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Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Ahhhh.....
Kids frolicking in the day!
What a fun living room!
Enjoy the warm desert nights.
Sunset swinging from the front yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Miracle Springs Spa
  • Place, Desert Hot Springs Town Center
  • Place, Mission Lakes Country Club
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views

Welcome to Sunny Haven!

We have done our best to set this desert pool house up for enjoyment by families, close friends, and their canine companions.

LOCATION

For starters, our home has a great location... in a nice quiet neighborhood with beautiful mountain and sunset views. The home is an easy 20 - 25 minute drive to downtown Palm Springs and 35 minutes to Joshua Tree Visitor Center. Coachella, Morongo, and Agua Caliente are also nearby.

The home is in a nice part of up and coming Desert Hot Springs, a small city just north of Palm Springs. Familiar grocery and fast food restaurants are mere minutes away. There are plenty of family owned restaurants with good food for take out or dine in if you're OK with the typically humble ambiance. If you're looking for a fancy night out with fine dining, DHS is not the city for that. Head to the Palm Springs area. :)

If you plan to just stay put and chill, you'll love your time at Sunny Haven as the home comes with many amenities.

OUTDOOR AMENITIES

Sunny Haven offers a fabulous shaded back patio with plenty of seating and lounge furniture. The pool has built in bar stools and spray fountains. The hot tub has powerful jets. The BBQ has a propane side for those quick grill sessions, plus a charcoal side and side smoker for those chill BBQ days.

The front patio is walled in with a lovely porch swing and bistro set from which you can enjoy a beverage while taking in the scenery of the Coachella Valley.

The landscaping throughout has been thoughtfully designed to show the beauty of the desert, provide bits of shade, attract birds, and generally lend to the feelings of oasis.

PLEASE NOTE: The pool is heated at no additional cost between May 1st and September 30th. For pool heating outside of these dates, please contact us for pricing. The spa heating is always available at no cost.

INDOOR AMENITIES

The kitchen has been updated and provides all the tools you need to share delicious meals with your family and friends. The pantry should have a few common seasonings available to share.

The living space offers a leather sofa, two leather recliners and a rocker for your seating pleasure. For entertainment, the 65" SmartTV provides all the streaming services plus a sound bar to connect your bluetooth device if desired.

The kids room includes two arcade cabinets with a variety of games like Mrs Pac Man, Mortal Kombat, Galaxian, and 1944.

SLEEPING

The home includes three bedrooms. Two bedrooms have premium quality king size memory foam mattresses that cradle and support you while keeping you cool. The third bedroom has two twin size bunk beds... with twin size trundle beds underneath as well. We allow maximum 6 adults, or 8 total guests. Kids only in the top bunks please!

OTHER AMENITIES

You'll note of course that we provide free high speed internet, central A/C and heat, plenty of electrical outlets, washer and dryer, a 2 car garage, and both back and front yards are fully fenced for the safety of your pets.

SUMMARY

Thank you for reading about Sunny Haven, and we look forward to hosting your stay in the Coachella Valley. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Basic Stats Summary:
1200+ sq. ft home w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 bath.
Bedroom 1 - King
Bedroom 2 - King
Bedroom 3 - 2 x Twin Bunkbeds w/ Trundle
Full Kitchen
Living Room w/ 65" TV
Accommodates - 8 people
Parking - 3 Cars (2 in garage)
Mountain View
25 Minutes to Palm Springs
25 Minutes to Morongo
35 Minutes to Joshua Tree
5 Minutes to groceries
30 minutes basically to anywhere else in the Coachella Valley
Fenced-in Yards
Dog Friendly!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Have fun and be safe with the young ones!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Nice pets that stay off the furniture are welcome!
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only please!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number VR21-0005

About the area

Desert Hot Springs

Located in Rancho Del Oro, a neighbourhood in Desert Hot Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Sand to Snow National Monument and Big Morongo Canyon Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Las Palmas and Palm Springs Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider Camelot Park Family Center and Boomers! Palm Springs. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Desert Hot Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mission Lakes Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Desert Hot Springs holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sand to Snow National Monument and Miracle Springs Spa. Desert Hot Springs Town Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Place

Had a great weekend with friends. House was clean, well stocked and the hosts were friendly and responsive. The house was in a great location, nice neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly back yard

Had minor issue with garbage, previous guests didn't put the bins out and were overflowing. I would have been upset but Gabriel had someone come take care of quickly. A great host, very happy with my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend desert trip

We had a blast swimming all day and night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karishma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Desert Springs get away

Fully equipped home and responsive host who helped promptly address the one minor issue that came up in our week long stay. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

This was our second time staying at this amazing property. we all (including our dog!) loved our stay. the hosts are grate. we would definitely plan to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liliana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a enjoyable experience everything was clean and the house is gorgeous well equipped

We had so much fun, it was a relaxing and great experience and the house was clean, well equipped and the pool is sooo great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Great house lot of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini summer trip

Great place! Very clean, pool was pretty and had everything we needed. Grocery stores down the road and a short drive to Palm Springs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trever M., RSM, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a great time here. We had a small problem with the pool, which the owner(Gabe) handled the same day! House was clean, everything as advertised. We would defenitly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING PROPERTY!!!!

This was an amazing property! Better than advertised!!! Very clean! Beds where really conformable!!! Kids room had 3 arcade games!! Pool and jacuzzi was amazing!! Great location! Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

We truly enjoyed our stay. House and pool were amazing. Great place for a family. Hosts were very accommodating. You cannot beat the view in the backyard. We caught a rainbow between the palm trees and the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and clean

The master bed was very comfortable and the sheets were super soft. Every thing was very clean. We appreciated the labels. Hosts were very responsive to our questions. A very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful

From booking to checking out, everything was smooth and easy. Clean and well kept, we enjoyed everything about the place, but especially the hot tub. I especially enjoyed that there were some close by places to take the dog on a walk and even let her explore off leash!! Easy access to the downtown qith stores but quiet enough that you weren't bothered by traffic noises. And a beautiful view as well!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean beautiful home!

Beautiful home, clean and well kept. We had a fun relaxing time. Highly recommend and they have everything you may need and well organized. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Hark P., Torrance. CA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great overall

Cozy and clean place! Loved pool and surroundings. BBQ grill was well maintained as well Bed and mattress condition was very comfy and nice. Only black eye i would say is there was a underware in the living room. Overall we enjoyed our stay When we first entered the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Mini-Vacation

My family and I had a great time at Sunny Haven, even considering that our Saturday was half ruined by a terrible windstorm that made it impossible to hang out by the pool or swim due to the dust and debris flying around. The house was really cute and comfortable, especially the 2 king size beds! Kids had fun playing with the arcades and the family games included offered something to do while we were stuck inside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny Haven repeat

This is our second time staying at this property. We loved it so much the first time, we stayed here again a few weeks later. And will do so again in the future. For us, just wanting some good restful R&R, this fits the bill perfectly. It’s like a Goldilocks arrangement for us. Just right. Not too extravagant, not too bare bones. Just right. For us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pool, grill, kitchen, A/C, parking - what more do you need?!

Gabe's place is exactly as advertised. Everything was clean and easy to find. I loved that the kitchen drawers and cabinets were labeled. The eat-in kitchen was perfect. The pool was fantastic, as was the hot-tub. The beds were comfy. Everything was exactly where it needed to be. This is where we'll be staying any time we're in the area. A few notes: 1. The back sliding door is a little loose in the lock, so when I closed the door coming outside on the first day the lock dropped back into place inside, leaving us stranded in the backyard with no shoes and no cell phones. The gate to the driveway is locked from the outside, so we had to jump the fence to get back into the house. While you're home you might want to unlock the fence gate, and memorize the garage code just in case! 2. The backyard surfaces get extra hot. Always bring shoes outside with you, and be careful with pets' paws! 3. We brought a pop up sunshade and put it in the pool - and it was just was the doctor ordered! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Danny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place was just ok, definitely needs some upgrades especially the rear sliding glass door, very hard to close. Gabriel was very responsive the couple times that I did message him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are quick to respond if anything is needed.I stayed multiple times at this spot. I am very satisfied with the accommodations.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be coming back

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here! The beds were comfy, the house was so clean, my kids loved the pool! We were also allowed to check in a little early and given the option to check out a few hours later if we wanted to. Overall, my family enjoyed staying here and we will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cuicatl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for my family. The pool was clean and well maintained. The rooms were clean and the beds where very comfortable. I thinking of buying the same matress for my home. It is our second time staying and we loved the restful stay with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gabriel Richards

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Racquel, Rameses, Cleopatra and I (Gabriel), are born, raised, and settled in the Los Angeles area. We took a risk a few years back purchasing a property in Big Bear to use as both a vacation home and a vacation rental. Fortunately it has worked out great and we've discovered just how much we love helping other families enjoy vacations and create memories in the comfort of a private home.

So this is our second attempt, a desert pool house. COVID taught us that families need great nearby and private vacation opportunities more than ever, and so set out to find, purchase, and set up a desert oasis to share with our community. We hope you like what we've done, and we now humbly offer Sunny Haven for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Desert Hot Springs real estate (or DHS as the locals call it)... has a great combination of value and location. Close enough to Palm Springs or the casinos for a fancy night out... yet far enough to feel quiet and small town. DHS is a great home base for anything you might want to do in the Coachella Valley or Joshua Tree.

Sunny Haven called out to us specifically because it checked so many boxes. The perfect size for a family vacation bringing along the grandparents or our best friends. The pool was done, plus other great outdoor features like the shaded patio.

The work we put in includes all new flooring, and kitchen updates, including a beautiful bar top counter that doubles as the indoor dinner table. We furnished the property and continually work on little refinements to make it more comfortable and convenient for our guests.

What makes this property unique

Here are the best ways to enjoy Sunny Haven, IMHO!

1) A cup of coffee with your sweetheart in the morning on the front swing.

2) A chill day of BBQ, pool, and your beverage of choice in the back patio.

3) Falling asleep on the recliner in front of the TV or with some music playing.

4) Preparing a meal for your family / friends to enjoy either indoors or outside.

5) Swimming, sunbathing, and just generally lounging around to enjoy the desert heat

6) Trying to beat Gabriel's high score on Mrs. Pac Man!

7) Challenging someone to a game of Mortal Kombat!

8) A nice 10 - 12 hours of sleep on the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress!

9) Enjoying a nice beverage at the bar counter while you watch your friends / family / sweetheart prepare dinner. :)

10) Walking around and observing all the various plant life and artworks around the propery.

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