Built in the High Desert, for the High Desert

We have managed Joshua Tree's most distinctive vacation homes since 2014. Engage the High Desert with people who know every road, rock, and sunrise on it.

Our Story

Permit Number One

David McAdam obtained Yucca Valley's first short-term rental permit in 2014. There was no playbook. The portfolio grew through word of mouth, one well-run house at a time, until Homestead Modern became the largest collection of premium vacation properties in the area. In 2022 we opened The Bungalows inside the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, the first proper motel-style hospitality offering the High Desert had seen. Today we manage over 30 homes, a full-time staff of fourteen, and a reputation built on guests who come back and bring their friends. This is what it means to engage the High Desert with Homestead Modern as your guide.

What We Value

How We Run Things

Every home in our portfolio is chosen for its design, its setting, or both. We don't manage anything we wouldn't stay in ourselves. Booking is straightforward, pricing is transparent, and our team is reachable by text. We pay fair wages, support the Mojave Desert Land Trust, and prioritize native plants and renewable energy across our properties. None of that is marketing copy. It's just how we've run things since the beginning.

Our Team

The People Behind It

Founder & Owner

David McAdam

David obtained Yucca Valley Permit #001 in 2014 and has grown Homestead Modern into the area's largest premium vacation rental portfolio.

Owner

Robert Brada

Robert co-owns Homestead Modern and helps shape the direction of the portfolio and the guest experience.

Chief Operating Officer

Daniel Hicks

Daniel oversees day-to-day operations across all properties, keeping the team and the homes running smoothly.

Director of Client Success & Technology

Shaun Brown

Shaun manages owner relationships and leads the technology systems that keep bookings and communications running.

Director of Guest Experience

Bryan Lopez

Bryan makes sure every guest arrives to a home that's ready and leaves with a reason to come back.

Lead House Manager & Marketing Coordinator

Tyler Cobbs

Tyler manages the house team and handles marketing, keeping the properties looking their best on and off the page.

Property Maintenance Operations Lead

Stephanie Brugger

Stephanie leads maintenance operations, coordinating vendors and keeping every home in top condition.

Property Maintenance Coordinator & Permits

Elsa Estrada

Elsa handles maintenance coordination and manages the permit compliance that keeps the portfolio operating.

Property Maintenance Technician

Adam Wright

Adam keeps the homes in working order, handling repairs and upkeep across the portfolio.

House Manager

Ian Sullivan

Ian manages a set of properties in the portfolio, ensuring each home is guest-ready for every arrival.

House Manager

Rebecca Raymond

Rebecca oversees her properties with close attention to detail, from turnover to guest communication.

Property Maintenance Technician

Cody Long

Cody handles on-the-ground maintenance and repairs, keeping the homes running day to day.

Reservations Agent

Shane Dela Cruz

Shane handles reservations and guest inquiries, making the booking process clear and straightforward.

Property Maintenance Technician

Jesse Medrano

Jesse works across the portfolio on maintenance and upkeep, making sure every home is in good shape.

What We Do

How We Show Up

Desert Hospitality

Every home is chosen for its design and its setting. We know the area well and share that knowledge with every guest.

Design-focused properties
Personalized local recommendations
Reachable by text, before and during your stay

Community Investment

We pay fair wages, support local land conservation, and treat the High Desert as a place worth protecting.

Fair wages for full-time staff
Support for Mojave Desert Land Trust
Clean air and water initiatives

Sustainable Practices

Renewable energy and native plants wherever possible. We manage the land as carefully as we manage the homes.

Renewable energy sources
Native plant landscaping
Desert ecosystem stewardship