Beautiful Mid-Century, on 1/2 acre lot, gorgeous backyard & close to El Paseo!!

I don't often post reviews and do not have any connection the owners, etc.

Last month, my family of four were making last minute plans to see family in Ranch Mirage and hastily searched for a house for the week.

How often do you travel and find your accommodations exceed the photos and description? Casa Hermosa certainly did, which I find very rare! The property is in such good condition and is so well designed and furnished. If you read the description and think it sounds like a fit, you will not be disappointed. Beyond the condition of the houuse, the neighborhood and quiet, private nature of the property just added to the feeling that we had our own private resort, so peaceful for either cocktail hour or coffee by the pool in the morning. My wife and I jogged the neighborhood every morning and found the surroundings equally nice. Again, little traffic or noise, beautifully kept homes, many with the mid-century designs (character). A neighbor left out free grapefruit, which I picked up and enjoyed at the end of our runs.

The owners were immediately available when I contacted them in planning the stay and while there.

If you are concerned about features and details, simply read ahead or find the information perfectly laid out in the homes owners manual. If you don't like to concern yourself with details, you will find the house simple and intuitive. Everything is as promised, which, in total leaves you with a great feeling during your stay. We did not want to leave.

Overall, if this place looks at all like a fit for you, I highly recommend it.

The house is beautiful, the beds and linens so comfortable, the kitchen well stocked, the pool gorgeous, the location central. All in all, a wonderful place to vacation. Eric has thoughtfully set up the house with automation, as explained in the thorough and professional house manual. The ONLY thing I wish this place had was a hot tub. Also, though no pets are allowed, the owner's had their cat in the house a while back, so if you are highly allergic, be aware.

Casa Hermosa is an exceptional "home away from home"! From the minute we arrived we enjoyed everything about this home. Location, design, gorgeous pool and yard, the house could not be more inviting! The whole backside of the house is basically windows and doors that fully slide wide open to create a great feeling of open space. Eric and Michelle have thought of everything you may need to enjoy spending time here with your family. The yard and pool are perfect to play volleyball, play catch with a football, or just relax and enjoy your time. The kids LOVE the waterfall in the pool, and enjoy having a den of their own when they want to hang by themselves. The kids are also forever entertained between the pool, yard, xbox, and selection of family night board games. The stereo system throughout the whole home is one of my favorites! The whole house is beautifully furnished and decorated inside and out, and the kitchen could not be more "fully" equipped, right down to different sets of dishes to enjoy dining outside, inside or entertaining a dinner party! Sitting outside in the evening by the gas fire was a nightly ritual and the few days that it actually got a little chilly we enjoyed the fireplace inside! This was our second stay and almost want to keep it a secret so it might be available again the next time we plan to go!! It is relaxing and comfortable from the minute you arrive which makes for a great vacation! I could go on and on about how I love this place but really I couldn't say enough about how great it is. Eric and Michelle are super easy to work with and always make sure they, or Joanna, is available to help or answer any questions you may have. Thanks for sharing your home with us..... we do plan to return again!

Casa Hermosa is one of the most beautiful, yet comfortable, places our family has ever stayed at. Everything was better than expected and the owners left us many special touches that put the icing on our stay! The kitchen can accommodate any party/celebration and the layout of the house is so well designed that no one feels like they're on top of one another. Our kids and their grandparents spent the entire 2 wks in the gorgeous pool and the location of the house was awesome for morning walks to El Paseo or a quick drive to the mall, Target or one of the many golf courses. My husband is quite a tech junkie so he enjoyed all the automated features (thank you to Eric for all the quick responses to questions!) that made this house run so effortlessly for guests! Thank you, once again, to these special people for sharing their absolutely beautiful home with us!

Casa Hermosa is the ideal rental for anyone looking for a perfect vacation.

We booked late but the process dealing with Eric and Michelle the owners was smooth. They had just the right blend of professionalism and flexibility that suited me especially taking into account the time difference with Scotland.

When we arrived at the property the automated entry system is seamless and appeals to a tech junkie like me. Not having to remember keys every time I leave a house for a month was heaven.

If you have enough interest to reach the stage of reading reviews you will have looked at the photographs of the house I would have to say they are a touch misleading as no photographer could ever do justice to this house. It is truly amazing better than it looks but you have to see it to believe me. That is the aesthetics but it is more than that. This house has every little gadget, utensil etc that a renter could ever want. From tape, to scissors to an automatic kitchen towel dispenser( retracts any excess pretty cool and less wasteful)

The audio video system is state of the art even for someone really interested it took a bit of working out but Eric was always on the end of a phone to help. Even with his help I felt I only unlocked a small part of the system but the point of this house is not sitting indoors it is the fantastically beautiful outside space. Here again everything is catered for with misters, great pool, gorgeous plants and waterfalls. The waterfall is quite loud which truly is a First World problem and you know you are in a mega state of relaxation when this even crosses your mind.

A word for the people Eric and Michelle have employed to ensure the smooth running Joanna, property manager, Joe pool man, Antonio the gardener and even the pest control company are top top quality. Decent hard working people, who were there as scheduled, unobtrusive and just did their jobs very well.

You will be bored reading by now but two further things that are important to us. Safety and insects. Casa Hermosa passed both with flying colours. For a massive house we felt entirely secure and safe. On the bug front there was the minimum there could possibly be considering it is the desert in a hundred degrees.

If you have a big family( or want a lot of space) you want luxury and have the money this house is soo perfect. Take yourself to Casa Hermosa punch in the code breathe out and relax. We did.