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Five Desert Acres for $359K, Plus a Bass Lake Escape

Six California finds: reported rental income, starlit patios, and mountain cabins from $295K.

October 29, 2026

Summit & Shore Daily · Thursday, October 29

Five Desert Acres for $359K, Plus a Bass Lake Escape

This Thursday, October 29, we’re following the California landscape from central Los Angeles to open desert and pine-lined mountain retreats. In today’s Summit & Shore Stays, presented by Josh Stika, six homes offer distinct investor angles—from reported rental income to outdoor spaces worth planning a getaway around.

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 six-bedroom, four-bath home on Benton Way pairs a central Los Angeles location with a spacious corner-lot setting. Renovated inside and out in September 2026, its 2,278-square-foot layout suits large households or group stays, with the option to take delivery vacant or with current tenants.

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 reported $9,000 monthly short-term rent equates to $108,000 annually, approximately 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

Listed at $415,000, this remodeled two-bedroom retreat sits above Twentynine Palms on 2.5 acres, with sweeping views toward Joshua Tree National Park and the Pinto Basin Mountains. Shaded patios, an outdoor movie setup, and a private hot tub make it a compelling escape for hikers, photographers, and stargazers.

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
The investor angleAlready operating as a short-term rental, the home combines proximity to the park entrance with outdoor amenities and dark-sky appeal; revenue figures were 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 offers three bedrooms, two baths, and an upgraded interior just north of Bermuda Dunes Country Club. A recently refinished pebble-finish pool and spa anchor the backyard for guests who favor relaxed afternoons at home, though the front yard still needs attention.

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
◆1,630 square feet
The investor angleThe listing reports an established short-term-rental track record without revenue figures, making the pool, spa, and upgraded interior the clearest guest-facing draws while front-yard improvements warrant budgeting.
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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 colorful, one-bedroom hideaway to five acres in Yucca Valley’s Flamingo Heights for $359,000. Hand-painted floors and oversized windows give the 640-square-foot interior character, while a patio larger than the home, hanging beds, and a pizza oven suit travelers who want their desert stay to unfold outdoors.

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 2025 gross income of $66,000 equals approximately 18.4% of the $359,000 asking price before expenses, with another $50,000 in gross income reported year to date through 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 plus a loft in a quiet wooded setting just minutes from Bass Lake. Large windows brighten the open gathering area, and a spacious mountain-view deck gives families a place to settle in 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 appeal to lake-focused travelers, though no rental revenue was 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 delivers 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 area, while the updated kitchen and expansive deck create inviting places to gather after mountain outings.

Price
$525,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
2,757
$ / sq ft
$190
◆2,757 square feet
◆Wood-burning fireplace
◆Spacious garage and expansive deck
The investor angleWith no revenue figures provided, the investment case rests on generous gathering space, parking, and access to year-round mountain recreation rather than demonstrated rental earnings.
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