The Pause House is a 560-square-foot modern studio cabin on 5 acres in Yucca Mesa, California — just 10 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree. The dark, moody interior, full kitchen, hot tub, soaking pool with sunset views, and outdoor shower make it one of the most stylish small vacation rentals in the High Desert. Professionally hosted by Homestead Modern and powered by full solar for net-zero energy.

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Covered Patio and Outdoor Living

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Dark and Moody Interior
The interior has a dark, warm aesthetic with a full kitchen along the back wall, a round breakfast table, and a slider connecting to the covered patio. An L-shaped couch and unique coffee table create a cozy spot for relaxing after a day exploring Joshua Tree.

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Bedroom and Bathroom

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Highlights
- 560 sq ft studio layout with 1 bed + 1 bathroom on 5 acres
- Full solar for net-zero energy; EV charger (level 2)
- Full kitchen, Smart TV, Casper mattresses, Parachute linens
- Hot tub, cowboy tub soaking pool, outdoor shower
- BBQ, fire feature, shaded outdoor dining on covered patio
- 10 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley
- 20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park gates
- Professionally hosted by Homestead Modern
- Featured in Digs magazine
Learn More
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- Marmol Radziner’s Modernist Cabin in Joshua Tree
- Joshua Tree Harebnb Built with Small House Catalog Plans
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This is nothing less than a phenomenal home, inside and out. I love EVERYTHING about it and could easily live there!