Fabulous Remodel - Free Wifi & USA/Canada Lng Dist.
- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
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Our wonderful home at Silver Sands Racquet Club is available for your desert retreat. Silver Sands is located at the corner of Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue. Our address is 4 PAUME LANE - in the quiet section, away from the traffic noise of Portola or Country Club Drive - Marriott's Desert Springs Golf Course is adjacent to the end of our street. Silver Sands is a wonderful guard-gated community of friendly owners with 256 individual patio homes - built in clusters around 15 different swimming pools.
Great privacy! All homes are Spanish style with courtyards and 2 car garages. Gorgeous views of the Santa Rosa mountains and Mt. San Jacinto throughout the neighborhood. The tennis complex has 8 courts, a club house & tennis pro on site from October through May. There is no cost to tenants to play tennis. Lessons are available for a fee.
Our home was completely remodeled in the last 6 years. Expanded from 1070 square feet to 1240 square feet - everything from the patio surfaces to interior floors, kitchen, baths, windows, doors & more were completely redone. The owners were contractors & this was their full-time home. Terrazzo floors, baths and fireplace place; slab granite kitchen, high end fixtures, new air conditioning, wine refrigerator and more.
There is a 2nd refrigerator and storage cupboards in the garage. New wrought iron patio furniture & cushions by Woodard along with a Weber gas BBQ enhance the outdoor living. Dramatic night lighting of the courtyard is on timers.
A peaceful desert hideaway yet close to wonderful restaurants, public golf courses and incredible shopping. Please contact us via email or by phone and we'd be happy to explain why we love this home so much. We hope you will too!
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We are a licensed Vacation Rental with the City of Palm Desert, CA; license #25416; many owners do not comply with City rental rules - you could be un-wittingly liable for the City's transient occupancy tax. Only rent from licensed property owners!
Thanks for viewing our home,
Eleanor Kent (a licensed real estate agent in Washington state)
Bob Schoos
Keywords: Home, Condominium
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 1240 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Alternative Lifestyle
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 2-4
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Gas Fireplace
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Stereo
Communications
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
Location & View
Activities
- Cinemas
- Fitness Center
- ATM/Bank
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Sight Seeing
- Museums
- Theme Parks
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Zoo
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Churches
- Library
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Gambling Casinos
- Outlet Shopping
- Walking
- Miniature Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Mountain Climbing
Reviews
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Perfect!
Perfect!
- Guest C & C
- Date of stay 03/01/13
- Review Submitted 04/10/13
Absolutely lovely... immaculate, organized, and very well-appointed. Better than expected! The master bed is heaven, the remodeling is really quality work throughout. Bob and Eleanor are great hosts...we really didn't have many questions and settled in quickly. Lots of supplies already there, so that really made it comfortable, too! Hey...85-95 deg. every day and a beautiful place to relax in with a pool outside in a quiet lovely setting ...what more could you ask for??? I just wish we'd been able to stay for 2 months...one isn't long enough. I really don't want to say more about how great it was or we'll never ever find it available!Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners.
Owner response: Thanks Chuck & Chris! Glad you enjoyed our home and we hope you'll return another year for 2 months. Thanks for replacing the sheet that ripped in the guest room - I agree it's time that set be replaced - which we'll do in June. It's always nice to have people like you in our home. Cheers, Eleanor
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Desert vacation
Desert vacation
- Guest Harley Lady
- Date of stay 01/03/13
- Review Submitted 01/19/13
Had a great vacation!! The condo was just as the pictures showed. It was very clean and maintained. Lots of windows that let light in. Kitchen and misc supplies very stocked. We enjoyed our time there. Thank you for sharing your home with usRecommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
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Summer Oasis
Summer Oasis
- Guest Chris
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 08/16/12
Eleanor is a great communicator. Directions, instructions and every little detail was provided in an email or in a neatly organized binder in the unit. Tons of restaurants and shopping close by. Absolutely perfect location. The unit was very private and very well decorated. My wife fell in love with the decor and she's got a decorator's eye. Looking forward to using this condo again in the future.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway.
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Beautiful condo in a wonderful development!
Beautiful condo in a wonderful development!
- Guest daisy
- Date of stay 03/01/12
- Review Submitted 05/15/12
We have spent March and April in this beautiful upgraded condo for the last 3 years and we have loved every moment of it. We are only giving it up because we are purchasing our own place. Silver Sands is a great development. The setting is delightful and the people are very friendly. No matter the age, tennis is available for all levels. The Pros are terrific. The unit has been totallly upgraded and very modern. The pool is right outside the back door. The diningroom has large sliding doors which make you feel you are eating outdoors. You couldn't ask for a better rental. This is the perfect getaway!Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
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Great Place
Great Place
- Guest C1R2D2
- Date of stay 04/05/09
- Review Submitted 05/29/10
What a nice place to be! Everything you want to do while you’re there is within minutes of this very comfortable and centrally located home away. The entire condo has been designed and outfitted with consideration to quality and convenience. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need, and then some. Tastefully decorated inside and out - great audio/visual equipment. We particularly enjoyed the attractive private courtyard, and the convenience of international long distance and both broadband and wifi. Owners great to work with.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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Great getaway
Great getaway
- Guest mxjxxw
- Date of stay 03/01/08
- Review Submitted 05/24/10
We love to get away to the desert and this unit is perfect for us. It's very light and cheery and has all the necessary amentities. It's fun to open all the glass doors and windows and let the fresh air come through. The unit was spotless and very comfy. We had a great time!Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 7 night min stay |
$800 | $1600 | ||||
| May May 1 - May 31 7 night min stay |
$1100 | $2400 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $114 nightly |
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| June Jun 1 - Jun 30 7 night min stay |
$1000 | $1900 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $100 nightly |
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| July - September Jul 1 - Sep 30 7 night min stay |
$800 | $1600 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $93 nightly |
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| October - December Oct 1 - Dec 31 7 night min stay |
$1400 | $3200 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $150 nightly |
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| Winter 2014 Jan 1 - Apr 30 7 night min stay |
$1500 | $3600 | ||||
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Discounts: 14 nights or more $179 nightly |
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Additional information about rental rates
$700.00 security deposit & signed rental agreement reserves your space;
June - Sept stays more than 1 week require payment of electricity;
Additional Fees and Taxes:
Month is 4 weeks or 28 nights; $700.00 security deposit; $90 cleaning fee - $125 with pet; Rent due 60 days prior to start date; Stays less than 28 nights: 9% City "hotel" tax collected & remitted to City; Credit cards via Paypal ONLY - you pay the 3% (US) or 4% (Intn'l) Paypal charges.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Palm Springs International at 12 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: I-10 at 3 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Desert Willow or JW Marriott Desert Springs Hotel at 1 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Desert Willow Club House, Cork Tree at 1 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: We (Bob Schoos & Eleanor Kent) are the happy owners of this wonderful home in Silver Sands Racquet Club. Given that we live in Redmond, WA where it rains/drizzles from October through June every year - you can understand why a desert home is appealing. Eleanor is a full time real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate in Bellevue, WA and Bob is a retired banker who is now tutoring NCAA schlorship at the University of Washington - so full time desert living is not possible at this point in time. We knew that an empty home is not a healthy home so have chosen to open our home for other's enjoyment.
Why the Owner Chose Silver Sands:
We purchased our wonderful home for 3 reasons: location, a total high-end remodel had just been completed and the 'G' floorplan had been expanded during the remodel. Location includes both the fact that Silver Sands central location is perfect for access to everything and our location within Silver Sands - located in the southeast corner - close to the Marriott Desert Springs Resort golf course. Our location is in the 'quiet section' of Silver Sands. Silver Sands is a great community with friendly owners - many from the Pacific Northwest and Canada. We knew from friends who also own in Silver Sands that it was a very special place. We totally agree!
Eleanor & Bob
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Luxury living furnished as a private home - from the good kitchen knives in a block to the high thread count all cotton sheets, several sets of dishware & glasses - including wine, champagne & martini glasses, to numerous serving dishes and tons of silverware - this is NOT your typical rental. 8 tennis courts and a tennis pro from October through May make Silver Sands THE tennis place of Palm Desert. If you don't play tennis - the Palm Desert Desert Willow course is in the block north of Silver Sands. If you like to shop - try the Street Fair at the College of the Desert (Fred Waring at Monterrey) every Sat & Sun - even in the summer; also the Desert Premium Outlet Mall in Cabazon - just 30 minutes west on I-10 for Ralph Lauren, Cole Haan, Burberry, St John and 100+ other high end stores.
Contact us
- Primary: (206) 999-4766 (Washington, USA)
- Secondary: (206) 999-3953 (Washington, USA)
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Photos
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Portion of the Great Room - looking from front coutyard to pool view
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Exterior front - 2 car garage & entry gate to courtyard shown in next photo
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Note there are 2 umbrellas! Woodard cast iron furniture & cushions
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Closer view of granite counters & gas stove; large pantry to the left
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Dining room table pulls out to seat 10! Glass sliders stack open
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One of 15 pools at Silver Sands - less than 50' to pool and jacuzzi;
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Winter view from pool! Had snowed for 2 days - ONLY in the mountains!
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Looking through to slider doors with patio & pool less than 50' beyond
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Courtyard looking toward front gate; Weber gas BBQ under black cover
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Kitchen open to Great Room with eating bar; note built-in Sharp Aquos wall TV
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Corner game table with front courtyard beyond; we use as a breakfast table!
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Dining room looks across the front patio lawn to pool
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Master bedroom with king size bed & full cotton luxury linens; down pillows
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Master Bathroom - 2nd bathroom similar
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Gardens are lit at night - on timers. Perfect for outdoor evening enjoyment
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