The fire sculpture and lounge chairs beside the pool at sunset, with Joshua trees on the horizon

Jewel Crest House · A Joshua Tree wellness retreat in Yucca Valley, California

Exclusively yours.

A private wellness retreat on five acres of high desert. Pool, hot tub, barrel sauna and cold plunge, set among old-growth Joshua trees.

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5 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
1 bath
5 private acres

4.96 · 285 reviews · Guest Favorite

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The retreat

Designed for restoration, connection and the high desert, with intention.

Jewel Crest sits on five private acres, a short drive from Joshua Tree National Park and the shops of downtown Joshua Tree. The house balances architectural distinction with real comfort: organic modern interiors with Scandinavian and bohemian notes, furnished by Interior Define, Article and West Elm.

Outside, the whole property is yours. Wake to desert light, move between the sauna and the cold plunge, and end the night by the fire under an open, starlit sky.

Leather sofa in golden light, with the spiral staircase casting a shadow on the wall

Wellness

Sauna, cold plunge, pool and open sky.

A complete outdoor wellness circuit, set among old-growth Joshua trees.

Heated pool with red and white tile waterline, Joshua trees and the barrel sauna beyond

Heated pool + hot tub

Pebble-tech basin with handmade waterline tile by Clay Imports. Spa heating is included with every stay.

Barrel sauna

By Almost Heaven.

Cold plunge

By Fire Cold Plunge.

Outdoor shower

Solar-heated, open to the sky.

Sculptural metal fire feature with a Joshua tree behind

Fire sculpture

By The Outdoor Plus, ringed by Denver Modern loungers.

A day here

From first light to firelight.

Morning

Coffee and first light

Joshua Tree Coffee Company beans are waiting in the kitchen. Take a cup out to the patio while the desert warms up.
Afternoon

Pool hours

Float in the pool or stretch out on a lounger, with nothing on the schedule.
Golden hour

Heat, then cold

Warm up in the barrel sauna, then step into the cold plunge as the sky turns pink.
Night

Fire and stars

Light the fire sculpture, sink into the hot tub and watch the stars come out.

The house

Thoughtful, light-filled, made to slow down in.

Downstairs bedroom

King bed, Allswell Luxe Hybrid mattress, 100% cotton Parachute bedding.

Upstairs bedroom

Queen bed under the eaves, plus a desk and office chair for remote work.

Shower with vertical pink and white Fireclay tile and brass fixtures

The bathroom

Eight feet of custom Fireclay tile in pink, red and white, with brass fixtures.

Open-plan kitchen and dining area with a black spiral staircase

Living + kitchen

Open plan with a full kitchen and a pull-out sleeper sofa for a fifth guest.

Photos

Take a look around.

Pool, loungers and the lit fire sculpture under an orange sunset

Fire sculpture burning at dusk, ringed by terracotta chairs and white loungers under a pink sky

The house lit from inside beneath a vivid pink sunset

Downstairs bedroom with a king bed, brass sconces and two abstract prints

Pool with striped tile steps, looking out to Joshua trees and the barrel sauna

Shower with vertical pink and white tile, a tiled niche and brass fixtures

Barrel sauna beside a Joshua tree under a pink evening sky

Living room with a curved leather sofa, round wooden coffee table and floor lamp

Front of the house glowing at night against a deep blue sky

Sunlight sparkling on turquoise pool water beside red and white tile

White loungers in front of the fire sculpture and terracotta chairs

Pool edge with the fire sculpture, lounge chairs and a Joshua tree against the mountains

Fire sculpture reflected in the still pool

Open cold plunge tub beside a Joshua tree at dusk

Outdoor shower running, with mountains and a Joshua tree behind

Barrel sauna and cold plunge side by side between Joshua trees

Pool deck seen from directly above, with loungers and chairs casting long shadows

A Joshua tree in the foreground with the lit house behind at sunset

Joshua trees silhouetted against pink sunset clouds

Front entrance of the white house with desert plants and a patio chair

Front patio chairs in warm evening light, with agave and boulders

Globe lamp on a stack of design books, including one titled California Desert

Open-plan living space with the spiral staircase and glass doors open to the patio

Bag of Joshua Tree Coffee Company beans beside a coffee maker and two mugs

White kitchen with a stainless range, seen past the spiral staircase

Bathroom with a walk-in shower in pink tile and a floating wood vanity

Upstairs bedroom reflected in a tall arched brass mirror

Double globe lamp glowing on a bedside table

The house at dusk with warm light in the windows and the pool deck behind

Fire sculpture burning at dusk beside terracotta chairs and white loungers

Record player and ceramic vases on a black console below the TV

Path to the barrel sauna and cold plunge between Joshua trees at sunset

View through the doorway into the downstairs king bedroom

Pool reflecting a pink and orange sunset

Kitchen seen from the side, with white cabinets and a wood countertop

Front entrance of the house framed by desert shrubs

Bathroom with a glass walk-in shower in pink tile and a floating wood vanity

Open-plan living space with the spiral staircase, kitchen and dining table

Joshua trees against pink sunset clouds on the property

Upstairs desk and office chair under the sloped ceiling

Open desert behind the house with a lone Joshua tree under a blue and pink sky

Tall Joshua tree at sunset with the lit house in the distance

Stone path leading to the house under an orange and pink sunset

Fiery red sunset clouds over the desert horizon

The house and its path lights glowing after sunset

Night sky full of stars above the property

Bathroom niche with wooden shelves, rust-colored towels and white towels

Round dining table with green velvet chairs beside the kitchen and spiral staircase

Patterned cushions on the king bed beneath two abstract prints

Arched floor mirror and a snake plant in the downstairs bedroom

The white gabled house glowing at dusk in the Yucca Valley desert

Front of the white house with its metal roof and two patio chairs

Two lounge chairs on the terra cotta tile front patio

Close-up of the patterned terra cotta tile on the front patio

Front door open, looking straight through the house to the desert

Lounge chair beside the front door in golden evening light

Lounge chairs and a side table on the terra cotta front patio

White kitchen with a stainless range, tile backsplash and wood countertop

Black spiral staircase with wooden treads beside the glass doors

Leather sofa with terracotta and striped cushions below a large abstract canvas

Living room in golden light, with the staircase shadow across the wall

Tall glass doors and a high window under the vaulted ceiling, with a globe chandelier

Open-plan kitchen and dining area with the black spiral staircase

Covered back patio at sunset, looking out to the pool deck

Sunset over the pool deck seen through the open glass doors

A dog walking across the back patio at sunset

Outdoor sofa on the back patio at sunset, seen through the folding glass doors

Pool deck with white loungers and the fire sculpture under a pink sky

Pool deck with terracotta chairs around the fire sculpture, a Joshua tree and mountains behind

Fire sculpture and a terracotta chair reflected in the pool

Fire sculpture burning between terracotta lounge chairs under a blue sky

White loungers facing the fire sculpture at dusk

Pink sunset clouds reflected in the pool

Red and white tile at the pool edge with sunlight sparkling on the water

Pool and fire sculpture at sunset with a Joshua tree and mountains behind

Fire sculpture and terracotta chairs beside the pool, below a tall Joshua tree

Double globe lamp glowing on a bedside table upstairs

Upstairs desk with a laptop, books and a plant

Barrel sauna and Joshua trees seen through the living room glass doors

Stone path leading to the barrel sauna and cold plunge at sunset

Barrel sauna and cold plunge side by side beneath a Joshua tree

Fire sculpture in front of a Joshua tree in warm evening light

Pool with red and white tile, looking out to Joshua trees and the barrel sauna

Amenities

Everything, considered.

Heated pool + hot tub
Barrel sauna + fire sculpture
Cold plunge
Desert + mountain views
Outdoor projector + screen
Wifi + dedicated workspace
Full kitchen
EV charger
Yoga mats, weights + kettlebells
Dog friendly (up to 2)

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Kitchen

4-burner range and oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker and grinder, tea kettle, pots and pans, knives, baking sheets, strainer, spatula, wine opener and wine glasses.

Complimentary essentials

Joshua Tree Coffee Company coffee, creamer and sugar, a cocktail mixer, salt, pepper and olive oil. Public Goods body wash, shampoo, conditioner and lotion, a blow dryer and a mini shoulder massager.

Outdoors

Unrestricted access to all five acres. Lounge chairs, front patio with Zia terra cotta tile, outdoor projector and screen with Roku.

Accessibility + parking

Disabled parking spot, lit path to the guest entrance and an EV charger.

Location

Minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.

Jewel Crest is in Yucca Valley, in the Joshua Tree area of California's high desert. Your exact address is shared through Airbnb after booking.

10minJoshua Tree Farmers Market
10minDowntown Joshua Tree
12minLa Copine
15minThe Integratron sound bath
19minJoshua Tree National Park, West Entrance
19minPappy & Harriet's

Reviews

An Airbnb Guest Favorite.

4.96Average rating out of 5
285Airbnb reviews
97%Five-star stays

Cleanliness 4.9 · Accuracy 4.9 · Check-in 5.0 · Communication 5.0 · Location 4.9 · Value 4.9

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Your hosts

Ben + Andrea

Superhosts for five years, with a 4.97 average across more than 1,800 reviews. They respond within an hour, every time.

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Good to know

Check-in and check-out

Early check-in is offered when the home is ready ahead of time, and your hosts will let you know. Late checkout isn't available.

Pool and spa heating

The hot tub is heated (up to 102°F) with every stay. Pool heating up to 84°F is available with advance notice for $175/day, two-day minimum ($350), non-refundable.

Pets

Dogs are welcome, up to two, for a $120 fee per stay.

Rental agreement

San Bernardino County requires a signed rental agreement for all short-term stays. You'll sign it through Airbnb messages.

Events and photoshoots

Not permitted under a standard booking. Message the hosts about a separate agreement.

Pool service

A technician services the pool weekly. If you're swimming, just ask them to come back later.

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