💰 $130K+ in Airbnb Revenue on This $995K Joshua Tree Retreat!
🌵 13.1% gross revenue-to-price, 285 booked nights, 2.5 acres, sauna, cold plunge, hot tub + stargazing dome!
Alex Veytsman
October 18, 2026
🌵 $130K+ in Airbnb Revenue on This $995K Joshua Tree Retreat — Sauna, Cold Plunge + Stargazing Dome!
💰 Joshua Tree, CA • $995,000 • $130,731 Gross STR Revenue in 2025 • 13.1% Gross Revenue-to-Price • 2BR/1BA • 2.5 Acres • Hot Tub • Sauna • Cold Plunge • Theater Room • Fully Furnished
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💰 A Joshua Tree Vacation Rental Generating $130K+ Annually?
Here's an interesting opportunity for investors looking for an established, high-performing desert vacation rental with documented revenue, an impressive collection of guest amenities and potential tax advantages.
Located just minutes from Joshua Tree Village, this two-bedroom retreat is listed for $995,000 and reportedly generated $130,731 in gross short-term rental revenue during 2025, with 285 booked nights.
And the property's 2026 performance provides another encouraging data point.
From January through August 2026, the home generated an additional $87,046 in gross STR revenue, according to the listing.
At the current asking price, its 2025 performance represents:
13.1% Gross Revenue-to-Price Ratio
But what makes this property particularly interesting is what guests get when they book it.
We're talking about a private hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, cowboy pool, stargazing dome, dedicated theater room and multiple outdoor gathering spaces, all spread across approximately 2.5 desert acres.
And yes, all of those amenities are attached to a two-bedroom, 780-square-foot home.
That's part of what makes the property distinctive.
Rather than relying solely on interior square footage, this Joshua Tree retreat offers guests an entire collection of wellness, entertainment and outdoor experiences.
The property is also being offered fully furnished and turnkey, with an existing operating history.
And for investors purchasing before year-end, the combination of real estate, furnishings and hospitality improvements may create an opportunity to evaluate cost segregation and accelerated depreciation, depending on their individual tax circumstances.
🏡 The Asset + Investment Story
5889 Rice Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
💰 Asking Price: $995,000
💵 2025 Reported Gross STR Revenue: $130,731
📅 2025 Booked Nights: 285
💵 Jan–Aug 2026 Gross STR Revenue: $87,046
📊 2025 Gross Revenue / Asking Price: 13.1%
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
🚿 1 Bathroom
📐 780 Sq Ft
🌵 Approximately 2.5 Acres
🛁 Private Hot Tub
♨️ Private Sauna
🧊 Cold Plunge
🏊 Cowboy Pool
✨ Stargazing + Meditation Dome
🎬 Dedicated Theater Room
🔥 Multiple Outdoor Gathering Areas
📡 Starlink Internet
🛋️ Fully Furnished
🔑 Turnkey STR Operation
📍 Minutes From Joshua Tree Village
📈 Established Rental History
💰 Potential Cost Segregation Opportunity
The investment story is compelling: a fully furnished Joshua Tree vacation rental with more than $130K in reported 2025 gross revenue, 285 booked nights and an unusually extensive amenity package on 2.5 acres.
📊 $130,731 in 2025 Revenue + $87K Through August 2026
The strongest part of this property's investment profile is its reported operating history.
According to the listing, the home generated:
💰 2025 Gross STR Revenue: $130,731
📅 2025 Booked Nights: 285
💵 January–August 2026 Gross STR Revenue: $87,046
At the current $995,000 asking price, the 2025 revenue represents approximately 13.1% in annual gross revenue relative to purchase price.
That's also equivalent to a purchase price of approximately 7.6 times the reported 2025 gross rental revenue.
Another interesting number is the property's booking activity.
285 booked nights represents approximately 78% of the 2025 calendar year, suggesting substantial reported usage for a two-bedroom desert rental.
And the 2026 numbers indicate continued income generation.
With $87,046 earned during the first eight months of 2026, a simple straight-line annualization produces approximately $130,569 in gross revenue.
That's remarkably close to the property's reported 2025 total.
Of course, a straight-line annualization isn't a guarantee of full-year results, especially in a market where seasonal booking patterns can affect performance.
But the combination of a completed $130K+ revenue year and substantial additional revenue through August 2026 gives prospective investors multiple periods of operating history to examine.
Buyers should request the detailed financial statements, booking records, occupancy reports, average nightly rates and operating expenses.
And remember: gross revenue is not net operating income, cash flow or a cap rate.
Still, the reported numbers are particularly notable for a property with just two bedrooms and 780 square feet of interior living space.
Which brings us to what makes the guest experience so distinctive.
🌵 2.5 Desert Acres, a Private Wellness Retreat + Stargazing Experiences
This property is much more than a small desert cabin.
Set on approximately 2.5 acres just minutes from Joshua Tree Village, the retreat is designed to give guests a private getaway filled with relaxation, entertainment and outdoor experiences.
The centerpiece is its collection of wellness amenities.
Guests can spend the evening relaxing in a private hot tub, unwind in the sauna or enjoy a refreshing cold plunge.
There's also a cowboy pool, adding another way to cool off and enjoy the desert surroundings.
But perhaps the most memorable feature is the property's stargazing and meditation dome.
Rather than simply offering a place to sleep near Joshua Tree, the home gives visitors a dedicated space to take in the desert atmosphere and enjoy the night sky.
That kind of distinctive amenity can help a vacation rental stand out in photos and give guests a specific reason to choose one property over another.
And the experience doesn't stop there.
A dedicated theater room provides indoor entertainment, while multiple outdoor gathering areas encourage guests to spend time enjoying the property's expansive setting.
Starlink internet adds connectivity to a retreat otherwise centered around getting away from everyday surroundings.
The property's compact interior footprint is also worth considering.
At just 780 square feet, the home offers an intimate two-bedroom layout, but its broader hospitality experience extends well beyond the residence itself.
The hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, cowboy pool, theater room and stargazing dome effectively turn the surrounding acreage into an important part of the guest experience.
For an STR investor, that's a distinctive amenity mix.
And because the property is being offered fully furnished with an established operating history, a buyer can evaluate an existing hospitality asset rather than having to design the entire concept from scratch.
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This Joshua Tree property may be particularly interesting to evaluate because the purchase involves not only the residence and land, but also furnishings, equipment and a variety of hospitality-oriented improvements.
The amount and timing of any deductions would depend on an appropriate cost segregation analysis, applicable tax rules and the buyer's circumstances, including STR participation requirements.
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🎯 Why This One Stands Out
💰 $130,731 in Reported 2025 Gross STR Revenue — a completed year of operating history.
📅 285 Booked Nights in 2025 — approximately 78% of available calendar nights.
💵 $87,046 in Gross Revenue Through August 2026 — additional reported operating performance.
📊 13.1% Gross Revenue-to-Price Ratio — based on the $995,000 asking price.
🌵 Approximately 2.5 Acres — substantial desert land surrounding the retreat.
🛁 Private Hot Tub + Sauna — standout relaxation amenities.
🧊 Cold Plunge + Cowboy Pool — additional wellness and outdoor experiences.
✨ Stargazing + Meditation Dome — a distinctive guest attraction.
🎬 Dedicated Theater Room — entertainment beyond the outdoor amenities.
📡 Starlink Internet — connectivity for guests.
🛋️ Fully Furnished + Turnkey — an established rental operation with furnishings included.
💰 Potential Cost Segregation Benefits — worth evaluating with a qualified tax professional.
⚡ Bottom Line
$995,000. $130,731 in 2025 Gross STR Revenue. 285 Booked Nights. 2.5 Acres. Sauna. Cold Plunge. Stargazing Dome.
This Joshua Tree property offers something that stands out in the short-term rental market:
A compact two-bedroom home with an extensive hospitality experience built around it — and reported annual gross revenue exceeding $130K.
The financial history is compelling.
The property generated $130,731 in reported 2025 gross revenue, followed by another $87,046 during the first eight months of 2026.
And the amenity package is equally interesting.
A private sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, cowboy pool, theater room and stargazing dome provide multiple reasons for guests to choose the property.
The approximately 2.5-acre setting and proximity to Joshua Tree Village add to its appeal.
Plus, investors interested in year-end acquisitions may want to evaluate the property's potential cost segregation and accelerated depreciation opportunities with their CPA.
The next step is verifying the financial statements, operating expenses, STR permits, occupancy history, amenity condition and potential tax treatment before making a decision.
For investors seeking a differentiated, fully furnished Joshua Tree STR with established six-figure gross rental revenue and a substantial collection of guest amenities, this property deserves serious consideration.
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