💰 $88K Through August on This $999K Desert STR
Alex Veytsman
September 30, 2026
🌵 $88K Revenue Through August on a $999K Desert STR With a Pool + Guest House
💰 Morongo Valley, CA • $999K • $88K Gross Through August 2026 • $10K+/Month Historical Average • 4BR • Pool + Jacuzzi • Guest House • 2.5 Acres • 360° Views
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💰 $88K Through August — With a $10K+ Monthly Track Record
"Hotel California" is a heavily upgraded desert STR that has reportedly averaged more than $10,000 per month in gross revenue since launch, with statements available to document its performance.
And in 2026, the property has already generated:
$88,000 Gross Through August
That's an average of roughly $11,000 per month through the first eight months of the year.
But the revenue is only part of the story here. The sellers reportedly invested more than $600K into the renovation and amenity package, creating a 2.5-acre desert compound with a pool, Jacuzzi, guest house, yoga deck, outdoor shower/tub and 360-degree views.
🏡 The Asset + Investment Story
51818 Cheyenne Trl, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
💰 Price: $999,000
💵 2026 Gross Revenue Through August: $88,000
📈 Historical Average Since Launch: $10K+/Month Gross
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🚿 3 Bathrooms
🌵 2.5 Acres
🏡 Main House + Separate Guest House With Loft
🏊 Private Pool + Jacuzzi
🧘 Yoga Deck
🔥 Fire Pit + BBQ
🛁 Outdoor Shower + Tub
🌄 360° Desert Views
☀️ Solar + Private Well + Propane
🔨 $600K+ Reportedly Invested Into Renovation
The current 2026 pace is particularly notable: $88K through August works out to an $11K monthly average, although buyers shouldn't assume that pace will continue through year-end.
The thesis: acquire an established desert STR where the expensive transformation has already been completed, with documented revenue history and a resort-style outdoor setup designed to create a memorable guest experience.
🏊 More Private Resort Than Traditional Rental
This property's biggest differentiator is the sheer amount of work that's already gone into the guest experience.
The pool and Jacuzzi are surrounded by concrete and extensive rock landscaping, while the grounds also include a gazebo, yoga deck, fire pit, BBQ area and outdoor shower/tub.
Spread across 2.5 acres with 360-degree views, the property is designed to give guests a private desert-resort experience rather than simply a place to sleep.
🏡 Main House + Separate Guest House
The property also benefits from having both a main residence and separate guest house with a loft, giving groups additional privacy and flexibility.
The renovation reportedly went well beyond cosmetic updates, with improvements including a new HVAC system, plumbing, electrical, roof and tankless water heater, along with concrete floors, quartz countertops, custom kitchen cabinetry, custom tile and remodeled bathrooms.
The sellers report investing more than $600K into the rehab, meaning much of the capital-intensive work needed to create the current STR product has already been completed.
💸 Financing
At a $999K acquisition price with $88K of reported gross revenue through August 2026 and a $10K+/month historical average since launch, this could be worth evaluating with lenders that understand established STR income.
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🎯 Why This One Stands Out
💰 $88K Through August 2026 — approximately $11K/month on average through the first eight months of the year.
📈 $10K+/Month Historical Average — the listing says statements are available to document performance since launch.
🏊 Resort-Style Amenities — pool, Jacuzzi, yoga deck, gazebo, fire pit and outdoor shower/tub.
🌵 2.5 Private Acres — with expansive 360-degree desert views.
🔨 $600K+ Reportedly Invested — extensive renovation spanning major systems, finishes and outdoor amenities.
🏡 Separate Guest House — additional space and privacy beyond the main residence.
⚡ Bottom Line
$999K. $88K Through August. $10K+/Month Historical Average. Pool + Jacuzzi. 2.5 Acres.
The differentiator here is that you're not buying a basic desert house and then trying to turn it into a premium STR.
The sellers have reportedly already invested more than $600K creating the product—from major mechanical and structural upgrades to the pool, Jacuzzi, landscaping, yoga deck, guest house and outdoor entertaining spaces.
Pair that with $88K of reported revenue through August 2026 and a $10K+/month historical average since launch, and Hotel California offers a combination of established performance and an STR experience that's already been built out.
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