Summary:
Nestled between expansive boulder formations & desert flora, lies Casa La Stella - a traditional adobe style house with a vast artistic Mexican influence. With intricate decor, hand-carved furniture and ceramics, this is the perfect escape for larger groups wanting to feel isolated in creativity and yet be able to pop into town, go on a hike or see a show at Pappy & Harriets. This home is perched in the immensely popular Rock Reach area and has endless character, space and room to entertain.
The Space:
HIGHLIGHTS
► 3 Spacious bedrooms; 1 king, 2 queens
► 2 Full bathrooms, whirlpool bathtub
► Hot tub surrounded by boulder formations
► Fully equipped kitchen; modern appliances
► Full size washer and dryer w/ supplies
► Living area; flat screen smart tv + Bose speaker
► Eclectic art & pottery throughout
► Large outdoor back patio w/ BBQ grill
► Outdoor propane fireplace
► Pet friendly
► Newly installed STARLINK
► 12-minute drive from Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown
► Professionally hosted by Homestead Modern™
All Homestead Modern Homes include:
- Full-time, local support team
- Locally roasted coffee & pantry essentials
- Parachute towels & linens and Public Goods natural body products
- Concierge-like support to help you unplug, unwind, & engage with the High Desert
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Here Are a Few Kind Words From Our Previous Guests:
-”A wonderful traditional adobe style home in a picturesque area of the high desert. Very secluded location with beautiful vistas. The house is comfortable and well appointed.” -Jason
-”Casa La Stella is a piece of functional art that seems to exist like a mirage, shimmering elusively just beyond the blurred heat waves of reality. We absolutely loved this incredibly private oasis, surrounded by vibrant desert flora, resident jack rabbits, abundant bird life that we communed with from the shaded patio..” -Kate
-”This location is magical with breath taking views. The perfect get away to a beautiful desert oasis. The entire house is filled with art and inspiration.” -Silvana
*This home is available for the first time through Homestead Modern, the leading hospitality company and purveyor of design-focused ,premium vacation rentals in the Joshua Tree gateway communities. With over 3.5K reviews on Airbnb and a 4.95 rating, we are dedicated to providing elevated accommodations, unique services and personalized support during your stay, just as you would find in a boutique hotel. We are hospitality driven and prioritize helping our guests engage with the culture, landscape, and serenity of JoshuaTree National Park and the surrounding areas.*
-BEDS & BATHS-
This house can comfortably sleep 6 guests between the 3 bedrooms. The kitchen and living area sits in front of the house, ensuring maximum privacy. There are 2 bathrooms.
Highlights include:
★ The primary bedroom has a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom w/ a bathtub
★ The other two bedrooms have queen-size beds
★ An additional bathroom w/ a bathtub is located in between the guest & master bedroom.
★ Towels & Linens: Premium parachute towels are provided for your bathing & showering needs as well additional towels for use in the outdoor areas.
★ Body Products: Homestead Modern is proud to stock Public Goods Products which are powered by essential oils and other healthy plant-based ingredients – free of chemicals like *parabens *phthalates and *sulfates.
-KITCHEN & DINING-
The beautiful vintage kitchen is fully equipped for any desert-inspired culinary endeavor. You will be transported to the festivities of Día de los Muertos with the specially carved out wooden skeleton seat at the dining table, which seats 6 and hand painted ceramic dishes & cups, all brought on a truck by the owner of the home from villages across Mexico. Although you may be tempted to take your meal outside to the patio’s dining table, which also seats at least 6 and has some of the most epic views of boulders within the desert community. Highlights include:
★ Baking sheets, pots and pans are available/included
★ Hand mixer, blender, bar-tools and cocktail glasses
★ Homestead Modern homes all come with cooking oil, salt & pepper, as well as, pre-arrival food & beverage stocking services if you desire
★ Homestead Modern Homes offer locally roasted Wonder Lake Coffee as well as sugar in the raw. This home includes a (Drip coffee maker and Kettle)
★ Ziplock, Tinfoil, and Food Storage options so you can store food or assemble a picnic for a trip into the National Park
★ Propane BBQ/Grill with all the tools needed to BBQ under the stars
-LIVING SPACE-
The homeowner’s love for the culture shines through the architecture of the house with bull nosed edges of the walls, planked wooden ceiling throughout the home, intricately carved wooden furniture & large museum worthy Mexican pottery & art displays found throughout the house and this oasis. Highlights include:
★ Smart TV
★ Audio Equipment: Bose Speaker
★ Large desk w/ intricate ceramic displays & books on the artwork in the home
★ Exquisite displays of Mexican ceramic pieces around the home
★ Amenities: A historic collection of books, games, origami & Mexican candy to be enjoyed by all members of your group
- ART -
This home houses multiple museum worthy pieces of Mexican artwork by the famous Carlomango Pedro Martínez, Oñate & various others. Oil paintings, hand painted ceramic pottery, large vases, intricate wood carved furniture, black clay hanging pots (also known as Barra Negro) can also be found around the home. A few noteworthy art pieces & furniture found in the home:
★“Ivonne La Bailarina Mi Amor” by Carlomagno Pedro Martínez ‘94
★“Dos en realidades virtuales” by Carlomagno Pedro Martínez ‘96
★“Gloria De Media Noche” & “Las Apariciones” by Oñate ’96 is an oil painting found in the master bedroom
-OUTDOOR SPACE-
We want to make sure you are able to capture as much of the desert’s beauty and enjoy the sun as much as possible during your stay here. Thus, the outdoor space had been arranged to optimize your fun and relaxation.
★ Outdoor propane fueled fire-pit nestled in between the boulders
★ Outdoor dining on back patio w/ an outdoor swing & exquisite views of boulders
★ Outdoor BBQ grill complete with all the tools you need to cook and entertain
★ The garage is not accessible to guests at the current moment
-ESSENTIALS-
Parking is available for 6 vehicles. It is a circular driveway for easy access.
There is Starlink WiFi, heating, and air conditioning.
-ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS-
Visitors come to the High Desert for its unique landscape, culture, and recreational opportunities, as well as for the weather - hot and dry summers and mild winters at our high altitude. Joshua Tree and the communities surrounding the Joshua Tree National Park include Flamingo Heights, Pioneertown, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Landers. You’ll be close to all the action at Stella. Some of our favorite options available to you:
–Joshua Tree National Park: 800,000 acres of mystical beauty - Joshua Tree National Park is one of the world’s most incredible natural desert treasures. Sweeping, grand in scale and populated by granite monoliths and voluptuous rock and boulder formations. This quiet land, conducive to meditation and roaming, was carved by extremes in climate - wind, rain and an ever-present, relentless sun. Diverse forms of plant life are found everywhere, but none as unique or prevalent as the park’s namesake: the Joshua tree, standing majestically across the vast topography.
–Pioneertown: Step back in time to thus rustic Old West-style village. Wander through the historic buildings, visit unique shops, catch a live music performance at Pappy & Harriets, and experience the Wild West charm.
• The Integratron: New age-y healing destination with a sound bath, originally designed by ufologist George Van Tassel with the goal of reversing the aging process.
Everything at your fingertips and more, when you book with us today!
Guest Access:
You will have the entire house and property to yourself. The backyard is free for you to explore but please make sure you don’t hike into neighboring properties. The property has fences in place along with trespassing signs to help guide you.
The Neighborhood:
The 320-acre private community of Rock Reach is technically in the Town of Yucca Valley, but it feels like the middle of Joshua Tree National Park – without the crowds. Most of the landscape is an untouched wonderland of weathered boulders, pinon pines, desert oak and juniper trees.
Rock Reach provides the perfect blend of pristine desert and easy access to amenities in town. The West Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park is a 20-minute drive away, and the shops, restaurants, and things to do in Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree Village. A few of favorite spots in Joshua Tree Village include Space Cowboy Books, the World Famous Crochet Museum, and the Joshua Tree Saloon.
In addition to shopping and dining, you won’t want to miss these nearby highlights:
• Pioneertown (15-minute drive) - Put on your ten-gallon hat and stroll down Mane Street of this Wild West-inspired town, also known for Pappy & Harriet’s, a notable restaurant and venue.
• Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum (20-minute drive) - As far from a stuffy gallery as you can imagine, this outdoor sculpture garden contains a unique collection of folk-art.
• The Integratron (20-minute drive) - New age-y healing destination with a sound bath, originally designed by ufologist George Van Tassel with the goal of reversing the aging process.
• Palm Springs (40-minute drive) - Artsy town known for vintage shopping, art galleries, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
• Mt. San Jacinto State Park (90-minute drive) - Expansive, hilly landscape with foot and horseback trails surrounding 10,834-foot Mount San Jacinto.
