Invisible House Hotel

California

To say that Invisible House is an architectural wonder doesn’t do it justice. Simultaneously appearing and disappearing like a mirage amid 36ha of California’s rugged Mojave Desert, it’s a mirrored ‘skyscraper’ turned sideways and cantilevered above the boulders, one end projecting some 30m off the ground. Luxuriously minimalist interiors with three bedrooms, vast living space and a 30m indoor pool, let the ever-changing landscape do the talking.

Come evening, fire pits and a barbecue station ensure an all-American experience, with unrivalled stargazing opportunity. The ultimate in privacy, a 10-minute ride from downtown Joshua Tree – with walk-in access to the National Park – and two hours from Los Angeles, it makes for an accessible weekender, ideal for hiking and nature lovers.

Sleeps eight, from £1,823pn. foxden.com/invisible-house

Words by Blossom Green.

This review was taken from the October 2021 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.