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Rancho Tortuga Estate — desert landscape with dramatic sky

The Estate

Where the Desert Becomes Home

Rancho Tortuga is not a property you stumble upon. It is one you seek — a private desert retreat that balances the raw grandeur of the Mojave with the quiet luxury of a home built to last.

A Rare Find in the Nevada Desert

Tucked into the high desert just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Rancho Tortuga occupies a world of its own. Perched at approximately 3,700 feet above the Las Vegas Valley, the property enjoys a higher-desert setting with cooler temperatures and expansive views across the valley below. Approximately ten acres of open land are framed by mountain ridgelines and endless sky—the kind of space that makes you exhale the moment you arrive.

This is not a weekend house. It is an estate for those who value the privacy and space of the desert without giving up the comforts of home. From the well-appointed kitchen and pool to the oversized RV garage, Rancho Tortuga offers the freedom to live comfortably, privately, and on your own terms.

Rancho Tortuga Estate main residence exterior

01—The Residence

Crafted for Comfort, Built to Impress

The main home reflects warm, desert-modern living, with generous spaces that flow naturally from one to the next. The great room features high ceilings and expansive windows that bring the surrounding desert and mountain views into the home. The kitchen is finished with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, while the bedrooms offer comfortable, private spaces for family and guests.

Main residence living room with desert landscape views

02—Outdoor Living

Resort-Style, Without the Resort

Step outside and the home opens to the desert. A pool and spa anchor the outdoor living area, surrounded by generous patios with space for entertaining, dining or simply relaxing at the end of the day. As evening settles in, the high-desert air cools, the lights of Las Vegas appear in the distance, and the stars begin to fill the sky—an outdoor setting that captures what makes Rancho Tortuga special.

Resort-style pool and outdoor living area

03—The Workshop & Garage

For Those Who Build, Collect, and Explore

Rancho Tortuga offers unusual flexibility for the hobbyist, collector or enthusiast. The oversized RV garage provides generous clearance and depth for large rigs, off-road vehicles, equipment or a vehicle collection, while a separate climate-controlled space offers possibilities for woodworking, fabrication, a studio, workshop or other hands-on pursuits. It's space that can adapt to whatever you choose to bring with you.

Fully equipped woodworking workshop

04—Location

Minutes from Las Vegas. A World Away.

Rancho Tortuga offers an uncommon combination: the space and privacy of the high desert with Las Vegas close at hand. The Strip, dining, entertainment and Harry Reid International Airport are within easy reach, yet the property feels distinctly removed from the city. Here, open land, expansive views and the quiet of the desert create a world of their own.

Rancho Tortuga exterior with mountain backdrop

05—The Land

Ten Acres of Open Desert

The property encompasses approximately ten acres of high-desert terrain, offering a sense of space and privacy that is increasingly difficult to find this close to Las Vegas. Mountain views extend in multiple directions, while the open acreage provides room for horses, future improvements, or simply enjoying the freedom of having substantial land around you.

Ten acres of open desert land with mountain views
Primary bedroom with stone fireplace
Outdoor kitchen and patio seating
RV garage with tractor
Aerial view of Rancho Tortuga Estate

By Appointment Only

Experience It in Person

Rancho Tortuga is available by private appointment only. We invite qualified buyers to schedule a showing and see the property for themselves.

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