Reviews for Racquet Club Estates Vacation Rental - VRBO 128225ha - 3 BR Palm Springs, North House in CA, Contemporary Home with Wifi,Salt Water Pool, Jacuzzi-Your Own Retreat!

Fabulous

Guest Traci
Date of stay 09/28/12
Review Submitted 11/11/12

LOVE this house! Tom (the owner) is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Beautifully renovated Alexander, with a great salt water pool & yard. The backyard is a true oasis. The house is clean & well decorated, beds are comfortable & the home has everything you need. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We can't wait to go back!

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

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Mid Century Fun in the Sun

Guest MamaChula
Date of stay 06/27/12
Review Submitted 01/14/13

We stayed at this beautiful example of Mid Century modern living with another couple in June of 2012. The house exceeded our expectations - clean and well furnished, with everything we needed at our fingertips. We cooked several amazing meals in the kitchen - it was cool enough to eat a late dinner outside. With the pool fountains running in the background, we felt like we were at a spa! We also enjoyed meals in town, which is just a short drive away. The pool is fantastic - saline is definitely the way to go - and we also put the hot tub to good use. Tom was very easy to work with - responsive and friendly. We highly recommend this vacation home and plan to return soon!

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Place is great!

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Place is great!

Guest Charles
Date of stay 05/20/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thanks so much. Place is great!

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Ladies' escape

Guest SoCal
Date of stay 05/04/12
Review Submitted 05/08/12

This house was a perfect getaway for us. It is beautiful and clean, very tastefully decorated and there are plenty of supplies. We enjoyed spending time at the patio and in the pool. The location is very central. We could not have been happier with our stay.

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

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Another Coachella Festival down

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Another Coachella Festival down

Guest Stephan, Gwyn, Chris, Alexis and Alexandra
Date of stay 04/16/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Another Coachella Festival down, my 11th festival, 7 at this house. Always a home away from home. Could not be better!!

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We were so lucky to find this place

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We were so lucky to find this place

Guest The T Family
Date of stay 04/05/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thanks for a great time. We were so lucky to find this place last minute...so glad we did. The kids loved the pool, the house, and the cool decor...as my 9 year old said. Also so great to be able to bring our Lab with us. We hope to visit again!

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Long-lost college girlfriends

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Long-lost college girlfriends

Guest Heidi
Date of stay 04/02/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

What a fantastic weekend spent reconnecting with long-lost college girlfriends! Beautiful house, comfy beds, delightful pool and backyard. Thank you so much!

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Love every bit of it

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Love every bit of it

Guest Kris
Date of stay 04/02/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thank you for the use of this fantastic house. Love every bit of it, it was just what a group of almost 40 year old women needed! Also, having HBO meant we could watch the Game of Thrones season premiere...WOOT! Take care. Hope to be back!

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See you again next year!

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See you again next year!

Guest The H Family
Date of stay 03/29/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thank you, we had a great time. See you again next year!

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We are finding it hard to leave

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We are finding it hard to leave

Guest N Family
Date of stay 03/02/12
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We really enjoyed your home, both the inside and outside! We are finding it hard to leave! Thank you for opening your home as a vacation rental. We look forward to enjoying it again hopefully soon. Regards

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Winter Escape

Guest Dorothy J.
Date of stay 01/16/12
Review Submitted 03/06/12

This truly was a home away from home. We spent 5 weeks escaping the Canadian winter and enjoyed every minute of our stay. It was clean, the beds were comfy, the kitchen was well equipped (even spices!), the gas fires cozy and the pool and spa very inviting. There was plenty of space for 6 people. The location was very convenient for hiking, shopping, biking and golfing. If you love Palm Springs, this is the place to stay for ambience and style.

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Another great stay

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Another great stay

Guest T
Date of stay 11/03/11
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thank you for another great stay, it was our third. We always find it very relaxing and peaceful. The house and garden are always fantastic! Hopefully we will be back again very soon. Best wishes.

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Great Time

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Great Time

Guest Amit and Freddie
Date of stay 10/23/11
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We had a great time! Everything was fabulous. Thank you for such a beautiful place and sharing it with us!

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Perfect getaway!

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Perfect getaway!

Guest Jennifer
Date of stay 09/05/11
Review Submitted 07/28/12

It was the perfect getaway! Thanks for everything.

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Best rental property

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Best rental property

Guest April, Alex and KiKi
Date of stay 05/20/11
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Another GREAT stay at Palm Springs BEST rental property. Each time we are here, is like coming home again. Beds are a superb respite after a day in the fabulous pool and P.S. sun. The open plan works well for large groups and easy entertaining. We had a fantastic time!

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Great Mothers Day

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Great Mothers Day

Guest A
Date of stay 05/08/11
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Great place!! Very clean, big pool, big yard, plenty of patio furniture, shade, plus plenty of sun in yard, comfortable beds and furniture. I had a great Mothers Day with my family.

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Mother's Day Weekend

Guest Kathy
Date of stay 05/06/11
Review Submitted 05/13/11

My family and I had a great time here. The home was very clean. The pool was clean and a good size. The backyard was large. The jaguzzi was hot. There was shade and sun in the backyard. The beds were comfortable. The view of the mountains was beautiful. Tom, the owner, was a very friendly person to deal with. We also liked how it was dog friendly.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Everything you need

Guest Charles
Date of stay 04/29/11
Review Submitted 05/07/11

This place has everything you could need: the kitchen is stocked (a wine aerator even!), great rafts for the pool, tons of towels and robes, bikes. It's obvious Tom has done this before. And then the house itself is ideal: great heated pool and furniture, fire pit, jacuzzi, great modern design. I never left the whole weekend. It was incredibly comfortable. And the way the house is situated you get sunlight on the backyard and pool all day. 2 couples with 2 kids and plenty of room. There is also a park very close by for the kids.

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

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Coachella 2011

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Coachella 2011

Guest Steph and the gang!
Date of stay 04/21/11
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Once again another amazing time at your wonderful pad!!!

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Bright, clean, relaxing getaway

Guest J
Date of stay 04/08/11
Review Submitted 04/19/11

I just got back from a weekend trip to Palm Springs with some girlfriends from college. This was the perfect house - it was clean and super sunny. It also has an incredibly well stocked kitchen, a great hot tub and pool and lots of clean towels. I will definitely be back!

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

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AMAZINGLY PERFECT

Guest Ruby
Date of stay 04/08/11
Review Submitted 04/12/11

We stayed here this past weekend and I can't rave enough about the house. It was so clean, well-equipped & stocked. The pool,hot tub, fire pit, and general landscape were awesome. We had such a great time and will be back for sure. I appreciate that the place "was" as it was described online. Thanks again for everything.

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

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Booking again for our annual trip!

Guest Melanie
Date of stay 04/07/11
Review Submitted 12/23/11

Absolutely perfect! We plan to come back every year and 2012 will start that tradition as I am about to book it again. The kitchen, living room, pool, patio, bedrooms and bathrooms all exceeded our greatest expectations. The gas fireplaces inside and out are brilliant and came in very handy since it was a little colder than we anticipated. Thank you for everything and we look forward to many more years of staying at your house.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Sun and warmth

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Sun and warmth

Guest The J Family
Date of stay 01/01/11
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We wanted to spend some time in the sun and warmth for a few weeks to escape our Canadian winter. We feel so fortunate to have found this place. We love the Palm Springs area and this house was the icing on the cake. It felt like home and we had a wonderful time. Thanks for the experience.

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Wonderful House in quiet neighorhood... great for Dogs too

Guest Sir Jack Booty
Date of stay 12/30/10
Review Submitted 01/05/11

Beautiful house... simple and comfortable. I was there over the new years holiday and it was rather chilly in Palm Springs, but Tom's house had everything we needed... down to the robes. The out door fire pit kept us warm when were weren't in the jacuzzi or grilling off that great gas grill. This place is also perfect for a dog, with a park just a short walk away. Perfect for 3 couples, I wouldn't try to fit anymore than 6 into this house, it would feel too cramped. Tom was one of the nicest and easiest home owners to deal with... I will definitely try to rent this place again.

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I would definitely stay here again

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I would definitely stay here again

Guest Elizabeth, Betty, Stephanie, Heather, and Kim
Date of stay 11/30/10
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We really enjoyed your home. Everything was very well presented and clean. We enjoyed the pool and Jacuzzi very much. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks for the hospitality.

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Great Palm Springs Getaway

Guest chloe
Date of stay 11/10/10
Review Submitted 11/18/10

If you're looking for the perfect Palm Springs getaway, look no further because you're lucky enough to have found this listing! My husband and I spent our first anniversary here for 3 very much needed days of relaxation. The house looks as good as the pictures you'll find here and is even better in person. We've stayed before at the Parker for the same price and when we decided to go to the (tiny) pools there, there weren't any places available to sit! For the same price here, you can wake up in the morning and have your coffee by you very own private pool (that might even be bigger than the Parker's). You can't go wrong with this place! Especially if you want to just chill out and relax. We didn't want to leave.

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

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Learn from my mistake!

Guest SM
Date of stay 09/01/10
Review Submitted 09/03/10

We booked a vacation house other than Tom's, but when we arrived, the place was a dump. I emailed Tom at 11pm to see if we could switch to his house last minute. He emailed me back at 6am, and we were settled in his house by 9am. Tom saved our much needed vacation. His house is comfortable, the pool and backyard relaxing, and Tom makes you really feel like his home is your home. If you are deciding between homes to rent, make sure there is a picture of the bathroom - Because not all bathrooms are as clean and sanitary as Tom's : ) Thank you Tom!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Best VRBO experiance!

Guest Sadie Steinke
Date of stay 06/26/10
Review Submitted 07/01/10

I have been renting with VRBO for years now and only one other time in Seattle have I had a place marvel this one. The house had everything we could possibly need to feel comfortable, tons of towels, pool toys, lots of outdoor chairs, comfortable super clean beds, games, WOW! Perfect weekend getaway. We will stay here every time we come to Palm Springs. Wonderful.

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

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Relaxing stay

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Relaxing stay

Guest Lin and Huey
Date of stay 06/12/10
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thank you for making us feel so at home! We had such a wonderful, relaxing stay!

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did not want to leave

Guest bean bean
Date of stay 02/15/10
Review Submitted 04/11/10

spent a month at tom's place this year from mid feb to mid march. really nice open place that opens to a even bigger full backyard. our dogs are still depressed moving back to their loft apt. great privacy its like you have your own little world wanting nothing from the outside world except albertson's to get beer and steaks for the grill. place is kept up and plenty of room for any friends or family lucky enough to join you. miss the place so much and will return sooner than later

Recommended for: Pet owners

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Valentines weekend

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Valentines weekend

Guest Pete and Rhonda
Date of stay 02/14/10
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We had 3 perfect days in your beautiful home. I really appreciated all the touched of the spa robes, lovely soaps, fully equipped home...all we had to do was enjoy, which we did! Used the spa, loved the outdoor firepit. We all sat out to watch the stars around the fire and told stories. Thanks so much for sharing you home.

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Escape the Olympics

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Escape the Olympics

Guest Lori and Mike
Date of stay 02/01/10
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We planned on this month to travel from Vancouver to escape the Olympics. We felt so welcome here, it is making it very hard to leave. The backyard is fantastic! And the fireplace was the best way to wind down on a chilly desert night. Thanks again! We will be back!

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Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving

Guest Kris
Date of stay 11/24/09
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Your home is wonderful and we had a terrific time. Thanks for taking care of all our CREATURE comforts.

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Gotta love salt water

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Gotta love salt water

Guest Vic, Mary and Family
Date of stay 07/04/09
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We had so much fun at your gorgeous home! The beds were comfy and cozy, the house was always cool, the BBQ was put to good use, and the pool was the best! No dry skin this trip....gotta love salt water. Thanks again for sharing your home with my family

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Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day Weekend

Guest Kris, Sarah, Traci and Brett
Date of stay 05/25/09
Review Submitted 07/28/12

What a great place to catch up with friends sitting around the pool. The BBQ and other amenities make it tough to leave the house. Hope to make it back someday!

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We returned!

Guest Denise and Peter
Date of stay 05/13/09
Review Submitted 05/30/09

We did return for the month of October, 2006 and loved it so much we bought our own house in the valley. We had the opportunity to see the house again in Spring 2009. Vacation rentals can quickly become tired and worn, corners cut in maintenance. We were delighted to see that this house is in the same pristine condition as when we rented 3 years previously. White towels sparkled. The bedding was fresh. Uncluttered and simply beautiful. We continue to highly recommend this property to our friends.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Friends, wine and lovely pool

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Friends, wine and lovely pool

Guest Alexis
Date of stay 04/17/09
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thank you for the use of your perfect house. Enjoyed our friends, wine and the lovely pool.

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Thanks so much for this Oasis

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Thanks so much for this Oasis

Guest Stephan
Date of stay 04/16/09
Review Submitted 07/28/12

What can I say...always a homecoming! Thanks so much for this Oasis. We will always come as long as we can!

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Escaping the NY and Minnesota winters

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Escaping the NY and Minnesota winters

Guest Liza, Susan and Family
Date of stay 01/31/09
Review Submitted 07/28/12

We all so enjoyed your beautiful home. It does not take long to settle in, especially when escaping the NY and Minnesota winters for just one week. The fireplace and pit were quite the crowd pleasers, and the pool was a real treat as well. Love it!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/01/09
Review Submitted 01/06/09

what a great place and way to ring in the new year! after some initial glitches and tom's very prompt attention coordinating service providers for fast resolutions (over a holiday, no less), our week was wonderful; and, i don't know how he did it, but he even managed to get the weather to cooperate, making the trip even more than we'd hoped. the cherry on the sundae was the lovely gift basket with wine, cheese, crackers, and nuts he sent as an apology. unnecessary, but greatly appreciated and very thoughtful. while palm springs has much to provide in the way of entertainment and shopping, tom has created a space you aren't compelled to leave...ever. we ventured out only twice during the week, for supplies and a movie. otherwise, we could be found on the lanai and in or by the pool during the day, and in the jacuzzi or wonderfully heated pool and by the fire pit in the evening. in a word - heaven. mid-century modern is exactly what vrbo is all about -- providing a house to be your home for however long you need. and tom clearly understands this.

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I will be back...as usual

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I will be back...as usual

Guest Stephan
Date of stay 04/09/08
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Just like coming home for Coachella. Thanks so much for the house. It is peaceful and beautiful. I will be back...as usual!!!

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My dog loved it too!

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My dog loved it too!

Guest Alexis
Date of stay 04/09/08
Review Submitted 07/28/12

The house is fantastic. So beautiful and restful. My dog loved it too! Thank you for being dog friendly!

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Amazing Alexander

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Amazing Alexander

Guest Caroline and Marry
Date of stay 08/11/07
Review Submitted 07/28/12

Thanks for letting us stay in your amazing Alexander. Your attention for detail made our stay even more special. We had an absolute FANTASTIC week! We will be back!!!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 02/01/07
Review Submitted 02/19/07

Truly a work of art- from the beautifully restored George Alexander home, to the plush accomodations inside. After a long drive from LA, this was a wonderful retreat to come home to. The manicured landscape, salt water pool, the jacuzzi, fire pit, tastefully decorated interior, comfy bed was all you needed to start a memorable vacation. The best part of the trip was the unexpected call from Tom (the owner) who personally welcomed you to his home as you walk in the the door. Highly Recommend, A+.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/01/07
Review Submitted 01/29/07

Three days we'll never forget! The house is beautiful and ready with every amenity and luxury, yet it feels like home the minute you walk in. The yard and patio are fabulous, and the salt water pool is really terrific - it's a big improvement over chlorine. And we are all missing those comfy comfy beds. The location is great, quiet and residential but close to the center of town. The owners are super - solicitous but not intrusive. We'll definitely be back!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 03/01/06
Review Submitted 03/22/06

We had the most amazing stay. Tom was a great host. The house has so many beautiful surprises - the fire on ice fireplace is stunning. We are already booked for October and can't wait for another wonderful swim under the stars and palm trees.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/01/06
Review Submitted 01/16/06

From start to finish, this was a luxurious experience. The owners are mindful, thoughtful and responsive. They have loaded their lovely, impeccable home with all sorts of goodies. The pool is sumptuous, the beds are outstanding, the quiet is delicious, and the flat screen TVs are fab. We couldn't have picked a more intimate, tasteful home for our little New Year's soiree. We would return in a shot, and look forward to doing so in Spring.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/01/06
Review Submitted 01/09/06

My family and I enjoyed Christmas week in the home. We loved the entertainment system! The kitchen was well equipped, and we made good use of the outdoor BBQ. Beautiful view!

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Guest Max Liphart
Date of stay 12/01/05
Review Submitted 12/26/05

I had the pleasure of staying 2 nights in December '05 and the house/ yard was very well maintained and extremely comfortable and quiet; great place to unwind and relax - can't wait to get back!

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Traveler Reviews (49)

Fabulous

Fabulous

Mid Century Fun in the Sun

Mid Century Fun in the Sun

Place is great!

Place is great!

Ladies' escape

Ladies' escape

Another Coachella Festival down

Another Coachella Festival down

We were so lucky to find this place

We were so lucky to find this place

Long-lost college girlfriends

Long-lost college girlfriends

Love every bit of it

Love every bit of it

See you again next year!

See you again next year!

We are finding it hard to leave

We are finding it hard to leave

Winter Escape

Winter Escape

Another great stay

Another great stay

Great Time

Great Time

Perfect getaway!

Perfect getaway!

Best rental property

Best rental property

Great Mothers Day

Great Mothers Day

Mother's Day Weekend

Mother's Day Weekend

Everything you need

Everything you need

Coachella 2011

Coachella 2011

Bright, clean, relaxing getaway

Bright, clean, relaxing getaway

AMAZINGLY PERFECT

AMAZINGLY PERFECT

Booking again for our annual trip!

Booking again for our annual trip!

Sun and warmth

Sun and warmth

Wonderful House in quiet neighorhood... great for Dogs too

Wonderful House in quiet neighorhood... great for Dogs too

I would definitely stay here again

I would definitely stay here again

Great Palm Springs Getaway

Great Palm Springs Getaway

Learn from my mistake!

Learn from my mistake!

Best VRBO experiance!

Best VRBO experiance!

Relaxing stay

Relaxing stay

did not want to leave

did not want to leave

Valentines weekend

Valentines weekend

Escape the Olympics

Escape the Olympics

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Gotta love salt water

Gotta love salt water

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

We returned!

We returned!

Friends, wine and lovely pool

Friends, wine and lovely pool

Thanks so much for this Oasis

Thanks so much for this Oasis

Escaping the NY and Minnesota winters