The Chaparral Oasis

Escape to this remote studio sanctuary and reconnect with mother nature. This is more than just an unpretentious cabin in the desert – this is a home that invites you to let go of life's complications and to instead find your roots in nature and embrace the bear necessities – pretty much in keeping with the Joshua Tree area surrounding it. The highlight of this home is, of course, soaking in the granite bathtub with water supplied from the mineral-rich hot spring. Take this moment to absorb the water's healing properties and nourish your body. Staying here is also about spending days and nights on the porch, breathing in the clean air with sunrise stretches, daily meditation and stargazing in the desert evening's clear night skies which – in our opinion – is some of the best stargazing on the planet. Inside the design is simple with hand-dyed indigo bedding and touches of local art – the sleek desert motif is clear, and a perfect complement to adventures and hikes in the natural landscape all around. Take the half-hour drive to Joshua Tree National Park, and don't forget to take your camera with you – we can vouch for the sublime vistas.

Home truths:
*There is no TV and the WiFi is limited, so guests should be prepared to go somewhat off–grid for their stay
*We suggest guests bring groceries on arrival as the home is remote and a thirty–minute drive from the town of Joshua Tree – Uber does operate in the area should you need a taxi, although this is not a home for guests who want to be in the heart of the action
*To get here, you'll need to drive down a dirt road
*Pets are welcome but must be quiet and come at an additional cost
*The property's water is sourced from natural springs rather than the water grid, therefore its pressure is changeable
*As this is a studio home, the bed is part of the living space