Vacation Rentals by Owner

amazing!

Guest: mari (ca)
Date of Stay: 04/19/12 Review Submitted: 04/30/12

This was my first time staying here and we had an amazing experience. Everything was over the top! The pool guy and gardener showed up and were friendly .. We were welcomed with a note and gift basket which is something that isnt done at other homes. Thank for making your home feel like a second home. I would love to go back and stay at desert casa.!

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

Perfect getaway in Palm Springs

Guest: Sonia (Greater Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/08/12 Review Submitted: 04/13/12

We spent only 4 days at your Desert Casa, but they were wonderful. Coming from Seattle, with no sun, it was wonderful to sit out by the pool in the sun, or watch the stars and the mountain from the patio. The pictures you have on the website dont do enough justice to your beautiful home. The location is convenient to get to downtown Palm Springs or anywhere else for that matter. The house is very private, and having a nice pool and spa 10 steps away was so pampering. The property was clean and well maintained. I've already recommended it to some friends. I know we will be back. Thank you for sharing your home. Sonia

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

Everything you could want

Guest: Dan & Lesli (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

We are repeat visitors and love this home even more the second time around! We stay in a lot of VRBO homes but have never had hosts who provide more, and more thoughtful amenities! The pool was crystal-clear, the private backyard bursting with fruit and the home was clean, quiet and provided a great nights rest. We really enjoyed the view of the mountains from our poolside lounge-chairs! We highly recommend this home - we'll be back - again!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Victor, Helen & Tony from San Francisco
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

We are here again for the third time. And each year we are impressed and happy here. We see some renovaitions inside the house and in the backyard....wonderful how you keep the home up! Again, ift feels like home! Thanks so much

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Guest: Bonnie from NJ
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Thank you for sharing such a wonderfu home. Johnney and i had a wonderful time. See you soon

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Guest: Todd, Michelle, Ellie & Archie from CA
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Thanks you so very much for sharing your lovely home with us! Our long Memorial day weekend was very relaxing and we hope to repeat next year. our pups very much enjoyed exploring in the yard...fabulous, since we don't have one at home. Yours is a very special and unique pladce that we will recall fondly. Warmly

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Guest: Sharif & Cindy from Alaska
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

This what we work for all year. Freezing in Alaska and dreaming of this place. Were happiest when we are here. It was a dream come true. We cann't thank you enough. You've thought of everything to make it more thana vacation spot. Extraordinary! Its so unusual to really feel at home on a vacation but we truly do!. Thanks to all your other guests for leaving behind spices, new utensils etc. We will contiue that tradition wi our donation of new pool toys!

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Guest: Alan, Vera & Odus from Okotoks, Alberta
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Thanks you for the use of your beautiful home. 2 weeks go by quickly but we managed to make much use of your pool and hot tub as well as the bikes and tennis raqkuets. Odus, also enjoyed our morning walks to the park and around the neighborhood. The weather was great and we managed to soak up some much needed vitamin D! Thanks for the welcoming basket...very nice touch

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Guest: Bill & Jennifer from Calgary AB
Date of Stay: 03/30/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Can't believe a month has gone by already. We enjoyed our stay at your lovely house. The morning coffe out on the deck watching the birds in your great garden was a treat. We also enjoyd the pool and hot tub very much. aour labe, Abbey, enjoyed the gardens as well. Thanks for having us

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Guest: Suzi, Berta and Steve fr om OK
Date of Stay: 02/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

53 days of wonderment! We really felt at home here and hate to leave. I love the colors of Desert Casa and i have read 11 books while i was here from your library. Thanks for your basket of gifts, you have thougth of everything.

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Guest: Joanne, Chess, Toby and Oliver from London England
Date of Stay: 01/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Thanks for everything. Especially the christmas decorations and tree. the hous is FAB, clean well equipped and organized and most of all vry relazing from day one, it left like home. thanks you for all your research and info. We found the skate park and the boys spent many houre there having a great tme and making new friends. Warm regards

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Guest: Ken and Dianna from WA
Date of Stay: 12/22/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Our 5th time here . We love the house and yard. The weather from WA is a gift for us. This valley is one of the best kept secrets for hiking. See you next year and thanks for the offering of this wonderful house.

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Guest: Ken and Heather, Hope BC Canada
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Our second visit this year to this little piece of paradise. Our dog, Lewis, feels at home here and loves to explore all the nooks and crannies of the tropical yard. Heather and i have grown to love this area (not to mention the pool, hot tub cofotable and well equipped house). March and Nov. have similiar weather...the only difference is in March days get longer and in Nove, they get shorter! We are off to the rain, snow and cold...all ready our thoughts are not iff we chouls return but When! Thanks Steph and Greg

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Guest: Elaine and Brian from Calgary AB Canada
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Thanks you so much for the lovely gift basket. Your place was awesome. We enjoyed everything about your place and you have it so well equipped. Everyday was between 90 and 100 and being from Canada, we get some cold days, this time of year. Beatiful backyard and enjoyed the hummingbirds. thank you for an amazing 10 days of rest and relaxation.

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Guest: Brice and Debbie
Date of Stay: 10/11/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

Thanks you for the use of your home. We enjoyed our stay and all the hummingbirds in the yard. pool was a little too cold to use, keep working on the solar heat. thanks again and we will be back

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Guest: Val and Mike from Derbyshire England
Date of Stay: 09/29/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

I said we would be back!! Perfect, simply perfect!! Also from friends Di and Mel who visited whle we were here for a day.....loverly, bautiful and perfect

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Guest: Dan, Lesli, Savanah & Charlotte
Date of Stay: 09/08/09 Review Submitted: 09/07/09

Hi Stephanie, Here is a testimonial you can add to the website: We've been staying in the Palm Springs area for over almost 20 years and this is the best experience we've had by far. The enchanting, private backyard with perfect pool, great gazebo and verdant gardens made for an unforgettable experience. Every creature-comfort was provided, from bath accessories to a fully equipped, modern kitchen. We will definitely be back! Thanks again,

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Guest: Brent, Joi, Kaylee & Brandy
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/09

Thanks for letting us stay in your home. the gardens were gorgeous and the backyard was very private. Thanks

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Guest: Jennifer and John
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/09

Thanks for letting us stay in your wonderful home. We had 2 weeks of bliss in the garden and pool..GREAT. Loved the hummingbirds, we got them fatter. We will efinatley stay here again when we return to this area

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Guest: Lisa and John
Date of Stay: 08/09/09 Review Submitted: 08/08/09

Hi Stephanie, We really enjoyed your house this weekend. We have rented several Palm Springs homes over the years and believe that we have found our favorite. Next summer is a cruize to Alaska, so Lord willing you will hear from us again in 2011! Thanks again... lovely home, lovely backyard... perfect size and amenities for people like us. You have an amazing touch to make things beautiful and comfortable.

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Guest: Larry
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/15/09

We have had a great time and would like to return sometime. I'm a lawyer but am really working on a novel and this is a very private piece of paradise. The dogs also love it. Their noses have hardly left the ground! You and your husband must. BE very handy with all the little touches I see everywhere. Larry

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Guest: Alison and Susan
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/09

We had such a relaxing weekend. the house is perfect. The park up the street was so convieient to run the dogs in the early am and evening. We had a great time and hope to come back again.

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Guest: The Spadonis
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us. Its' so beautiflly deocrated to the smallest delatil and so comforable. The yard is an oasis! Beautiful, so private and quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The pool and spa are so tranqual. It was relaxing to watch the birds and butterflies that were everywhere. This was the perfect place to spend our 25th anniversary. Thank you so much for starting off our celebration wit the wonderful wind and welcome basket. I know we will be back PS the landscaping is amazing

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Guest: Victor, helen and anthony
Date of Stay: 06/12/09 Review Submitted: 06/11/09

We are here again! Feels like we are at HOME!! Wonderfu vacation. We'll definitely come back again, big smile. Thanks for everything

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Guest: Sharif and Cindy
Date of Stay: 05/30/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

A big Alaskan endorsement!. So ready to cry on our way out the door. It was over way too soon. next time 2 or 3 weeks!!

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Guest: Dan and Marie
Date of Stay: 05/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/17/09

Stephanie and Greg, thank you for allwoing us to use your place. We had a great time, despite the 110 degree weather. We found ourselves spending dtime in the yard and of course in the pool. Hope to be able to do it again. loved how clean and organized the home is. thank you once again,

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Guest: Romola and Peter
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

We were only able to stay here one week but already it feels like home. Your back garden is a privat oasis---Beautifully lanscaped, shimmering pool and jacuzzi, birds everywhere. You thoughtfully provided all the basic stuff for the kitchen and bathrooms etc., not to mention the welocme basket of wine, chips, salsa etc. Many thanks. Hopefully we'll be back

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Guest: Angela & Scott
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 04/17/09

We had a wonderful time. The house is in a location that is close to everything. The pool & spa were great and the weather was perfect. This was our first time in the PS but certainly won't be the last. you definitly will hear from us again. PS. Thanks so much for the welcome basket

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Guest: Ed and family
Date of Stay: 04/10/09 Review Submitted: 04/09/09

Thank you so much for letting us use your rental. We felt right at home the second we walked through the front door. We loved the back yard and the boy's had fun in the pool. Patches had a great time too.

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Guest: Nick and wife
Date of Stay: 04/06/09 Review Submitted: 04/05/09

Your place is just what the DR ordered. What a peaceful neighborhood and great location too. Backyard is just a perfect oasis and the view of the Peaks while drinking a cocktail are spectacular. Hot temp is perfect. You and your husband have done a nice job. And the wife says also that she "Loved the way how Steph responds so quickly". Very professional!! Thanks again and we will be back!!!

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Guest: Ken and Heather
Date of Stay: 03/31/09 Review Submitted: 03/30/09

Perfect weather in a perfect setting! Deswert Casa's "Eden" like backyard is the ideal place to bask in the sun, cool off with a dip in th epool and just enjoy th ewonderful variety of blossums, butterflies and birds. Stephanie and Greg have thougt of everhthing to make their place feel i like a home. Lewis, our cocker just loves the yard and the house. Golf in the AM, swim in the afternoon and soak in the hot but under the stars at night. This has been our idea of heaven.

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Guest: Jim and Barb
Date of Stay: 02/28/09 Review Submitted: 02/27/09

WOW! this had to have been a dream?? Beautiful, wonderful, perfect, awsome. We had a been told the desert Casa had it all. What we discovered...IT has everything! Thanks for making out vacation a grand experience

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Guest: Jim and Wanda
Date of Stay: 01/29/09 Review Submitted: 01/28/09

Back for the second time and enjoyed it even more! It was so quiet. Enjoyed Don and sues cafe and of dcourse Babes is our place. Hope to meet you again!

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Guest: James, Alison, Keith and Edward
Date of Stay: 01/02/09 Review Submitted: 01/01/09

Thanks you for letting my family stay at this lovely house. I have enjoyed many feateures about this villa...including the spa. PS from Dad...very well ezuipped villa, good facilites. we would drfinately book again, the next time we return to CA. Feel free to use us as a reference

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Guest: James, Alison, Keith and Edward
Date of Stay: 01/02/09 Review Submitted: 01/01/09

Thanks you for letting my family stay at this lovely house. I have enjoyed many feateures about this villa...including the spa. PS from Dad...very well ezuipped villa, good facilites. we would drfinately book again, the next time we return to CA. Feel free to use us as a reference

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Guest: Diana and Ken
Date of Stay: 12/23/08 Review Submitted: 12/22/08

Stephanie and Greg, As usual we enjoyed the house and yard. 6 weeks this year! The house and especially the hot tub was a hit with our family fisiting from Sitka. The guys loved the hot tub. Than you for your flexiblity in extending our stay due to the winter flight delays. See ya next year!

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Guest: Daryl & Fiona
Date of Stay: 11/09/08 Review Submitted: 11/08/08

Steph & Greg, Thank you for the wonderful desert accomadations. We enjoyed everything about the house, outdoors and of course the pool. We didn't want to leave! Your home has everything needed for a relaxing vaction. Not sure if you have influence on the weather as well---but WOW. Day after day the sun shined. Thank you again, well be back

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Guest: Val and Mike
Date of Stay: 09/27/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

A perfect home for a perfect vacation! We stayed for 2 weeks and wanted for nothing. The pool is perfect as is the jacuzzi. your home is well equiped with everything anyone could ever need! It has a warm, open friendly feel and we were sad to leave! I learned to ride a bike! Thank you for allowing us to stay here and also for the welcome gift. This is the only place we will ever want to stay in California and we WILL be back!

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Guest: Russ & Nancy
Date of Stay: 08/14/08 Review Submitted: 08/13/08

Thanks you so much for your hospitality. We enjoyed our stay a lot and hope to come back. Our family enjoyed your home, especially the pool.

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Guest: Victor, Helen & Tony
Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/01/08

We are impressed! your house is well equiped, tastfully designed, cozy and beautiful! We had a great time here and want to come again! Best wishes, Victor, Helen & Tony originally from St. Petersburg Russia

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Guest: Carla & Mario
Date of Stay: 07/07/08 Review Submitted: 07/06/08

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful desert home. The pool & spa are great & we really enjoyed the backyard. it was fun to watch the mocking birds feasting on your grapes! Thank you for the lovely welcome basket. We hope to be back next year! Go Blue!

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Guest: Laura, Laura and Tango
Date of Stay: 06/02/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

Stephanie and Greg, your home is great, we hate to leave. Really enjoyed the pool and spa. Tango loved the backyard. The weather was nice (high 90's). We felt right at home. Thanks for the use of your home & being "dog friendly". We plan on coming back, maybe this summer, even though the temps will be high. Thanks again

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Guest: Jim & Wanda
Date of Stay: 05/27/08 Review Submitted: 05/26/08

Thanks you for the gift basket with wine and tasty snacks. I can't believe we have waisted 47 years of our life staying at hotels & motels when travelling Your home is fabulous...everything one could ever need. The backyard is unbeleivable..the pool, jacuzzi, gazebo, flowering shrubs, palm trees, birds coming for a drink. Recliners so enjoyable to watch TV. Your directions were great..drive right up to the house. thanks you Thank you for letting us experience a new way to enjoy visiting the Palm Springs area

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Guest: Verne & Judy
Date of Stay: 05/11/08 Review Submitted: 05/10/08

Great accomodations, great weather and great relaxing week! Thanks for the welcome basket

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Guest: Jon, Darlene and Doug
Date of Stay: 04/26/08 Review Submitted: 04/25/08

Had an amazing time at Desert Casa. We stayed here while attending Coachella Music and Arts Festival. We were so very thankful for the peaceful and relaxing environnment. We shared good meals and started and ended each day in the pool and spa. We loved hanging out in the gazbo as well. Thank you so much PS..Porishhead rules

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Guest: Jeanette and Dave
Date of Stay: 04/11/08 Review Submitted: 04/10/08

The house was wonderful again! We hope to be back again next year!

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Guest: Ken and Heather
Date of Stay: 03/30/08 Review Submitted: 03/29/08

As much as it pains me to write this....i have to ...were going home. Good bye 31C, hello 0C. Bye, bye blue skys--hello grey clouds, socked against the mountains dropping their load of moisture. So long fresh oranges, grapefruit and lemons. Ta-ta gazebo where we enjoyed sitting in the cool of the spring evenings as a gentel breeze carried the wonderful scents of the many flowers. Lewis, our cocker, really enjoyed the yard and the neighborhood---especially the park! The house was very well equipped with everything anyone could need--and then some. we used the pool everyday. It was a godsend! Thanks for the memories!

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Guest: Donna and Dick
Date of Stay: 03/14/08 Review Submitted: 03/13/08

Stephanie and Greg, Thanks so much for a really comfortable home to spend our 2 months in the desert. We enjoyed the hot tub alot and made good use of the orange trees. It certainly was great not being in Illiniois! Greg--good luck with the solar panels, really hope it helps with the utility bills.

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Guest: Bill and Kate
Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 01/01/08

Happy New Year! Once again your place was perfect. What a great way to relax and ring in the new year. Thanks again. We'll be in touch regarding our next visit

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Guest: Diana & Ken
Date of Stay: 12/20/07 Review Submitted: 12/19/07

As usual we loved our stay at your house (3rd time). The house fits our needs perfectly. We will be in touch re:dates for next year. Enjoyed meeting you both over a beer.

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