Apple Valley is a sunny, high‑desert community with wide-open landscapes, easy access to hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails, and a relaxed small‑town vibe that makes week-to-week living comfortable and low‑stress for travel therapists who want peaceful evenings and outdoor downtime. Affordable rentals, local cafes and seasonal community events help longer stays feel more like living than just working.
For weekend variety, nearby Victorville offers bigger-box shopping and restaurants, while Palm Springs (about an hour away) delivers resorts, dining, galleries and desert hiking.