We Explored The CRAZIEST Abandoned Cliff House In The Middle Of Nowhere

[@ExploreWithUs]

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[@jonnyprojects9875]

dude that was J & E KAY not jande kay🖒🖒🖒🖒

[@jonnyprojects9875]

forgot to say contents awesome

[@MegaSkyline69]

What an amazing view. Where is this? And how much is it 😄

[@johncox4514]

Can you message me about this house

[@johncox4514]

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[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

I actually visited John (the builder and owner) at this house on the way back to LA from Vegas in the late 70s and the views were out-of-this-world. John was a strong, self-reliant man who didn't suffer fools gladly. He was also very kind and I remember him cooking a BBQ for me and my friend. John talked a lot about WW2 and was fascinated with the Cold War and explained that he thought the US would prevail against the Soviets because we believed in freedom. John also said that this home was his sanctuary and his intended final resting place and he planned to stay there until the day he died. 'Don't put me in a home' he said. 'Let me die up here on this mountain so I can see the world from up high in my final moments' John also joked about one of the benefits of dying in his mountain retreat is that it 'won't take me so long to get to heaven' John was a character, a real one-of-a-kind. He is sorely missed.

[@LVang152]

John Smith does anyone own the property or he give it to someone after him.

[@Cormac2023]

WWII Vets were a special breed. They were from The Greatest Generation, unusually strong, resilient, independent, resourceful, skilled, hard working, good people, not like the sorry bunch of garbage we have today. I know, because my dad was one such man.

[@stp479]

Thanks for your post. This reminds me of the Dean Hill hermit Tom Quinion and his son Bill who I met in '69. Tom is buried up there on the farm and you can see him and articles about them here: www.flickr.com/photos/479/albums

[@sjames5027]

Is that your picture? You don't look old enough to be 58+

[@brettadkins4698]

I feel like you're full of Shit.

[@95TurboSol]

Little did that man know that over a million people would check out the nice home he built with love on the internet and send kind words to him and research his life, what a beautiful tribute.

[@loricrane5315]

Yes I did

[@CodyShell]

imagine sittin on that porch, drinkin an ice cold beer watchin the sunset

[@boastyy]

Yeh was thinking the same. I love watching the sky at night and I can't imagine a better place to be , I bet the views are awesome.

[@shamanic1]

Boom! Right to the beauty of (John Kay's) dream! I am so glad, a great Veteran got to realize his dream. Of course, what a shame, to see what low-lifes do, when a good man is gone! As it has been, since the dawn of man. Without kids being taught - and shown - morality, we descend, from the wonderful home, with a view, to the mongrels, sniffing around the spilled. and rotting food.

[@xGARIDx]

Or wine, ohh that moment of peace...

[@Ru-mb4be]

ill be doing that soon at this house lol

[@bforbrad4672]

@@TenTabs exactly! Alcohol sucks weed is better 💪🏼

[@bikeroftheeverywheres864]

Rest in peace Mr. Kay. Thank you for your service. You built an amazing place.

[@mitchellcash830]

John adelbert kay world war 2 veteran built this home from 1959-1969 after purchasing this land in 1950 , mollybel the name on Valentine was John's first wife who passed away in 1956, John married ella kay during the construction, that is why you see " j and e " in the concrete, the headstone supplied by govt. was apparently put there by family member, John and first wife Mollybel are buried together in bunker memorial cemetary, and ella is buried with her first husband in nearby cemetary, John collected wood from oil field derricks and collected scrap all his life to build this home, it is indeed a wonderful and sturdy home, ella had children from previous , but it seems John had no one to take care of the home after his death in 1979 at age of 71 , ella moved on and passed in 2002 , God bless John and all military men and women ,and those who defile and damage this home karma will get you one way or another.

[@NorskeDrummer]

mitchell cash I was just thanking wrlrd for sharing his article from the newspaper, and I thank you for updating and completing the history of the property. What a shame he had nobody to leave it to but the desert.

[@epretorious]

Wow - That's a great bit of detective-work, Mitchell!

[@pauliep633]

that foundation is at least 100 years old

[@stevene9785]

@@pauliep633 Amazing you can look at stone and tell it's age. They have a job for you in a place called Cairo, Egypt.

[@abdulhafryharry8553]

Thank you for information

[@canton7180]

Really shows the reality of the finite time we exist, when we are young we have no concept of it, we are always in a hurry to become older because we gain social freedoms and opportunities, this is bitter sweet, basically we are witnessing the remnants of another person's life, a ghost of their presence.

[@LionheartedDan]

So true.

[@johngibson2884]

As a Native American , I smiled when i watched this . This man loved the land , our land , and sought to be alone with it ....and to use the wind to talk to others . Do not be sad for this lucky man . Be sad for those who disrespect this land or lack reverence when on it . They do not know the power of the spirit there , that would frighten them . This was probably a very gregarious and passionate man ....must have been a real cool character ...to have built this place and run a tremendously advanced communications system there ... We all eventually die , dont be sad that all our worldly goods do too . Lucky man to be able to build a dream . The only thing this guy didnt conquer or run over was death . ...no one will or should . If he is buried there , this is a powerful place of energy . People should be careful there .

[@mariajimenez4008]

john gibson what makes a certain location a high energy place? Nature of the rocks beneath?

[@SourGrey]

❤

[@ladellg267]

Well said, it appears he built with the land and not against it, using what nature provided. I imagine he sat on the deck enjoying the sunrise and sunsets feeling at peace.

[@johngibson2884]

Bryan 1312 Ami...😜 . Merci . "Friend " ? My tribe speaks French and Spanish as trade languages way back before USA became a corporation. Yes im very proud of my history . Of being an American . Are you? Proud? Why or why not? So that word in our laguage means "friend" .....but i have a feeling you were using the slightly prejorative term in German meaning..negative..for ....American . Ja? Which Americans do you speak of ? South? Central ? Because ...they are from America too? North? Canadiens? No ... USA ? Ah ... Another America hater . Yep ..America was flooded with immigrants from ....Europe . USA is a European based military and civics from ? ...Europe . So i can tell you ..How can you be proud being white? If you are ....because now im going to generalize like you . How does someone be proud as a white person in Europe knowing you ran through the world murdering indigenous people for 400 years? How are you proud being ....white? Ahhhh...... America as you know it , is a country of many nations ..a great nation that took in Europeans when they were murdering each other almost nonstop for centuries ...way before 20th century . If i was ignorant and racist, i would say something dumb like " How are you proud to.be European and white? But i judge people on individual merit . Racist statement . Common people are not responsible for their rulers . So do not generalize . Its immature and ignorant . Like some Americans think all Germans as war mongering losers and killers .Won der how they look themselves in the mirror . That type of thinking is Ignorant . Like a Nazi or bolshevik . Both groups of which are losers, literally . Where are they now ? Trash heap of history . People are all victims of government . We Native Americans are seperate nation from USA ....CREEK CONFEDERACY . If you know anything about USA history, you would know that indigenous tribes , we have seperate nation status .....Im miccosukee, of CREEK CONFEDERACY....BTW we never signed a peace treaty either . Ah ....lovely Deutschland .... Germany has a long history of warfare with all her neighbors . lost 2 world wars . Now a crime infested Bolshevik republic , soon to be under Sharia law and within 50 years will be a Muslim country . Not too much to be proud of there . History tells us that . Yes im very proud to be American Indian . Armed and free . Living in peace and wealth . Not concerned with politics and know we are all Niimpu ( people) who know pain and love . Proud to be human . Its good to be proud instead of aahamed . White Germans felt ashamed and gave away their country to the Berbers and Arabs ....great move . No Germany in 50 years . If pride is bad , how good is shame? Who is happy or productive living with shame? Pride drives a man to get up and provide for his kin . Take care of his/her life . This is how im proud to be an "ami"......

[@hazelcolon6520]

john gibson that was beautifully spoken.

[@shannong5289]

These comments are the most positive ones I’ve seen in a long time. So many people found stuff in common &/or had knowledge of things in the video & that really made for an over all great experience!! Thank you for the vid!!

[@briandaly7236]

Shannon G delusional is more like it....no water folks, the well ran dry

[@alicehallam7949]

Ii hope Mr. John Kay enjoyed his home while he was alive. Thank you for your service.

[@sokal98]

John Kay of Steppen wolf

[@bombswabs3041]

My take. After seeing this incredible house and discovering Mr Kay's story, I realize I havent done shit with my life. But instead of beating myself up, Im motivated and inspired. I would love to have had a father like him to follow. But its never too late.

[@wamballauk]

Thanks for this video. I'm from the UK and I just can't comprehend the amount of space there is. If I had that view out of my window I'd never leave home!!

[@cadeltarat]

Just a heads up this place is no longer abandoned people have bought it and they are renovating it.

[@nickob55]

thats great news, a few more years and it would have been reclaimed, everything seems to be intact so good luck to the new owners, I am sure Mr Kay would be happy someone fixed up the place......great vid,very interesting,thanks

[@zachmcmillan4060]

That's great,such a wonderful place,so much potential.

[@slowpokebr549]

Far out, the bones were still there and good. The desert preserves stuff very well. Here in Missouri it all would have rotted into the ground by now.

[@Jonnn21]

Where is it, maybe google satellite shows current view

[@michaelharte9572]

That's Great, it'd be an amazing place to live, nice and quiet too.

[@Lu-zj6bo]

I don’t know if anyone else commented on this but I found where this man, John A. Kay, is actually buried in Bunkers Memory Gardens Cemetery in Las Vegas. He is buried next to his wife, Mollybel, who died in 1956. I found that info on the “find a grave” website. The book you found that says “to my Valentine” says “from Molly”. What I found odd was the name in the cement that said J and A Kay 1969, which is 13 years after his wife died. Maybe he remarried?? Then he died 10 years after that... But I enjoyed your video and love exploring old, abandoned places like that. It’s sad to see that beautiful house just left to rot and especially with the owners belongings still there. Makes you wonder what happened...

[@maxiepattie85]

wow... very cool. Vets rule kids suck!

[@davewolf8869]

This house haunted me... How he loved his wife and built this just incredible house. It should be rebuilt and preserved, or turned Into a small resort. Really, this video haunted me. Revealed to me how life ends for everyone.

[@jessicasmith5529]

Wow! Good work!

[@Nords1982]

Nice find

[@Nords1982]

Cool, would be nice to restore.

[@tomsikes9064]

He found peace in the desert, had his dreams and passed on. Shame that no one came behind to carry on. Such a big estate with plenty of room for extended family. So sad. Thanks for sharing

[@tooloudrl]

I have seen lots of abandoned place but by far this is one of the best , I hope it falls into loving hand again ..

[@chiliprepper7678]

So worth restoring this site. 👍

[@ExploreWithUs]

I couldn't agree more!

[@wuerfelfmx916]

That would be a great buy and bring back to life!

[@650tonyd]

Justin Yoder the county will often sell places like this for $1 with the promise that you restore it and upkeep it

[@001desertrat3]

Justin Yoder -- It's a L O N G walk to town if your vehicle broke down . :>(

[@kenholmgren4781]

The guy who bought it (and from what someone said, restored it) should make a video showing what it looks like now!

[@BruceSeesall]

Thanks for sharing guys....I am 45 and that is where I am headed...an off grid location to finish my days and to do my scientific research.Living the dream.I have two years to wait.

[@Superdimensional]

14 months to go

[@danthestanmanj594]

Will never understand why people find it necessary to go in and trash abandoned property. Leave it the way it is, people.

[@davidjacobs8558]

There is an old Korean saying that goes something like this. "persimmon that you can't eat, why not poke at it". persimmon has soft skin (much like tomato) and if you poke it, it becomes inedible shortly after. ie, if you can't have it, ruin it for everyone else. that's human nature.

[@nobody-yu4cf]

@@davidjacobs8558 humans suck.

[@BjornsLIfe]

DanTheStanMan J sad truth... it’s criminal in its own right. What a cool spot with a cool history of how it was put together.

[@nicholasnunez6781]

Exactly what I thought. A few assholes always ruin everything for everyone else.

[@waterdamnaged]

@@user-js2dr9gv1u Except much of that Damage were the result of looters and vandals, wrecking the place and letting nature inside.

[@joanna5881]

A beautiful example of mid-century Modern Revival. John Adelbert Kay purchased the land in 1959 for taxes owed and began to construct this house on the side of a mountain. He completed it in 1969. I love places like this. Truly an amazing find.

[@CompoundingEverything]

Imagine looking at the stars from that back porch.... Damn

[@kirstenwitesman3671]

There is a book about Searchlight, NV, that mentions John and Molly Kay. John started a brick making business in Searchlight after the war that lasted 4 years. After that he and Molly opened the 17-room Kay Motel in one of the war surplus buildings.

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

No mention of heirs? This property should have fallen into the hands of another family member after the Kays' passing. Who took the money and ran? I still can't believe someone didn't just homestead. Is this now bank-owned or has it been seized by the county or state? Maybe the possession of this single property is blocking the development of the area, Folks from all over the country are still retiring in droves to Fl, Arizona, NM, NV and other points west. Call the Property Brothers or the Fixer-Upper crew!

[@NERPolitan]

What is the book titled?

[@kirstenwitesman3671]

Searchlight: The Camp that didn't Fail by Harry Reid

[@EscapeTheMatrix3h5fi]

To me, despite the beauty it's a terrible thing. It's the death of someone's dream!! He was obviously a WW2 VET. One vet to another...I hope you found peace amongst such beauty my friend. I know it can be hard. R.I.P. BROTHER.....& THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM.

[@stanleycumquart4771]

agreed, but he might have had a great wonderful exit from this plane, and this is just the debris that was left behind. USARMY=me

[@dublininnis9695]

He had to have been into amature raido; it was a directional antenna for sending and receiving.

[@Absaalookemensch]

He didn't abandon us in life, we won't abandon him in death. We stand with you brother.

[@tigercry5177]

I can think of many reasons why it was left behind. Descendents didn't want to live alone in a remote area. So abandoned parents house. Expensive to maintain. Was there when business was active at location, like mining. Etc. There are actually reasons other than failure for them to have left.

[@tam-eremaime6299]

C Smith bitches, always more bitches

[@johnk1639]

I just felt sad watching this. Someone loved that place.

[@leaveitalone]

This guy LIVED!. What an awesome property.

[@TheBigChad]

I love reading the comments as much as I love watching the videos. One of the few KZbinrs who’s fans are super insightful and helpful

[@power_of_Christ_God]

People are such scumbags. Destroying and looting

[@Ad_Astra_321]

Yeah... it made me so sad!

[@lakota123max]

yes i agree...no respect for anything=(

[@mkram23]

@@SteveReynold go record some more ants

[@joshuas.986]

@@mkram23 lmao

[@Meg97-e3u]

@@SteveReynold 🤣🤣🤣

[@guystclair805]

EWU... Please report the the local Veterans hall that you found a WW2 head stone with a picture of it and location. so they can take care of the head stone and do some research on the location of the body... This is a very big deal. This is what i found about him. "When John Adelbert Kay was born on May 1, 1908, in Mohave, Arizona, his father, Elijah, was 23 and his mother, Elisa, was 21. He married Mollie Belle Davis in 1935 in Arizona. He then married Ella C on January 14, 1959, in Tonopah, Nevada. He died on April 5, 1979, in Loma Linda, California, at the age of 70." You guys are awesome, love those videos....

[@guystclair805]

His Head Stone: www.findagrave.com/memorial/92055468/john-a-kay

[@Heksubah]

Find A Grave lists an actual grave for him and Mollybel in Bunker Memory Gardens. It is likely the one at the house is an additional stone his family put in memoriam.

[@lesliebilotta8450]

I like the idea of following up, talk to the family, see if this home can be used for some kind if Veterans ’ house for rehabbing? It’s a shame not to utilize this home in memorial of the founding Vet. I would donate my Arch Design services to help!

[@JC-ou9zt]

Nice research!!! Liked your follow up!!! Completed this video for me!!! Glad i read the comments...even thou i was looking if anyone mentioned the location of this place.

[@madhatter1206]

Guy St. Clair .

[@happysavage6660]

The person who owned that place, looks like his name in certain places, in plain sight! It is sad to something so beautiful and well designed, go to waste like that. Beautiful, endless vast view too! I like that place! Just needs a clean up and a redo. Would live in something like this?

[@jasonbay13]

except if i'm gonna move somehwere, i'd like to be able to get internet.

[@jjjsmith2497]

There is a reason why it is abandoned. Find out why first, then look at location from town, weather, and water.

[@tycojewel7979]

Ok. This is a perfect case study for abandoned places type videos. The video shows me the house and like minded viewers with an investigative talent dig up the back story. Thank you all for this most interesting story. It was my bedtime story tonight!

[@candaceniewinski4537]

So sad that a man who served our country and fought in WW2 had his belongings abandoned, the book from his wife was sad to see. I googled his name and birthday and found that he is buried at Bunker memorial gardens next to his Wife Mollybel who died in 1956 at the age of 51, so very sad he was a widower for 23 years. I find these videos interesting but haunting in a way, not knowing why everything was left behind. Kudos to you for going out to the middle of no where to bring us these videos, I sure wouldn't do it! Please stay safe and I really hope you have some sort of protection to defend yourself just incase. You never know what can be out there in the middle of no where !

[@LaRedPDX]

Then who is Jan, and 1969...???

[@candaceniewinski4537]

Jo Hannes, I couldn't find anything, just the burial information.

[@candaceniewinski4537]

Jo Hannes you're welcome

[@ihartluckylou5175]

That’s not his wife. Her name was Ella. She is buried in searchlight nv. They owned the Kay motel in searchlight. He was her second husband.

[@randyspencer3314]

candace niewinski he was a widower for 23 years..? That may explain why there is a headstone at the corner overlooking the desert..he got tired of the pain and loneliness and put a gun to his own head..so the family put the stone down to mark his passing...I'd bet that place is haunted not only by him but of the Indians of a lost forgotten past in the area.

[@clydestribling2327]

I'm pretty sure that water tank is a boiler from one of the Gold & Silver mines in the area ! The riveted tanks were made in the 1800's or it came off an old Steam Engine !

[@christophernemeth421]

I can understand why whatever family inherited this property was unable to move in or take care of it properly. I am surprised that they didn't care to keep any of the personal items from the home. Like that signed book from Molly to John. That's just very sad

[@CPAJayhawk]

Yeah that book was a sad sight

[@bumboybandit]

i can, when i go i dont think anyone will know.

[@ynotcougar]

Was a beautiful Home at 1 Time. As a Veteran, I Hope he found Peace here. I'm almost sure he was in ww2 I'm sure he is Burried somewhere close or perhaps his ashes. Good Video, Thank You.

[@ExploreWithUs]

After I left, I checked the topo maps, and it lists a grave site there. So I guess he really is buried there.

[@ynotcougar]

This is one of Your Alls Videos that would Make for a Really Interesting "Back Story" I am almost sure he prolly Built it Himself. You can Tell a lot of Love and Thought went into This Place. He Just wasn't Content with Dragging a Trailer up There or building a Shack/Shanty. I looked him up online, didn't find anything, never know, someone who is related or knew him still might pop up here tho. Thanks for the Update.

[@MattExzy]

Pretty awesome. Going by that antenna, it looks like something an amateur radio operator would have, maybe 40m or 20m ham bands. Would be interesting to know his call sign as well. All in all, this is an ideal looking place.

[@DesertDogExploring]

Explore With Us You should check the ownership of the land. If it’s subject to taxes, and they haven’t been paid, you might be able to buy the place for not much money. Already looks to have power lines there. Biggest challenge would be potable water. I don’t know if you could salvage more than the foundation, but it would be a hell of a remodel!

[@kb9mgs]

No luck there -- the taxes are up to date and were just paid in December. I guess I'm not the only one who would want to live there!

[@PedalingPrince]

Personally, I prefer your production videos over your livestreams; I'm usually not at my computer when you go live, and even when I am I just prefer these as the quality is much higher and the editing keeps the video focused on the interesting stuff. 👍

[@ExploreWithUs]

The quality of the last live stream was awful, but we definitely plan to make improvements. We will continue to create our higher quality pre-recorded videos. Live streams are just a little extra stuff for those who enjoy the live streams. :-)

[@twofiftyseven5365]

What a happy and beautiful place it must've been. Seeing abandoned houses always makes emotional because someone's life and memories are all imbedded in that place. Just imagining all the happy people and children's laughter that was once there and now...nothing but dust.

[@tashastamper]

Wow! Something from Shawnee Oklahoma ended up way over there! (I'm an Okie lol)Thats awesome!! Love this channel! I got my bf hooked as I was watching your vids at his place lol now we watch them together!

[@ChasingRainbows67]

Tasha Stamper ......I thought that was amazing to find a book from Shawnee Ok. I'm an Okie as well. Have a good day.

[@pintobeans2973]

How sad that uncaring folks destroy this property. I hope they reap what they sow.

[@dougg1075]

Entropy is a bitch. Cool place

[@KutWrite]

@Muzaffar Krylov: Don't give up because of a small, sad minority.

[@vickeyefremidis9234]

As lovely as the views are .... that house is a lonely place. Thank you for showing it ... stay well 🇺🇸

[@rammerjammer523]

I found a John Albert Kay who was in navy in ww2 and lived in vegas/nevada area. Passed in 2009. Was 88. Dont know if this is same vet or not. God bless him.

[@David_a_journeyman_curmudgeon]

You work 80% of your life and enjoy 10 maybe 15 years in your dream home. Life is too short for this goal.

[@95TurboSol]

Not if you build a tiny home!

[@runningbrook9093]

I would love to see what the new owners has done to the place . Just cleaning it up it should look great. I would have bought something like this for myself. 360 degrees of look out means no surprises. Perfect.

[@RichieRouge206]

One of the best and forlorn houses I’ve seen on KZbin. I’d give anything to restore that to its former 60s glory and live off the grid. The views are unbelievable and it’s so peaceful out there. The ceiling fan in the living area is an old Emerson or Westinghouse 😍 would love to know more history about it

[@freedomvigilant1234]

I read a book by Larry Niven, called A World Out of Time. There is a section where he describes the hero of the book exploring a house on the side of a desert cliff. If I made a film of the book, that house is where I would film that scene.

[@quickdrawmcgraw2449]

It has always amazed how many people go out in the middle of nowhere just to tear things up, paint graffiti and litter.

[@jl90033]

Quick Draw McGraw it’s the American way

[@tylerhutchinson1326]

85% of the species does it. I don't get why y'all are surprised. It's sad but a sad fact of reality about the species. It's like y'all forgot elementary middle and high school and everything. Despicable children that never got taught to not be that way.

[@reelwhitecrippl888-braaapp8]

Ppl that are from nowere go 2 even farther nowere 2 do bad . Dumb da da da dumb ass

[@mixstamike]

I completely agree with you about this foreal. It's so messed up and sad people destroy things for no other reason other then them being bored and just so sad. But sometimes it could be based upon situational circumstances like for example it could be friend's or family from a murder victim who destroys the house. It could of been police if it was used by the cartel to keep them from wanting to return exc... But no you're probably right honestly, it was probably some dumb kids or people that destroyed it for no reason. So sad.

[@dudeman858]

@@jl90033 you think that crap is only found in the US? You should get out more, dummy. There’s graffiti all over the world.

[@Skreamies]

The house is amazing, I'm sure it was a sight to see in its prime and still is. As others have said it's rather sad to that they literally left and abandoned it. Though obviously we'll never know why but with a view like that it must have been amazing. The night view with nothing surrounding it, no light pollution must have been beautiful.

[@Gizziiusa]

a stargazers wet dream.

[@davewolf8869]

Skreamies We do know why... The man who built it John A. Kay passed on in 1979.The house was finished in 1969, so we hope to assume he spent around a decade in that amazing house.

[@hillbillyhellion3158]

imagine how long he, or them lived there while building it. many years spent getting things up there to build. seeing the place was like a great supper and you said we would have desert, look at the truck. I wanted to see the year of the truck, it was probably a 1 or 2 ton which moved the build materials up there.

[@LoganFerguson]

More than likely the owner had no family and died alone. The house now belongs to a bank, likely.

[@TheDesius]

but there was kids stuff in there so this guy was not alone but with his entire family. why would the rest of his family abonden the place?

[@raven6948]

Such a cool spot I bet that house was pretty awesome in its day , still pretty awesome now.

[@gilanderson2899]

I was in search light today looking for property to build on. All right here's the deal every one been speculating. On what's going on with the cliff house. I talk to several people who are long time residence of searchlight. The place was sold to a close family friend. He had been trying to buy for a long time just was waiting till John's kids were ready to sell. They paid $150,000.00 for the place. But over the years there has been a lot of damage to the pluming and what not. So it is going to be awhile till it is made completely livable. The pluming was all pvc and will have to be replaced. I drove up there and yes there are no trespassing signs all over. Including a surveillance sign saying that it was video in process at all times

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

Wow, What a view and what a great video guys...... Go Navy!!!!! CMOMM = Chief Motor Machinist's Mate is a "supervisory rank" that oversees; MACHINIST'S MATE--Operates, maintains, and repairs main and auxiliary engines, steering engines, anchor machinery, turbines, pumps, and related equipment. Repairs machine equipment, using machine and hand tools. John would have worked mainly in the engine room of whichever ship He was assigned to. Imagine being in a locked room while a battle raged topside. If the ship was hit and sunk, the occupants would have drowned and gone down with it. Perhaps we can understand why John wanted to live on top of a hill in the desert with a wide range of view. Thanks especially for this one guys!!!!

[@phoenixx5092]

Ex military homeowner, with high level amatuer radio setup, and a bungalow on the garage probably for his kids or grand kids. Reason carpet pulled up is someone suspected he was an early prepper - the dates suggest cold war era, so they were probably looking for a hatch to the prepper cache or fallout shelter. WW2 vets tended to own a lot of souveneers (ie guns) The general basic design overall suggests its more a bug out and/or holiday home. You have all the names, go do some historical society / family tree research and find out the real story.

[@captaincrunch5878]

Great , someone bought it and is taking care of it , Nice !!

[@reikiman4988]

That location was amazing. I would love to live like that, away from everything. Great video as always!

[@ExploreWithUs]

Thank you Chris, it sure was a nice place to get away from it all. Would make a great vacation retreat. I hope someone saves it before it's too late. Looks like time is not on it's side. Hope you have a good one bro.

[@reikiman4988]

I'm sure the government owns the land now because nobody has paid taxes on it.

[@JollyPeanut]

What an awesome place, built like a fortress .. Cool video man :-)

[@daleloope6521]

You all rock!! You and Emma's relationship is so awesome and funny!! Great father and great daughter!!

[@rachealtackett2508]

It's sad to see houses this way. This was someone's life. And, now it's being forgotten. Rotting and crumbling away. I guess like many have, though.

[@ExploreWithUs]

So true, and it's one of the reasons I love to make videos of these places to preserve their history for future generations. :-)

[@melissalongworth7776]

How beautiful was that scenery another amazing video and watch out for them bees 🐝

[@thelionofjudahsteeth8713]

You guys are the most real and authentic exploring vids.... It's obvious that you guys are the best at what you do.

[@annettecaraway6288]

That would've been a cool as hell place to live, the first one. Great find. Y'all take care. I alway get excited when I get an alert that you've put out another banger. 🤘🤘

[@sheliadavid9933]

Nice video guys, must be the in desert in Arizona or Nevada. Lucky for you, no drug dealers/squatters... Talk about serenity!!

[@Fearless3339]

I love this channel. I don't have Instagram or Facebook. Hope you guys keep posting on KZbin.👍👍👍

[@Sadams707]

Jennette Toranzo Me and you are the last 2 people that aren’t on social media. HMU

[@Fearless3339]

@@Sadams707 I like to keep my sanity 😊

[@Sadams707]

Ditto

[@Funshine4u]

I am from Southern Nev, but now live in KY, so watching your videos takes me home. Not a fan of the livestream as they are not nearly as clear. I enjoy tagging along, keep the videos coming and stay safe on journeys. 😊

[@gaz63]

Absolutely amazing place,thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[@theriddick1888]

It's a Beautiful place and for an old school Carpenter, I would love to get my hands on it and bring it back to all it's original Glory with all the love put back Into it that he put into it originally. Just by looking at your video I could see he was a skilled Carpenter and put a lot of thought and love into it. NBL and Respect Always

[@noesalgado5038]

I’m a builder contractor in Texas and plan to investigate who currently owns this place. Is a great place to remodel. Overall foundation and frame looks in great shape!

[@longroth4882]

Do it Noe! It's just too unique to let rot away. On concrete, nothing looks like it's leaning, roof joists look solid as a rock, so much potential. If I was bit younger I'd take it on, I've re-done places a lot worse than that.

[@bigrobnz]

It"s an amazing place with a great history...I hope you do!

[@hoppermantis7615]

Dont forget to check the bunker.

[@NelsonMuntz1]

Hey mate, have you followed up on your comment? That would be an amazing restoration project!

[@patricklambert112]

Noe Salgado ...if you do, please post a good video of the process and finished product. Good luck

[@songbird5782]

Someone's awesome dream home. I hope they were able to enjoy it for some time.

[@ohigan]

I don't even know why this video was in my feed but it was pretty cool to watch. What an awesome piece of land! I wasted my time trying to find this property based on the name on the gravestone, but If I had just read some of the comments on the video it would have saved me 30 minutes. I thought it was in the middle of nowhere, but it is located just 3 miles from the town of Searchlight, NV on Cottonwood Cove Rd. You can even see a google street view of it.

[@ramiabram6010]

👏👏🖒🖒🖒

[@pigoff123]

So sad that John passed away and there was nobody left to love the house

[@ExploreWithUs]

Agreed, and who could destroy his grave site like that? So much family history in that place. I hate to think it will all be gone in the not to distant future.

[@stondnc8089]

that antenna looks like one I used to use for cb and ham radio. it was called a "moonraker 4". it's mounted on a rotor and turns with a copper rejection wire on the back to block unwanted signal and to direct all the power in one direction. I bet the Navy serviceman was a radio man in the Navy and this place was where he went when he retired. the location couldn't be any better for ham and cb radio

[@mattyreardon3593]

These are my favorite videos. You have a calming effect when you narrate. I really liked the soft music in the background too. I have baaaaaaad PTSD and this is one of the only things that chills me out. I appreciate you both immensely. Big hugs from Australia.

[@bigmort6916]

This is the kind of place I would collect all the rubbish around , tidy it all up and live there :)

[@jjjsmith2497]

The question is, ..how would you haul it off and to where?

[@gititgiitit5450]

Bryan Lovelace some water, heavy degreaser dish soap and a garden sprayer. Mist it on them and they think its rain. The degreaser drops them like flies and they can't alert the others.

[@gititgiitit5450]

JJJ SMITH find a good place far away, dig a hole and dump it in. Rebury

[@jjjsmith2497]

Derik Howard Thank you.

[@Buz-Lunch-Punx]

The 'million-dollar problem' here is the bees. Everything else is a small detail compared to removing those bees.

[@manicmarauder]

WWII vet, came back and had a family. The house was established around 1969 per that concrete. That's the same year Apollo 11 landed on the moon, Cuba was a very real communist threat, and the cold war was in full swing as was the Vietnam war with nuclear Armageddon still hanging over peoples heads in a very real way. He manages to swing things so he can establish an awesome redoubt on the hill. Not only beautiful, but very defendable. They were basically independent there. The guy was a ham operator so he had comms. Even the mine shaft could have made a great fallout shelter and may have been a very deliberate factor in the choice to build there. I bet if you looked around long enough there would be water somewhere in the area. Then time moved on, guy got old, kids likely grew up and moved out, eventually he ended up wheelchair bound. That was later though or there wouldn't have been as many staircases. It could still have been a loving home even then, a place to go and visit grandpa. With the tombstone of the same name there, I wonder if the family buried him there, or maybe just spread his ashes there. Then in modern times none of the children left are in a position to actually live there because they all have jobs elsewhere and can't make the commute, but didn't sell it either because of the memories. They kept grandpas place with all of his things still there. The 1943 signature was an awesome find. Who knows what else was there or might still be there. Eventually with the house sitting empty some sorry b's broke in and trashed it, and now the family doesn't have the money to fix it back up and may have abandoned it on the tax roles themselves because of that. That place was meant to be a generational house, a gem to be kept in the family and a fortress to fall back to in really bad times. It's sad to see it fall into decay like that. It really is begging for someone to come in and repair it. All the things that made it a great choice of location before are still there.

[@claredavid781]

Sooooo sad why not the family be with them ,soon this person if Jehovah,s will he will be resurrect I'm paradise ,.many details go to JW .org website , about resurrection.

[@antonylopez5742]

we never went to the moon!! its all a lie. 40 years ago we went to the moon. 40 years later we dont have "Technology" to go back. seriously?!!

[@andrew-mcsnowbum]

The town of Searchlight, pop 500, is about 3 miles west, and Lake Mohave about 10 miles to the east. I think the house was John's retreat from the world, not some priceless gem. It takes a rare person to be willing to live that far from society, while at the same time having the resources to fix up a place like that -- nevertheless I hope the new buyers treat it well.

[@brandonstonestone1795]

God bless cuba

[@greeneyedlady5073]

Amazing home, hopefully someone can love it again...

[@kestevan4734]

You guys are AWESOME!!! 👍😎

[@pyroman84]

WANT TO TELL YOU.. THIS is incredible. again, very good place. i was loosing hope in you during 2017/18 . i was not sleeping when i found your channel, i still postpone my go to bed, when somehing like THIS get live. dont let it go just go because you've got permanent watchers... keep it up . please. regards from capital city of slovakia :)

[@alinagabrial6407]

This place so amazing RIP to the owner and his late wife ❤️❤️

[@BackoftheL]

i loved this video thank you it is so sad i think this house was maybe retierment place for the man whose headstone you found and to find the house of such a man disrespected in such a way is so sad

[@ExploreWithUs]

I don't understand people who destroy stuff. It doesn't make any sense to me. It's disgusting.

[@BackoftheL]

i assume for the most part they dont care they think since its abandoned no one else will care either but it still so as you put it disgusting no truer word my friend

[@jessiskeets7030]

Another awesome video guys! Love your work keep it up!!

[@Dangremaus]

Awww...it’s sad that he completed it only 3 years before his passing. I’m just pleased so many people looked him up and found out more about him.

[@fleetofdribbleblaablaa9714]

Thanks for the tour! You guys are great!

[@newmercies265]

Beautiful view!! Great video. And I think the imprint in the concrete was J and E Kay.

[@ExploreWithUs]

Doh, I don't know how I messed that up!

[@srevero1]

It definitely was an amazingly beautiful house. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnnytaylor2025]

another great video guys keep it up these types of videos are more interesting to me you explain more in detail instead of reading the super chat's and the video quality is 100% better

[@paulagergowicz6304]

Great video....😄 Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@scubbarookie]

This place kind of stirred up some emotions in me, of how peaceful and beautiful this place must have been. However, the people that distroyed and damaged the place shows no respect to their surroundings. This is the reason for preserving such a place. Take good care guys, thank you!

[@romansierra5614]

Well thats more than my fair share of bittersweet for the week. Just the thought of everyone who poured love into that place being long gone. One way or another. This location would be great for a movie shoot. (and maybe that could save it?) Thanks EWU.

[@chel8646]

Wow what a place!!! talk about GREAT VEWING FROM THERE!!!!☺☺💕✌

[@mcflat04]

AWESOMENESS video guys!! GREAT big house!! Greetings 👏👏👍...

[@DesertDogExploring]

Wow. Dude did his time in the Navy, built the house there with his “Valentine”, and died 10 years later. Guessing the wife made it longer than he did. I hope he enjoyed the peace and solitude of that place in his last 10 years with his bride. I really, really do.

[@mistieclark1860]

I cannot find your link, would you mind sharing again??? Thank you!

[@TANTRUMGASM]

Here is a John E. Kay grave,....next to his Valentine ,Molly.....billiongraves.com/grave/John-A-Kay/2309856

[@appelmac1]

Wish you had checked the old truck out!

[@johntelger5045]

I definitely wanted to look at it

[@WickdPerfekT]

Same. He was a diesel mechanic after all..

[@jasonhefner2375]

Yes! I wanted to see the truck. Fail!

[@jimmyjambhere]

I would love this house. Cool as hell. The inside with the fire place has a 70's vibe to me.

[@aliennn31]

Love your videos. Something about your voice is quite calming lol

[@seantehan9484]

Nothing is so soothing as hearing 'you guys' and 'lets go check out' one thousand times in 12 minutes

[@allpropertyvideosdotcomwit3524]

Think about the huge difference between this home, and, say, a suburban tract home. Mr. Kay probably personally designed every element of this property- the stone walls, the rough-cut (cedar?) vertical board and batten walls, the shortwave setup to stay in touch with the world... I can only hope he got to enjoy it before he passed. Alas, there are very few people with the adventurous spirit to live in a remote area like that, then or today.

[@loopiewho]

yes your so right i would go completely mad ,i would hate it and be absolutely miserable somewhere like that.

[@soldiersunitedforcash1850]

Looking forward to you guys reaching 1 million subscribers!! Watched a couple videos and love the content. Question: do you ever try to find the owner of the properties? Through your county courthouse or online (in some states). It would be very interesting to get a backstory on some of these properties!! Keep it up!!

[@vkorchnoifan]

If I had the money, I would buy this place, fix it up and live the rest of my life in it.

[@prestonanderson9437]

Agreed.amazing

[@johnpathadan]

Good luck buying your groceries

[@sjames5027]

Where did his water come from or his power? He can't have lived that far from civilisation if he had a toilet and shower, somebody had to go up there and regularly empty his cesspit

[@dollarstorereject3998]

@@johnpathadan There's a town near by. It's not as remote as it seems, but still far enough away to be happy.

[@steedblackman1615]

Build a heliport too. I didn't see any farm land.

[@7t2z28]

That place is friggin' awesome. I want it.

[@chadsmith66]

we miss ur adventures wish u and ur family the best hope all is well

[@KingOfBongoo]

Every video you make makes me wanna go to America

[@gastonlapaglia9037]

KingOfBongo you mean USA lol

[@JasonCastro199]

I would love to definitely buy this land. This house is so freaking awesome

[@stevereisman6872]

I realize that all things built eventually find their demise, but the vandalism, looting and desecration reflect a society that has no respect for either property or people. Over the last 6 years I've taken a 10-acre small 'fixer' farm and made it into my dream farm. The house was remodeled, a large 2-story barn built, guest house, tree house, 2 chicken coops and about 1,000 trees have been planted. All of it was time-consuming, pain staking and reflects a tremendous amount of energy, determination and tenacity. This man, John Kay, spent a lot of his energy and creative spirit building his dream home, it is indeed very sad, if not heart-breaking, to see what has become of it. At one time I'm sure it was spectacular with nothing spared to make every aspect complete and wonderful. It hurts me to see what has become of it. Regardless of it's value, I'm sure someone would have bought it and, in turn, kept it up. Given that his personal affects are still there (books, letters, etc) it would seem he likely had to abruptly leave for what was likely health issues and the family didn't do much for years, perhaps even letting property taxes build-up and figuring it wasn't worth much. It's just very sad when something that was so special and meaningful to someone can come to this state of being; it would break his heart to see what became of his dream. If the property taxes weren't paid, the state would eventually foreclose and sell it...so my hunch is that the family still owns it, pays the taxes and is sitting on the land value or perhaps fighting over when to sell it...still, the property and respect for a man's dream should have been respected.