We All Loved The Place!

Guest: K----- (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 01/28/12 Review Submitted: 02/08/12

Booked the Butterfly house to compliment my Butterfly Evite for celebrating my 60th BD with girlfriends, so was Perfect Fit. Location was quiet yet close to what we wanted to do. House was comfortable and tastefully decorated. Kristin provides all the items of home, so was very easy to settle in. We were a group that ebbed & flowed from 4 to 5 staying during the week. All the girls loved the place. We did yoga & pilates on the lawn, Water aerobic in the pool, Chatted by the fire at night after using the hot tub and made food a few nights, including the BBQ. The house comes with TV's & games, none of which we used because weather was so outstanding and we just chatted. Kristin is great to work with. Felt like I was renting from a friend who opened her home. We will stay again sometime soon! Thanks so much for contributing to the Best BD week ever! " Things to Do:" ACE Hotel has entertainment most nights, Elmers for breakfast, Koffi for, coffee, Revivals, nights in downtown PS for street fair/dancing/dining, Follies show, spa treatments........

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Excellent stay at a great house!

Guest: Jan (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 08/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

We just left the house today and what a GREAT finish to a fantastic vacation in California. After staying in 8 different hotels, we decided to rent a house for the final 3 days - and boy did we make the right choice. Kristin - the owner - set us up quickly with the house after initial contact. We had actually already left home and was on vacation, but she made it work fast. Everything was as promised (or better) and we had absolutely no problems getting settled in. Everything works fine and the house is extremely nice with a modern and bright design. The high ceilings and windows just gives you a perfect light. Furthermore, the outside with the pool, spa and fire pit is awesome. We basically spent all our time out there swimming, relaxing and making s'mores! Finally, the view to the mountains is stunning, especially around the time, when the sun settles behind them - beautiful! All in all, this house comes with my highest recommendations. You can't go wrong here.

Owner response:Thanks Jan! It makes me so happy when I hear that the house has the same effect on others as it does on me. Come back again!

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

A really exceptional spot

Guest: The Colonel (Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/09/11

We had a 2 week family vacation at this very special house - very comfortable, private, quiet, and with great mountain views. We especially enjoyed to lemons and grapefruits growing in the yard. The house is close to shopping (we walked every morning to the Koffi Shop and the supermarket is a 2 minute ride. It is also a few minutes from some truly spectacular hiking trails. The pool and spa were perfect - and very private! The owner is easy to reach and very responsive. If you are looking for a vacation rental in Palm Springs - I don't think you'll find better.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/25/10

Paradise! We were in heaven with the beautiful setting and comfort of this lovely, well cared for home. We had fresh squeezed grapefruit juice every morning with grapefruit picked from the tree in the back yard. The kitchen is fully stocked with equipment any foody would love. We enjoyed the spa each evening with a fire in the fire pit. This home is conveniently located for shopping, eating, and a beautiful view of the mountains. We hated to leave.

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Guest: Paisley1 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/09 Review Submitted: 10/07/09

We came down in Feb and planned on as much golf as possible but with the temp in the low 40's we passed. Instead we spent our time with a glass of wine in the hot tub or roasting dogs over the fire. Both had an incredible view of the mountains. We watched old movies on the huge flat screen(again by the fire). We jumped on the wifi looked up public trans and went green easily taking the bus downtown for a romantic dinner. It was the perfect Valentine's. We plan to return to the house again this coming Feb except this time we have no plans for golf.....

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

Wow! This home is beter than the pictures! Every amenity possible for a relaxing, comfortable stay. Comfy Beds, Wireless Internet, Great koffe beverage machines and appliances! We only left to grocery shop--stayed onsite and grilled each nite. Don't miss Cheeky's for breakfast! Loved it all!!

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Guest: Hannah Cho (San Jose, California)
Date of Stay: 04/20/09 Review Submitted: 04/20/09

When I dream of a getaway house, I dream of this one. It's simply gorgeous. Driving up to the house, the architecture and landscaping was just as described and so pretty - but doesn't even compare to the backyard! The pool, spa, firepit and outdoor furniture certainly got used on our girls' weekend escape. It's perfectly set up for a group of friends or family looking to have some fun in the desert sun! The yard was bigger than I expected with the firepit, pool and spa in one area and a grassy area big enough for impromptu yoga sessions. The covered patio area was great to have snacks out (we got hungry after the yoga and hours spent frolicking in the pool) and was shaded for when we needed a break from the sun. The interior of the house can't be beat either. VERY nicely furnished and decorated with every possible amenity!!! There are flat screen TVs in EVERY room (there was no fighting over what to watch, that's for sure!). Wireless internet access reaches throughout the house and the Wii provided hours of entertainment on our night in. The kitchen is also stocked with everything you could possibly imagine including the Tassimo machine AND conventional espresso machine. There is even an electric juicer for the fresh lemons and grapefruits that grow just outside the kitchen patio door! A weekend stay was definitely not enough! Especially since the owners have put together a FANTASTIC guest book that gives you ideas for activities, tourist attractions, food, food and more food! It's like having a personal concierge for Palm Springs. We thought the complete guest book with recommendations was a great touch and completely in-character for the owners. They were fantastically responsive and their instructions on how to get to the house and make the most of our stay was spot on! They made staying at the house really easy and extremely enjoyable. Definitely a house I will revisit as soon as I can!

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Guest: Regina5 (Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 04/15/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

We loved everything about this beautiful Alexander Butterfly home! The decor was in keeping with the era and integrity of the house and oh-so comfortable. The patio was private, peaceful and had a soft grassy area -- perfect for a pet or child to play upon. The pool and hot tub had views of the mountains, palms and humming birds. And the fire pit gave off a lot of heat for the chilly Easter evening. We were also impressed with the well-stocked kitchen. The cappucino maker was a big hit. And the BBQ outside grilled our steaks beautifully. The neighborhood is quiet and great for kids -- we saw a few people taking evening strolls and only encountered one car. Overall, I have only positive things to say! The owner was prompt and friendly in all of our communications. This will be our go-to house in Palm Springs. I can't wait to return.

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