Location: Borrego Springs, Deserts, California, USA (2 hours from San Diego and 3 hours from Los Angeles)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Best view of the Borrego Valley in all of Montesoro (formerly Rams Hill) Country Club. Our home overlooks the new Signature Tom Fazio designed #4 fairway and lake. The setting is romantic, inspired, open, and private. Enjoy the sweeping, panoramic view of Indian Head and the Anza-Borrego National Park from the master bed, living room, and patio. Listen to the soothing sounds of the fountain on the patio and light a fire in our firepit on patio. See yourself totally RELAXING and enjoying mother nature in every direction. Montesoro in Borrego Springs is San Diego's Best Kept Secret, only 2 hours away lies a hidden jewel that we have discovered and hope you will too! This is the most PEACEFUL place on the face of the earth. Borrego Springs was recently awarded the prestigious International Dark Sky Community Certification and rated by USA Today as the top 10 stargazing locations in the nation.
Upgraded, contemporary furnishings with Zen inspired luxurious feel.Take full advantage of all the activities available such as golf, swimming, tennis, hiking, biking, trail running, and more. Or, simply enjoy the quiet, peaceful, rejuvenating setting with expansive views while you relax on the patio or by the two pools.
Take an early morning walk around the new Tom Fazio designed golf course (opened Nov. 2007) to catch the spectacular sunrise views. Catch the sunset while relaxing from the back patio.
As you enter the living room you are surrounded by windows bringing the sense of the space, sunlight and quiet into the home. This beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath, 1400 square foot, contemporary home has new tile throughout. The master bedroom has its own sliding door to the patio facing the expansive views. Sleep restfully in our comfy bed with 550 thread count sheets. Wake in the morning to the morning light on the mountain view. The master bath is spacious with walk in closet and large oval deep tub for two. Every room has direct access to the outside. Absolutely breathtaking and light and bright!
The guest bedroom is separate and private. The décor is warm and inviting, with a window facing the eastern sunrise view, and sliding glass doors facing the interior courtyard of the home.
Each day provides a new opportunity to enjoy the many outdoor activities available in Borrego Springs. Once the largest Thompson Grape growing region in the state, Borrego Springs area is now a veritable playground for those that like to enjoy nature and the Anza-Borrego State Park, play golf, or lounge about the two pools.
Montesoro is the most exclusive private resort property in Borrego Springs. Formerly known as Rams Hill, it has been upgraded and named Montesoro. Montesoro, which means ‘Treasured Mountain’ reflects the quality of the homes and atmosphere in this special retreat in the desert.
The new Tom Fazio designed golf course is now open. Montesoro is a private golf and social club. If interested in playing or eating at the club we can arrange this for you at a higher rental rate.Please call or email for details. This is a very special 18 holes with elevation changes, views of the valley, waterfalls, lakes and creeks. As a private course you have an un-hurried experience in this manicured beauty. There are 3 public courses in town as well.
Borrego Springs is the perfect place for any Triathletes looking to train for an Ironman triathlon. The endless bicycle rides free of cars and no stoplights at all, the numerous running trails and a uncrowded lap pool. Borrego Springs has all the elements of the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii-The heat of the desert, great cycling, endless running roads and trails, the lap pool and the mental toughness needed on the long stretches of Queen K Highway in Kona can be duplicated here in Borrego. The ultimate training ground for any short or long distance Ironman Triathlete.
Montesoro purchased the La Casa Del Zorro Resort and Spa in Borrego Springs and renamed it to "The Borrego Ranch Resort and Spa which is adjacent to the Montesoro propety. Relax, Rejuvenate at a Borrego Ranch Resort and Spa plus eat at two different restaurants. If interested in using the Borrego Ranch Resort and Spa just tell them that you are renting next door at Montesoro at 3138 Roadrunner. The Tom Fazio Golf Course is available for play and call the clubhouse for tee times.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Golf Course Front
- Golf Course View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- High Speed Wired or Wireless Internet Connection (bring your wireless card), 3 TV's, Cable and Digital TV, Pool area includes an Olympic-size lap pool, a lounging pool and hot tub, Tennis Courts, Creeks and Waterfalls
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Trail Running, Stargazing, Wildflowers (seasonal), Hiking Tours of the National Park, Jeep Tours, Huge Dog park on property at Montesoro. Now open a Brand New boutique hotel, resort and spa next door to Montesoro called Borrego Ranch Resort and Spa. Restaurants at the Ranch now Open to our guests. Tom Fazio Golf course open to our guests.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sept 1-May 31 ..$225nt/Fri-Sat $200/Thur-Sun $1350/wk-7 nights.
VALUE SEASON July 1-Aug 30 ....$160nt/Fri/Sat $150nt/Sun-Thur
$75 Cleaning Fee. SUMMER SPECIAL Stay 4 nights get 1 night FREE-
Call or e-mail for stays longer than one week or a month.
Holiday rates may be slightly higher,
Our friends next door have rentals available if you need another house or 2 let us
know. We will arrange for you.
perfect for anniversary,honeymoon,birthday,reunions,R and R
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
Todd and I have been together for eighteen years and are happiest when out playing in nature. We were competitive tri-athletes when we first met and competed at the Hawaii Ironman Triahtlon in Kona Hawaii. We did alot of our training here in Borrego during the heat of the summer to prepare for this race. We ended up falling in love with the Borrego Valley and decided to buy our get away home at Montesoro. We live at the beach in Cardiff By The Sea and love it here but found it getting increasingly busy and crowded. We spend most weekends cycling around the Borrego Valley, running and hiking the many beautiful trails, swimming laps in the lap pool and now golfing on the new Tom Fazio Golf Course. We also love just hanging out and listening and watching nature out and around our back patio. Montesoro is a place to just "Be" and to get away from all the stresses in life. This place has also enhanced our intimacy. It's hard to believe that a place like this still exists in Southern California! This is the most Peaceful Place on the face of the earth.
Why the Owner Chose Borrego Springs
We bought this home at Montesoro because it is a beautiful, peaceful and offers one so much solitude. The grounds are beautiful and the views are the best in the Borrego Valley since we sit up high. We faithfully watch the sunrise most mornings and Montesoro was recently voted one the best places to watch the Sunrise and now one of the top places in the Nation acoording to USA Today to stargaze. It was also named one of the best places to buy a second home. The stars at night are better than any night sky that we have ever seen. There are no stoplights in Borrego, no traffic, no pollution, no noise, no Starbucks. It's surrounded by 650,000 acres of state park and will never get over developed and turn into a concrete jungle. This is the real desert! It's not about what's here, it's about what's not here!!!!!!!
The Unique Benefits of this House
The views from the living room and master bedroom are some of the best on the Montesoro property. The view of the lake and golf course are right off our big back wrap around patio. The five star golf on the Tom Fazio course with elevation changes, great views and the many lakes. BBQ's on our patio, sitting around the firepit, listening to the birds and watching the spectacular sunrise. Definitely worth the effort to get up early to watch! The privacy, the peace and quiet, the night sky are some of the unique benefits of staying at our home. Nature is everywhere on this property from the owls to the jack rabbits, to the coyotes, to the selection of birds-a bird watchers paradise, and numerous kinds of ducks in the numerous lakes. We even have our very own huge dog park with a lake for the dogs to jump in after balls. There is also the Borrego Springs Yacht club on the property where we race little 32 inch mini sailboats. It is never crowded ever here and offers one so much peace and solitude. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! You will not be disappointed in this private retreat and jem of a place. Borrego Springs was recently awarded the prestigious International Dark Sky Community Certification and has long been a haven for stargazers, both professional and amateur. Rated by USA Today as one of the top 10 stargazing locations in the nation. Everytime we walk out our door at night we can't help but look up at the night sky. We are always in awe of the darkness and these magnificent stars above, we feel so lucky to be blessed with the most amazing place to stargaze. There aren't many places like left in Southern California, so we always ENJOY what little Borrego has to offer. you
Property Photos
- Living Room/Patio view of Tom Fazio golf course and lake - Borrego Springs, CA - Vacation Rental at Rams Hill Country Club - Why stay at a hotel?
- Master Bedroom with Privacy and Open Views - Borrego Springs, CA - Vacation Rental at Rams Hill Country Club - Why stay at a hotel?
- Living Room at Night - Borrego Springs, CA - Vacation Rental at Rams Hill Country Club - Why stay at a hotel?
- View from Master Bedroom and Living Room of Tom Fazio Golf course
- Full Kitchen with Bar
- Guest Room -Separate and Private
- Expansive Views from our patio of Indian Head and Borrego Springs at Montesoro
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #86411
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