Relax, recharge, reconnect, get inspired, or celebrate something special at La Bandita, a private, solar-powered desert retreat surrounded by the beauty and stillness of Joshua Tree. Backing up to Joshua Tree National Park, it feels wonderfully removed from everything while still being just five minutes from the Village, restaurants, shops, the Visitor Center, and iconic desert trails. Spend the afternoon by the pool, sink into the hot tub, stretch out in a hammock, or watch one of Joshua Tree’s spectacular sunsets transform the mountains and desert sky. Come here to finally write that song, script, or novel; celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or meaningful weekend; or simply unplug and remember what it feels like to have nowhere else you need to be. Wander the local farmers market, bring home fresh fish and ingredients for homemade fish tacos, then gather around the outdoor table, BBQ, or fire pit as the stars come out.

Inside, La Bandita’s open floor plan is made for being together, with views from nearly every room, a chef’s kitchen, plush beds and comforters, strong Wi-Fi, and yoga mats for slow desert mornings. Outside, you’ll find hammocks, tetherball, a cactus garden, year-round green Palo Verde trees that burst into yellow blooms, and, when in season, fresh figs straight from our mature fig tree. Whether you come for romance, friendship, family, creativity, celebration, or a much-needed reset, La Bandita is more than a place to stay; it’s a place to connect, create, breathe, play, and experience the magic of Joshua Tree.