Invisible House

• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 5
• Minimum stay: 1 night

Sharing a border with the Joshua Tree National Park, Invisible House is superbly nestled at the foot of a hill, amongst 90 private acres of impossibly scenic Californian High Desert land.

It’s only fitting, then, that this flat 22-storey skyscraper is created from mirrored glass that melts into the spectacular landscape, allowing you to connect with desert nature in the most jaw-dropping way imaginable.

Crafted using the most advanced materials and technologies, Invisible House is not only visually mesmerising and thoroughly cutting-edge, but eco-friendly, with a carbon footprint of near-zero.

Designed by the film producer Chris Hanley, and Frank Gehry-collaborator Tomas Osinski, the vast, minimalist retreat has been featured in a wealth of prominent design and lifestyle publications.

It’s easy to understand why.  Multiple floor-to-ceiling sliding doors throughout mean that awe-inspiring, ever-changing desert landscape will accompany you wherever you happen to be…

…whether that’s whipping up feasts in the huge chef’s kitchen, doing laps in the luxurious 100ft swimming pool, taking an unforgettable shower in a transparent cubicle, or simply relaxing with a drink in one of many comfortable seating areas.

And as if all that wasn’t quite enough, there are plenty of added treats and accessories that will take your stay to a whole new level of enjoyment.

At a glance

• A vast, 22-storey flat designer skyscraper crafted from glass, melting beautifully into the desert landscape of Joshua Tree, California.
• The eco-friendly retreat sleeps up to 8 guests in 3 kingsize bedroom suites, with an extra suite housed in a private home just steps away.
• Do laps in the spectacular 100ft indoor swimming pool, or cook up a storm in the vast chef’s kitchen, accompanied by that mesmerising desert scenery at every turn.
• Additional treats include mood lighting, a Bose speaker, an ‘invisible’ electric guitar and amp, and a huge TV that can be viewed from the pool.
• The house is situated amongst 90 acres of private land, peppered with hiking trails and its own 4000ft mountain!
• The entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is just over a mile from the house, with shops and restaurants a ten-minute drive away.

Features

• Large Groups
• Swimming Pools

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These include an 86″ LG 4K TV that can be viewed from the swimming pool, a Bose Portable Home Speaker, and multi-coloured LED lighting for you to customise your surroundings in whichever way you choose.

(Oh, and not forgetting the ‘invisible’ Dan Armstrong electric guitar and amp, for budding musicians to really let loose!)

Whichever kingsize bedroom suite you choose from the three available inside (a fourth can be provided for extra guests, in a private home just steps away) it’ll be truly magnificent.

Why? Well, some suites feature beds crafted from pure marble, while the master suite boasts not only a free-standing Swim tub, but a two-ton solid glass bed by the renowned Milano designer Santambrogio.

(You’ll also be pleased to know that each bedroom comes equipped with remote-controlled blackout shades, for a sound night’s sleep).

If you can bear to leave the invisible confines of the house, you’ve got all 90 acres of the surrounding private desert land at your disposal. Peppered with hiking trails, there’s also a mountain with a 4000ft peak to scale, if you’re feeling brave enough!

And of course, all that’s so remarkable about Joshua Tree is in easy reach, including the entrance to the National Park, and delights that include Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Sculpture Museum.

All that’s left to do is fire up the state-of-the-art Arteflame barbecue for a sizzling sunset supper. Cleverly transforming into a firepit, your scene is set for an evening of stargazing that’s sure to be quite unlike any other.

Things to note

Check in after 4pm, check out by 11am. Pets are not permitted.