Mid-Century Modern Soul, Lux Euro Sleek Style. El Paseo - South Palm Desert
- House2000 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 28 nights
Beautiful Home With Private Pool/Spa - 5 Minute Walk To El Paseo
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Catherine Francois
- Languages:
- english
About Catherine Francois
About the owner: A couple who loves to escape to the desert from their primary residence in Seattle, WA. After work opportunities brought them to the desert, they found this home in 2012 and did a massive 6-month remodel to restore the mid-century modern house (built in 1958) to its glory with modern, high quality, euro sleek touches.
Catherine Francois purchased this House in 2012
Why Catherine Francois chose Palm Desert
Palm Desert has great weather, sunshine, warmth and easy proximity to the coast. And the fact that the weather is the opposite of Seattle! PD is just a short plane ride away and always great weather and relaxing. Location was a big part of it- and it is hard to find a more convenient and fun location than this. The layout of the home was perfect with great open spaces for entertaining; the master bedroom was large and separated from the other two bedrooms - great for everyone's privacy! The outdoor spaces are just as enjoyable as the interiors! We often have trouble deciding where to start. Drink coffee in the front courtyard or in the back at the outdoor kitchen bar. Hang out by the fire or by the pool. Since we can see it all from the inside/out style living space and glass walls, choosing becomes less of a chore.
What makes this House unique
Getting up with the sun in the morning and going for a run is one of the best things- run through the neighborhood, or going to the trails a couple miles away to do the “bump and grind” run/hike with other fitness enthusiasts. Then, winding up with a cool-down walk on El Paseo and stopping at Starbucks for your morning coffee. Enjoy your day relaxing by the pool, using the BBQ at night, the outdoor fire pit, walking to what will be one of your new favorite restaurants for dinner, etc. A round of golf whenever you feel like it. Amazing evenings. You could have dinner every night for a year and not repeat a restaurant- however I do have some of favorites, just ask. Armando’s (by far) is the favorite, then Sullivan’s, Tommy Bahamas, many more. Or Happy Hour just about anywhere. Mamma Gina's, Firecliff, Daily Grill, Mastro’s, or if you need to find football- try Buffalo Wild Wings, Cactus Jacks - lots of options!! Incredible opportunities to enjoy local attractions. The local zoo, Joshua Tree (which will make you feel like you've never seen the night sky before), the Palm Springs Tramway (a must see and opportunity to take a relaxed stroll around Mount San Jacinto with breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley), just to name a few and not to mention the world renowned events, concerts and sporting events this area attracts!
Amenities
Featured
- Washer & Dryer
- No Smoking
- Satellite or cable
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Hot Tub
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitUtility Room.
- Smoke detectorCentralized system- all bedrooms and common areas.
- Fire extinguisherKitchen Pantry.
- Carbon-monoxide detectorCentralized system- all bedrooms and common areas.
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Mountain View
General
- TelephoneTelephone provided.
- Air Conditioningtouch and zone controlled
- Heatingtouch and zone controlled
- Linens Providedquality linens throughout
- Washing MachineWhirlpool Cabrio, new in December 2016.
- Clothes DryerWhirlpool Cabrio, new in December 2016.
- FireplaceGorgeous glass outdoor gas fire feature the rear courtyard patio.
- Parking
- GarageTwo-car garage but due to storage configuration, fits one car or SUV well.
- InternetWireless Internet provided.
- Towels Providedplush quality towels throughout
- Wireless Internet
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- DishwasherGE Profile
- RefrigeratorStainless steel side-by-side with in-door ice and water.
- StoveDCS Natural Gas.
- OvenDCS Natural Gas.
- MicrowaveBuilt-in cabinet microwave.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerKeurig Coffee maker and French-press coffee maker with grinder provided.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsAn array of quality spices, condiments and basics. K-cups for the Keurig and other basics
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenKitchen has recycled granite counters, dishes/utensils and is FULLY stocked. Lots of pantry area, quality dishwasher, gas stove and oven, microwave, and side-by-side refrigerator with in-door ice.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningIndoor dining area seats 8, table expands to seat up to 10. Kitchen island seats 4. Outdoor dining seats 6, with 4 more at the outdoor kitchen bar.
Entertainment
- TelevisionWall-mounted flat screens in every room: Living Room: 70' flat screen. Master Bedroom: 55' flat screen. Guest Bedroom 1: 46' flat screen. Guest Bedroom 2: 32' flat screen.
- Satellite / CableCable boxes for every TV. Time Warner (now Spectrum) Cable.
- StereoTime Warner (now Spectrum) Cable has music channels; Portable Bluetooth speaker available that can be paired to mobile phone for music by the pool.
- DVD PlayerDVD Player in Living Room.
- Games
Outside
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfNumerous golf courses nearby- Shadow Mountain GC within 1/2 mile.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolPrivate Salt Water pool, adjoining spa.
- Hot TubSpa adjoins the pool- see pictures- just not whirlpool type- no bubbles, sorry.
Onsite Services
- Concierge
Notes
- Visit us on Instagram: @midcenturypalmdesert
House Rules
Children allowed - High-end furnishing, lots of glass, not childproofHigh-end furnishing, lots of glass, not childproof
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 6
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
32 Reviews
Another 5-star-plus stay in Palm Desert
This property has become our favourite home-away-from-home. Everyone associated with this property--from the owners and on-site manager to the cleaner, the pool guys, and the gardeners--is great.
We look forward to every visit and often wish that we could stay on and on.
The house is located in a great neighbourhood where just about anything you could want or need is within walking distance or a short drive. It is also a very safe and private location. We look forward to returning.
5-Star Home in a 5-Star Location
Very comfortable home with all the amenities to have an amazing time in the desert. Peaceful setting with view of the mountains. Located 2 blocks from the Paseo with its many restaurants and boutiques. If cooking is in the cards, fully equiped kitchen and outside grill. Strong WiFi signal to stream your favorite movie/show. Pool and jacuzzi at the perfect temperature for cool evenings. Great service from property manager and owners. Will definitively come back.
Beautiful Home For Our Spring Break Vacation
Everything was excellent!
Our family of five really appreciated the hospitality from the start (thanks for the gifts).
The owners are very thoughtful & Leigh was very helpful getting us acquainted with the house. The décor is very nice, the house is private, beautiful, quiet and relaxing. Absolutely enjoyed the heated pool, hot tub, fire pit and outdoor kitchen. Location is great and the house is well stocked with everything from towels to cooking necessities.
Would rate more than 5 stars if I could. Would absolutely enjoy staying here again!
Thanks again Craig, Catherine and Leigh!
Exceeded all Expectations
We really enjoyed this house as our base for 8 days in Palm Desert. We had stayed a couple years ago in the same area and continue to think this it is an excellent place to rent. We walked to dinner many nights and El Paseo (or the surrounding quiet streets) provided a great place to walk in the morning before the stores opened.
Over the years I think we have stayed at 15-20 VRBO's both in the US and abroad. This was our favorite in the states and one of the top we have ever stayed in.
It is well furnished, both in terms of comfortable furniture but also with the little things. The owner and manager are not trying to "nickle and dime" you in terms of supplies. It you need another roll of paper towels - they are there - along with all the soaps and kitchen things that one would need. Additionally a very nice welcome "package" is included. Totally twice what is necessary - just shows the class of the owners.
While the walls are not covered with personal pictures it does feel like someones home - not a corporate impersonal rental. The manager was easy to communicate with and great to meet and deal with on both ends.
In terms of privacy the back yard is completely private - but the house is "see though". While the front yard is 99% private someone standing at the front gate could see into or through the house to the pool area. If you did not come in through that gate normally you might not notice that.
BUT please note that the house is furnished will very well made automatic blinds so you can put the blinds down on the front (while still retaining a good amount of light) if you are that concerned about privacy. I will note than in our 8 days no one came to the gate - it's a quiet street and the manager respects your privacy. We felt totally at ease watching TV at night with the shades "up. There are also blinds on the back of the house as well.
The master bath is great with an awesome rain shower - all in all a super house. To sum it up my wife and I agreed "we would buy this house"!
Another ***** stay!
Thanks to everyone for making our fourth stay at Shadow Lake Drive another excellent experience ... even with the less-than-perfect SoCal weather! It's still the best rental we've ever had, and we look forward to our next visit. Cheers!
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Getting up with the sun in the morning and going for a walk or run is one of the best things- through the neighborhood, or going to the trails a couple miles away to do the “bump and grind” run/hike with other fitness enthusiasts. Then, winding up with a cool-down walk on El Paseo and stopping at Starbucks for the daily caffeine fix (we are from Seattle remember). Then, a day of relaxing by the pool, using the BBQ at night, the outdoor fire pit, walking to El Paseo for dinner, etc. A round of golf whenever you feel like it. Amazing evenings. You could have dinner every night for a year and not repeat a restaurant- however as we are creatures of habit we have some of our favorites, just ask. Armando’s (by far) is the favorite, then Sullivan’s, Tommy Bahamas, many more. Or Happy Hour just about anywhere. Mamma Gina's, Firecliff, Daily Grill, Mastro’s, or if you need to find football- try Buffalo Wild Wings, Cactus Jacks - lots of options!!
City of Palm Desert Rental Permit #40070