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Five Acres, $66K Gross—and a Cabin Near Bass Lake

Six California finds: a colorful desert STR, an income-producing LA home and mountain escapes from $295K.

November 06, 2026

Summit & Shore Daily · Friday, November 6

Five Acres, $66K Gross—and a Cabin Near Bass Lake

This Friday, November 6, we're following the California landscape from central Los Angeles to wide-open desert and pine-framed mountain decks. In today's Summit & Shore Stays, presented by Josh Stika, six homes offer distinct investor angles—from reported rental income to settings worth a closer look.

6
New homes
$295,000
Starting at
2
With proven revenue
152 N Benton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026
No. 1 · Los Angeles, CA

Room to Gather in LA

152 N Benton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026

At $1,345,000, 152 N Benton Way pairs six bedrooms and four baths with a central Los Angeles location on an expansive corner lot. Renovated inside and out in September 2026, the 2,278-square-foot home suits large households or group stays and can be delivered vacant or with current tenants in place.

Price
$1,345,000
Beds / Baths
6 / 4
Sq ft
2,278
$ / sq ft
$590
Stated revenue
$108,000/yr
Gross yield
8.0%
◆Six bedrooms, four baths
◆September 2026 renovation
◆Expansive corner lot
The investor angleThe reported $9,000 monthly short-term rent annualizes to $108,000, roughly 8% of the $1,345,000 asking price before expenses—not a net return.
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74074 Starlight Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
No. 2 · Twentynine Palms, CA

Dark Skies, Wide Desert Views

74074 Starlight Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
2.5 acres

Perched on 2.5 acres above Twentynine Palms, 74074 Starlight Drive frames views of Joshua Tree National Park, the Pinto Basin Mountains and the valley. Listed at $415,000, the remodeled two-bedroom retreat pairs shaded outdoor living with a private hot tub and outdoor movie setup—a compelling setting for stargazers and park explorers.

Price
$415,000
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,550
$ / sq ft
$268
◆2.5-acre desert setting
◆Private hot tub
◆Outdoor movie setup
The investor angleAlready operating as a short-term rental, the home's approximately five-minute drive to the park entrance and distinctive outdoor amenities support its guest appeal, though revenue is not provided.
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79361 Port Royal Ave, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
No. 3 · Bermuda Dunes, CA

Poolside Polish in Bermuda Dunes

79361 Port Royal Ave, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
0.2089 acres

Just north of Bermuda Dunes Country Club, 79361 Port Royal Avenue offers an upgraded interior and a recently refinished pebble-finish pool and spa for relaxed desert gatherings. The $600,000 three-bedroom, two-bath home spans 1,630 square feet; the front yard needs attention, and the listing's first photo is an AI-generated concept rather than its current appearance.

Price
$600,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
1,630
$ / sq ft
$368
◆Private pool and spa
◆Upgraded interior finishes
◆Three bedrooms, two baths
The investor angleThe listing reports a successful STR history without revenue figures, leaving the private pool, entertaining space and Bermuda Dunes location as the clearest rental draws.
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56345 Moonstone Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
No. 4 · Yucca Valley, CA

Colorful Nights at Coral + Cactus

56345 Moonstone Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
5 acres

Coral + Cactus at 56345 Moonstone Lane brings hand-painted floors, oversized desert-facing windows and a patio larger than the home to five acres in Flamingo Heights. Asking $359,000, this 640-square-foot, one-bedroom retreat suits couples drawn to hanging beds, pizza-oven evenings and a soak beneath the stars, just blocks from La Copine and Giant Rock Meeting Room.

Price
$359,000
Beds / Baths
1 / 1
Sq ft
640
$ / sq ft
$561
Stated revenue
$66,000/yr
Gross yield
18.4%
◆Five acres with Joshua Trees
◆Cowboy tub pool and hot tub
◆Pizza oven and hanging beds
The investor angleReported gross income of $66,000 in 2025 equates to roughly 18.4% of the $359,000 asking price before expenses, with another $50,000 gross reported year to date as of October 1, 2026.
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35974 Sierra Linda Dr, Wishon, CA 93669
No. 5 · Wishon, CA

Forest Mornings Near Bass Lake

35974 Sierra Linda Dr, Wishon, CA 93669

At $295,000, 35974 Sierra Linda Drive is a cozy Wishon cabin with two bedrooms, a loft and large windows that bring its wooded surroundings into the open living space. A spacious mountain-view deck offers a natural gathering spot for families after lake days, with Bass Lake's boat launch and Millers Landing Resort just minutes away.

Price
$295,000
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
843
$ / sq ft
$350
◆Two bedrooms plus loft
◆Spacious mountain-view deck
◆Minutes from Bass Lake
The investor angleAn established vacation-rental history and proximity to Bass Lake support the guest appeal, while the absence of revenue figures leaves operating performance to verify.
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1310 Malabar Way, Big Bear City, CA 92314
No. 6 · Big Bear City, CA

Spread Out Beneath the Pines

1310 Malabar Way, Big Bear City, CA 92314

Listed at $525,000, 1310 Malabar Way offers 2,757 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths in Big Bear City. An open living area anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, an updated kitchen and an expansive deck make it an inviting base for families and friends seeking mountain time.

Price
$525,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
2,757
$ / sq ft
$190
◆2,757 square feet
◆Wood-burning fireplace
◆Expansive deck and spacious garage
The investor angleWith no rental revenue provided, the investment case centers on generous gathering space and access to year-round recreation, at a listed $190 per square foot.
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