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Five Desert Acres, $66K Gross—and a Bass Lake Escape

Six California finds, from a $359K desert jungalow to a renovated LA home collecting $9K a month.

November 07, 2026

Summit & Shore Daily · Saturday, November 7

Five Desert Acres, $66K Gross—and a Bass Lake Escape

This Saturday, November 7, we're touring six California homes with distinctly different guest appeal, from colorful desert hideaways to wooded mountain retreats. In today's Summit & Shore Stays, presented by Josh Stika, reported rental income meets the practical details 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

Listed at $1,345,000, this six-bedroom, four-bath home on North Benton Way pairs a generous corner lot with a September 2026 renovation inside and out. 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.

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
◆Renovated September 2026
◆Corner lot in central LA
The investor angleCurrent short-term rent of $9,000 per month annualizes to $108,000, roughly 8.0% of the $1,345,000 asking price before expenses.
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74074 Starlight Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
No. 2 · Twentynine Palms, CA

Dark Skies and Desert Soaks

74074 Starlight Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
2.5 acres

Perched on 2.5 acres above Twentynine Palms, this $415,000 two-bedroom retreat looks toward 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 natural fit for hikers, photographers, and travelers who prefer their evenings under the stars.

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
◆Park entrance approximately five minutes away
The investor angleAlready operating as a short-term rental, the home combines proximity to the park entrance with private outdoor amenities, though no revenue figures are 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 three-bedroom, two-bath home just north of Bermuda Dunes Country Club pairs an upgraded interior with a recently refinished pebble-finish pool and spa. Its 1,630 square feet suit relaxed group getaways, but the front yard needs attention—the listing's first image is an AI-generated vision, not its current condition.

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 an established short-term-rental track record, with the pool, spa, and Bermuda Dunes location supporting guest appeal, but supplies no revenue figures.
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56345 Moonstone Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
No. 4 · Yucca Valley, CA

A Colorful Five-Acre Desert Hideaway

56345 Moonstone Ln, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
5 acres

Coral + Cactus brings hand-painted floors, oversized windows, and a patio larger than the home itself to five Joshua-tree-filled 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 desert sky.

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

Forest Mornings Near Bass Lake

35974 Sierra Linda Dr, Wishon, CA 93669

At $295,000, this Wishon cabin offers two bedrooms, a loft, and a bright gathering space framed by large windows in a peaceful wooded setting. Families can spend the day near Bass Lake's boat launch and Millers Landing Resort, both minutes away, then return to a spacious deck with mountain views.

Price
$295,000
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
843
$ / sq ft
$350
◆Two bedrooms plus loft
◆Spacious deck with mountain views
◆Minutes from Bass Lake boating
The investor angleAn established vacation-rental history and proximity to Bass Lake support its appeal to lake-and-mountain travelers, though no rental income is disclosed.
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1310 Malabar Way, Big Bear City, CA 92314
No. 6 · Big Bear City, CA

Big Bear Room to Unwind

1310 Malabar Way, Big Bear City, CA 92314

This $525,000 Big Bear City home offers 2,757 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths, giving families and friends room to spread out. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the open living area, while an updated kitchen and expansive deck make gathering easy after a day enjoying the mountains.

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 beneath the pines
The investor angleAt a listed $190 per square foot, the home's spacious layout and access to year-round recreation offer a vacation-rental proposition based on guest appeal rather than disclosed income.
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