Kaya Ranch Artist Retreat Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub
Joshua Tree, CA, United States
Welcome to Kaya Ranch — expansive yet intimate, a place where the world itself seems to have quietly folded inward to form a singular sanctuary. This is not a vacation home. It’s a place of curiosity and repose — a house for thinkers, dreamers, and those who like their mornings slow and their nights star-soaked. Five minutes from Joshua Tree’s shops and similar to the Joshua Tree park entrance. Just 15 min to the buzzing 29 Palms and thousand miles from nowhere — exactly where you want to be
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The Experience of Kaya Ranch — Inside: inspiration, stillness, and comfort; the faint scent of creosote and mesquite drifting through the air. Outside: mountains changing with the light, and, when night falls, a sky revealing its thousand-point punctuation of stars. Mornings invite lingering: coffee in hand, bare feet on cool floors, a sunbeam traveling across the wall. Afternoons drift between swims and half-read books. Nights are for open skies, the smell of mesquite, and that feeling you had once on a long-forgotten trip — of being both stimulated and soothed, utterly free to think or not think at all. The Space Living Room: The living room balances comfort with character — a tent-fabric-covered loveseat deep enough to disappear into, a Belgian farm bench turned coffee table, and a supple leather sofa that has hosted more than one late-night conversation. Original art fills the walls, while a vintage Plycraft chair and ottoman rest on a plush Moroccan rug underfoot. Board games wait patiently in the credenza (Scrabble, anyone?), and a television offers company should you tire of the stars. Dining Room: A mix of teak and granite, the dining room invites lingering — candles lit, chandelier dimmed, laughter over the fondue pot! Kitchen: The kitchen is worldly but practical — Vermont soapstone counters, aged brass light fixtures crafted in Dublin, and a marble-topped island perfect for a sous chef or for snacks that turn into late-night confessions. Fully stocked with cooking items, mugs, wine glasses, silverware, and spices, it’s ready for cuisines from other lands or simplicity—whatever you bring to the table. Bedrooms Primary Bedroom: Timeless, private, and spacious, the primary bedroom centers on a king bed dressed in crisp linens and topped with a linen-and-cotton windowpane blanket woven in 1877 — proof that comfort and history can coexist. A Ralph Lauren safari chair (circa 1992) sits by the window like an old friend with stories to tell. A vintage dresser awaits your clothes, and yes — there’s a television, should you wish to revisit great desert epics like Lawrence of Arabia (lol). A generous closet stands ready for those traveling with an ambitious wardrobe. The primary bath, seemingly borrowed from another latitude entirely, features a handmade green concrete sink, tiles the color of a mineral sea, and a toothbrush mural by Paris' Merci designer Daniel Rosenkrich, who also created the whimsical hanger wallpaper in the front hall — a nod to the romance of travel and the permanence of daily ritual. Just outside this bedroom is a covered patio with teak armchairs, perfect for morning coffee, and beyond that, lounge chairs for basking in the sun. Second Bedroom: The second bedroom is more colorful — home to two plush queen beds, their forest-green blankets with yellow stripes turned down, reading lights at the ready. Overhead, a series of mysterious women — faces half-hidden behind flowers, a book, or a turtleneck pulled too high — reveal themselves one by one. A rolling rack for clothes, a dresser, and a collage of original book-page art complete the space. It’s a lively room for dreamers who prefer their desert with a touch of fantasy. Outside this room, a three-quarter bath with sea-green tile, a squirrel lithograph over the toilet, and a spacious shower awaits. Voilà. ⸻ Coup de Grâce Step outside to the saltwater pool and hot tub, framed by mesquite and mountain views, where evenings dissolve into constellations and time forgets itself. A shaded pergola offers respite from the sun, complete with propane grill for late-day feasts. Gather by the fire pit in teak Adirondack chairs, swing gently in hammocks built for stargazing, float free on our swings, or challenge a friend to cornhole, horseshoes, or one of the other outdoor games scattered across the property. They're also the basket chairs on the front porch for a little tete a tete, guitar playing or poetry writing. Other Things to Note: Every light is on a dimmer — because atmosphere matters. The tankless water heater ensures hot showers that last as long as your thoughts, and the stacked washer and dryer in the kitchen make extended stays effortlessly civilized. We take genuine pleasure in providing everything you might need for a terrific stay. Should you somehow find we’ve missed something, we’ll make it right — quietly, quickly, and with good humor. Guest Access: You’ll have the entire property to yourself — pool, hot tub, and every carefully designed corner within. Whether you choose to stay inside surrounded by art and quiet, or wander out into the desert to see where the road ends, Kaya Ranch is yours to inhabit, not just visit. We want you to have an experience.
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What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Entertainment
- Ethernet connection
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- EV charger
- Free parking on premises
- Paid parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Guest Access
The whole house is yours! Feel free to explore the whole 5 acres while you’re here. The garage is currently just being used for storage.
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Joshua Tree, CA, United States
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