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Desert Stars, Sierra Pines & Six California STR Finds

From a $295K Bass Lake cabin to a colorful desert stay with $66K in reported 2025 gross income.

October 30, 2026

Summit & Shore Daily · Friday, October 30

Desert Stars, Sierra Pines & Six California STR Finds

This Friday, October 30, we're touring six California homes, from a renovated Los Angeles rental to desert hideaways and pine-framed mountain retreats. In today's Summit & Shore Stays, presented by Josh Stika, reported rental income anchors two listings, while distinctive settings and guest-friendly spaces shape the others.

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

Set on an expansive corner lot in central Los Angeles, this $1,345,000 home pairs six bedrooms and four baths with an inside-and-out renovation completed in September 2026. Its 2,278-square-foot layout suits larger households or group stays, and buyers can 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
◆Vacant or tenant-occupied delivery
The investor angleThe listing reports $9,000 in current monthly rental income, equivalent to $108,000 annually—about 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, Wide Desert Views

74074 Starlight Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
2.5 acres

Above Twentynine Palms, this $415,000 two-bedroom retreat spreads its outdoor living across 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 give hikers, photographers, and stargazers plenty of reasons to linger after sunset.

Price
$415,000
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,550
$ / sq ft
$268
◆2.5 acres with sweeping views
◆Private hot tub
◆Outdoor movie setup
The investor angleAlready operating as a short-term rental, the home combines an approximately five-minute drive to the park entrance with outdoor amenities that support its desert-getaway appeal.
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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, this $600,000 three-bedroom, two-bath home pairs an upgraded interior with a recently refinished pebble-finish pool and spa. Its 1,630 square feet suit guests seeking relaxed indoor-outdoor stays, though the front yard needs attention and the listing's first image is AI-generated rather than a picture of current landscaping.

Price
$600,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
1,630
$ / sq ft
$368
◆Private pebble-finish pool and spa
◆Upgraded interior finishes
◆9,100-square-foot lot
The investor angleThe listing reports a history of successful short-term-rental use, with the private pool, spa, and Bermuda Dunes location providing the clearest guest appeal in the absence of revenue figures.
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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 is a $359,000 one-bedroom retreat in Flamingo Heights, where hand-painted floors and oversized windows bring character to a compact, 640-square-foot interior. Outside, five acres of Joshua Tree-filled scenery, hanging beds, a pizza oven, and a colorful fire pit create a playful escape for couples and solo travelers.

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 about 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

Pine Quiet Near Bass Lake

35974 Sierra Linda Dr, Wishon, CA 93669

Tucked into a wooded Wishon setting, this $295,000 cabin offers two bedrooms, a loft, and an open living area framed by large view windows. Families can gather on the spacious mountain-view deck, then head to Bass Lake's boat launch or 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 boating
The investor angleAn established vacation-rental history and proximity to Bass Lake give this cabin a location-led investment case, with Yosemite National Park also within reach.
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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 retreat offers 2,757 square feet, three bedrooms, and three baths for families who want 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 of mountain recreation.

Price
$525,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
2,757
$ / sq ft
$190
◆2,757 square feet
◆Wood-burning fireplace
◆Expansive deck beneath the pines
The investor angleWith no rental revenue provided, the investment case rests on its spacious layout, ample parking, and Big Bear City access to year-round recreation.
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