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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Yucca Valley, CA
  • Place, Yucca Valley Community Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Pioneertown
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Black Desert House ft in Architectural Digest

Summary:
Stay at Black Desert House by Homestead Modern, the architectural icon featured in Architectural Digest.
Set on 2.5 private acres in Yucca Valley’s exclusive Rock Reach community, this dramatic retreat blends bold modern design with untouched desert wilderness. Enjoy a heated infinity-edge pool, hot tub, and panoramic views across a 440-acre private preserve—an unforgettable High Desert experience.

The Space:
✔ Infinity-edge pool + spa (heating extra seasonally)
✔ 2 king bedrooms · 2 full baths · outdoor shower
✔ Floor-to-ceiling glass + panoramic mountain views
✔ Media room + record player + study/workspace
✔ Indoor propane fireplace · outdoor BBQ + dining
✔ EV charger + underground carport + gated entry
✔ Washer + dryer with supplies
✔ Pet friendly
✔ Professionally hosted by Homestead Modern™

All Homestead Modern homes include:
– Local support team on call
– Professional housekeeping & inspection before arrival
– Parachute linens & Public Goods bath products
– Concierge-style guidance to explore the High Desert

Bedrooms
Primary Suite
• King bed · ensuite bath with dual sinks & walk-in shower
• Direct patio access + outdoor shower
• Parachute linens · hair dryer · ample storage
Bedroom 2
• King bed · access to hall bath with dual sinks & walk-in shower
• Direct patio access
Sleeps 4 guests total.

Kitchen & Dining
A gourmet kitchen for design lovers and home chefs alike.
– High-end appliances + modern cabinetry
– Indoor dining for 6 + breakfast bar for 2
– Outdoor dining with preserve views
– Drip coffee maker + oils, spices, salt & pepper
– Cookware, dishes, foil, Ziplocs & storage

Indoor Living
– Showstopping living room with panoramic windows
– Propane fireplace for cool desert nights
– Private media room + Smart TV + record player
– Books, games, and modern art touches

Outdoor Space
– Heated infinity pool & integrated hot tub
– Lounge deck with chaises + outdoor dining
– Propane BBQ grill
– Gated driveway · secure carport · EV charger
– Expansive views over 440 acres of desert preserve

Guest Access:
Guests enjoy full private access to the house and grounds.
Only registered guests permitted unless pre-approved.

The Neighborhood:
Located within the exclusive 320-acre Rock Reach community,
this property offers boulder landscapes, junipers, and quiet seclusion—yet is minutes from Joshua Tree Village and Pioneertown.

Nearby highlights include:
– Pappy & Harriet’s (15 min)
– Joshua Tree National Park (20 min)
– Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum (20 min)
– Integratron (20 min)
– Palm Springs (40 min)

Getting Around:
While we are off a paved road, many roads in the high desert are dirt, so please take it slow. While a car is required to get around, a four wheel drive car is not, but note that roads will often have ruts, particularly after a rain.

Other Things to Note:
– Pool Heat: Included May & Sept; extra fee Oct–Apr ($200–$300 per night). Hot tub heats free.
– Pets: Dogs welcome ($100 fee · max 2). No other animals.
– Events/Photoshoots: Not permitted without approval & permits.
– Cell Service: Variable by carrier – enable Wi-Fi calling.
– Safety: No glass by pool, no running or diving. No lifeguard on duty.
– Social Media: Tag @HomesteadModern if sharing your stay!
– Hosted by Homestead Modern™ – local team available daily 9 am – 9 pm.

Interaction with Guests:
Homestead Modern is local and has staff available from 9am-9pm Daily.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Desert Christ Park. A hot tub, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • 10 minutes by car from Hi-Desert Nature Museum and 10 minutes from Yucca Valley Community Park
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. This vacation home also features concierge services and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,349 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT This Agreement is not a lease and conveys no rights in real property; use limited to these terms. Occupancy: Maximum occu...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: N/A

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number STRV 53-20
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Reviews

Black Desert House ft in Architectural Digest Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elegant seclusion

Amazing architecture in an extremely beautiful, quiet, and peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!

If you are into design and the high desert scenery you will love this house! An amazing private getaway. I would recommend and definitely go back… ☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Star Gazing Weekend

My husband and I spent a lovely week-end stargazing from this beautiful home. We would rent it again and recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great communication

We had an inconvenience and the communication could not have been better, while the problem was not immediately solved they were very responsive and worked quickly to solve the problem. The house is amazing, we had a very relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone M., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular solitude

The scenery is breathtaking. The pool is the best designed pool for relaxing. The spa is incredible. Hiking around the property at first seemed daunting, but was actually very enjoyable. I am glued to my screens all the time, but here, I was quite content sitting in the gorgeous living room and staring at the scenery. We had everything we needed. We also managed to pick up some lovely ceramics from ZZIEE ceramics in Yucca Valley. Plenty of markets for everything nearby. You have to pick up some tacos at Kasa market! So delicious! Instructions and communication were perfect. We came to relax, slow down, and mission accomplished!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

This is an amazing property. My wife and I loved our time here. Well kept, well stocked, well managed, well, perfect! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

A. G. S., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful desert hideaway

We enjoyed five nights at Black Desert House in late April and early May 2022. The location is gorgeous and private, the house is architecturally distinctive, and everything we needed was provided. The dirt road to get to the house takes about 10 minutes to drive. Our Prius made it in and out many times without any damage, although a few times we did hear the bottom of the car scrape on dirt. The oversize living room with entire walls of glass has some of the best views of any house we have ever rented. The bedrooms and bathrooms are smallish by comparison, especially for a house at this price point. Unlike another reviewer, we loved the beds. They were the perfect firmness for us. We paid to have the pool heated, and the temperature exceeded what we had been told to expect. However, the pool is too short for swimming back and forth, and too deep to splash around in without working to keep yourself afloat. We love the desert and we love modern architecture, so this house was a natural fit for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking

The house is amazing. The views are magical. It feels like staying in a magazine. We had wonderful time watching the night sky from the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views

This property is amazingly beautiful with stunning views of the desert. Everything that was listed in the ad was accurate with the following notes: The drive up to the property is unpaved and a little like an off road adventure. Thank goodness for 4WD! There are about 12 steps up to the front door with no rail. I mention it became I had a walking cast and it was a little challenging. Also the steps to the living room and in the pool were very steep and I could not go in the living room. Everything is very beautiful and artistic. Its like a model home that's beautifully staged but not meant for relaxing. But we still enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home and area. Everything listed is accurate. It is pretty deep off road which can cause problems for a sports car. Mattresses weren't the most comfortable. Everything else was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

gina g.

Liked: Cleanliness

incredible architecture, stunning location, could use some umbrellas

the house itself was amazing. smaller than i thought it would be, based on the photos, but still so special, and the way it was situated on the property was perfection. those views, and so quiet! i will say, however, a few umbrellas around the pool would solve the two issues we had with the place: the first being that the bedrooms face east, so even with the blackout shades down, those rooms get bright and HOT by 8am, even with the AC running. secondly, had to pull the children out of the pool a few times to get them into some shade on the other side of the house. seems like a couple of sails could remedy both of those easily...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021