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Summary
The 14 suites comprising The Bungalows are situated on the historic Joshua Tree Retreat Center campus, surrounded by serenity and endless views of Joshua Trees but with the convenience of being just a mile away from The Village and National Park. The Bungalows are newly renovated in a manner that honors their midcentury architectural heritage, while providing the comforts of modern living. The Bungalows offer generous communal outdoor space and access to the Retreat Center pool and classes.
Space
Each room, while connected to one building, has its entrance and semi-private patio with seating.
This is an 18+ only property.
Rated one of Michelin Guide's Top Hotels worldwide for 2023
"The only way a hotel makes the cut is by having extraordinary style, service, and personality. It must be a jewel of its community, and it must never, ever be boring.” - Lucy Lieberman, International Director of MICHELIN Guide Hotels
"Since debuting in 2010, Homestead Modern has earned a reputation as the leader in offering the High Desert’s most chic remote accommodations ...Now the company is expanding to offer a hotel-style destination, firmly cementing its foothold in desert hospitality.” - C Magazine
On the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, where a forest of wild paloverde trees meets towering granite boulders, the Joshua Tree Retreat Center welcomes the first traditional premium hospitality offering in the area. The 14 suites, now known as The Bungalows, were designed and constructed in 1960 by the architect Harold Zook as accommodations for the site’s on-campus teachers. Located in the northwest corner of the center’s more than 130 acres of desert, The Bungalows still feature their original wood exteriors, while the interiors seem sun-bleached, with earthy jute and sea grass rugs, woven cane-backed chairs, and intricate millwork to evoke a bare-sand feel.
The spaces were redeveloped by the hospitality company Homestead Modern and restored in collaboration with the consulting designer Brad Dunning; as a nod to the work of the Swiss architect Albert Frey, the rooms are accented with yellow textiles the color of Encelia flowers, a hue popularized by Frey in his modernist structures in nearby Palm Springs.
Floor-to-ceiling glass panels and sleek concrete floors blend with expansive outdoor patios and the views beyond. During a stay, guests can cook in their kitchen, on the site’s communal grills or dine at the retreat center’s vegetarian cafe.
HOMESTEAD MODERN & SELF CHECK-IN:
Guests of The Bungalows enjoy the same level of hospitality as those of Homestead Modern’s properties in the High Desert. With simple design changes and integration of technology, we strive to reduce unnecessary contact with your environment, reduce congestion points, enhance cleaning protocols, and offer our guests a low-touch experience with high guest service. We utilize an intelligent lock for each Bungalow that creates a unique code for each guest, allowing a self check-in process.
There is no front desk, though our local support team is available from 9am-9 pm daily via phone, text, or email, and our General Manager is on the property from Thursday through Monday from 10 am - 6 pm to assist with any and all questions.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
Through our partnership with Public Goods, guests of The Bungalows will find a refrigerator and pantry stocked with healthy and sustainable snacks and drinks upon arrival. These items are available for purchase (added to your bill at check-out).
The Retreat Center also has a vegetarian cafe, open from Wednesday to Sunday. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, they are open from 9 am - 2 pm, Thursday and Friday, from 9 am - 4 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm.
We have premium suites and doubles available as well, found on Airbnb and our website.
ALL ROOMS INCLUDE:
♦ Parachute Premium Linens & Towels
♦ Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress
♦ House of Hiatus Bathrobes
♦ Walk-in showers w/ Malin & Getz Body Products
♦ Kitchen with Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove, Dishware, Silverware & Local Ceramics
♦ French Press w/ Local Coffee In Each Room + Creamer + Sugar
♦ Salt, Pepper & Cooking Oil Provided
♦ Curated Offerings of Books, Games & Art
♦ Mid-Stay Housekeeping Available (additional fee)
♦ Access to Retreat Center campus and classes (when available/additional cost)
♦ Swimming Pool & Hot Tub, w/ Pool Towels Provided
♦ Air Conditioning, Heaters & High-Speed Internet
♦ Communal Overlook
♦ Iron, Ironing Board & Hairdryer
♦ On-Site Parking and EV Chargers Available
♦ High-speed internet (200Mbs+)
♦ The Bungalows Do Not Include TVs.
Bungalow Studio Highlights:
*380 square feet
*Sleeps Two Adults in 1 King Bed
*Patio w/ Seating Options
*Desk w/ Bluetooth Speaker
This is an 18+ only property.
Rated one of Michelin Guide's Top Hotels worldwide for 2023
"The only way a hotel makes the cut is by having extraordinary style, service, and personality. It must be a jewel of its community, and it must never, ever be boring.” - Lucy Lieberman, International Director of MICHELIN Guide Hotels
"Since debuting in 2010, Homestead Modern has earned a reputation as the leader in offering the High Desert’s most chic remote accommodations ...Now the company is expanding to offer a hotel-style destination, firmly cementing its foothold in desert hospitality.” - C Magazine
On the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, where a forest of wild paloverde trees meets towering granite boulders, the Joshua Tree Retreat Center welcomes the first traditional premium hospitality offering in the area. The 14 suites, now known as The Bungalows, were designed and constructed in 1960 by the architect Harold Zook as accommodations for the site’s on-campus teachers. Located in the northwest corner of the center’s more than 130 acres of desert, The Bungalows still feature their original wood exteriors, while the interiors seem sun-bleached, with earthy jute and sea grass rugs, woven cane-backed chairs, and intricate millwork to evoke a bare-sand feel.
The spaces were redeveloped by the hospitality company Homestead Modern and restored in collaboration with the consulting designer Brad Dunning; as a nod to the work of the Swiss architect Albert Frey, the rooms are accented with yellow textiles the color of Encelia flowers, a hue popularized by Frey in his modernist structures in nearby Palm Springs.
Floor-to-ceiling glass panels and sleek concrete floors blend with expansive outdoor patios and the views beyond. During a stay, guests can cook in their kitchen, on the site’s communal grills or dine at the retreat center’s vegetarian cafe.
HOMESTEAD MODERN & SELF CHECK-IN:
Guests of The Bungalows enjoy the same level of hospitality as those of Homestead Modern’s properties in the High Desert. With simple design changes and integration of technology, we strive to reduce unnecessary contact with your environment, reduce congestion points, enhance cleaning protocols, and offer our guests a low-touch experience with high guest service. We utilize an intelligent lock for each Bungalow that creates a unique code for each guest, allowing a self check-in process.
There is no front desk, though our local support team is available from 9am-9 pm daily via phone, text, or email, and our General Manager is on the property from Thursday through Monday from 10 am - 6 pm to assist with any and all questions.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
Through our partnership with Public Goods, guests of The Bungalows will find a refrigerator and pantry stocked with healthy and sustainable snacks and drinks upon arrival. These items are available for purchase (added to your bill at check-out).
The Retreat Center also has a vegetarian cafe, open from Wednesday to Sunday. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, they are open from 9 am - 2 pm, Thursday and Friday, from 9 am - 4 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm.
We have premium suites and doubles available as well, found on Airbnb and our website.
ALL ROOMS INCLUDE:
♦ Parachute Premium Linens & Towels
♦ Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress
♦ House of Hiatus Bathrobes
♦ Walk-in showers w/ Malin & Getz Body Products
♦ Kitchen with Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove, Dishware, Silverware & Local Ceramics
♦ French Press w/ Local Coffee In Each Room + Creamer + Sugar
♦ Salt, Pepper & Cooking Oil Provided
♦ Curated Offerings of Books, Games & Art
♦ Mid-Stay Housekeeping Available (additional fee)
♦ Access to Retreat Center campus and classes (when available/additional cost)
♦ Swimming Pool & Hot Tub, w/ Pool Towels Provided
♦ Air Conditioning, Heaters & High-Speed Internet
♦ Communal Overlook
♦ Iron, Ironing Board & Hairdryer
♦ On-Site Parking and EV Chargers Available
♦ High-speed internet (200Mbs+)
♦ The Bungalows Do Not Include TVs.
Bungalow Studio Highlights:
*380 square feet
*Sleeps Two Adults in 1 King Bed
*Patio w/ Seating Options
*Desk w/ Bluetooth Speaker
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Amenities 29
- Air conditioning
- BBQ
- Bicycles available
- Coffee maker
- Cookware
- Disabled parking spot
- Dishes and silverware
- Enhanced cleaning practices
- EV charger
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Hair dryer
- Hangers
- Heating
- Hot tub
- Iron
- Kettle
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Microwave
- Oven
- Path to entrance lit at night
- Patio or balcony
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Refrigerator
- Room-darkening shades
- Wireless Internet
- Yard/Outdoor Space
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