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Summary
Sundown Ridge by Homestead Modern is a stylish high-desert retreat where golden hour views and contemporary comfort converge across a private two-acre estate. Located just minutes from the magic of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree, this property offers a sophisticated blend of indoor luxury and rugged outdoor soul, perfect for those seeking a tranquil base for desert exploration.
Space
Nestled on a sprawling lot in Yucca Mesa, the property features a main house and a separate casita that balance social connection with peaceful privacy. With its iconic cowboy soaking tub, modern hot tub, and unobstructed stargazing vistas, Sundown Ridge feels like a quiet sanctuary designed for slow living and intentional gathering.
HIGHLIGHTS
► 6-person hot tub with expansive desert views
► Classic cowboy-style soaking tub (seasonal availability)
► Detached casita for flexible sleeping arrangements and privacy
► Two acres of land with a fire pit lounge
► Outdoor BBQ and covered dining area for al fresco meals
► High-speed WiFi and dedicated workspaces for remote stays
► Pet-friendly
► Professionally hosted by Homestead Modern™
All Homestead Modern Properties include:
► Support from full-time, local support team
► Professional housekeeping & property inspection prior to guest arrival
► Premium towels & linens and natural body products
► Concierge-like support to help you unplug, unwind, & engage with the High Desert Learn more @HomesteadModern
BEDROOMS
This home comfortably accommodates guests across thoughtfully designed sleeping spaces.
Primary Bedroom (Main House) – A bright, modern sanctuary featuring direct access to the desert landscape.
◎ Queen bed
◎ En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower & access to outdoor shower
✓ Parachute Linens
✓ Closet space
✓ Hairdryer & Public Goods toiletries
Bedroom 2 (Separate Casita) – A private retreat perfect for couples or friends seeking their own space.
◎ King Bed
◎ En-suite bathroom with modern finishes & tea station
✓ Parachute Linens
✓ Secluded entrance
KITCHEN & DINING
A bright, social kitchen designed for easy hosting and relaxed desert meals.
◎ Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and blender
◎ Drip and French press coffee setup with locally roasted beans
◎ Indoor dining table with seating for 4
◎ Outdoor dining terrace with seating for 6
◎ Propane BBQ grill for desert cookouts
INDOOR LIVING
The interior spaces center around relaxation, curated music, and seamless desert views.
◎ Spacious living room with Smart TV
◎ Record player with a selection of vinyl
◎ Large windows framing the Joshua Tree-studded landscape
◎ Laundry area with washer, dryer, and supplies included
◎ Contemporary desert decor and minimalist aesthetic
OUTDOOR SPACE & ACTIVITIES
The backyard functions as a private desert oasis designed for both rejuvenation and recreation.
◎ 6-person hot tub for stargazing sessions
◎ Cowboy-style soaking tub and outdoor shower
◎ Firepit gathering zone surrounded by native Joshua Trees
◎ Two acres of unobstructed land for privacy and exploring
◎ Sun loungers for afternoon basking
◎ Corn hole game available for guest use
ESSENTIALS
► Parking for multiple vehicles in the private driveway
► High-speed WiFi, heating, and air conditioning throughout
► Pet-friendly (one-time $100 fee, max 2 dogs)
Please contact us with any questions about the home - we hope to welcome you soon!
HIGHLIGHTS
► 6-person hot tub with expansive desert views
► Classic cowboy-style soaking tub (seasonal availability)
► Detached casita for flexible sleeping arrangements and privacy
► Two acres of land with a fire pit lounge
► Outdoor BBQ and covered dining area for al fresco meals
► High-speed WiFi and dedicated workspaces for remote stays
► Pet-friendly
► Professionally hosted by Homestead Modern™
All Homestead Modern Properties include:
► Support from full-time, local support team
► Professional housekeeping & property inspection prior to guest arrival
► Premium towels & linens and natural body products
► Concierge-like support to help you unplug, unwind, & engage with the High Desert Learn more @HomesteadModern
BEDROOMS
This home comfortably accommodates guests across thoughtfully designed sleeping spaces.
Primary Bedroom (Main House) – A bright, modern sanctuary featuring direct access to the desert landscape.
◎ Queen bed
◎ En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower & access to outdoor shower
✓ Parachute Linens
✓ Closet space
✓ Hairdryer & Public Goods toiletries
Bedroom 2 (Separate Casita) – A private retreat perfect for couples or friends seeking their own space.
◎ King Bed
◎ En-suite bathroom with modern finishes & tea station
✓ Parachute Linens
✓ Secluded entrance
KITCHEN & DINING
A bright, social kitchen designed for easy hosting and relaxed desert meals.
◎ Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and blender
◎ Drip and French press coffee setup with locally roasted beans
◎ Indoor dining table with seating for 4
◎ Outdoor dining terrace with seating for 6
◎ Propane BBQ grill for desert cookouts
INDOOR LIVING
The interior spaces center around relaxation, curated music, and seamless desert views.
◎ Spacious living room with Smart TV
◎ Record player with a selection of vinyl
◎ Large windows framing the Joshua Tree-studded landscape
◎ Laundry area with washer, dryer, and supplies included
◎ Contemporary desert decor and minimalist aesthetic
OUTDOOR SPACE & ACTIVITIES
The backyard functions as a private desert oasis designed for both rejuvenation and recreation.
◎ 6-person hot tub for stargazing sessions
◎ Cowboy-style soaking tub and outdoor shower
◎ Firepit gathering zone surrounded by native Joshua Trees
◎ Two acres of unobstructed land for privacy and exploring
◎ Sun loungers for afternoon basking
◎ Corn hole game available for guest use
ESSENTIALS
► Parking for multiple vehicles in the private driveway
► High-speed WiFi, heating, and air conditioning throughout
► Pet-friendly (one-time $100 fee, max 2 dogs)
Please contact us with any questions about the home - we hope to welcome you soon!
Access
As guests, you can enjoy full access to the entire home. Only registered guests are allowed unless specifically agreed upon during the booking process.
Neighborhood
Yucca Mesa offers a peaceful residential vibe with incredible stargazing, while remaining centrally located between the High Desert’s most iconic destinations.
◎ Mesa Market (Liquor/Convenience) – 4 minutes
◎ Joshua Tree Village & Coffee Co. – 11 minutes
◎ Joshua Tree National Park (West Entrance) – 17 minutes
◎ Pioneertown / Pappy & Harriet’s – 20 minutes
◎ The Integratron – 20 minutes
◎ Palm Springs – 45 minutes
◎ Mesa Market (Liquor/Convenience) – 4 minutes
◎ Joshua Tree Village & Coffee Co. – 11 minutes
◎ Joshua Tree National Park (West Entrance) – 17 minutes
◎ Pioneertown / Pappy & Harriet’s – 20 minutes
◎ The Integratron – 20 minutes
◎ Palm Springs – 45 minutes
Transit
This is a remote location down dirt roads, 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.
Notes
•ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $1000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.
• EVENTS & COMMERCIAL PHOTOSHOOTS: Are not permitted without prior approval, applicable permit and additional fees.
• DOGS: Your dog is welcome and there is a one time fee of $100. Please alert us in advance. Max of 2 dogs. No other types of animals are authorized.
• CELL SERVICE: Cell phone service availability and quality in the high desert varies by service provider. This is particularly true in the more remote areas of Joshua Tree, Pipes Canyon, and Pioneertown. Please be prepared by enabling wifi calling or downloading a VOIP program.
• ROAD CONDITIONS: Many roads are dirt, so please take it slow. A four wheel drive car is not required, but note that roads will often have ruts, particularly after a rain
• CO-HOSTED BY HOMESTEAD MODERN
• EVENTS & COMMERCIAL PHOTOSHOOTS: Are not permitted without prior approval, applicable permit and additional fees.
• DOGS: Your dog is welcome and there is a one time fee of $100. Please alert us in advance. Max of 2 dogs. No other types of animals are authorized.
• CELL SERVICE: Cell phone service availability and quality in the high desert varies by service provider. This is particularly true in the more remote areas of Joshua Tree, Pipes Canyon, and Pioneertown. Please be prepared by enabling wifi calling or downloading a VOIP program.
• ROAD CONDITIONS: Many roads are dirt, so please take it slow. A four wheel drive car is not required, but note that roads will often have ruts, particularly after a rain
• CO-HOSTED BY HOMESTEAD MODERN
InteractionWithGuests
Our property manager, Homestead Modern, is local and has staff available from 9am-9pm.
HouseRules
VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT
This Agreement is not a lease and conveys no rights in real property; use limited to these terms.
• Occupancy: Maximum occupancy under our short-term renal permit is the number in the property listing +2, whether staying overnight or visiting. This includes any guests or vendors (e.g. private chef, massage therapist) that you may invite to the property. Unauthorized persons above this limit may result in fines from regulatory authorities that will be charged to you.
• Check-in/out: Access is from 4 PM check-in to 11 AM check-out, unless otherwise approved in writing. No check-in after 9 PM without prior approval. Unauthorized early arrival or late departure will incur 50% of the daily rate.
• Pets: Only dogs are permitted, with prior written approval, payment of an additional cleaning fee, and at select properties. Owners must: use provided protective sheets on furniture; leash dogs outdoors; promptly pick up waste; never leave dogs unattended. Extra cleaning (minimum $50) or repairs due to pets will be charged in addition to the dog cleaning fee. No other animals allowed.
• Vehicles/Camping: No RVs, motorcycles, camping, or overnight accommodations outside the property. Violations may result in termination without refund.
• Rural Area: Properties are in remote areas; services and vendors may not be immediately available. Situations beyond our control that do not warrant refund, credit, or relocation include: acts of nature; wildlife or insects; utility outages; government actions; amenity closures for maintenance, safety, or other causes outside our control.
• Cell/Internet/TV: Due to our rural nature, service may be limited or unreliable; no refunds for outages. No illegal or abusive use. Guests that log into personal accounts must log out before departure; we are not responsible for charges on guest accounts.
• Power Outages: Due to our rural nature, outages may occur; no refunds for unplanned outages. For planned outages over 4 hours, we will attempt relocation if requested.
• Photoshoots/Events/Commercial Use: Prohibited without prior written approval, any necessary permits and payment of additional fees. This includes weddings, parties, or other events exceeding the number of allowed guests above. Any unauthorized use will incur a $10,000 penalty and the payment of any fees imposed by a municipality.
• Water Amenities: Use of pools, hot tubs, and plunge pools is at guests’ risk. No glass/pottery near water; breaking glass requires draining/refilling and lost revenue reimbursement. No minors unattended. Uncovered amenities may incur $100+ cleaning/filling/heating fee. No lifeguard on duty; guests waive liability for injuries.
• Access for Maintenance: Owner/representatives may enter for landscaping, maintenance, cleaning, repairs, inspections, and pool/hot tub service, we will make reasonable attempts to communicate all access needs.
• Property Unavailability: If beyond owner’s control, reservation may be canceled with refund of fees paid.
• Smoking: Prohibited indoors and within 15 feet of exterior doors. Dispose of cigarette waste properly. Violation incurs $250 minimum charge.
• Firepits/Fireplaces: Propane fixtures may not burn wood or other materials; violation incurs $500 minimum cleaning fee And the payment of any fines imposed by a municipality.
• Firearms: Prohibited.
• Noise: Follow local ordinances; quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. Guest responsible for fines plus $500 administrative fee for violations.
• Payments: Full payment due 60 days before check-in (or upon booking if within 60 days).
• Deposits/Damage: Security deposit required per platform. With payment of an accidental damage protection fee, accidental damage up to $1,000 is covered if reported during stay (excludes intentional acts, gross negligence, and pet damage). We may withhold deposit or bill for costs exceeding it for violations, damage, missing items, excessive cleaning, unauthorized guests/pets, noise violations, trespassing, late check-out, or ordinance violations.
• Liability: Guests assume all risk for injury or property loss/damage and hold owner/manager harmless.
• Issue Resolution & Refunds: We strive to keep all properties well-maintained. If a material issue impacts your stay, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to resolve it promptly, which may include dispatching maintenance, arranging repairs, or relocating you to a comparable property. If you decline a reasonable remedy or relocation, you accept the property as-is and no further refund, credit, or compensation will be due. Any goodwill gestures are at our sole discretion and do not create obligations for future stays.
• Excessive Cleaning: you must leave the property in a reasonably clean condition, failure to do so will result in additional cleaning fees.
• Check-in Requirements: Guests must be 21+ years and present a government issued photo identification prior to check-in via our virtual check-in process. We may cancel reservations anytime if not provided.
This Agreement is not a lease and conveys no rights in real property; use limited to these terms.
• Occupancy: Maximum occupancy under our short-term renal permit is the number in the property listing +2, whether staying overnight or visiting. This includes any guests or vendors (e.g. private chef, massage therapist) that you may invite to the property. Unauthorized persons above this limit may result in fines from regulatory authorities that will be charged to you.
• Check-in/out: Access is from 4 PM check-in to 11 AM check-out, unless otherwise approved in writing. No check-in after 9 PM without prior approval. Unauthorized early arrival or late departure will incur 50% of the daily rate.
• Pets: Only dogs are permitted, with prior written approval, payment of an additional cleaning fee, and at select properties. Owners must: use provided protective sheets on furniture; leash dogs outdoors; promptly pick up waste; never leave dogs unattended. Extra cleaning (minimum $50) or repairs due to pets will be charged in addition to the dog cleaning fee. No other animals allowed.
• Vehicles/Camping: No RVs, motorcycles, camping, or overnight accommodations outside the property. Violations may result in termination without refund.
• Rural Area: Properties are in remote areas; services and vendors may not be immediately available. Situations beyond our control that do not warrant refund, credit, or relocation include: acts of nature; wildlife or insects; utility outages; government actions; amenity closures for maintenance, safety, or other causes outside our control.
• Cell/Internet/TV: Due to our rural nature, service may be limited or unreliable; no refunds for outages. No illegal or abusive use. Guests that log into personal accounts must log out before departure; we are not responsible for charges on guest accounts.
• Power Outages: Due to our rural nature, outages may occur; no refunds for unplanned outages. For planned outages over 4 hours, we will attempt relocation if requested.
• Photoshoots/Events/Commercial Use: Prohibited without prior written approval, any necessary permits and payment of additional fees. This includes weddings, parties, or other events exceeding the number of allowed guests above. Any unauthorized use will incur a $10,000 penalty and the payment of any fees imposed by a municipality.
• Water Amenities: Use of pools, hot tubs, and plunge pools is at guests’ risk. No glass/pottery near water; breaking glass requires draining/refilling and lost revenue reimbursement. No minors unattended. Uncovered amenities may incur $100+ cleaning/filling/heating fee. No lifeguard on duty; guests waive liability for injuries.
• Access for Maintenance: Owner/representatives may enter for landscaping, maintenance, cleaning, repairs, inspections, and pool/hot tub service, we will make reasonable attempts to communicate all access needs.
• Property Unavailability: If beyond owner’s control, reservation may be canceled with refund of fees paid.
• Smoking: Prohibited indoors and within 15 feet of exterior doors. Dispose of cigarette waste properly. Violation incurs $250 minimum charge.
• Firepits/Fireplaces: Propane fixtures may not burn wood or other materials; violation incurs $500 minimum cleaning fee And the payment of any fines imposed by a municipality.
• Firearms: Prohibited.
• Noise: Follow local ordinances; quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. Guest responsible for fines plus $500 administrative fee for violations.
• Payments: Full payment due 60 days before check-in (or upon booking if within 60 days).
• Deposits/Damage: Security deposit required per platform. With payment of an accidental damage protection fee, accidental damage up to $1,000 is covered if reported during stay (excludes intentional acts, gross negligence, and pet damage). We may withhold deposit or bill for costs exceeding it for violations, damage, missing items, excessive cleaning, unauthorized guests/pets, noise violations, trespassing, late check-out, or ordinance violations.
• Liability: Guests assume all risk for injury or property loss/damage and hold owner/manager harmless.
• Issue Resolution & Refunds: We strive to keep all properties well-maintained. If a material issue impacts your stay, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to resolve it promptly, which may include dispatching maintenance, arranging repairs, or relocating you to a comparable property. If you decline a reasonable remedy or relocation, you accept the property as-is and no further refund, credit, or compensation will be due. Any goodwill gestures are at our sole discretion and do not create obligations for future stays.
• Excessive Cleaning: you must leave the property in a reasonably clean condition, failure to do so will result in additional cleaning fees.
• Check-in Requirements: Guests must be 21+ years and present a government issued photo identification prior to check-in via our virtual check-in process. We may cancel reservations anytime if not provided.
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Amenities 38
- Air conditioning
- BBQ
- Coffee maker
- Cookware
- Dishes and silverware
- Dishwasher
- Enhanced cleaning practices
- EV charger
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Family/kid friendly
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire pit
- First aid kit
- French press
- Hair dryer
- Hangers
- Heating
- Hot tub
- Iron
- Kettle
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Microwave
- Outdoor Shower
- Oven
- Pack ’n Play/travel crib
- Path to entrance lit at night
- Patio or balcony
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Refrigerator
- Room-darkening shades
- Single level home
- Suitable for children (2-12 years)
- Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
- TV
- Wireless Internet
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard/Outdoor Space
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