The Joshua Tree homestead cabin that started it all. As one of Joshua Tree’s top Airbnbs, "Joshua Tree Homesteader Cabin" has hosted nearly 5000 guests since 2010, and has a 5-star rating across nearly 1000 reviews. Featured in The New York Times (twice), Vanity Fair and many other publications. With a stunning view on 5 acres, this restored 1957 cabin is ideal as a weekend spot for yourself—or continue as a vacation rental (after upgrading to Single Family Residence, buyer to investigate recreational cabin usage restrictions and permitting). Buffered by BLM land on its western edge—preserving the spectacular sunset view. The cabin has a full kitchen and bath, plus a uniquely designed outdoor shower/outhouse A-frame cabana. A greenhouse structure on the property allows an opportunity to garden. A privacy screen constructed from weathered wood matches the cabin’s original green paint, instantly recognizable from hundreds of instagram images. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this stunning cabin in the hip neighborhood of North Joshua Tree—home to future hospitality development.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Michel Cicero•DRE #01951034• Joshua Tree Realty
Bought with Madelaine LaVoie•DRE #01005011• Cherie Miller & Associates
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
0
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
217,800
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
450
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0632 271 17 0 000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Dec 10, 2025.
Apr 27, 2022 • Final
Residential alteration
Convert a permitted cabin into a single-family home.
Addition
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
None
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Evaporative
Has Cooling
Room Information
Retreat
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: Cabin
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 0632271170000
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: BLM/National Forest, Hiking, Preserve/Public Land
School Information
High School District: Morongo Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.22326500
Longitude: -116.25818000
Directions: From downtown Joshua Tree head north on Sunburst; turn right on Golden; Left on Border; Right on Moonlight Mesa; right on Rice; left on Tilford; left on Mountain Shadow; right on Sonora; cabin is on the left
Zoning: JT/RL-5
Public facts
Beds: 0
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 450
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2022
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0632 271 17 0 000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 10, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 5
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 5
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michel
List Agent Last Name: Cicero
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Joshua Tree Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Madelaine
Buyer Agent Last Name: LaVoie
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Cherie Miller & Assoc.
Around this home
Schools
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 5.1mi
4/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $286,000
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