The Graham Residence

The Graham Residence: California

Surrounded by ten acres of stunning desert landscape in the Yucca Valley, this remarkable net-zero energy home really is the epitome of a secluded getaway. It’s been profiled in Dwell Magazine as well as on countless high-end websites, and you can immediately see why. With glass sliding doors in each room inviting you to step out into the wild beauty outside, there’s a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors making this home feel completely at one with the Mojave Desert. We love the balcony equipped with a sun chair – accessed via the master bedroom and living room – and the outdoor shower that will get any morning off to a refreshing start. Spend the day hiking around your sun-drenched house, taking in the majesty of the ancient junipers, weathered boulders, desert oaks and piñon pines, or hop in your car to visit Joshua Tree National Park, just a twenty-minute drive away. After a day of adventuring, come back home for drinks around the fire pit before firing up the barbecue for an alfresco feast. Then end the night with a soak in the hot tub while you watch the night sky turn into a blanket of shimmering stars.

Home truths:
*This home is in a remote location, so we recommend having a car here – the home has on-site parking
*Towels should not be left outside in the brush or dirt – damaged towels will incur an additional charge of $100 each
*Recreational vehicles, camping or other overnight accommodations outside the home are not allowed
*The home isn't equipped to accommodate very young children
*Wi-fi speed and availability cannot be guaranteed in this remote location – internet use here may be subject to more fluctuations and outages than you are used to
*The desert occasionally has power outages which may affect your home
*Guests may need to grant designated workers access to the property for landscaping and routine maintenance work