2810 Painted Post Pass, Rimrock, CA 92268

Rooted in the spirit of old California ranch living and set against the quiet beauty of Rimrock in Pioneertown, this home is more than a desert getaway. It’s the kind of place that feels earned. Honest. Unpolished in all the right ways. Not a prefab dropped onto the sand, but a house with real bones, thoughtful details, and a grounded charm deeply connected to the land around it. What greets you first is the stillness. Bordering protected preserve land, the openness here is increasingly rare. No rooftops. No traffic. Just boulders, wandering wildlife, and endless sky. At night, the stars take over completely. Bright, expansive, unbelievable. Since 2017, the home has been upgraded in ways that add comfort while honoring its soul. A hot tub deck overlooks protected land, perfectly placed for soaking under the Milky Way. Irrigation and intentional landscaping have brought olive trees, cacti, and native plantings to life, creating grounds that feel curated yet entirely at home here. Hammock posts invite slow afternoons, hanging chairs sway in the breeze, and soft tree lighting turns twilight magical. Inside, the remodeled kitchen pairs new countertops and cabinetry with warm brick floors underfoot. Shiplap runs throughout all living spaces, tying it all together with relaxed ranch texture. New doors and windows invite in natural light, central air and heat ensure year-round comfort, while the wood stove makes chilly winter evenings something to look forward to. Both the main house and casita bathrooms have been fully remodeled with clean, timeless finishes. The former garage has been transformed into a bunkhouse. Insulated and finished with new flooring, plumbing, HVAC, a laundry room with custom cabinets, its own bathroom, and a second septic tank… a flexible living space that feels like a true extension of the home. A short walk from the dirt road leads to hidden trails and world-class bouldering tucked among the rocks. You’re just minutes from live music at the legendary Pappy & Harriet's and about 20 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree. Close to everything, yet wonderfully removed. Guests often arrive with plans to explore all day, only to find themselves lingering here instead. There’s something magnetic about the property. Whether hosting friends beneath the open sky, gathering for long dinners after sunset, or simply sitting in the quiet with no agenda at all, this home creates space to reconnect – With nature, with each other, and with yourself.