Welcome to The Rosy Boa, a one-of-a-kind High Desert retreat set across five pristine acres on the Mesa in Flamingo Heights, where sweeping views stretch toward Pipes Canyon and the mesas of Pioneertown and the desert puts on a show from sunrise to sunset. Thoughtfully designed and professionally curated, this two bedroom, two bath home captures the eclectic spirit that made the Hi Desert special in the first place. Warm, relaxed interiors, vintage details and views through nearly every window offer a refreshing departure from the cookie-cutter new construction found throughout the desert today. A cinema setup transforms the living room after dark, while two kitchens and a flexible floor plan create the potential to separate the home into two distinct living spaces. Outside is where this sanctuary truly comes alive. Rows of mature olive trees frame a professionally landscaped backyard filled with intimate gathering spaces and multiple decks, including an unforgettable bathing deck with two clawfoot tubs positioned beneath the open desert sky. At the center of it all is one of the largest custom-welded cowboy pools in the desert, fully filtered and functioning like a traditional pool while retaining the character that makes the property so unique. A completely restored vintage Airstream adds another layer of charm and possibility. Joshua trees dot the surrounding acreage, while the expansive five-acre setting offers privacy, unobstructed views and room to dream even bigger including ample space for a future in-ground pool and additional outdoor amenities. Just minutes from La Copine and within easy reach of Giant Rock, the Integratron, Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National Park, the Rosy Boa offers something increasingly difficult to find in the High Desert: acreage, personality, flexibility and a genuine sense of place. This is the kind of property people come to Joshua Tree hoping to find.
Property Details
- Cooling
- 1
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2.0
- Full Baths
- 2
- View
- Desert,Mountains,Valley
- Stories
- 1
- Pool Description
- Above Ground
- Pool Features
- Above Ground
- Acres
- 5.0
- Square Feet
- 1482.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 217800.0
- Parking Features
- Driveway, Uncovered
- Parking Spaces
- 0.0
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Property Subtype Additional
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1957
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- County
- San Bernardino
- Region
- Yucca Valley
- Zoning
- HV/RL
- Original List Price
- $595,000
- MLS #
- 26891553
- Property Subtype
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Parcel Number
- 0631041100000
- MLS #
- 26891553
- Date Listed
- August 27, 2026
- Address
- 978 Hilton Avenue
Location
Legal
The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of the most recent time synced and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information
Provided By
Listed by Nicholas Saremi (#CLW-C129676)
Listing Office: Equity Union (#CLW-X7252104)
