The Bungalows by Homestead Modern at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Deluxe Studio | Living area
Fireplace
Standard Studio, Accessible | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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59700 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Joshua Tree

Located in Joshua Tree, The Bungalows by Homestead Modern at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center is in the historical district, a 4-minute drive from Joshua Tree Art Gallery and 7 minutes from California Welcome Center. .This motel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Black Rock Canyon and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Noah Purifoy Foundation.

What's nearby

  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Black Rock Canyon - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Noah Purifoy Foundation - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good China Star - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Bungalows by Homestead Modern at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Joshua Tree Art Gallery
The Bungalows by Homestead Modern at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and in-room fitness.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, bicycles to rent, and in-room fitness. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Food for Thought Cafe, a restaurant that specializes in vegetarian cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Food for Thought Cafe - This café specializes in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Food for Thought Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are required to download the property's Enso Connect mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 65 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number PT0003795

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Bungalows by Homestead Modern

Reviews

The Bungalows by Homestead Modern at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 356 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
It was very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cozy bungalow situated in one of the most scenic vistas imaginable. Wake up at 6am to see the sun come up, the light makes everything look magical.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. I will definitely be back. I loved the architecture and the setting. The Mentalphysics backstory added an interesting vibe. The only issue I have to report is that I could only get one of the burners on the stove to light. This was in Bungalow K. When lit, the flame was small and it took a long time for the water to boil. But everything else was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bungalow we rented was immaculate. The kitchen had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and the area surrounding the bungalow is beautifully landscaped. The area is quiet and peaceful. There were dozens of hummingbirds and birds every morning enjoying the flowers!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Ventura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quiet and serene the property was, will definitely be visiting in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool and hot tub not working and was informed right when I checked in. Could not use these facilities for my 3-night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Our room/suite was very nice. It was clean and stocked well. The granola treat from a local baker was a nice treat. We liked the outside seating areas by our room. Great for relaxing and stargazing. The French press coffee maker worked well but we prefer a regular coffee maker. The French press is a lot to clean in between uses. A recycle waste container would be nice too. Most hotels have these now. The pool area and building by it was outdated and kind of creepy. There should be umbrellas at the pool. The pool is not close to the Bungalows. It is on the same property but quite a walk through the sandy paths. This is an interesting property and overall it is pretty nice.
Sunset view from our room.
Common overlook area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madrine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our bungalowe was lovely, clean, quite modern, well equipped, quiet. We shared the propety with a yoga retreat center.The tricky part is all is handled digitally with no one consistently on site so all information is by text. It takes a bit of working through depending on your digital agility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful restored buildings that offer a super well appointed and comfortable stay. Everything in the room is beautiful. The bed is super comfortable. Our room had a kitchen and gorgeous sitting areas inside and out. Lots of ample space and with the far right outside, and our dog in tow, we just loved it at the bungalows. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So relaxing. So comfortable. So healthy. So hip!

Most comfortable bed I have ever slept on—even more comfortable than my quite nice home mattress. Great night’s of sleep. Very quiet. Very peaceful. Close to the National Park entrance. I feel amazingly refreshed. And it was a very cool aesthetic to the bungalow as well. Hip but also equally as comfortable. And the staff is very responsive on text. A+++++
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place big roomy suites lovely property and so convenient to Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular blend of 50’s modern and up to date appliances, fixtures and tech. A true desert retreat
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the bungalows! Perfect retreat and beautiful landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were stunning. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t really rate the staff and service because there was nobody around…which was kind of the point of this retreat center. It was the perfect place for introverts to retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025