'Invisible House' Among 4 Joshua Tree Homes Available To Rent Or Buy

JOSHUA TREE, CA — Patch took a look at two rentals and two affordable desert homes that may have you rethinking spending the night or spending your life in the beauty of Joshua Tree.

Recently, two Joshua Tree Airbnb rentals were identified among Airbnb's most wish-listed homes for 2023. The Joshua Tree "Invisible House" is one of the most impressive properties currently available to rent on Airbnb, according to the short-term rental giant.

This expansive multi-million dollar property borders the Joshua Tree National Park and offers views from the floor-to-ceiling windows that surround the home.

If you want to rent the property, it's $2,500 a night. To rent it by the month, it will set you back just under $13,000. To buy this nearly 5,500-foot glass home, expect to drop around $18 million, according to realtor Aaron Kirman. The home has both form and function, according to the listing that is held by Aaron Kirman and Matt Adamo of AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate.

Tucked into the landscape on a hill overlooking the broad expanse of the desert below, The Invisible House has been dubbed a "modern masterpiece" by Airbnb.

"Designed by film producer Chris Hanley and Frank Gehry collaborator Tomas Osinski, the Invisible House is built to directly connect inhabitants with the environment through a mirrored glass exterior that seamlessly bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor space," according to Kirman, the listing agent.

The home "masks itself" as an indistinguishable component of the famous Joshua Tree desert landscape. It's a luxurious way to take in all of those desert stars.

Check Airbnb's Joshua Tree rental known as Casa Coyotes.

While this Airbnb rental home is not listed for purchase, the owners have mastered that Joshua Tree boho desert vibe. The villa can be reserved for the rate of $285 per night.

"Casa Coyotes is a luxury-designed desert retreat surrounded by scenic views of the Joshua Tree mountains. Located minutes to downtown Joshua Tree and the Joshua Tree National Park entrance," according to Airbnb.

Guests can experience breathtaking sunsets and starry skies from the casa, the private hot tub, the cowboy pool, and hammocks, according to the rental site.

"Cook your favorite meal with friends and family at the custom outdoor kitchen BBQ or catch the endless wildlife and peaceful energy surrounding the property," the rental listing invites. "This is a place to unwind, relax and enjoy the slow pace of the desert. Relax in our pool after hiking, soak in the outdoor shower, or gaze out at the cactus garden from our hot tub at night."

If the vibe of the Coyote Cottage makes you want to pull up stakes and call Joshua Tree home, here are a few more ideas for you we found on the market.

Step inside this Western charmer with Santa Fe elegance in the heart of the Joshua Tree desert.

Originally built in 2007 and listed for around $1.5 million, this home is over 3,000 square feet with five bedrooms and three full bathrooms. It is surrounded by an outdoor oasis that is impeccably Joshua Tree.

Enjoy the Spanish accents and design that elevate the home's desert vibe. A wood deck, fire pit, lap pool, and hanging daybeds under broad porches make this an ideal property for lounging, especially at night.

"Your new home in Joshua Tree offers a haven where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embrace the unique charm of this remarkable desert sanctuary," the listing reads. Get more information on this listing at realestate.patch.com.

Quiet Joshua Tree "Desert Vibe" Home For Sale El Reposo Street.

This Joshua Tree residence is less isolated than the other t here and has boho charm to spare with an asking price of just under $650,000.

According to realtors, this home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and modern amenities paired with rustic charm.

"Located in a quiet, up-and-coming neighborhood, this home is perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own your slice of desert paradise," realtor Mance Rieder, E Xp Realty Of California, Inc., wrote.

Consider long summer nights taking in an outdoor movie, sitting around the fire pit with friends, and enjoying the starry desert night sky.

What is so special about Joshua Tree?

The National Park website offers hints about this unique desert wonderland that draws visitors by the thousands every year.

"Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park," according to the National Park website. "Here, you can find a fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain, they said. Visitors can drink in those dark desert night skies and even catch a glimpse of the Milky Way. The area is also rich in cultural history, prehistoric trees, and surreal geologic features that combine to form the wonder of the southern California desert wilderness."

When you go, there's no reason not to stay in style. Plan your trip around meteor showers, celestial events and sunny or cloudy weather.

For more information, click here. See more photos of the listing below, courtesy of E Xp Realty Of California, Inc.:

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