Desert Collective looks after homes across California's high desert: Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Yucca Mesa, Landers and Pioneertown. Mikel, Jill and Lulu remodel, furnish and run these houses themselves, live nearby, and treat each one as if it were their own. Pick a home below, or search dates across all of them.
Dates and prices for all ten Desert Collective homes.
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Joshua Tree · Yucca Valley · Pioneertown
Ten homes around Joshua Tree, from a homesteader cabin with an Airstream to a pool house with its own pickleball court, run by people who live here.
Films, photos, reviews and dates for each.
Book these through the search below or their own pages.
Most of these homes sit well out of town, where a hot tub under the Milky Way is an ordinary night.
Yucca Valley, CA
1 bedroom · 1 bath
Joshua Tree, CA
North Joshua Tree, California
2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Joshua Tree, CA
Friendly Hills · Joshua Tree, California
3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Twentynine Palms, CA
North Joshua Tree, California
1 bedroom · 1 bath
Pioneertown, CA
Pioneertown, California
2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Yucca Valley, CA
3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Joshua Tree, CA
Rural Joshua Tree, California
1 bedroom · 1 bath
Landers, CA
Landers · near Joshua Tree, California
3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Which one is yours?
From couples’ cabins to group hangouts with pools and courts—each one different, all run by us.
Why book here
I was pleased that the space mirrored the posting. The house was well stocked with basic items (dish soap, towels, laundry detergent, pots and pans) so we didn’t need to fill in the blanks. The house was clean and had all the amenities we expected. The view is very beautiful for J Tree. The outdoor space was well maintained and there were lots of activities for us to enjoy on the property. Great stay!
Absolutely fabulous. Beautiful, private, quiet and serene setting in a rural part of Joshua Tree with extraordinary views. Exceptional attention to detail in the design and 5 star luxuriously comfortable. Excellent communication with the host.
Mikel bought his first desert home in Joshua Tree in 2015 and went on to turn neglected high-desert houses into finished rentals. Jill rebuilt her own 1952 homestead cabin in Joshua Tree with her own hands, ran it as a rental, and has managed remodels from Los Angeles to Aspen. Lulu moved to Joshua Tree in 2020 to design and manage homes with a storyteller's eye. Desert Collective is the three of them: guests answered quickly, supplies stocked, repairs handled by crews they have worked with for years.
Mikel, Jill & Lulu
Desert Collective
From Pioneertown in the west to the open country north of Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms.
Short films made from the homes' own photos.
From your hosts
Welcome to Desert Collective. We are proud to share our collection of ten unique homes scattered across the beautiful high desert of Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and beyond. Each home is lovingly remodeled and furnished by us, ensuring that they reflect the spirit of this remarkable landscape. We live nearby and treat every property as if it were our own, striving to create spaces where you can truly connect with nature and each other. Whether you're looking for a cozy cabin or a modern retreat, we hope you find a perfect spot to enjoy your desert getaway.
Mikel, Jill, and Lulu
Founders