Located on five acres of untouched land overlooking desert landscapes, the house is a creative getaway curated in an ever-evolving rotation of unique pieces, inviting guests to relax, unwind and be inspired.

Situated on one level, the whitewashed adobe structure is a simple post-and-beam design, with a spacious and bright open-plan living area, ample natural light, and concrete that keeps things cool from the desert sun, with a fireplace for winter nights.

The kitchen is fully equipped, with an indoor dining area as well as shaded outdoor dining areas. There are two bedrooms with queen beds and one room with a double bed.

Surrounded by privacy and lovely desert vistas, the grounds are a private oasis with a cold cowboy dipping tub, hammocks for lazy siestas, and multiple lounge spaces to share.

A half hour north of Palm Springs, the Morongo Valley is uniquely positioned to enjoy the city and all of the high desert's neighboring towns and wild open spaces.

Set within the boundaries of the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, the area lies 30 minutes south of Joshua Tree National Park, crisscrossed by hiking trails and 20 minutes from Desert Hot Springs mineral spas. There are miles of outdoor adventure as well as shops, cafes and galleries to visit, with several unique attractions including the historic old western Pioneer town, a kitschy Hollywood relic founded in the 1940s as an authentic frontier town movie set, and the ever-popular Pappy and Harriet's.

There are also a few interesting local museums and art venues such as the Noah Purifoy desert art museum, and the famed Integratron nearby.

Los Angeles is a two-hour drive away.

About This Lister

Located at the end of a dirt road, Merchant House High Desert is a beautifully designed home that sits on five acres of unspoiled landscape, where art and design and the environment merge seamlessly with everyday life.

Merchant Modern, a company founded by Denise Portmans interior designer and her artist daughter Sara Marlowe Hall, thoughtfully curated this unique home that invites people to experience a special time in a special place.

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