Wonder Valley Hot Springs (by appointment)

Wonder Valley Hot Springs sits on sixty acres of open Mojave Desert near the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, about 2½ hours from Los Angeles. The property holds 14 renovated homestead cabins, each set on roughly five private acres with its own outdoor geothermal mineral-soak tub.

Cabins range from studios to multi-bedroom houses. Desert Willow sleeps up to 5 across 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, with a covered patio, dishwasher, and outdoor fireplace. Tamarisk sleeps up to 8 across 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, with an oversized covered patio, industrial kitchen, and a master bedroom with its own mineral bath. Interiors mix bohemian touches with modern amenities, and full kitchens are standard.

The soaking tubs are hand-carved from granite sourced in Indonesia, each a different shape and size, connected to a geothermal spring 340 feet below ground. Water is rich in silica, calcium, lithium, and magnesium, and temperature is adjustable. Guests who aren't staying overnight can still book a one-hour soak. Pets are allowed, and fireplaces, mountain views, and stargazing are part of the setting across the property. Hosts Doug and Sivan live on-site and run the retreat as their home, having hosted more than 5,000 guests since converting the old cabins.

Booking runs through the official website or by calling (760) 820-5200. The address is 4715 Wilson Rd, Twentynine Palms, in Wonder Valley just outside Joshua Tree.