Experience the newest luxury addition from Land & Stay: The Mojave Yurt. Escape to an off-grid 25-acre sanctuary redefining desert luxury. Step inside a vaulted 150-yr-old reclaimed wood interior, RH furnishings & sweeping desert views. Indulge in the cedar jetted spa, 10' cowboy pool & 20-ton boulder shower. At dusk, gather by the fire pit, then sink into Tupelo chairs on your stargazing pad to explore deep space via an iPad-controlled smart telescope. Absolute privacy, 18 mins to Joshua Tree.
THE MOJAVE YURT AT A GLANCE
• 25-Acre Private Compound with Sweeping Mountain Views
• Cedar Jetted Spa, Cowboy Pool, Fire pit, & 20-Ton Boulder Shower
• Smart Deep-Space Telescope & Flagstone Stargazing Pad
• Custom 30' Solid-Wood Yurt with Restoration Hardware Interiors
• Uncompromised Off-Grid: Starlink Wi-Fi , Heat/ AC Climate Control, Pure Drinkable Desert Spring Water from 200 ft. Well
Not a Tent: A fully sealed, climate-controlled, solid-wood roundhouse—giving you the aesthetic of a yurt with the zero-dust comfort of a 5-star hotel suite.
Seamless Access: Arrive effortlessly on flat, meticulously maintained dirt roads—fully accessible for any standard 2WD vehicle (no 4x4 required).
The Art of Seclusion: A High-Desert Sanctuary
Eighteen minutes from the gates of Joshua Tree National Park lies a private Mojave kingdom. Set on 25 acres of raw, sweeping high desert—with your nearest neighbor a full quarter-mile away to guarantee uncompromising privacy—The Mojave Yurt is a masterclass in off-grid luxury. We meticulously curated over 65 tons of boulders and imported gravel to frame the estate, creating a pristine environment where you can wander among ancient yucca and native cacti in total, barefoot comfort.
Engineered for uncompromising reliability, this 30-foot cedar roundhouse operates on a state-of-the-art solar array and draws crystalline water from a 200-foot private well. Paired with lightning-fast Starlink Wi-Fi and a high-capacity tankless heater for unlimited hot water, you are invited to completely disconnect from the noise without surrendering a single modern indulgence.
The Dark Sky Observatory
Joshua Tree is revered for its celestial canopy, and we have built the ultimate theater. Step onto the custom 10-foot Sheikah Slate flagstone pad and sink into the Tupelo loungers. Here, the automated Vaonis Vespera 3 deep-space telescope does the heavy lifting. Commanded effortlessly via the provided iPad, you can target, track, and photograph distant galaxies and nebulae. It is a profound, front-row seat to the cosmos—complete with a solar lens for daytime observation.
The Architectural Interior
Pass through the threshold and enter a space defined by 150-year-old hand-hewn reclaimed beams and a sweeping vaulted ceiling featuring a retractable dome top to invite in the fresh desert breeze. The interior is a curated exhibition of Restoration Hardware furnishings. Unwind on the plush RH Maxwell sleeper sofa beside the raw, radiant heat of the real wood-burning stove for those chilly desert nights, or let the whisper-quiet mini-split dial in the perfect climate. A Marshall Bluetooth amplifier provides the exact soundtrack for your retreat.
Ascend the custom steel ladder to the lofted sanctuary, featuring a dedicated queen bed and a cozy sheepskin reading nook. Every bed in the home is an exercise in sleep engineering, layered in luxury linens, heavyweight duvets, and handmade wool blankets.
The Culinary & Mixology Suite
This is not a camp kitchen; it is a culinary suite engineered for the off-grid epicurean. The space is anchored by a retro Smeg refrigerator, a 5-burner Thor electric range, and a whisper-quiet 800 Series Bosch dishwasher. For the cocktail aficionado, a dedicated bar features Williams Sonoma tools, a cocktail smoker, and complimentary local bourbon to bridge the transition from day to dusk. When morning breaks, wake to 360-degree views of Copper Mountain and execute your perfect coffee ritual using locally roasted beans, a premium burr grinder, and your choice of a Moccamaster or Café espresso machine.
The Spa & Wellness Ritual
Wash away the desert in a sanctuary that rivals elite boutique hotels. Indoors, soak in the massive 120-gallon Concretti floating concrete tub, perfectly paired with a custom Aztec geometric tile shower, a premium towel warming rack, a smart bidet, and Element Brooklyn essentials.
Step outside to discover a true architectural feat: our 20-ton natural boulder hot/cold shower, offering an unforgettable, visually private bathing experience under the open sky. We supply the plush robes and slippers; you simply supply the time.
The Desert Playground
The Mojave Yurt demands you step outside. Flow seamlessly between the steaming, cedar-wrapped jetted spa and the crisp, refreshing 10-foot custom cowboy pool. As the high desert cools, gather around the glowing propane fire pit in classic Adirondack chairs to watch the sky erupt in Joshua Tree’s famous cotton-candy sunsets.
(Note: A high-end stackable washer and dryer are also available on-site to effortlessly refresh your hiking gear).
Guest Verification & Estate Protection
To maintain the pristine condition of this estate and its curated amenities, we partner with Truvi for standard guest verification. Shortly after booking, you will receive a secure link giving you two simple options for property protection: a $50 non-refundable damage waiver for total peace of mind, or a $500 fully refundable security deposit hold. This seamless, boutique-hotel standard allows you to fully relax and enjoy the luxury of the yurt worry-free!