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Desert Color, Mountain Calm & an LA Income Play

Six California finds, from a $295K Bass Lake cabin to a five-acre retreat with $66K in reported 2025 gross.

October 28, 2026

Summit & Shore Daily · Wednesday, October 28

Desert Color, Mountain Calm & an LA Income Play

This Wednesday, October 28, we're touring six California homes where the guest experience takes shape in desert patios, wooded decks, and room-to-gather interiors. In today's Summit & Shore Stays, presented by Josh Stika, two listings bring reported rental income to the table, while the others offer location-led reasons to look closer.

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, this central Los Angeles home pairs six bedrooms and four baths with a generous corner-lot setting. Renovated inside and out in September 2026, its 2,278-square-foot layout suits larger households and group stays, with the option for delivery 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
◆Vacant or tenants in place
The investor angleThe reported $9,000 monthly rent annualizes to $108,000, roughly 8.0% 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

Listed at $415,000, this remodeled two-bedroom retreat sits above Twentynine Palms on 2.5 acres, with views of Joshua Tree National Park, the Pinto Basin Mountains, and the valley. Shaded patios, a private hot tub, and an outdoor movie setup make it a compelling base for stargazers and park explorers who want room to unwind.

Price
$415,000
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,550
$ / sq ft
$268
◆2.5 acres with sweeping views
◆Private hot tub and outdoor shower
◆Outdoor movie setup
The investor angleAn existing short-term-rental operation approximately five minutes by car from the park entrance offers a clear location-and-experience case, 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

This $600,000 Bermuda Dunes home puts an upgraded interior and a recently refinished pebble-finish pool and spa behind a front yard that still needs attention. With three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,630 square feet, it suits guests looking for a comfortable desert gathering place just north of Bermuda Dunes Country Club; the listing's first image is AI-generated, not the current landscaping.

Price
$600,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
1,630
$ / sq ft
$368
◆Private pebble-finish pool and spa
◆Upgraded interior with high-end finishes
◆Front yard needs TLC
The investor angleThe listing reports a successful STR history, but without revenue figures, the investment case rests on its private pool, upgraded interiors, and Bermuda Dunes location.
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56345 Moonstone Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
No. 4 · Yucca Valley, CA

Five Acres of Desert Color

56345 Moonstone Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
5 acres

Coral + Cactus brings a vivid, bohemian personality to five acres in Flamingo Heights, with a $359,000 asking price and a one-bedroom, 640-square-foot home. Hand-painted floors and oversized windows give way to a patio larger than the house, where hanging beds, a pizza oven, and a colorful fire pit create an inviting escape for couples.

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

Wooded Mornings Near Bass Lake

35974 Sierra Linda Dr, Wishon, CA 93669

At $295,000, this Wishon cabin offers two bedrooms, a loft, and a peaceful wooded setting just minutes from Bass Lake. Large windows brighten the open living space, while a spacious mountain-view deck gives families a place to gather after boating or exploring the Sierra.

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 boat launch
The investor angleAn established vacation-rental history and proximity to Bass Lake's boat launch and Millers Landing Resort support its family-getaway appeal, though no rental revenue is supplied.
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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

This $525,000 Big Bear City retreat offers 2,757 square feet, three bedrooms, and three baths for families who value breathing room. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the open living area, an updated kitchen keeps gatherings connected, and the expansive deck invites time outside beneath the pines.

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