Desert & Lantern

The zellige-tiled pool at this Yucca Valley house – set beneath five palms and ringed by Joshua trees and boulders across five desert acres – is reason enough to book. Inside, hand-sourced antiques and Mario Bellini leather sofas lend the place a restless, well-travelled character, while a games room spills straight out onto the pool deck. Beyond the main terrace, a one-mile illuminated walking path winds through the landscape to a meditation labyrinth, and a hilltop yoga deck delivers the kind of panoramic desert views that make it hard to leave.

Home truths:
* You're in the high desert outside Yucca Valley, so you'll need a car for everything – groceries, restaurants, and day trips. The nearest supercharger for electric vehicles is only five minutes away.
* Every bedroom opens onto its own patio, so you'll have easy access to the outdoors from wherever you're sleeping – useful on warm desert nights.
* This is a large, spread-out desert estate with multiple distinct zones – pool area, hilltop deck, meditation labyrinth, and games room.
* While the second through fourth bathrooms aren't photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.