Perched on a hill in the heart of Joshua Tree overlooking the village and the mountains of the national park, sits Desert Shadow Ranch... a fun and tranquil retreat for those seeking rustic vibes, modern comforts, and to be super close to everything JT has to offer! --10 min drive to West Entrance of JT National Park --2 min drive or 10 min walk to cafes/saloon/brewery/shops/farmers market/art galleries in downtown JT --18 min to Pappy & Harriet's/Pioneertown The space Desert Shadow Ranch is a modern home with an eclectic, vintage-cabin design aesthetic. It's been featured in Architectural Digest ('8 of the best Airbnbs in Joshua Tree'). The ~1300 sq ft house sits on a private, fully fenced lot that once had a barn and horse corrals-- a few rusty trinkets from that yester-year are sprinkled around the property as a playful nod to its origins. Centrally located in the town of Joshua Tree, the home is a perfect base camp for the area as you'll be just a hop, skip, and a jump away from all the attractions... the beauty and wonder of the National Park, restaurants, bars, and boutique shops (Joshua Tree Coffee, JT Saloon, Natural Sisters). Back at the ranch, sip your morning coffee or tea on the oversized covered porch as you watch the sun rise and cast shadows on the mountains in the park, hang by the fire near the mural in the cactus garden at sunset, and star gaze from the hot tub on the patio near the baby Joshua Trees at night. (Or just get cozy listening to records and playing Scrabble inside). A few standout amenities: -- Central AC for staying chill in Summer. -- Open concept chef's kitchen with bar. -- 2 full bathrooms, because sharing is caring... but nobody wants to share a bathroom. One is a private ensuite, the other has dual sinks and seating for getting ready together. -- TV's in the living room and ALL bedrooms (use your credentials to login to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Sling, HBO Max, or YouTube) -- 1 California King and 1 Queen mattress -- Huge walk-in closet in each room to hide your luggage (Make yourself at home by getting those bags out of sight and out of mind... and properly hang-up that sun dress and hat) -- Desk / dedicated workspace (only if you really have to open that spreadsheet or check that email though... come on.. relax) -- Big outdoor dining table right off the kitchen. -- Firepit (BYOM, Bring Your Own Marshmallows) -- Comfy seating areas on the patio and theatrically sized covered porch. -- Stunning/trippy outdoor mural by local artist, Pedro Girao. -- 6 seater hot-tub with fancy jets, multi-color LED lights, bells, whistles (not literally the last two features) Guest access Guests have access to the entire home and outdoor spaces. Other things to note Bear in mind, although the home is private and quiet, there are neighbors around. You'll be in a charming desert neighborhood, and will need to respect the silence and stillness of the desert. At night, you can see a galaxy of stars up above, and the twinkle of lights from the sleepy town down below. If you are looking for that remote stay experience, then you'll love our other AirBnB that sits on 2.5 acres: Moonbeam Manor (https://airbnb. com/h/moonbeammanor). Check that out for availability. Registration Details CESTRP-2022-00141