There’s magic in the desert. You’ll revel in the solitude of vast spaces, restoring your soul as you focus on yourself and your surroundings. As day turns to night, you’ll experience breath-taking sunsets, watching the sky shift from powder blue through warm pastel hues of orange, pink and purple. Once the night sky settles into place, a mesmerising display of stars takes centre stage. A break to the desert is something special indeed. This home can be found in the south of Joshua Tree, an eight-minute drive downtown. It’s blessed with incredible panoramas from high on the mesa, taking in the dramatic mountains of the Joshua Tree National Park as well as a backdrop of the Big Bear Mountains to the west. Hikers will love exploring Indian Cove, which is ten minutes away, and it takes twelve minutes to drive to downtown 29 Palms – for an escape that feels as though it’s in the middle of nowhere, this home is remarkably well situated. A custom-built estate set on five acres, this home is set to impress. It’s a remarkable space, with everything you might wish for. Beautiful bedrooms look out onto the desert, giving guests a glorious view each morning. A games room boasts a pool table and giant Connect Four, and there are also garden games in the landscaped grounds. Hammocks sway gently in the breeze, beckoning you to doze in the afternoon sun. After an alfresco dinner prepared on the barbecue, settle around the fire pit for a dessert of toasted marshmallows. Drink cocktails as you admire the magnificent sunset, then slip into the hot tub for an evening of relaxation under the stars. You’ll never want to leave this spectacular home. Home truths: *There is parking for up to six cars here *Your host can provide a travel cot for little ones on request *A detached casita houses a queen bedroom and has an outdoor bathroom *Two of the bedrooms are accessed via the garage/ games room *Bedrooms two and three share an en-suite bathroom *Your host kindly asks you to respect the neighbourhood quiet hours of 10pm-7am *There are three bedrooms with desks if you need to catch up on some work during your stay *Your host does not accept bookings from those under the age of 25 *Housekeeping is not provided during your stay unless it’s requested at the time of booking