Despite the fact that more than half of Southern California is technically desert, these arid regions are the most overlooked when it comes to cool destinations (or is it just me?). The mention of the Golden State brings to mind palm trees, surfing, sunny beaches, big cities with major attractions… but rarely vast deserts. The more I learn about and explore my home state, the more I appreciate this underrated SoCal landscape. If you already love the desert or are curious to discover all it has to offer, I have found an Airbnb in Pioneertown that offers a truly extraordinary experience.
This unique home in the Mojave Desert is known as Sol to Soul and Condé Nast Traveler named it the coolest Airbnb in all of California - just one of the accolades the property has received. The home is set among towering granite boulders in Pioneertown’s secluded Gamma Gulch and you’ll have the entire 10-acre sanctuary to yourself.
With tons of amenities inside and out, such as state-of-the-art appliances, an outdoor shower and saltwater hot tub, a fire pit, an outdoor sofa and dining space, and two luxurious bedrooms, you may never want to leave the property. Every room in this high-design rental has floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding glass doors to bring the awesome daytime and nighttime views right inside. Spend your days exploring the landscape and wildlife watching, then enjoy cozy evenings under the stars.
In fact, although Sol means “sun,” the real magic comes after the sun goes down. The deep, dark desert sky means astonishing stargazing. With nearby Joshua Tree National Park being a designated International Dark Sky Park, you can only imagine how many stars are visible from the house. For half the year, roughly March through September, you can even see the luminous band of the Milky Way stretching across the sky overhead.
Of course, venturing from the property means even more amazing things to do, from exploring the cool Wild West town of Pioneertown to hiking through Pioneertown Mountains Preserve to an unforgettable night of guided stargazing with your very own astronomer in Joshua Tree.
After a stay like this, it is hard to imagine not falling in love with the Southern California desert. What do you think? Are you ready to book your escape to the coolest Airbnb in the state? Find more information and availability by checking out Sol to Soul on Airbnb. Craving more inspiration? Take a peek at even more fantastic places to stay in SoCal!
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