If there were ever a group of home tours that are enough to get a person to sell all of their worldly possessions and choose instead a life in the vast desert wilderness, this is it. Utter silence, plus endless starry night skies call upon certain people who can't ignore the similar stir that drew American pioneers out west, where still today it remains almost as wild as they originally found it. Below, find 16 desert-chic examples of what a little capital and ingenuity can create while building upon the history of the wild west.
1. Private Paradise in Pioneertown
2. Airstream Oasis
3. Pioneertown Motel
4. Marfa Marvel
5. Airstream Oasis: Joshua Tree Edition
6. Airy 1940s Bungalow
7. Desert Decor at its Best
8. Removed Retreat in Marfa
9. Prefab and Fabulous
10. Part Spaceship, All Dream House
11. Rustic Rental Opportunity
12. Palm Springs Perseverance
13. Modern Desert Cabin
14. From Motor Lodge to Modern Retreat
15. Dome Life
16. Iconic Redwood Vibes
Lauren McQuade is a writer, editor based in Los Angeles.