Moonstone Mesa

Moonstone Mesa: California

Set in two acres of private desert landscape, this bijou cabin is a place to unwind and let the rush of modern life slip away. In the rugged landscape surrounding this home, you’ve got a hot tub and macrame hammocks sitting beneath the big desert sky. Out favourite spot to watch the sunset is the ‘moon bench’ and once the sky has speckled with stars its time to get a fire crackling in the white-plaster fire pit and look for shooting stars.

Inside, you can feel that the hosts have poured their heart and soul into the decor, where crisp walls are adorned with object d’art in every desert hue. Furniture is vintage and hand-picked, and there’s a record player to curate the perfect soundtrack to your desert escape. The kitchen has all the essentials, and the selection of ceramic crockery feels as though each mug and plate has been considered.

If you want to get out and explore, Joshua Tree town is a twenty-minute drive and the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is just beyond for endless desert and mountain hiking trails.

Home truths:
*There is a security camera in operation outside the home's entrance
*Shaded, private parking is available beneath the car port
*There are two neighbouring properties but it is unlikely you'll see or hear them, though you may hear the faint hum of a generator in the distance
*In a remote location, phone service is patchy but there is good Wifi
*Out in the desert, don't be surprised if you encounter various critters passing through the garden