Hey there, bride and groom-to-be. Congratulations on getting engaged! Enjoy planning your future elopement. Remember there are so many wonderful elopement vendors to help you if needed. Here are 4 top Airbnb desert elopement venues in case you are interested and open-minded about desert landscapes.

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Desert Elopement Airbnb Venues are plentiful and incredible in the USA. Owners build magnificent architecturally designed homes in desert destinations with stunning views and then offer them for Airbnb stays. Bridal couples that love desert environments, be sure to consider Airbnb options for your unique elopement experience. They are often more intimate, less expensive, and surprising than traditional wedding ceremony/reception and accommodation venues. Airbnb’s are of course in every landscape imagined, but in this blog, we are looking at the locations that are immersed in desert surrounds (you can view my past blogs on other Airbnb locations ideas to find the best style for you).

Eloping is such a beautiful and romantic way to begin your marriage. The intimacy of sharing your special day celebrating privately together or with a small group of guests is exciting. Choose a dreamy desert destination and plan for a few days there to prepare, relax, celebrate, and adventure. Your guests will love quality time with you both. If you are eloping for 2, I guarantee you will enjoy the tranquillity and freedom of a romantic Airbnb desert elopement.

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Serene and Minimal Hideaway – Joshua Tree, California

Villa Kuro is located in the stunning Joshua Tree National Park, which is part of the Mojave Desert in Southern California. Featured in popular magazines, books, and home design shows throughout the world, Villa Kuro is simply elopement perfect. Nestled on a beautiful 3.6-acre private and serene slice of the desert since the 1960s. Originally a mid-century ranch design, it has been renovated into a fabulous minimal contemporary Airbnb. The property sweeps from the base of a hill, right up to the peak of the boulder mountain. Surrounded by diverse natural beauty, with stunning sunsets and starlit skies that will take your breath away.

Although private and quiet, Villa Kuro is part of a lovely residential neighborhood in south Joshua Tree. Conveniently close with only 6 minutes to downtown Joshua Tree and 11 minutes drive to the national park. The two-bedroom Airbnb sleeps four guests with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to relax and elope in. Uniquely hand-built furniture adds comfort and interest to the neutral color palette interior. There is plenty of natural light through large sliding doors and windows, which give an indoor/outdoor connection. Have fun relaxing after a full day of adventure with a saltwater hot tub and firepit under the night sky.

Top Features:

· 600 sq ft rock and cactus garden courtyard

· Breakfast nook with desert views

· Easy access location

· EV car charger

· Fabulous modern Firepit

· Full Kitchen with outstanding island

· King-size beds with luxe bedding

· Local trails to trek

· Moroccan pendant lighting

· Outdoor living areas

· Outdoor showers

· Outstanding Saltwater hot tub

· Rustic exposed timber beams

· Smart TV with Bluetooth speaker

· Stunning desert landscape views

· Unique high-end furniture, including vintage and antiques from around the world

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Modern Homestead Cabin – Yucca Valley, California

Yucca Valley Airbnb Desert Elopement — Photo by Airbnb Listing

The Rum Runner is in the Yucca Valley, CA which is another Joshua Tree National Park gem location. Joshua Trees are native to the Californian Mojave Desert and they make a fabulous backdrop for elopement portraits. There just happens to be a gorgeous weeping Joshua Tree at the entry of this uniquely designed Airbnb property. Set on epic desert land the Rum Runner has glorious panoramic views of the Yucca Valley and surrounding the Mojave Desert.

Relax in comfortable designer furniture after an adventurous day in the 45 acres of desert at your footstep. Have some fun dipping into a Countyline cowboy-style outdoor tub or the outdoor spa. Oh, the unmatchable desert views! There is an open plan outdoor, indoor living style thanks to an 8 x 20-foot retractable glass door opening. The spacious undercover outdoor area is the perfect place to hold an intimate ceremony and reception. So private and feels like you are a world away but in reality, you are a short drive to both the Joshua Tree National Park and downtown.

Top Features:

· Car charging station

· Fabulous outdoor entertaining area

· Firepits

· Fully equipped kitchen

· Local artist designed interior Mural

· Luxe bedding

· Unique Cowboy Tubs

· Upscale furniture

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Modern Boho Villa - Twentynine Palms, California

Desert Elopement Venue California — Photo by Airbnb Listing

Moonset is a new modern meets boho Airbnb villa in the desert at Joshua Tree National Park, California. Set on 2.5 acres this property is absolutely the best for an intimate luxurious and adventurous elopement.

Only built for two, it has everything you could ever need to enjoy each other’s company in a desert location. There is a generous and open sunning deck with a plunge pool, spa, and plenty of relaxing space to set up an intimate elopement. Designed by GYPSETTY for all the right well-being reasons, it would be a memorable venue option.

Enjoy the milky way and stars at night and the colored panoramic sunset skies. This thoughtfully furnished Airbnb calls for its guests to relax, unwind and refresh. The super hosts even provide spa treatments and masseuses for you if required. Pets are allowed and if you have extra guests, you can book the neighboring property

Top Features:

· 45 minutes to Palm Springs Airport

· A/C

· Boho style

· Built-in Grill

· Close drive to NP and downtown

· Cool cowboy-style plunge pool

· Firepit

· Four post pine king bed

· High-speed WiFi

· Hot spa

· Massage and facial option

· Outdoor shower

· Stunning bathroom with deep bath

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Private Sage Canyon Cliff House near Mesa Verde – Cortez, Colorado

Desert Elopement Colorado — Photo by Airbnb Listing

Are you looking for a rural, desert elopement Airbnb that has a one-of-a-kind appeal to it? Private Sage Canyon Cliff House could be it. Located in Cortez, Colorado only 40 minutes from Mesa Verde and 20 minutes from downtown Cortez. Private and secluded with a variety of stunning views- lush desert landscape, Sleeping Ute Mountain, and McElmo Canyon.

The Canyon Cliff House is literally built into sandstone red rock which is part of the owner’s private canyon alcove. There is so much to explore on this picturesque property. Discover a tipi, petroglyphs, desert flora and fauna, mountain treks, and wildlife. If you are hoping to accommodate extra guests, the owners have an additional two Airbnbs. Brand-new loft space on the property that can also be rented and a historic farmhouse in downtown Mancos. Altogether 8 guests would be able to come and enjoy your special day with you.