Location: Private Homes, Palm Desert, South, Palm Desert, Deserts, California, USA (Walking Distance from El Paseo and Shops, Palm Springs close) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 3 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
Mediterranean hacienda style house with 2700 square feet of space and strong emphasis on light and space throughout, panoramic windows and views facing west and onto mountains. Large rear covered patio and sun patio with 55 long salt water pool plus a waterfall and also a separate hot tub. Landscaped back yard with lots of shrubs and modern patio furniture. Open-plan large living room, also family/living room with modern new furniture, modern kitchen. Sitting room is a Great Room with classic high ceiling and 'glass wall' facing south west. Master Bedroom with king bed has sliding patio doors onto pool and large en-suite. Two other good-sized double bedrooms (one with king bed, other with twin beds) each with separate bathroom available. These face onto private inner courtyard equipped with a fountain and a bistro set. A fourth bedroom has been converted into a functional office (with copier, phone, computer and fax/printer/scanner) and can if required serve as a temporary additional bedroom (it is equipped with a new full-size sofa bed and night stand furniture).
Quality tiled floors throughout house excepting sitting room and bedrooms which are carpeted.
Located within a secure private gated community comprised of homes all of individual character/design, and of well above-average manicured quality, just 0.8 miles from the centre of El Paseo (desert's Rodeo Drive)and a short drive from Palm Springs. 2 hours drive to beaches via Highway 74.
A few minutes walk from the house are public tennis courts in the municipal Cahuilla Hills Park. These are publicly floodlit after dusk on demand
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: dual zone system. one for bedrooms/bathrooms, one for living area
- Washer: modern, top loading machine in the unit
- Dryer: modern mains gas-fired machine in the unit. There is also a greener option available (natural venting).
- Linens Provided: all provided with full set of spares (total 12 off of each)to cater for washing cycle
- Garage: Full size double with additional built-in storage space
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace: set in granite decorative stone surrounds to match with granite surfaces in kitchen
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : california kings, one in each of the master bedroom and the third (high-ceilinged) bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed: sofa bed in office cum den
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 3 digital HDTV sets, 1 x 42 inch (1080p) in sitting room, two x 32 inch, one in master bedroom, one in third bedroom
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: separate elevated jacuzzi
- Private Pool: saltwater pebble-tec 55 foot long, maintained by professional poolman visiting twice per week. This is also equipped with an elevated rock waterfall in the centre
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: new kitchen appliances,
- Cooking Utensils Provided: new kitchen utensils to cater for full range of cooking types
- Refrigerator: new refrigerator with ice-making and chilled water frontage
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: new 5-burner unit fired either centrally or via propane for use on patio
- Deck/Patio: Significant landscaping, shrubs, citrus trees including lemon, lime and grapefruit, all professionally maintained. by weekly gardener. There is also a breakfast bistro set provided adjacent to the elevated jacuzzi.
- Lanai: 50 feet long x 11 feet deep, with a new 8-person dining table and chair set (Garbarone Height Set), and a 6-piece Kampar Woven Deep Seating Set, plus a matching chaise lounge set
- View/Location
- Mountain View: located in foothills of Cahuilla Hills and facing west onto two adjacent mountains with toe-to-peak elevation of 2,500 feet
- Communications
- Telephone: 4 phones, one line
- Free Long Distance: unlimited phone calls locally and throughout USA and Canada,and to residential lines in UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy and a total of 60 countries world-wide
- Computer: modern (new) laptop with emailing and wireless facility
- Broadband Internet: unlimited internet via cable
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): computer etc has wireless facility via own Belkin router
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: back yard is fenced but pool is accessible from living room and dining areas and children will need to be supervised. Not suitable for very young children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: mature adults only (+25 years)
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking inside house, plenty of space to relax doing so in yard and on patio
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season (Dec 15- April 15, excepting March) .. $5000/month
Shoulder Season (Oct 01-Dec 14, and April 16 to May 31) .. $4100/month
Low Season (Jun 01-Sep 30) .. $3000/month
Peak Season (March 1 - March 31) $5,600
Security/Reservation Deposit of $1500. Minimum stay 1 month
Cancellation less than 90 days before arrival may forfeit deposit
First month's rental due 90 days before arrival
Pay for power or gas use above $250 monthly allowance
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
UK resident who has a great love for America's southwest, wilderness and for desert and mountains in particular, I purchased a vacation home in Palm Desert because it offers the proximity to the mountains I love (I am an alpinista and use Santa Rosa and San Jacinto for practice), and provides reliable dry sunshine all year long in one of the world's best desert climates. I chose Palm Desert because although it is close to the natural wonders I love, it is also urbane and sophisticated. I love a great hike in the wilderness during the day but want a good meal and entertainment in the evening. The central location of the house means I can walk to these from home if I choose and get a short taxi ride home if desired. Because I work in the UK, I can only be in my desert house on occasions, but because it's my (second) home, I only want renters who will look after it and treat it - and enjoy it - as they would their own
The Unique Benefits at this House
security of a private gated community which is well managed and maintained by house-proud owners, friendly quiet neighbourhood, proximity to El Paseo and two shopping malls (within 1 mile of each), walking distance to two of the best restaurants in Palm Desert, a fine mountain view, Cahuilla Hills Park and hiking trailheads just a few hundred yards away. In summary, quiet seclusion with the advantages of both the outdoors and urban living immediately to hand
Property Photos
- Frontage - Palm Desert Vacation Home With A Pool
- Patio from south - Palm Desert Vacation Home With A Pool
- View NW - Palm Desert Vacation Home With A Pool
- Sitting Room View1
- Sitting Room View2
- Second Bedroom
- Master Bedroom
- Third (High-Ceilinged) Bedroom
- Master Bathroom
- Front Hallway
- Inner Courtyard
- breakfast bistro at jacuzzi
- Kitchen
- Dining Area
- Living/Family Room
- Elevated Jacuzzi
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