★ 4.9 · 422 guest reviews · Hosted by the owners
Stay somewhere worth the drive.
Three design-led homes near Joshua Tree, in Palm Springs and in LA — each one designed and run by the two of us. Book direct and pay 12% less than on Airbnb — same house, lower fees.
Three houses, three moods.
Yucca Valley · Palm Springs · Los Angeles
Best for groups & families House of Kuna
★ 4.9 (309)
Yucca Valley
Hot tub and cowboy tub among giant boulders, 20 min from the park.
Sleeps 8 · 3 bed, 2.5 bath · 2000 sqft
Best for couples House of Funk
★ 4.9 (91)
Palm Springs
A retro guest house with its own pool and hot tub, minutes from downtown.
Sleeps 2 · 1 bed, 1 bath · 850 sqft
Best for families & friends House of Lemons
★ 4.8 (22)
Los Angeles
A hot tub, lemon trees and a fire pit in a quiet corner of LA.
Sleeps 6 · 3 bed, 1.5 bath · 1300 sqft
Why book with us
Same houses. Better deal. Real people.
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Save 12%
Same house, same hosts. Airbnb's fees add 18% to the price; ours add 3%.
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Talk to the owners
Message Viktor or Meghan directly. No call centers, no runaround.
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Easier changes
Need to shift a date or bring the dog? Ask us — we can usually just say yes.
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Local know-how
Our desert guide and personal recommendations come with every stay.
We love our guests ♡
“The house is beautifully decorated and spacious. The hot tub was an amazing treat after a long afternoon hike. All in all, we had an amazing relaxing stay!”
Bel — stayed May 2022, House of Kuna
“Meghan did an amazing job with design, tastefully whimsical, upscale and comfortable. One of the best Airbnbs ever! We will return!”
Amanda — stayed Sep 2025, House of Funk
“The attention to detail in the accommodation was noticeable. The home and natural landscape of the yard feel like a resort — you truly feel like you have gotten away from it all.”
Rosa — stayed May 2025, House of Lemons
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From our Blog
Dispatches from the field. Notes on design, isolation, and the desert environment.
Oct 7, 2026 / 5 min read
How Two of Us Run Four Desert Houses in Fifteen Minutes a Week
The night Meghan slept in the car, and the system we built so nobody has to again. If you've stayed with us, you've already met it.
Sep 4, 2026 / 6 min read
How to Pace a Palm Springs Weekend for Two
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Mar 31, 2026 / 7 min read
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Mar 28, 2026 / 8 min read
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Mar 25, 2026 / 7 min read
What to Do in Joshua Tree with Kids
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Mar 22, 2026 / 7 min read
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