Five Acres of Desert Color, Plus a $295K Sierra Cabin

This Saturday, October 31, we're trading tricks for six California homes with distinctly different guest appeal, from a colorful desert jungalow to a wooded Bass Lake escape. In today's Summit & Shore Stays, presented by Josh Stika, we pair the places guests might fall for with the numbers investors need to weigh.

Room to Gather in LA

At $1,345,000, this central Los Angeles home pairs six bedrooms and four baths with an expansive corner lot and an inside-and-out renovation completed in September 2026. Its 2,278-square-foot layout suits larger households or group stays, with the option to take delivery vacant or with current tenants in place.

Dark Skies on Starlight Drive

Listed at $415,000, this remodeled two-bedroom retreat sits above Twentynine Palms on 2.5 acres, framing 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 an inviting base for hikers, photographers and travelers chasing quiet nights under the stars.

Poolside Polish in Bermuda Dunes

This $600,000 Bermuda Dunes home brings an upgraded interior and a recently refinished pebble-finish pool and spa to a three-bedroom, two-bath layout. Just north of Bermuda Dunes Country Club, it suits guests who want backyard gathering space; the front yard still needs attention, and the listing's first image is an AI-generated vision rather than its current condition.

Coral, Cactus and Desert Color

Offered at $359,000, Coral + Cactus is a one-bedroom, 640-square-foot jungalow on five acres in Yucca Valley's Flamingo Heights, a few blocks from La Copine and Giant Rock Meeting Room. Hand-painted floors and oversized windows give way to a patio larger than the home, where hanging beds, a pizza oven and a colorful fire pit set the scene for a character-filled desert escape.

Forest Mornings Near Bass Lake

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

Spread Out Beneath the Pines

Listed at $525,000, this Big Bear City retreat offers 2,757 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths for families and friends who want room to spread out. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the open living space, while an updated kitchen and expansive deck make gathering easy after a day of mountain recreation.

Josh Stika helps investors buy and launch rental homes across Utah & California.