The San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department has introduced a new lodging experience at Yucaipa Regional Park.
In partnership with developer Stargazing Homes, the park now features a tiny home that combines a scenic rustic experience with the comfort of a hotel stay. The stargazing rental is part of a pilot program that launched over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
“We’re excited to introduce a brand-new way to experience Yucaipa Regional Park,” Regional Parks Deputy Director Jose Cañedo said in a statement. “It’s an opportunity for us to bring a different style of camping experience versus going with traditional RV and tent camping.”
The one-of-a-kind tiny home has a California king bed surrounded by two expansive 6-by-6-foot windows, with a 4-by-6-foot skylight overhead, allowing guests to enjoy the night sky without leaving the bed.
This short-term rental aims to provide camping opportunities for park visitors interested in a unique style of camping in a regional park.
Lexington Isham, owner of Stargazing Homes, said forming a partnership with the county allows him to add a new tiny home experience to a park that already shares his company’s values.
“From the moment we visited Yucaipa Regional Park, we knew it was the perfect place for a Stargazing Home. Our company was built around one principle: disconnect to reconnect,” Isham said in a statement. “In a world increasingly shaped by social media, screens and AI, we want to give people a place to step away from technology and reconnect with what matters most — loved ones and nature.
“Yucaipa Regional Park was already creating that experience for thousands of visitors and this partnership allows us to add a new tiny home experience to a park that already shares our values,” Isham added.
Regional Parks Director Beahta Davis added that the partnership with Isham aligns with the department’s mission by expanding on one-of-a-kind recreational experiences for visitors.
“This new amenity offers the unique opportunity to enjoy and explore the stars and planets while relaxing indoors,” Davis said in a statement.
Amenities include a comfortable living room with a pull-out couch, a fully equipped kitchen, a full bathroom with a hot-water shower and everything guests might need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Outside the tiny short-term rental is a private deck with a barbecue, outdoor seating and peaceful park views.
For more information and to book stays, visit stargazing.co.
Weekend rates are $250 per night, and the Monday-Thursday nightly rate is $225.