Airstream Love Shack

Let your mind drift back to the ’80s…

Remember the “The Love Shack” song by the beehives ‘n bling band, the B-52s?

I know—how could you forget?

(And now you’ll have it stuck in your head the rest of the day.)

The love shack is a little ol’ place where

we can get together …

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Now that I have you humming, come along with me to the decidedly deco desert getaway dreamed up by the B-52s’ red-headed bombshell, Kate Pierson.

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Kate has created her own oasis in Landers, California, that beckons visitors to bask in the exuberant glow of retro.

It’s called Kate’s Lazy Desert, a vintage-inspired resort destination housed entirely in re-fabbed Airstream trailers.

It all began a few years ago when Kate was tooling down a New York state back road in her orange VW bug …

“That’s when I first saw a gleaming silver Airstream with a ‘for sale’ sign on it, and I screeched to a halt … I called the number posted on the window, met the owner, and sealed the deal.”

That was Airstream number one, which became known as “Tinkerbell,” the first official Lazy Kate love shack.

Photo courtesy of Kate’s Lazy Desert

“The other Airstreams seemed to steer their way toward us by some magical force,” Kate says.

However, few have been in pristine condition upon arrival. So, Kate and her partner-in-kitsch, Monica Coleman, have called upon designer friends to restore, renovate, renew, and redo each addition to the Desert.

The Airstreams at Kate’s Lazy Desert are now decked-out in individualized glam—each has her own distinctly vintage va-va-va-voom.

There is “Hairstream,” otherwise known as “Kate’s Fantasy Dressing Room,” which is bejeweled in B-52s memorabilia:

Photo courtesy of Kate’s Lazy Desert

Then, there is “Planet Air,” a sublimely spacey ‘stream with LED panels and space-age controls:

Photo courtesy of Kate’s Lazy Desert

Take a look at “Lava.” She may be the tiniest trailer of the lot, but she promises to make you feel as dreamy as a genie in a lava lamp:

Photo courtesy of Kate’s Lazy Desert

This is “Tiki,” where you’re just one aloha away from a tropical adventure in neon bright colors.

Photo courtesy of Kate’s Lazy Desert

Lest we forget, “North to Alaska,” a kitschy novelty perfect for the more adventurous vacationer!

Each airstream accommodates two adults (one double bed) and also boasts a hammock, mini BBQ grill, coffee maker, and basic cooking utensils for about $200 per night.

Are you all revved up for a road trip to Kate’s Lazy Desert?

Reserve your “Love Shack” online, or call (845) 688-7200. You can also visit on Facebook.