Updated Historic Homestead Cabin on 2.5 Private Acres in Joshua Tree Highlands
Escape to your own desert sanctuary in the sought-after Highlands neighborhood of Joshua Tree. This beautifully updated original homestead cabin blends authentic desert character with thoughtful contemporary updates, offering a rare opportunity to live among sweeping views, star-filled skies, and peaceful open space.
Set on 2.5 private acres, the property provides exceptional privacy while remaining just a 5-minute drive to the Town of Joshua Tree and the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. The cabin retains its historic charm simple lines, warm textures, and timeless desert architecture while the interior has been carefully refreshed to create a bright, comfortable retreat.
The property also includes a detached 350 sq ft artist's studio, ideal for creative work, a home office, yoga or meditation space. With the dramatic desert landscape as your backdrop, it's a truly inspiring place to create.
Enjoy quiet mornings with coffee as the sun rises over the boulders, evenings under expansive desert skies, and the serenity that only the high desert can offer. Yet you're still minutes from Joshua Tree's beloved cafes, galleries, and shops.
Property Highlights:
-Renovated original homestead cabin
-Coveted Highlands neighborhood location
-2.5 private acres with sweeping desert views
-Detached 400 sq ft artist's studio
-Just minutes to town and Joshua Tree National Park entrance
-Exceptional privacy and dark-sky stargazing
-Perfect for creatives, remote work, or a peaceful desert retreat
-All utilities included in monthly rent.
All utilities included in rent - Electric, Propane for stove, Water/Sewer/Trash, Starlink Internet.
1 year lease with option to extend
2ppl max occupancy
1 small dog allowed with doggie interview :)
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,700/mo
Fees may apply
62025 Rincon Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
2beds
780sqft
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Single family residence
Available Fri May 1 2026
Small dogs OK
Wall unit
None laundry
Off street parking
Wall furnace
What's special
Historic charmAuthentic desert characterUpdated original homestead cabinSweeping viewsStar-filled skiesBright comfortable retreatExceptional privacy
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2026 at 09:33am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Internet included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Utilities included in rent, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 0589121080000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Internet, Sewage, Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,700+8%$3/sqft |
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| 11/28/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 3/18/2019 | Sold | $369,000$473/sqft |
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| 1/25/2019 | Pending sale | $369,000$473/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 92252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Friendly Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
- California
- San Bernardino County
- Joshua Tree
- 92252
- 62025 Rincon Rd

