The house, the garden, the car.

Stargaze Escape is a modern two-bedroom house on a fenced, landscaped lot in Yucca Valley — surrounded by a collection you don't expect. A restored 1950s car turned into an outdoor bed, with a custom stargazing roof that can be pulled back. A stock-tank pool under a vintage Endless Summer sign. A telephone booth with stained-glass panels, standing out among thousands of cacti, agave and Joshua trees.

The collection

The details are what guests remember: the car bed in the courtyard, the dining table built around a natural boulder, the vintage signs, the stained-glass phone booth out in the garden. One review put it simply: "curated to perfection." Another: "photo-worthy spots everywhere."

Much of the custom metalwork here is by Emerick's Ironworks, a father-and-son shop that has built custom metal-and-wood and mid-century pieces since 1999. They handled the fabrication behind the property's signature details, from the car bed to the fire pit.

Cared for, close by

Day to day, the home is looked after by a dedicated local hosting team — Superhosts with years of experience in the high desert. Check-in is contactless with a keypad, communication is quick, and there is always someone nearby if you need anything. The property carries a valid short-term rental permit (CESTRP-2025-00565) with the Town of Yucca Valley.

Airbnb Luxe

Stargaze Escape is an Airbnb Luxe home. Luxe is Airbnb's collection of high-end homes, less than 1% of all its listings worldwide, and every home in it has to meet Airbnb's standards for design, amenities and the guest experience. Guests had said as much already: the house is rated 5.0 across 54 reviews and is a Guest Favourite.

What Stargaze is — and isn't

Stargaze is a private, whole-home desert retreat for up to four guests across two king bedrooms. It is designed for couples, small groups and creatives who want quiet, dark skies and an original place to stay. It is not a party house: quiet hours are respected, external speakers aren't permitted, and the neighbours — and the wildlife — are part of what makes this corner of the Mojave special.

We're glad you found it. When you're ready, tell us your dates — or come see the whole place in the gallery first.