The Concept.
Inside, warm, tactile finishes and sun-washed tones bathe the walls in an elemental warmth that mirrors the desert’s palette and presence, elevated by curated luxury touches throughout, from artisan-crafted details and elevated everyday essentials to design-forward furnishings chosen for comfort, beauty, and function. Meanwhile, Shou Sugi Ban wraps the exterior like sun-kissed armor, dramatic and enduring, echoing the landscape’s raw beauty. Every element offers a serene, curated space for rest, reflection, and reconnection.
Hikari House is Joshua Tree’s premier boutique, fully off-grid desert retreat, rooted in Wabi Sabi philosophy and refined comfort. Designed with intention for guests who appreciate the details, it is both a refuge and a muse, where the elegance of modern architecture meets the quiet poetry of the desert.
Powered by the desert sun through a robust solar and backup battery system, Hikari House delivers modern ease through renewable energy that feels seamlessly connected to its surroundings. Expansive glass and a signature 20-foot bifold opening dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, revealing 360° sight lines that frame the landscape like living art. The view opens into a sweeping panorama that feels both ancient and otherworldly: our heated pool rests quietly in the foreground while Copper Mountain anchors the horizon. Mature olive trees stand rooted among the timeless boulders of Joshua Tree that fill our backyard.
This is not a copy-paste house.
It’s a retreat with a point of view.
Additional Details
Hikari House is true high desert, so you may occasionally see desert wildlife (insects, small lizards, spiders, scorpions, and, more rarely, snakes). We work with local pest control, but we recommend closed-toe shoes outdoors, especially after dark, and extra care around covered areas like rocks and patio furniture. Be mindful of open doors, and if anything concerning gets inside, let us know right away and we will help address it.
Please be kind to the home and its contents. All items were thoughtfully sourced to curate a unique space for all and are not easy to replace. We ask that you treat everything with the same care you would in your own space, and that all house items remain at Hikari House for future guests to enjoy.
The property is not childproofed and may include hazards (pool, patios, steps, uneven or raised surfaces, and hanging chairs with a drop behind them). If you have children or babies, never leave them unattended as this can result in children drowning or being seriously injured if not supervised.
Hikari House is proud to be fully off-grid. While we are self sustaining, with a backup generator should our batteries run we ask guests be mindful of electrical use after
Heating the pool is available for an additional fee of $100 per night. Please notify your host in advance if you’d like to use the pool as it takes approximately 4+ hours to fully heat up.
All photoshoots must be approved beforehand. We have a separate fee for photoshoots, etc.