Homestead Modern Design-centric accommodations in the High Desert With a focus on world-class style, service and amenities

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Elevated Desert Stays in Joshua Tree

Homestead Modern is the High Desert’s premier hospitality brand, offering a curated collection of distinctive Joshua Tree vacation rentals—from architectural homes and secluded retreats to properties with pools and other high-end amenities.

Each home is chosen for its design, setting and indoor-outdoor experience. Explore Joshua Tree, Pioneertown and the surrounding desert, bring your dog to one of our pet-friendly homes, or simply settle in and enjoy the landscape.

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"Joshua Tree isn’t exactly a secret spot—but Homestead Modern, a collection of high design, high desert home rentals, are."

Vogue

"Secluded but stylish is the name of the game."

Travel & Leisure

"The Bungalows, situated within the historic campus [of The Joshua Tree Retreat Center], gives design-focused travelers a particularly compelling new reason to visit."

Home + Design

"Homestead Modern made our stay feel homey and relaxing."

Goop

"Homestead Modern has had a toehold in the area for years as a purveyor of sleek, remote rental properties."

Financial Times

"Homestead Modern is like Airbnb for the architecture fan."

Conde Nast Traveller

"Since debuting in 2010, Homestead Modern has earned a reputation as the leader in offering the High Desert’s most chic remote accommodations."

C Magazine

"Homestead Modern’s portfolio features all the concierge-style offerings of a five-star resort."

Architectural Digest

"In Joshua Tree, Homestead Modern offers high-end homes that are light-years away from the typical rental."

Hollywood Reporter

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What makes us different?

Distinctive homes. Thoughtful hospitality. Deep local expertise
We select homes for their design, setting and connection to the desert, then manage every detail to create a seamless stay.
From well-equipped kitchens and quality linens to responsive local support, each Homestead Modern home is prepared to a consistent hospitality standard.
With 15 years in the High Desert, our team knows the homes, the landscape and the places that make Joshua Tree special.

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