Twentynine Palms, CA
28 Palms Ranch Stargazing Yurt Village
Five authentic Mongolian yurts make up this no-frills stargazing village twenty minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. Each yurt has a queen bed, electricity and AC,…
Sierra Nevada · Hope Valley, CA
Desolation Hotel
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2site types
Hope Valleylocation
Sierra Nevadaregion
About this stay
This 165-acre resort at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, thirty minutes from South Lake Tahoe, mixes refurbished historic log cabins with luxury yurts, including an off-grid solar yurt. Cabins keep their cozy fireplaces and porches, while the property adds an 8.2-mile hiking loop, two restaurants and a sauna. Fall color and crowd-free trails make autumn a standout season.
Amenities
✓Historic log cabins with fireplaces
✓Luxury yurts including an off-grid solar yurt
✓165 acres with hiking trails
✓8.2-mile hiking loop
✓Upscale restaurant plus bar and grill
✓On-site sauna
Site types
Cabins
Yurts
Good to know
- Listing researched October 2026 — prices and availability change, always confirm with the property before booking.
- Photos live on the property's own site — we link you straight there, no middleman.
- Arrive before dark on your first visit, and confirm what's included (towels? bedding? toilet paper?).
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