The Bungalows by Homestead Modern
Hotel · Joshua Tree
59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Highlights
Midcentury modern bungalows offering desert serenity & stunning views
59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Get directions
Midcentury modern bungalows offering desert serenity & stunning views
59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Get directions
"The Bungalows, on the grounds of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, are a series of very impressively restored midcentury buildings by Harold Zook, a highly regarded mid-century Modernist architect." - MICHELIN Guide
"The Bungalows, on the grounds of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, are a series of very impressively restored midcentury buildings by Harold Zook, a highly regarded mid-century Modernist architect." - MICHELIN Guide
"The Bungalows at Retreat by Homestead Modern are situated on the grounds of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, home to the Mentalphysics Spiritual Teaching and Retreat Center, as well as the largest known collection of buildings by the architect Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright. The Bungalows themselves are a series of very impressively restored midcentury buildings by Harold Zook, another highly regarded mid-century Modernist architect." - MICHELIN Guide
"Located on the grounds of a spiritual retreat and adjacent to protected desert land, this midcentury-modern boutique property opened in 2022 and showcases original post-and-beam ceilings, polished concrete floors, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. The setting delivers classic Joshua Tree desert expanses, easy access to hiking on preserved lands, and an atmosphere attuned to wellbeing and architectural history (including nearby Lloyd Wright buildings)." - Mae Hamilton
"This recently revamped midcentury modern hotel occupies 14 suites spread across three low-rise buildings on a large spiritual retreat campus. Opened in June 2022 and locally owned and managed by Homestead Modern, it preserves original motor-lodge design features—guests can still park in front of rooms—and modernizes them with contemporary comforts: air-conditioning and heating, high-speed internet, plush beds, and kitchenettes with full-size fridge, stove, microwave and cookware. Interiors emphasize indoor–outdoor living with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, polished concrete floors and original post-and-beam ceilings, while private, roomy patios are well suited to stargazing. The property operates as a low-contact hotel with smart-lock check-in and staff available by text or phone, intentionally forgoing in-room televisions to foster a peaceful, wellness-oriented vibe. Onsite amenities include a pool and hot tub (noted as somewhat dated but slated for updates), and easy access to walking paths, meditation trails and nearby desert scenery." - Mae Hamilton
