AC for more than 8 hours a day.
- Offgrid (solar powered)
- Open-air stargazing bedroom
- Unique style
8. Moon Camp
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 5 | Rating: Superhost
Enjoy the feeling of having your own creatively styled shipping container commune. With plenty of separate sitting areas to spread ou,t it is great for a small group (note that the main beds are within the one main shared dome).
It is another one of the Joshua Trees Airbnbs that run on solar power, making it a great eco travel getaway. There are also some thoughtful little details that give it a memorable touch like the telescope, books, and board games as well as a great outdoor fire pit.
The main dome does have air-conditioning and a heater for those desert nights.
- Several converted shipping containers
- Outdoor fire pit
- Pet friendly (additional cleaning cost)
9. Cielito Lindo Retreat
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 4 | Guests: 10 | Plum Guide Property
Cielito Lindo Retreat is a beautifully designed Joshua Tree stay, perfect for small groups looking to relax and enjoy each other’s company in a beautiful, desert setting. The spacious retreat offers shared dining and lounging areas, as well as a few tucked away spots for couples to get some alone time.
Located on two acres of desert land, it is within walking distance of 1,500-year-old petroglyphs. The outdoor “rock” shower, hot tub, and wraparound infinity deck provide luxurious amenities for a truly unforgettable stay. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or seeking a peaceful retreat, Cielito Lindo is a great choice.
- Great space for small groups
- Outdoor shower and hot tub
- Heater/AC
- Fire pit and BBQ area
10. Joshua Tree Bubble-tent and House
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 5 | Rating: Superhost
This quirky desert abode comes with a unique, bubble bedroom add on. It is a memorable night’s sleep (recommended during cooler months as the bubble can get hot during summer).
With modern amenities in the main house and the standalone bubble bedroom, it makes this stay one of the best Joshua Tree Airbnbs to rent for a small group or family that wants to experience something different in the desert.
- Full kitchen
- Pet friendly
- Bubble room plus the main house with master bedroom
Currently unavailable.
11. El Agave Ranch
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 6 | Rating: Superhost
This cute little home is beautifully styled with a great array of indoor plants, white walls, and wooden finishing. As one of the cheaper, styled Joshua Tree Airbnbs it is great value for money, especially with the homemade banana bread and local coffee that is provided in the mornings.
Being close to the Joshua Tree National Park makes it a great spot for those who want to explore the region and have a comfortable place to return to at night.
- Pet-friendly property
- Full kitchen
- Indoor fireplace
- Close to National Park entrance
12. The Desert Wild
Location: Joshua Tree | Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 4 | Rating: Superhost
The simplistic beauty of this modern style “Finca” makes it one of those Joshua Tree Airbnbs you could easily stay in for a while.
The custom-designed plaster kitchen worktops, bathrooms and floors with beautiful handcrafted details make it not only photogenic but a piece of living art. The supply of natural shampoo/conditioner/body/handwash in the bathrooms and kitchen is a nice touch.
The outdoor pool and hot tub make the most of the desert yard space, providing a perfect spot for relaxing days and nights. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or enjoying the indoor fireplace, The Desert Wild is one of the most serene and stylish Joshua Tree Airbnbs.
- Full kitchen
- Indoor fireplace
- Outdoor pool/hot tub
13. Minimalist Modern Cabin
Location: Morongo Valley | Bedrooms: 1 | Guests: 2 | Rating: Highly Rated
Ever wanted to know what sleeping in a greenhouse felt like? How about one with desert mountain views? This simple cabin has a clean, modern feel with a unique ‘indoor-outdoor’ feel.
Set on 100 acres it shares the plot with two other short term Joshua Tree Airbnbs. It is completely off grid and generates its own power from the sun.
This is more along the lines of a Joshua Tree Glamping experience as there is no fridge (due to limited power) however, you can bring your own ice to use in the cooler boxes.
- Basic kitchen (no fridge)
- Pet friendly
- Off grid (solar)
Currently unavailable.
Unique Joshua Tree Airbnbs
There are some amazing Joshua Tree Glamping tents in the Yucca Valley. You can sleep in yurts, bell plants, airstreams, and more. If you are traveling with a group and want a truly unique experience, The Desert Yacht Club has it all. We thought this was one of the coolest Joshua Tree Airbnbs! Owned by an ex photographer, it is an off-grid facility and art project equipped with 3 different campsites.
If you are looking for a luxe eco friendly stay, check out the best sustainable Joshua Tree rentals.
Useful Information when choosing Joshua Tree Airbnbs
There are a range of styles and prices for the above-mentioned Joshua Tree airbnbs and rentals. They all have unique points of interest and amenities, however, there are a few things to be mindful of regarding bookings in the desert.
Air Conditioning: Many of the “off grid” style Joshua Tree Airbnbs are attractive for unique and sustainable incentives. This means that they run on solar power and have limited running capability. It should be noted that the individual accommodations state specifically what their air-conditioning status is, ie. “air conditioning can be run for 8 hours a day” etc.
Photoshoots: Some Joshua Tree airbnbs have rules around photography. That doesn’t mean a few snaps for your personal Instagram page. It is specifically for commercial shoots. That includes sponsored posts (say endorsing products on location). It is best to contact the host prior to commercial shoots to discuss any additional rates per night.
Pet Friendly: There are a few of the Joshua Tree Airbnbs mentioned above that include a “pet friendly” label. Pet-friendly accommodations usually come at an extra cost (cleaning fee). Please contact the host prior to your stay about any pets you want to bring.
Parties or events: Many of these stylish Joshua Tree Airbnbs are seemingly perfect for small events or parties. With beautiful details and stunning backdrops, it’s like some of these places were made for events. But, they’re not. While some places do allow organized events (with prior host consent), many do not so check the accommodation details.
Joshua Tree Things To Do
Apart from lounging in these amazing pools, hot tubs, and sun chairs, there are some great things to do in the Joshua Tree area. Here is a list of a few recommendations for the area.
Check out the Joshua Tree National Park
If you are staying in one of the amazing Joshua Tree airbnbs, you are a short trip away to visiting the Joshua Tree National Park. Here are a couple of quick highlights for your vacation:
- Entrance Fees
- For vehicles is $30 (admission for passengers for 7 days)
- For individuals $15 for 7 days
- You can cover the National Park in half a day
- If you have your own vehicle it is pretty easy to cover the park highlights in half a day
- The nicest rock formations are around the Hidden Valley campground area
- Check out the Cholla Cactus gardens (ideally, before the sun sets over the hills to get amazing lighting through the cactus fur
- If you want to explore more you could spend days doing individual walking trails
- There is nowhere to buy drinks. Be sure to have plenty of water and gas for your vehicle
- You don’t want to get stuck in the middle of the park with no gas or water as phone signal there is non-existent and it can get really hot, really fast
- Joshua Trees get their name from Mormon Pioneers
- After the biblical stories of Joshua who raised his hands in prayer (kind of like the trees themselves)
- You can see actual Joshua Trees outside of the national park
- In some of the above mentioned Joshua Tree Airbnbs, there are actually Joshua Trees on the properties. If not they are a pretty common sight around the Yucca Valley
Go to the thrift stores
Between the town of Yucca and Joshua Tree there are some great thrift stores with a selection of desert inspired pieces. Here are a few places to check out:
- The End in Yucca Valley
- Funky and Darn Near New in Yucca Valley
- Ricochet Vintage Wear on Twentynine Palms Highway has a great selection of cowboy boots
Cruise down Pioneer Towns walkway
This historic town was built in 1946 to look like the 1880s. It has been used as a film set for multiple Western movies and still has an operational hotel and restaurant (Pappy & Harriets). It makes for an interesting couple of hours and some great photo opps.
Check out the outdoor museum
Joshua Tree is well known for its quirkiness. The outdoor museum highlights this well, using local materials and some far-out imagination.
The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum of Assemblage Art is open 7 days and free to enter.
Head into Palm Springs
Palm Springs is about a 50 minute drive from Joshua Tree. It is a time capsule of Art Deco and color. One of the best things to do in Palm Springs is to ride a bike through the Las Palmas area and soak in the historic neighborhood vibe. If you’ve got time, there are some amazing Airbnbs in Palm Springs to stay in.
Climb Salvation Mountain in Slab City
Don’t forget to check out this infamous “mountain” made from up-cycled materials and paint. It is a nice desert drive past the Sultan Sea if you’re feeling like an exploration day.
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