Holiday rentals with a pool in Southern California

Designer’s Dream Oasis with Lap Pool & Hot Tub

Relax in the oasis of this wholly remodeled 1920s Craftsman-style guest house, dubbed the Boat House due to its proximity to the LA River. Impeccably designed brick industrial with intimate light-filled interiors, the Boat House has its own entrance and shares a large yard, fire pit, lap pool, and hot tub with the main house 50 feet away. NOTE: Euro-style kitchen includes refrigerator, toaster oven, portable electric cooktop (two burners), microwave, electric kettle for making coffee, teas, pots, pans, plates, etc. Street parking is usually never an issue. Please read the online manual. Modern, comfortable, loft-like space in hip East LA hood, Glassell Park! (FYI, it's not a real a boat house), but a unique 1920s brick building on a quiet residential street. We call it the "Boat House" because of close proximity to the LA River. The building has polished concrete floors, wood beams, mid-century design, custom copper faucets, custom OSB cabinetry & one-of-a-kind art & furnishings. There's a cozy fire-pit area right outside the door to enjoy as well as a pool, spa and fruit trees. NO FILM SHOOTS ALLOWED. PLEASE DON'T INQUIRE UNLESS PLANNING TO PAY 4X THE RATE. We lovingly designed, carefully curated and restored the guest house. We so appreciate you treading kindly with respect to the furnishings and items that share the space - (ie, please don't take the vintage pottery outdoors), typewriter (just for show), artwork, collection of books & furniture. PLEASE, NO WET TOWELS or bathing suits hung anywhere but on the hooks provided or in bathroom. There are blinds in the rooms for your privacy. The building is historic so thank you for being mindful and not putting anything other than Toilet paper in the toilet. Thank you!! The guest house shares a spacious back yard with the main house where we live. The backyard has fruit trees & a cozy fire pit. You have a private entry through a side gate. Ample street parking. We're an active family with two small kids. We live in the main house on site. We also have a chill labradoodle dog named Mel & two outdoor kitties. My hubby and I are both documentary filmmakers & have travelled extensively. We love hosting folks from all over so please say hello during your stay! We've provided blinds in the guest house and respect your privacy (we won't be too loud too early). We share our backyard with you and love to enjoy the outdoor space. We swim often, BBQ and use the firepit. Feel free to join us! (if the pool safety net is in place, please don't try and remove it yourself, thx). Please let us know if you'd like to use the pool and/or spa. The pool is heated by the sun but the spa can be quickly heated for your enjoyment. Just ask! Occasionally, we host friends, brunch & parties. Again, feel free to join in! We're easy going like that. Someone is usually on site to help with your needs or just a phone call or text away. Enjoy your stay! The guest house is located behind the main house on a quiet street, close to great coffee shops and restaurants. East LA is both hip and full of colorful diversity. The location is convenient to Silverlake, Los Feliz, Griffith Park, and Downtown. Ride sharing works great! We recommend it - Lyft or Uber. Also, various metro lines are located a couple miles away. And, Enterprise car rental has locations nearby. We're conveniently located near the 5 and 210 freeways. We live in a very ethnically diverse neighborhood. A few times a year some of our neighbors have parties: Quinceaneras, birthdays, Tomborazo bands, etc. We've never found them to be intrusive & rather enjoy the festive music!

Hilltop cabin retreat with lake & mountain views

Rustic hilltop cabin overlooking Lake Hodges. Surrounded by open canyons & mountains, you will feel like you're a million miles away from everything as you take in the views from the cabin, deck or the outside shower, swim in the saltwater pool, or relax by the fire bowl. A short walk to lake with boating, fishing & miles of hiking/mountain biking trails. Property offers swimming pool, fire bowl, and shaded arbor. SD Zoo Safari Park, wineries, breweries, & ocean beaches all within easy reach.

Boulder Amphitheater

Located on an incredible view hill just a mile from the town of Yucca Valley, you can enjoy a National Park-like setting at this 1960 home nestled in a 5-acre amphitheater of boulders. Large windows offer views of town, the National Park, and untouched nature. Comfy hot tub just out the front door and amazing cowboy pool on a rocky hilltop*. Filled with original art by Claudia Bueno and artifacts from around the world. Only 6 miles from each of Pioneertown, the park, and the town of Joshua Tree.

Stargazer Cabin • Hot Tub, Cold Plunge, Epic Views

Ultimate Dream Cabin A private high-desert retreat with sweeping views, a cedar hot tub, and cold plunge beneath Joshua Tree skies. Thoughtfully designed with bespoke decor, linen sheets, handcrafted ceramics, curated sound, and fast Wi-Fi. Quiet, peaceful, and intentionally crafted for a rare, restorative desert escape. This cabin was created as a place to slow down and reconnect with nature, with yourself, or with someone you love. Surrounded by quiet, open skies, and the rhythm of the desert.

Shadow House · Serene Escape, Views, 10-Acres, Spa

Welcome to Shadow House, located within the serene Solace Retreat - a private 10-acre sanctuary in Joshua Tree. Surrounded by sweeping desert views, Shadow House invites you to embrace outdoor living at its finest. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the deck, afternoons lounging by the built-in hot tub or cowboy tub soaking pool, and evenings by the fire pit under a starlit sky. Whether you seek reflection, connection, or simply the calm of nature, Shadow House offers a truly transformative experience.

Adorable Back House w/Secluded Garden & Yard

Stylish private pool house available with queen bed, kitchen, bathroom, desk and working area, patio, heated pool*, and garden. The unit is self-contained and opens onto a private, secure, and fenced backyard shared with the main house. Lots of great details, pet friendly, kitchen and bath, vaulted ceilings, laundry, high-speed internet, and EV car charging, in a peaceful quiet area just at the edge of Pasadena. 20 minutes to downtown LA, 7 mins to downtown Pasadena. *extra fee to heat pool

Modern Guesthouse in Highland Park: Pool & Parking

Relax in this serene, private Los Angeles retreat in Highland Park, set on a large, gated property near Pasadena and surrounded by a Mediterranean garden under the California sun. This beautifully designed, recently constructed modern guest studio is a separate, stand-alone structure from the primary residence, offering access to a shared swimming pool and dedicated off-street parking on a secure property. A curated original collection of art and photography books is available for guest use.

Casper Lane Cabin-Near JTNP +Stargazing & Views

*Only 20 min from North Entrance to JTNP! Perfect retreat for stargazers and dreamers, escape the noise/chaos of the city. Not completely “off grid", yet our cabin is a great place to relax. Ideal for romantic weekends, or those seeking a creative space. Small, but functional kitchenette, mini -fridge, AC & electric heater; Queen bed, additional bed is a sofa sleeper. Cowboy pool, Fire pit, hammocks.Amazing views of desert sunrise and sunset. Come to Joshua Tree and enjoy this gem of a cabin

Radziner Modernist Cabin By Homestead Modern

This exquisite cabin was designed by one of the leading modernist architects of our time, Ron Radziner, and is the ideal locale for a romantic escape or solo retreat. Modernist Cabin is on 5 acres surrounded by boulders, adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. It seamlessly combines luxury w/ mid-century design and has been featured on the cover of the LA Times Home Section and in many books and magazines. A stay here is like staying inside the park, with unparalleled 360 degree desert vistas.

New Home with Gorgeous Views, Spa · Noetic House

Welcome to Noetic House - a newly built desert retreat on 5 private acres. The open design invites the expansive desert indoors, with huge windows that let you take in the sweeping views. Whether you're meditating, unwinding in the hot tub, or simply gazing at the endless horizon, this space is designed to promote mindfulness and a deep sense of peace. The gentle breezes and starry night skies create an environment where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner self.

HDP The Library | Luxe Desert Cabin w/ Soaking Tub

Welcome to a sanctuary for reflection, creativity, and stillness. This thoughtfully curated hideaway features a large soaking tub and access to the stunning shared pool and hot tub at High Desert Protocol. Set two miles up a quiet dirt road, this ever-evolving 6-acre desert compound borders public land—offering a rare sense of vastness, privacy, and possibility, perfect for seclusion and connection. (Interested in a full buyout? The entire property sleeps 16 guests. Inquire for details.)

A-Frame Cabin, 360 degree mountain views, hot tub

Just 15 minutes from Palm Springs, you'll find Whitewater Cabin. Seen in Travel & Leisure and on Discovery Plus, this architectural marvel is a magical retreat in the beautiful Whitewater preserve. Massive hand-carved cedar timbers form a bucolic A-frame exterior, while luxurious décor sets an ideal atmosphere for romance…or simply escaping the hustle and bustle. Explore Whitewater Preserve, enjoy a desert hike, plunge into the oasis pool and then settle in for some remarkable stargazing.