Vacation Rentals by Owner

SO RElaxing!

Guest: Laura C.
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

We had a girl's weekend in Palm Springs before an upcoming wedding and the intention was just to RELAX. This house made is so possible. We came in Fri afternoon and didn't leave the house once until Sunday noon and that was a hard thing to do. The bedrooms were decorated so creatively and the kitchen was big enough for all of us to cook. But 99% of the time was spent on the lanai or the pool. The big comfy couches and chairs were the perfect place to hang. The backyard is pretty secluded and you couldn't hear any traffic or neighbors. The trees had fruit you could pick off and eat. It truly was an oasis and exactly what we all wanted-pool, sun and relaxing. The ONLY hitch in the whole time there was when the sprinklers went on. Some magazines got wet, but the sun was so hot they dried quickly. The tiki bar room was so cute, and the intention was to use it, but we spent all our time outside on the lanai. I imagine it would get more use in the winter when you want more weather protection. We brought along some extra float toys for the pool and used the mats that were there to use as well. Just imagine, floating, cocktail in hand-when you needed a nap the couch on the lanai was steps away. An oasis in an unexpected place! When we left on Sunday and went downtown for brunch, I was surprised to see how close it was-1.5 miles to downtown had we wanted to go out dancing or to eat, it would have been perfect! Can't wait to return to the house again.

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CLEAN, COZY, AND AWESOME!

Guest: Rick (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/19/12 Review Submitted: 05/17/12

This was my second year renting this house for coachella and again it was well worth the investment. The house was spotless and the owners have made sure you have all the amenities you need for a nice comfortable stay. I recommend this place to everyone! FYI This is not a party house! If your planning on throwing a big party do it somewhere else or rent a hotel room where they have pool parties. The owners put a lot of care into this property. those who have stayed there know what i mean.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best House in the Desert

Guest: Gabriel A. (Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 04/12/12 Review Submitted: 04/23/12

I've rented different vacation houses for the Coachella festival for five of the past six years, and this one is by far the best in every way. It comes exactly as advertised - comfortable, spacious, stocked with any amenity you can ask for (Pool! Hot tub! Fireplaces! Covered patio! Any appliance one would need on a vacation!), and with a distinct sense of personality. It's the kind of home that has clearly been designed and maintained with care, with a Tiki bar/Easter Island decorative theme that immediately sets a leisurely tone, TV's and quality beds in each room, and various other fun items around the house (ignore the "Celebrity Meltdown Pop-up Book" at your own peril). The personal touch also extends to the area of service, as the owner met us on site to give us a quick orientation AND gave us a free bottle of chardonnay as a welcoming gift. I foresee myself staying here for several future Coachellas if they'll let me.

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Beautiful Home!

Guest: Tree (Marina del Rey CA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/04/12

Amazing home! It was even nicer than the pictures. Plenty of outdoor space to hang out and relax. Absolutely no complaints. I'd stay here again, without a doubt!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

10 Days of awesome

Guest: Norman (Virden Manitoba Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/09/12 Review Submitted: 03/27/12

We spent 10 days that was good as it gets. The home was very well maintained, in a nice quiet area. The yard and pool area is very private and beautiful. Several fruit trees in the back yard to sample from and a spectacular view all around. We had no problems with the house what so ever. There was three couples, and I have a son that is in a wheel chair,there is plenty of room for all. Lots to do right there at palm springs and if you want to see california attractions Disney is a little over an hour or hour and a half to Hollywood or San Diego.I feel you could satisify almost any traveller at a beautiful place like this. Norman Manitoba Canada

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Palm Springs Gem

Guest: David N. (Moraga, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12 Review Submitted: 02/28/12

Couldn't think of finding a better place to stay in PS proper! For all of our trips from here on out, this place will be our go to rental. Appointments are fantastic; the home wants for nothing. The outside spaces are fabulous. We loved the covered outdoor living area, & enjoyed "Getting our Tiki On" in the outside bar area. The neighborhood was peaceful and homey. The Owners are easy to work with........quick to reply to emails & straightforward. In a rental world littered with shady dealers, these folks are honest and upstanding. Admittedly, I'm the biggest noodge to walk the streets of Northern California. Even I can't find anything to complain about with this rental! Go, stay, relax........You'll love it!

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Palm Springs Gem

Guest: David N. (Moraga, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12 Review Submitted: 02/28/12

Couldn't think of finding a better place to stay in PS proper! For all of our trips from here on out, this place will be our go to rental. Appointments are fantastic; the home wants for nothing. The outside spaces are fabulous. We loved the covered outdoor living area, & enjoyed "Getting our Tiki On" in the outside bar area. The neighborhood was peaceful and homey. The Owners are easy to work with........quick to reply to emails & straightforward. In a rental world littered with shady dealers, these folks are honest and upstanding. Admittedly, I'm the biggest noodge to walk the streets of Northern California. Even I can't find anything to complain about with this rental! Go, stay, relax........You'll love it!

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

Mid-Century Resort Home

Guest: Brenda (Calgary, Alberta Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/06/11 Review Submitted: 12/20/11

Incredible home and a wonderful place for a family reunion! The yard is a relaxing oasis and the house had everything we needed and more. We all look forward to staying here again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Beautiful Home to Rent

Guest: Sean (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

Myself as well as a few family members and friends rented this home for a weekend of golf and relaxation. This place was absolutely beautiful. With 3 bedrooms and a den, there was plenty of room to relax. Inside and outside of the home was very clean. I recommend this home to anyone looking for a nice getaway weekend.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Amazing Vacation Home

Guest: girlsweekend (Playa del Rey, Ca, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

This place is perfect for any getaway. We came out to Palm Springs for a bachelorette party and we couldn't of been more excited. The house is beautiful and the layout is perfect. The outside lounge area is a great break from the hot sun and we could hardly get out of the pool. I highly recommend this place and they even give you a complimentary bottle of wine! We will totally return to this place.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Style & Comfort - the perfect vacation house.

Guest: Amy g.
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

This was an amazing property and we are so glad we chose it! Perfect balance of style and comfort (and we are picky!), great beds and amenities, everything for our foodie tendencies in the kitchen, & beautifully designed outdoor space/ pool that inspired play and relaxation. The house layout was ideal: the two "master" bedrooms were comfortable and private from each other. Plus 2 great bedrooms on top of that. It was great for my 3.5 year old boy as well - safe and comfortable for him and perfect for two families (one without kids) to enjoy together! The owners have thought of every detail, and you could feel the care that that Mark has put into the house. It doesn't feel "rental unit" - it truly feels like a home. Sound systems, games, pool toys, plenty of linens, serving sets, bar tools, you name it - they have it. The house was very private, and yet close to everything. Plus, every process, from booking to entry to deposit, was professional, thorough, and easy. We are absolutely returning and highly recommend this house!! best, Amy from SF, CA

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Fun Get Away location

Guest: Andrea (Escondido, CA )
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

We recently stayed at this property and couldn't have been happier. The decor was great, the pool was awesome. House is set up nice and spread out, so that we never felt crowded. The neighborhood was very quiet, we only heard 1 plane the entire weekend (actually forgot we were close to airport, that quiet). The Master Bedroom Bath/Shower.. AWESOME..Tiki Room another PLUS ! Couldn't have been happier ! We will stay at this location again, very happy with our rental ! Very close to Palm Canyon and Las Consuelas Terraza (great mexican food and MARGARITAS)

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent House!

Guest: Ann (Glendale, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

We had a wonderful time staying in this house. Outside seating area is amazing (as well as the rest of the house). Owners were great to work with. Renting the house was simple & easy. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Nice property.

Guest: Greg (in Glendale)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

We had lot of fun...Nice property. Thank you.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+.

Relax in Mid-Century Style

Guest: Philip and Patricia (Los Gatos)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

Perfect home base our family Spring Break week in the Desert Cities. Only accomplished 1/2 of the activity punch list because it was so relaxing just hanging out by the pool. Parents chilled under the Lanai. Teens had their private time at the under end of the pool. Nicely appointed and very comfortable. Convenient to downtown Palm Springs. Quiet neighborhood, just the wind whistling through the palms. Great communication from the owners before, during and after our stay.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

An amazing home with great amenities

Guest: Rick (San Gabrial, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/11

i would recommend this listing to anyone. It was extremely clean and well maintained, the property manager was friendly and the pricing was fair. We are definitely coming back this summer.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

An awesome guys weekend

Guest: chrisnewton21 (Boise, ID)
Date of Stay: 03/17/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

This house was the perfect location for our bachelor party golf weekend. The location was amazing for the courses we played, and it is so close to everything you could possibly need. Everything Mark had told me about the house seemed to be an understatement. It was better than the pictures make it look. The pool and lounge areas provided the perfect relaxing atmosphere when we werent on the course. The outdoor fireplace only helped to make the evenings sitting outside that much better. I would absolutely recommend this house to anyone traveling to the Palm Springs area.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Family get-together

Guest: Victoria, BC, Canada (Victoria BC)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/03/11

This was perfect choice for our family get away, accomodating fun for 5yrs to 79 yrs. I would say that it was more attractive than the photos indicated. An aesthetically attractive home with many small details for beauty and comfort. It was like stepping into someone's home- so many things were there when we needed them.eg. the kitchen was fully equipped. Excellent book of descriptions- so we felt competent to handle the details of running the house, pool etc.It was very clean and organized. They were organized and prompt about any services we required-we didn't need much. It was close to everything, tennis, play park, and a great place for cycling young and old. I would certainly recommend this to friends.

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

Bliss!!

Guest: Shelley (Saskatchewan/ Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/16/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

Spent a month in this gorgeous house and it still wasnt long enough! Mark should be very proud to own such a great property.Everything you needed was at your fingertips plus more.Great location,as you can walk to all the action on Palm Canyon drive or walk down the street for groceries etc. And to sit in the hot tub and look at the mountains with a cool drink in your hand...just doesnt get any better than that! Any questions we had were dealt with imediately and felt like owner wanted our stay to be memorable...which it was! . Once again thanks Mark for sharing your wonderful home with us . Will definately be back again ;)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Property #160037 -Mid Century resort home

Guest: ArmC (LA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/06/10

The House is beautiful and very clean; back yard is gorgeous, pool is great. Excellent area! We had a very relaxing weekend!!!!  We'll go back again!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Ladie's Getaway :)

Guest: j kidd (canada)
Date of Stay: 04/29/10 Review Submitted: 05/11/10

Myself, My Mom, My Aunt and 2 friends stayed at this home April 29 - May 3. We had an amazing vacation. The house was everything we were looking for. Clean, great location, amazing pool, Comfortable beds, Outdoor lounging area was used a lot. Caretaker's phone # available if you need anything or have any questions. We got to meet the owners when they came by to re-stock the supplies. Very nice people. They also supplied new frying pans telling us they change out all dishwear once a year. They left us a nice bottle of wine upon arrival. The owners were also really helpful before we arrived providing us with directions, advice on dining establishments etc. they answered any questions I had and promptly I might add. When inquiring about this house they got back to me withing 45 mins which I greatly appreciated as some inquiries I made took days. We are already planning on returning next year. Just hope this beautiful home will be available for when we do go !!!!! Thanks again Brad & Mark!!!

Recommended for:Girls getaway

A great place

Guest: Guest206 (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 09/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09

We had a wonderful time -- plenty of room for the whole family, well appointed kitchen, great pool, etc. We would definitely stay here again! Thanks.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: JRo84 (West Hollywood, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/13/09 Review Submitted: 09/13/09

Had a wonderful weekend with my friends. The house is absolutely beautiful. We all especially loved the Tiki theme throughout the property and the Easter Island statues by the pool. Highly recommended!

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Fun and relaxing weekend getaway

Guest: JRo84 (West Hollywood, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/09 Review Submitted: 09/29/09

My friends and I visited Palm Springs for a weekend in June and decided we had to make it back out before summer ended. However, the house we had stayed in was booked the weekend that we wanted. This ended up being a blessing in disguise. Mark's home was exactly what we were looking for and proved to be even better than the last house we stayed in. We especially loved the Tiki theme that ran throughout the house! We had 9 people in our party and everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. Highly recommended!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

A relaxing Getaway in our own Paradise

Guest: Palm Springs Fan (Glendale, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

This house was so good to us for 4 nights with a group of 6 people that could easily have accomodated more. We loved our time on the lanai which was a dream in Palm Springs to lounge and dine poolside. The pool with all the lounge areas and toys was great. The house itself is well appointed and has everything you will need for a stress free vacation. Thank you Mark for all your help! We will surely return.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Kari9 (Carlsbad, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

We stayed at this house for a girls weekend and it was fabulous! The pool was wonderful and the outside lanai was perfect for just hanging out. The house had everything we needed and then some! It was a 2 minute drive to downtown and all the nightlife was great. We will definitely be coming back here again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/14/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

I celebrated my 30th bday at this house. And I could not have been more pleased. Upon arriving, music was playing and the house was spotless-- very welcoming. The details of the decor are impressive, and its truly a great palm springs getaway house. I only wish we could've stayed longer. I'll definitely be returning. :)

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Guest: Kirsten10 (Carlsbad, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/14/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/09

Staying at this house was the perfect place for our Girls' Weekend! The house had everything we needed and the backyard was great for lounging by the pool. It was close to shopping and restaurants. We loved everything about it. The decore was super cute!

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Guest: Jake Ernest (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/13/09

This is the "mecca" if you really want to getaway. The beautiful house and relaxing backyard are perfect for a family, couples, or just friends looking for an escape from work and responsibility. Definitely the best place in Palm Springs!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/03/09

We had the perfect Palm Springs experience here. The house is comfortable with all the details thought of. The pool area is fantastic. Plenty of sun and great outdoor living room. Can't wait for our next stay.

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Guest: Sherry Walden (British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

This is a wonderful holiday house! My husband and our 3 adult children spent almost the entire week in the backyard. Loved the pool, spa, outdoor living room, sun loungers, and at night, the great outdoor fireplace! The inside is beautiful as well. Don't make too many plans if you rent this house because you just won't want to leave it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

What a great find! My family and I had a fantastic time in a beautiful home. We enjoyed everything about it. From the spacious rooms, to the fantastic pool and patio area. We were able to cook a majority of our meals in the well stocked kitchen, and found every utensil and pot we needed!! Pretty rare for a rental space. A great time, in a great house, in a great neighborhood...We can't wait to return...Thanks Mark

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/21/09

What a fabulous home! The mid-century modern furnishing were a perfect fit. The house was so livable and equipped with everything we needed. The backyard, pool, and patio area were the highlight! We were so relaxed and comfortable outside. It was truly a weekend in paradise! We are hoping this will become an annual trip! Thank you for everything!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/09

This is a terrific Palm Springs vacation house. It is open, spacious, fun and tastefully decorated and the backyard is truly an oasis. It was nicer than we expected from the photos. And an additional bonus when we were there--ripe fruit on the mandarin and grapefruit trees. Great cocktails!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/30/08

We LOVED your house Mark and the tasteful Midcentury Desert Polynesian furnishings. It has beautiful views of the mountains, and the pool and outside spaces are even better than the photos--a true find! Our family had a terrific pre-TDay reunion. We BBQed, cooked great meals and lounged poolside--in fact we were having such a good time we almost never left the house. We had everything we needed. Thanks for the bottle of wine and coffee. Nice touches. We plan to come back next year.

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Guest: Stephanie Corpuz
Date of Stay: 07/05/08 Review Submitted: 07/04/08

Thank you so much for letting us rent your home for the weekend. With all of the hustle & bustle of LA, a relaxing vacation to Palm Springs was definitely what we needed. Your house is beautiful and very comfortable. I will definitely refer you to my friends and family. It was the perfect size for our groupo and the covered Lanai was an added bonus. Thanks Again.

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Guest: Annie, Paul, Grace, Michael,
Date of Stay: 07/05/08 Review Submitted: 07/04/08

Your house is beautiful and comfortable. We have never vacationed so well before. The bottle of wine you left us was so nice and we are ultimately grateful. Thank you for opening up your home to us and making our weekend in Palm Springs one of the best vacations ever. Thanks again and we hope to have another opportunity like this in the future.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/06/08

Fabulous house!! We had such a relaxing time in your house Mark! As soon as we walked in, everyone started to oooo and ahhh about the rooms, bathrooms, and especially the pool and lanai! We felt so lucky to have vacationed in such a wonderful home! I'd recommend this house and Mark to everyone and definitely would like to vacation here again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

Excellent accommodations! This is the 2nd consecutive year we've stayed at this house, and we love it. The owners keep it well stocked with everything you'll need to have a comfortable stay. Location, in a very quiet neighborhood, is close to everything in Palm Springs. The lanai is fabulous - it's a great place to relax, read, talk, nap - one of the best lanais you'll find. We'll be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/06/08

Incredible house! My friends and I have stayed there twice and have had a great time. The house offers everything...from a beautiful and fun pool area to a relaxing atmosphere. Great location since it's near the strip.

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Guest: Jacki & Gary Pass
Date of Stay: 04/03/08 Review Submitted: 04/02/08

We had a great time....LOVE your house. Thanx for everthing. Jacki & Gary

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/28/08

We were ecstatic to find this place when another booking fell through less than a week prior to our trip. The owners were very nice and professional to deal with. The house itself was incredible and has absolutely anything you could possibly need! We loved the decor and the poolside seating area is definitely a highlight. We plan to return next year!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/13/08

What a cool house. Great! location on a very quiet no-through street. Minutes or walk to downtown (we brought bikes). The outdoor covered patio/BBQ area is where we spent all out time. Plenty of space for everyone's own privacy and really well-appointed with cool mid-century furniture and decor. This was one of those 'scores' you don't expect when picking something online.

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