Hi friends,
July has been a month of reflection, momentum, and seeing long-term projects begin to take shape.
After months of planning, problem-solving, and countless decisions behind the scenes, some of the projects we’ve poured so much energy into are finally entered a new chapter.
Summer in the High Desert always brings a different rhythm, more visitors, more conversations, and more opportunities to connect with the people who are building, investing, and creating here.
I’m excited to continue sharing the people, places, and ideas that make this community such a unique place to be.
Thanks for following along and being part of the journey.
Listings & Investment Updates
Featured Listing
72767 Mesquite Dunes Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA
Now Offered at $584,000
This isn't just a desert property, it's a fully operational short-term rental business that can continue generating income from day one after closing.
Set on 10 private acres in Desert Heights, this renovated 1957 homestead blends wabi-sabi design, curated antiques, and thoughtful indoor-outdoor living. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental with approximately $75,000 in gross revenue in 2025 (buyer to independently verify).
What makes this opportunity unique is the value beyond the real estate itself. Included is an established vacation rental with existing bookings, a recognizable hospitality brand, professionally curated furnishings (excluding select personal items), design-forward interiors, and press recognition that would take years and significant investment for a new owner to recreate.
Property Highlights:
• 10 private acres with 360° desert and mountain views
• Active short-term rental generating income today
• Turnkey furnishings included (excluding select personal items)
• Established hospitality brand and guest experience
• Press features and marketing assets included
• Cowboy pool, wood-burning hot tub, fire pit, bocce court & horseshoe pit
• Projector entertainment system plus A/C and heat in every room
• Convenient access to Joshua Tree National Park and downtown Twentynine Palms
For investors seeking a design-forward desert retreat with existing revenue, established visibility, and operational infrastructure already in place, this is a rare opportunity to step into a proven asset without starting from scratch.
4444 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA
Now Offered at $138,000
2.5-acre parcel in Panorama Heights with iconic boulder views. Includes working well, completed perc test, and full geodesic dome home plans (2-story, 2BD/2BA, 1,592 sq ft + 364 sq ft garage). Cash-only sale.
Highlights:
- Iconic desert scenery & boulder views
- Full set of architectural, MEP, structural, grading & septic plans
- Prime opportunity for STR, custom build, or long-term hold
- Minutes from Joshua Tree National Park & downtown amenities
1564 Luna Mesa Rd, Yucca Valley, CA
Offered at $498,000
Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom property on Yucca Mesa with sweeping 360-degree mountain views stretching from the Joshua Tree National Park ridgeline to snowcapped San Jacinto.
Currently operating as an active short-term rental generating approximately $77K gross income in 2025 (buyer to independently verify).
Designed with a clean modern desert aesthetic, the home features oversized black metal windows and doors, polished concrete floors, a fully renovated chef’s kitchen, updated bathrooms, and natural light pouring through every space while framing the surrounding desert landscape.
Outdoor amenities include:
• Fully decked above-ground pool
• Jacuzzi
• Outdoor BBQ kitchen area
• Shaded gazebo
• Multiple concrete patio + lounge areas
• Mature landscaping + numerous Joshua trees
• Fully fenced property for added privacy
Positioned approximately 15 minutes from Downtown Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Pioneertown, this property offers strong rental appeal while still feeling deeply private and connected to the landscape.
Ideal as a short-term rental investment, second home, or personal desert retreat.
0 East Dr, Morongo Valley, CA
Offered at $849,000
Rare land development opportunity positioned within one of the High Desert’s most scenic and protected corridors.
Set across 27.5 acres in Morongo Valley, the property is surrounded by the preserved landscapes of the Sand to Snow National Monument with expansive views stretching toward the San Jacinto Mountains from multiple areas throughout the site.
Just across Highway 62, the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve contributes to the area’s open-space character, protected wildlife habitat, and quiet desert setting.
What makes this opportunity especially significant is the amount of pre-development and due diligence work already completed by current ownership, including:
• Surveying + mapping
• Preliminary engineering
• Utility research
• Environmental + biological review work
• Fire hydrant flow testing
• Tentative Tract Map preparation + submission materials
The property is currently involved in ongoing county and CEQA-related review processes, offering potential buyers the opportunity to step into a project already moving through early-stage planning and evaluation.
Located approximately:
• 20 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport
• 20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park
This is a rare combination of accessibility, scale, larger acreage surroundings, and protected desert character.
Ideal for investors, developers, or long-term land visionaries looking to explore opportunities within one of the High Desert’s most naturally significant landscape
63251 Chickasaw Rd | Rice Ave & Chickasaw Rd
Prime Joshua Tree land featuring iconic boulder formations, elevated terrain, and panoramic desert views with flexible parcel options ideal for investors and developers.
This highly desirable pocket of Joshua Tree includes four parcels on both sides of Chickasaw Rd, offering multiple development or long-term investment strategies.
Unmatched Views Include:
• Joshua Tree National Park
• Little San Bernardino Mountains
• Seasonal snow-capped Mount San Gorgonio
• Expansive high-desert valleys
• Golden sunsets, city lights & world-class night skies
Purchase Options:
• APN 0604-051-40 | 5 Acres | $300,000
• APNs 0604-051-60 / 051-58 / 051-57 | ~6.5 Acres | $249,000
đź’ˇ Why investors love this:
The southern parcels deliver that true boulder-forward Joshua Tree aesthetic, ideal for a high-design custom build or retreat, while the northern parcel allows for separation, flexibility, or phased development.
Perfect for a custom desert home, STR strategy, or long-term land hold in one of Joshua Tree’s most sought-after settings.
3786 Alta Avenue, Yucca Valley
$175,000 | Yucca Mesa Development Opportunity
A rare opportunity in Yucca Mesa with significant pre-development work already completed.
Formerly a single 5-acre parcel, this property has been through the subdivision process and is now a recorded 4-parcel subdivision, creating four legal parcels ranging from approximately 1.1 to 1.43 acres.
Located in one of Yucca Valley’s desirable high desert areas, this offering provides investors and developers a unique opportunity with a major head start compared to purchasing raw land.
Completed groundwork includes:
• Recorded 4-parcel subdivision
• Parcel mapping and boundary surveying
• Topographic surveying
• Fire flow analysis
• Joshua Tree survey and report
• Percolation testing and septic investigations
• Staking and additional planning efforts
A residential development concept has also been prepared, providing a strong foundation for future development possibilities.
With approximately 5 acres, available utilities, and completed due diligence, this property offers flexibility for investors, builders, or anyone looking for a strategic land opportunity in the High Desert.
Get Interviewed – The Ginger Rabbit
It took me far too long to finally visit The Ginger Rabbit and now I'm wondering what took me so long.
What I expected to be a quick stop quickly turned into discovering specialty pantry staples, unique ingredients I'd never tried before, and plenty of inspiration for future meals.
For this month's Get Interviewed feature, I sat down with founder Macy Ring to learn how she transitioned from a career in higher education to opening one of the High Desert's most unique specialty markets.
More than just a grocery store, The Ginger Rabbit is a thoughtfully curated space where customers are introduced to high-quality Asian ingredients, emerging brands, and recipe ideas that make trying something new feel approachable. Macy's passion for sharing food, educating customers, and creating a welcoming community experience is evident the moment you walk through the door.
Businesses like The Ginger Rabbit are exactly why I love highlighting local entrepreneurs. They bring creativity, connection, and something truly unique to the High Desert community.
Recreational Cabin Conversion in San Bernardino County
One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that every recreational cabin conversion follows the same process.
It doesn’t.
In this guide, I’m sharing real case studies showing how each property had a different history, different permits (or lack thereof), different county requirements, and a different path toward becoming a legal single-family residence.
What is the same?
- Permit research
- Property records review
- Understanding what was legally permitted over time
- Creating a roadmap before spending money in the wrong places
The reality is that the fastest path forward is usually determined by what already exists in the property’s permit history.
That’s why two cabins that look nearly identical can have completely different conversion timelines and costs.
I’ve created my Recreational Cabin Conversion Guide to help property owners better understand the process and make more informed decisions before moving forward.
If you’re researching a recreational cabin conversion in San Bernardino County, you can purchase the guide here.
If you’d rather have me evaluate your property and manage the process for you, Fill up this application form so we can determine if it’s a good fit and schedule a consultation.
Behind the Vision: Jessica Cure of JTTP Realty & Cure Designs
As a founding agent of JTTP Realty, founder of Cure Designs, and Planning Commissioner for the City of Twentynine Palms, I help clients navigate everything from land acquisition and development opportunities to renovations, permitting, hospitality projects, and investment properties throughout the High Desert.
After moving to the desert in 2020 in search of more space, quiet, and balance, I quickly developed a passion for helping others create their own path here, whether that means building a business, investing in real estate, renovating an existing property, building something new, or entitling and developing land.
My approach has always been about connecting the dots between real estate, design, development, and execution. I help clients identify opportunities, reduce risk, and create projects that are both financially sound and thoughtfully planned.
My areas of focus include land acquisition, development consulting, investment properties, luxury desert homes, short-term rental investments, hospitality projects, and real estate throughout Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Morongo Valley, and surrounding communities.
By day, I’m usually touring properties, reviewing plans, meeting with the county, or helping clients move projects forward.
By night… I occasionally moonlight as a raver, fueled by my love for music, art, and dancing.
Looking Ahead to August
August will continue to focus on sharing behind-the-scenes project updates, development conversations, hospitality projects, and educational resources connected to building, investing, and creating opportunities in the High Desert.
The Joshua Tree Buy + Build Guide is also continuing to take shape and is getting closer to completion. This guide will be part of my growing collection of educational tools designed to help buyers, investors, and property owners better understand permitting, planning, development strategy, and land use throughout the desert.
As always, I’ll continue sharing the projects, lessons, listings, and unexpected moments unfolding along the way, from new opportunities to the challenges and insights that come with building in the High Desert.
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xx
Jessica Cure
Planning Commissioner | Real Estate Consultant | STR Strategist
www.curedesigns.com | @cure.realestate
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