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Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa.

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Deck chairs!!!
Deck chairs
Outdoor dining table
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Indio, CA
  • Place, Indian Palms Country Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, South Jackson Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coachella Music Festival
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Front room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa.

Southwestern Home/Retreat. Walking Distance to the Polo Grounds & Coachella Festival. 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms, 2300 square feet. Standard rate will sleep\ 8. Beautiful Southern exposure view, 9th fairway of the Royal course of Indian Palms CC. View across two fairways and the driving range. Spa, Private saltwater swim pool. Located 1 mile from the polo grounds. Close enough to walk or ride to the polo grounds, Large fenced yard with Palm Trees, birds of Paradise, hibiscus, fruit trees, potted flowers in the yard & around the pool. View from the backyard runs across 2 fairways and the driving range of the golf course. The kitchen includes a granite island in the kitchen, tile counter-tops. gas cook top, tile floors throughout house, new tile floors in all of the bedrooms. Added privacy with a beautiful courtyard entry with new quarry tile surrounding the tile with a nice water fountain. There’s a gas fireplace in living room. #1 Bedroom has a Master king bed, Bedroom #2 has a queen bed, Bedroom #3 bunk bed with twin bed on top, double bed on bottom bunk, couch in the front room is a pull-out double bed, Queen size Aero bed available if needed. Large master bedroom has tiled glassblock shower with 2 shower heads, large soaking tub, double sinks. #2 bathroom has Southwest decorative sink, tub/shower combo. Laundry room with washer/dryer. 47' & 32' flat screen TV's in the master and queen bedrooms, large 60' TV in living room with surround sound, Gas barbecue available. Outdoor furniture. Large metal outdoor table. AT&T, WiFi Internet available. Roku TV, Heat pumps/Air Conditioning. Off-Street Parking, Oversized 4 car garage (Owner uses 1/2 of the garage). Clubhouse , restaurant, tennis courts, 27 hole golf course. Security Gate. Clubhouse recently updated. Recent improvements to the golf course. Indian Palms golf course has the best greens in the desert at a reasonable rate!! $85 for 18 holes, $55 for 9 holes.
Activities:
Cinemas
Groceries
Hospital
Massage Therapist
Medical Services
ATM/Bank
Swimming
Tennis
Cycling
Golf
Mountain Biking
Basketball Court
Hot Air Ballooning
Hiking
Mountaineering
Roller Blading
Rock Climbing
Equestrian Events
Outlet Shopping
Mountain Climbing
Scenic Drives
Horseback Riding
Museums
Theme Parks
Live Theater
Restaurants
Botanical Garden
Churches
Library
Recreation Center near by
Water Parks
Shopping
Wildlife Viewing
Sight Seeing
Bird Watching
Gambling Casinos
Eco Tourism
Miniature Golf
Walking
Antiquing
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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
It’s a retirement community we do not allow partys
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We allow pets upon owner approval. $200 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave the keys on the dining room table. Lock the door with the code please.
Be sure to leave the garbage out
Water the indoor plants
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If the AC or the pool heat is used excessively we will use the deposit to cover the expense. We will monitor the SoCal gas bill during your stay.
The pool will not be heated unless requested by the client. The cost for heating the pool is not included in the rent.
The house must be rented for 30 days or more. This is not our rule. This is the rule of the city of Indio.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 609279vb
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
Note from host: It’s a retirement community we do not allow partys
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Indio

Located in Indio, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Desert Cross and Davis Sports Complex, while Coachella Valley History Museum and La Quinta Museum are cultural highlights. Riverside County Fairgrounds and Robin Hood Archery are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Indio, CA

What's nearby

  • Indian Palms Country Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Jackson Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Coachella Music Festival - 9 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Empire Polo Club - 9 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Stagecoach Festival - 9 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spicy Pie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa. have a pool?

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

Is Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa. ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa. located?

Situated in Indio, this golf holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Indian Palms Country Club and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Empire Polo Club. John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and Indio Community Health Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Relaxing Stay in the Desert

My husband and I stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time. The backyard pool and garden are beautiful; we enjoyed morning coffee, afternoon dips in the pool and happy hour every day! The home has a nice southwestern vibe and was very comfortable for the two of us and our dog. The house is well equipped and included a very comfortable bed in the master. Despite the temps being in the 90's, the house never got too warm and we slept with just the fans going and windows open. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Lisa Thank you for the nice review. We enjoyed hosting you and your husband. I'm glad you had a great time at our home. We encourage you to stay again if the opportunity comes up!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Exactly as advertised

The listing for this property is 100 accurate. The bedding was comfortable, bathrooms beautiful, towels and towels and towels. the kitchen was nicely equipped with everything that you could need. Living room and dining table perfect for our family of four however it could fit 6 easily. The pool and outdoor area also great. We didn't eat outside because of the heat during August but in another season the outdoor dining table is large and nice seating, plenty of chaise lounge options as well. The yard is very private from the neighbors and looks out onto the golf course however the layout keeps the golfers well away from the house. I did not feel like anyone was "watching" us as we were in the pool. We would definitely stay here again. Owners were very quick to communicate with any of our questions before and during our stay and were able to answer them sufficiently.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Tony Thank you for the outstanding review. We are so glad that you enjoyed the house and love it as much as we do! We would be happy to host you and your family again anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

First Snowbird Experience

Such a lovely location amid the Indian Palms Country Club Resort area! The home is classic Californian-Southwest style with it's very own courtyard and beautiful luscious green grass in the back yard to wiggle your toes upon. PROS: (1) The KITCHEN! Every utensil you could EVER need or use is available and top of the line appliances to boot! We enjoyed the Traeger grill/smoker so very much! ((BTW we found that Ralph's had a wonderful selection of meats!)) (2) ABUNDANCE of beach towels, toiletries - including blow dryers, and cleaning supplies. You really don't need to bring much more than your clothes, swimsuit, and some sunscreen. Everything you need is here! (3) FRUIT TREES - All the lemons you could possibly want! The pompilios were amazing as well (we learned the difference between grapefruit and pompilios)! We made homemade lemonade and even juiced some pompilios. So delicious! (4) SUN - the backyard and outdoor patio area faces the West, so during our stay in January and February, the sun was warm and comforting even on the chilliest of days. (5) POOL - The large and lengthy pool is perfect for exercising AND lounging/floating. Five lounge chairs, two separate tables with seating for four and eight respectively, three umbrellas, and even a propane gas rock top fire pit for entertaining outside! (6) HOT TUB/SPA - Perfect. We used the hot tub on a daily basis. Nothing more relaxing after a day on the golf course! SUGGESTIONS: When contracting to heat the pool, ask for sole control and come to an agreement on days of use and temperature setting. This home is wonderful and contact with the owners is spot on. Every concern/need is addressed immediately.
Stayed 43 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Tropical Desert Retreat

I enjoyed my month long stay in Shelly and Larry's beautiful home. It has a tropical vibe and beautiful pool and yard. My two dogs loved the size of the yard, which has plenty of grass and is completely fenced in. It is a great location with views of the golf course, but set-back enough to have privacy in the pool area. Shelly and Larry were excellent hosts. They were very fast to respond to my questions and were very helpful throughout my stay. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Will come back!

We enjoyed this property. The owners were great as is the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

We can't wait to come back!!

Shelly and Larry are incredible hosts and their home is BEAUTIFUL, clean, comfortable, and spacious. They made us feel at home and completely welcomed. They were always available, very accommodating, and added special touches like fresh flowers and blown-up floaties in the pool to make us go "wow" when we walked in. The location is ideal and so close to the Empire Polo Fields, an easy and short walk. I cannot wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Kathryn Thank you so much for the incredible review. We enjoyed hosting you and your group. It was a fun weekend to be at Coachella and you kept our home in great condition, followed all the rules, and didn't have too much "fun" while staying in our home. Even our neighbors gave you a 5-star review............. We would be happy to host you and your group again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda S.

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

Backyard is the best!

It is lovely to sit outside and listen to the birdsong, swim laps in the pool, read a book or entertain a few friends. The homeowners are very responsive to any concern, and obviously love this property. We were in this rental for six weeks and Shelly and Larry were easy to work with. The property is a bit worn, but they are starting to upgrade the interior of the house. The renovated master suite and bath are top notch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE LUIS M.

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

A Staycation Relaxation.

What a great place. Shelly was great always communicating with us. Checking in to see how everything was or if we needed anything. The place was perfect for me and my family. The pool is awesome 50 foot long wow. Great location can not wait to go back. Thank you Shelly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Treacy G.

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

Perfect Desert Oasis

If you are looking for a Desert Oasis, look no further, this place has it all! Shelly and Larry have a beautiful 3 bedroom home on the golf course in Indio, with a fabulous swimming pool, that is beautifully landscaped. The house is stylishly decorated and has everything you might want to be indoors or outdoors. We highly recommend Shelly and Larry's vacation home, just bring your swimsuit and toothbrush, high end products and fluffy towels await!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2020
Treacy & Family. Thank you for your great review of our home. We truly love the place and eventually we will retire at the house.Until then, I really enjoy sharing our place with other people so they can experience how great it is to be there. I appreciate your review. Thank you for your kind words. 😎🙏🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Great spot!

My husband and I stayed for a few days on our own and then had friends come visit us for the weekend. It was the perfect home for us and our two small dogs. Gorgeous pool and our friends loved it too. We had such a great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Comfortable and cozy

We had a wonderful time in this spacious, well maintained home. Larry was a pleasure to work with. The back yard is a special little sanctuary with a beautiful pool and lots of seating for company. The property was clean, well supplied with linens, and a well stocked kitchen. The master bedroom was huge and I would stay again just for the shower in the master suite. Thanks again for everything. Rollie and Susan
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Achhar G.

Excellent home with amazing views

We stayed here for a month and had our friends also visit us during that time. Everyone enjoyed this place. Pool and SPA were great. House is spacious and bedrooms are separated to provide complete privacy. Owners (Larry & Shelly) were very friendly and responsive to our needs from start to finish. Views of the golf course and the mountains from Kitchen, Living room and rear patio were amazing. Only suggestion we had for the owners to see if a half or 3/4 Bath can be added close to the third bedroom. We will definitely return and recommend this place to our friends.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

This house suited us perfectly.

This was a great house for us. We have dogs and it has a beautiful yard, fully fenced, with a great view of the golf course. There is a dog door which we greatly appreciated. The house was plenty large enough for the four of us and our dogs. The master bedroom was very large, as was the master bath and the closet. The second bedroom was fine. The second bathroom is attached to the second bedroom and also has a hall entry. The third bedroom is on the other side of the house and does not have a bathroom near it. This wasn't a problem for us because there were only two couples. The kitchen was great for us as we like to cook and there is a nice barbecue outside. We did have a lot of problems heating the pool and spa due to a faulty remote controller. The owner is working on getting this problem fixed. Because of it we did not get to use the pool as much as we would have liked. But it's a great property and we would gladly rent there again next year. I would highly recommend it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Larry & Shelly Johnson

Host profile image
My husband and I have been in education business for the past 30 years We are both retired now but like to take off in our RV & travel while renting our place. Larry was an administrator and served as a superintendent/principal and teacher. He had the top job as a superintendent at the end of his career. He is now retired but keeps himself busy selling real estate part time. He is also taking on the challenge of traveling overseas. I have been retired from teaching & coaching for 3years now. I continue to have hobbies that include golf and horseback riding and love my 3 French bulldogs & my Quarter horse Ziggy . Our Family includes our two adult daughters Leia & Kelli, son in-laws Matt & Shawn and our 4 grandchildren Hailey, Bode, Brynna & Jeslyn.

Why they chose this property

This property is one of the best in the Indian Palms community. Outstanding view. Our backyard view runs across 2 fairways and the driving range. We have lived in the Indian Palms country club community for the past 20 years. We spent many years with Larry's dad, Rudy Johnson who owned a home on Hepburn drive for years until he passed away several years ago. Since then we had enjoyed staying in his house with his widow, Emily. Ten years ago we decided to purchase our own home and love to visit and stay here. Our property is located on the ninth fairway of the Royal course. It has the benefit of having a big beautiful backyard with a saltwater lap pool and a spa. The pool lights up at night and is quite a sight when you are sitting out on the deck enjoying the view. It also has a great view during the day as you have the benefit of seeing across two fairways and the driving range to the other side of the community. It also is unique in that it has a Southwest theme throughout the home with stucco and Hispanic extras here and there. We enjoy a courtyard with a fountain when you enter the property and it's a nice private place to sit out in the morning and drink fresh squeezed lemonade & grapefruit juice. Have a grapefruit and a Meijer lemon tree in the backyard.
We think it's reasonably priced when looking at the other listings.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to Coachella Festivals
The backyard view.
Large Saltwater Lap pool & spa
Large backyard.
Southwestern motif throughout
On Indian Palms C. C.
4 car garage. (Owner uses part of the garage for storage)
Within walking distance of polo grounds
One of the nicest of the Indian Palms Community.
Located in the nicest area of Indian Palms.
Oversized lot

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