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In an upstairs bedroom, glass panels offer views of the sky. The sconce is from Schoolhouse Electric, and the blanket is from Pendleton.

The cabin’s exterior is clad in dark-stained western red cedar and fiber cement panels, and its cantilevered deck provides panoramic views.

The iconic Sea Ranch Lodge was designed to respond to – and live in harmony with – the natural elements.

The designers maintained the character of the Lodge by undoing past alterations to bring the spaces closer to their original appearance and using period-appropriate materials and details.

Spaces were opened and recombined to create a simple plan with a better connection to the land. The public spaces are all oriented toward the real highlight of The Sea Ranch Lodge: a meadow rolling gently toward the Pacific Ocean.

“With the restoration and reopening of The Sea Ranch Lodge, we are excited to honor the vision of the original developer and original group of architects including Al Boeke, Lawrence Halprin, and MLTW (Charles Moore, Donlyn Lyndon, Whitaker, and William Turnbull) – stewardship and respect of the land, sustainability for The Sea Ranch and creating a gathering place for all Sea Ranchers,” said Kristina Jetton, General Manager, The Sea Ranch Lodge.

Stepping into the holiday home of interior designer Denise Portmans is like visiting her Los Angeles design shop—a revelation in West Coast style.

Button added an outdoor shower to the property.

The new hot tub has views of Joshua Tree National Park, and the surreal Kellogg Doolittle House above. The Doolittle House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple Kendrick Bangs Kellogg in the 1980s and its cascading, stony form has been likened to a UFO.

Nicknamed "The Meldtdown,

Available to rent on Airbnb, The Meltdown by Shawn Button in Joshua Tree, California, includes three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.