Pure Heaven

Guest: Marianne (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12 Review Submitted: 02/04/12

Actually, from the first email I sent to inquire about this property, Lynda, responded quickly and helped us with so many questions regarding the area. We were excited to try this vbro for the first time and indeed our experience exceeded any expectations we thought we would have! Upon our arrival to this home Lynda and Ric kept in contact and made sure if there were anything we needed upon our arrival they would take care of. We met Ric at the house and from the moment we drove in to the driveway this home made us feel like were at home! We have stayed in other private homes before BUT this home was totally different. It was beautiful down to the furnishings. We truly enjoyed this home as if it was ours and total privacy and relaxing, as we needed this from such heavy work schedules. Palm Springs has to be the most relaxing, beautiful and nicest people to surround yourself with. This home boasts this from the start. It has such a great layout and is in the most desired area you could want. We would wake up to the most beautiful view of the moutains and the sound of the fountains in the morning. Sitting around the pool on the covered terraces that surround this home and listening to your favorite music is beyond!!!! The kitchen is a chefs dream! We only hope that the home we retire in will be as perfect as this! We fell in love with this home and only wish we were able to stay forever! Lynda, the owner was a complete hostess and there is NOT one detail she left undone. We only hope that this home will be available for us for our next visit to Palm Springs!! Don't miss the oportunity to stay here you won't be SORRY!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Amazing Beautiful Italian Villa

Guest: Markuss (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

We rented this gorgeous home for our joint birthday in August. There were just a few of us, but I can count on one hand the times we left the house. It was one of the most stunning places I have ever seen, and I never felt like it wasn't a "Home". Everyone was comfortable and in the lap of luxury the entire time. The pool is AMAZING, and we rarely left it. They also have a stunning full kitchen with knives and all the equipment for a top notch chef like myself. Cappuccino machine was a lovely surprise, and I just cannot say enough about how incredibly nice and easy going the owners were with our many questions and requirements. Ric, the property manager bent over backwards to make our stay a lasting experience, and it certainly was one of the best memories I have had or will have for a while. I reccomend renting this place to anyone who is looking for a quiet, stunning visit to a small villa in Palm Springs. It was more a resort than a home, but never felt like anything less than my own living room. Thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

PERFECT GETAWAY

Guest: mir (san marcos, ca)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

I would like to say that the owner and property manager are very nice and helpful. This house is awesome, and I recommend to anyone looking to getaway for a few days. The pool is beautiful and the house has all the amenities that you need. I have stayed in this home before and I will continue to stay in the future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.

ric is great too!!!

Guest: napa (napa, ca)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

i forgot to say how wonderful ric was...he graciously came to our rescue a couple of times...it is nice to have someone to help close by...thanks ric...

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

beautiful and relaxing retreat in the desert

Guest: napa (napa, ca)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

we can not say enough good things about our stay at los suenos. we felt like we were in our own private 5 star resort. we were 6 adults and 3 children with various friends and family in and out all week. The house fit us perfectly, plenty of room to be together or to escape to quiet spots. the best part is the pool and privacy. you become mesmerized by the view and tranquilty. we made huge meals and found everything we needed in the kitchen and if we didn't we made do. i would recommend this house in a heartbeat. thank you to the lawley's for a great week!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Thomas29 (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

This is a wonderful and memorable home. Our group consisted of three families with a total of 4 kids. We had a great time and look forward to going back. The house felt spacious and convivial, while offering just the right amount of privacy and coziness. The pool is perfect for kids, with enough of a shallow area and a sitting step that goes around the entire pool. The Spa, which sits a little higher than the pool, with a very cool view on the entire backyard, is a great place to hang out. There are three large fountains which, when they run, add a very nice, zen-like quality to the back garden. The outdoor lighting is wonderful. Lynda, the hostess, was very kind, welcoming and accommodating. Ric, the concierge was very helpful, yet non-intrusive. We couldn't have picked a better place for our annual four day weekend getaway to Palm Springs, and we highly recommend this home.

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Guest: greg78 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

What a fantastic experience! Making arrangements to rent were fairly straightforward. The grounds and house were well maintained and clean. Everything we needed for an adult getaway with a bunch of friends, privacy and luxury but in an old school sort of way. The antiques were nice enough to where we felt bad because we couldn't find any coasters for our drinks. We can't wait to come back. The pictures do not do it justice. And yes, the pol is salt water. If you have never been in a salt pool before, you don't know what you're missing. No chemical burns, no red eyes. We had one of the best vacations ever staying here. I'd worry about bringing kids here, they might tear up the furniture.

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Guest: Jill Coons (Manhattan Beach)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/10/09

Casa Los Suenos is magical. My husband and I along with 3 other couples spent a relaxing weekend in this beautiful retreat. The pictures do not do it justice. The home is beautifully decorated with gorgeous antiques and is furnished with every amenity one might need. We did not leave the property! We all decided there is no reason to stay at a hotel when there is this beautiful home sitting in the heart of Palm Springs. The homeowners are lovely and we look forward to staying at Casa Los Suenos again, and again. Lovely home lovely owners.

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Guest: Sehnita and Aaron (Pasadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/26/09 Review Submitted: 02/26/09

This was our first visit to Palm Springs. Our style of travel is to do a walkabout exploring the local haunts as well as the typical tourist locales to get a complete sense of where we are visiting. We spend little time staying in our room or lounging. This trip turned out to be just the opposite as this house was just too wonderful to leave! For entertainment there was the heated swimming pool facing snow-capped mountains, ample shared spaces to play games/talk/sip cocktails, a great music system throughout the house and so much more. For relaxation there was the spacious hot tub, luxurious bedrooms, an expansive lanai with lounge chairs, an upstairs sundeck and again, so much more. For dining there was a fully equipped kitchen with gourmet appliances, a large indoor dining room table, an outside grill and a large outdoor dining patio table…and so much more (take-out anyone?). From the moment we arrived we wanted little else but to kick our shoes off and call this place home. While it was hard to leave, it is great to know we can return…and will do so!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/24/09 Review Submitted: 02/24/09

We stayed here for a long weekend with our two small children (ages 4 & 5), along with other family members. The house is wonderfully set up for entertaining, while allowing for private, personal space. The pool is gorgeous, great for small children, and the hot tub is great for adults. We had a fabulous time and are likely to return again!

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