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Discounted rate for May-Sep + get 40% off for stays 27 nights and longer!!

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Enjoy the very private pool courtyard & the new heated pool with tanning shelf!
Morning sunshine on the back verandah!
See us on House Hunters!  The episode is called Picky in Palm Springs!
New pool with tanning ledge!
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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Palm Desert, CA
  • Popular LocationPalm Desert Country Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationIndian Wells Tennis Garden6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEl Paseo Shopping District6 min drive
  • AirportBermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)8 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Discounted rate for May-Sep + get 40% off for stays 27 nights and longer!!

No City Rental Taxes on stays of 28 days or longer! Nightly rate reduced from $100 May - September!

We are only 2 miles from the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens - an easy 5 minute drive without the traffic of main roads or a 30 minute walk if you prefer. And 5 miles from the Firebirds Ice Hockey Stadium!

Doing good for the environment:
-Solar electricity
-EV Charger (Please don't use between 4pm -9pm)
-All our toiletries are Public Goods products - Healthy, sustainable and beautiful. One
tree planted for every order.
-Use refillable and environmentally friendly cleaners
-Who Gives a Crap bamboo toilet paper, paper towels and tissues

This is a fabulous house! It is featured on HGTV's House Hunters in an episode called Picky in Palm Springs! The house looks so different now that it has been fully renovated! A new 14’ x22' pool with a tanning shelf and great private yard! Think Mid-century meets The Brady Bunch! Built in 1972 this fabulous house features walls of glass that flood the house with light and warmth during winter. In summer the 12’ wide overhang gives shade and protection to the house and is a great place to watch the sunset. Stunning views of the golf course the house is on and the mountains that surround the area. 14' soaring ceilings and the floor to ceiling stone fireplace adds both character, sense of space and warmth. It has recently undergone an amazing total renovation and looks amazing!

The spacious kitchen includes a separate ice machine for cocktail making! This is Indoor / outdoor living at its finest with a 12’ wide deck that runs the length of the house for seamless transitions to the outdoor living space and garden. Outside the Master Suite is a huge sunken jacuzzi / plunge pool with waterfall feature. The living space is classic late 60’s and early 70’s.

The house has been fully renovated and designed specifically for travelers. Everything from roof to floor including new paint, furniture and flooring throughout. It’s relaxing homey feel reflects the era with modern conveniences. Come and enjoy this unique and special home.

There is no noise from traffic and there are stunning views of the local mountains and golf course. It is a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood and we have wonderful neighbors who we are close friends with and don't wish to upset.

The City is very strict about enforcing their ordinances and will give heavy fines and evict guests that do not follow them. They will also fine us and cancel our license to operate:
No Parties or loud noise, music etc both inside and outside. We have NoiseAware software installed that will advise you if sound levels are too high and protect you and us from false complaints. There are also security cameras on all property entrances to monitor people coming and going. These do not invade your privacy.
- Only 3 cars are allowed and these must be parked at all times in the garage or on the driveway.
- No street parking.
- No trash and mess outside of the home. Trash collection happens on Fridays very early.

If you wish to heat the pool to a warmer temperature then you can choose to put on the gas heater. It will take the gas heater about 12 hours to heat the pool and 2 hours to heat the hot tub depending in the start temperature and how warm you want it. The cost is about $75-100 a day to heat the pool (+ a $25 surcharge for the initial heat on the first day) If you just want to heat the spa which seats up to 6 people and is what most people do in winter, so a 3 hour soak costs around $10 - 35 per session. Pool must be heated for the entire stay but the spa can be used a few hours at a time on demand.
Pool & Spa Heating
Spa Pool
Nov - Mar $35.00 $100.00
Apr, May, Sep, Oc $25.00 $75.00
Jun - Aug $10.00 No Heating

Our pool guy comes every Tuesday and Friday. He has his own key and will let himself in and out of the back yard. He cleans the pool and checks the equipment. If you have any questions, ask him.

The house is on the Palm Desert Country Club Golf Course. Golf is literally at your doorstep. Green fees range from $49-$99 to play this iconic golf course. The clubhouse features The Cactus Club Restaurant which offers breakfast lunch and dinner as well as music and entertainment. This a beautiful place to relax. Located close to the Tennis Center, great shopping and great restaurants.

The house has a large hot tub with waterfall off the Master bedroom. Brand new 14' x 22’ heated swimming pool with tanning ledge!!!!!

If this house is not exactly what you are looking for check out our other house: VRBO 977073. It is a stunning mid century home with 3 amazing outdoor spaces and has a recently refinished huge swimming pool and jacuzzi and a fabulous new pergola filled with over-sized furniture. It is quiet Cathedral Cove surrounded by mountains and close to hiking and local shopping, restaurants and cinemas. This home is also featured on HGTV's House Hunters episode 17210 that aired mid 2019. This home can be rented with a 30 day minimum.

Property manager

Ruth Grau
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only
There are doors from the house to the pool area.

Events

No events allowed
NoiseAware is installed inside and outside.

Pets

Pets allowed
$150 Pet Fee. Dogs Only, Max 2, No puppies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or near the home.
If you wish to heat the swimming pool the fee is $50 per day plus a surcharge if $25 for the first day initial heat. A 3 hour spa is $20 per time.
The legal maximum is for 6 people. All guests over 2 must pay the additional person rate. $25 p/p p/n if advised before stay & $50 p/p p/nt after.
Renters agree to not establish residency, to vacate and have no right to retain possession of Vacation Home beyond the expiration of the Rental Period

Important information

You need to know

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: NoiseAware is installed inside and outside.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Desert

Located in Palm Desert, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Acrisure Arena. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Palm Desert, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Desert Country Club - 1 min walk
  • Indian Wells Tennis Garden - 6 min drive
  • Indian Wells Golf Resort - 6 min drive
  • El Paseo Shopping District - 6 min drive
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 27 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eureka - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Discounted rate for May-Sep + get 40% off for stays 27 nights and longer!! have a pool?

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

Is Discounted rate for May-Sep + get 40% off for stays 27 nights and longer!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discounted rate for May-Sep + get 40% off for stays 27 nights and longer!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discounted rate for May-Sep + get 40% off for stays 27 nights and longer!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discounted rate for May-Sep + get 40% off for stays 27 nights and longer!! located?

This family-friendly Palm Desert holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells Golf Resort and Indian Wells Golf Course. Palm Desert Aquatic Center and 7th Avenue West are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet holiday spot
The house is in a quiet neighbourhood that is close to almost everything. The host is extremely attentive and everything is well looked after. We did have a small problem, and it was taken care of in an hour! The host also is very fair when it comes to finances.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!
We had a great time at this house. The views are amazing and it is close to everything. We joined a tennis club for the month we were there and it was perfect. We also hiked some of the great trails within 20 minutes of the house and had some wonderful meals. Ruth and Warren are very attentive to details and are there if needs arise. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, relax, and enjoy the California desert
I must start by saying that Ruth is an awesome host! The communication was super easy and Ruth was extremely helpful. I really appreciate it! The house is great! The common area is spacious and has a well stocked kitchen. The Internet is good for a few people to use plus a streaming device. The appliances are vintage but are working properly and clean. The outside is the best part. You have the spa in the back with mountain views. The enclosed space in the front for the pool was super nice. The pool has chairs and umbrellas that make it very comfortable. The location is good with Target, grocery shops, Costco, etc. 10-15 minutes away. We had a great time here and would like to thank Ruth again for being a great host!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote work getaway to the desert
We really enjoyed our month stay at Ruth’s house. She was a great host - quick to respond and eager to make our stay perfect. She checked in on us weekly. The house is a cool mid century design - amazing pool in the front yard and a huge spa in the back overlooking the mountains and golf course. We were able to easily work from here - WiFi was very strong. Ruth allowed us to repurpose one bedroom as an office and one as a home gym to accolades our needs and passions ! We had our dog with us and she loved running around in the yard and sunning herself in the afternoons. We spent most evenings out back enjoying the spa and the starry peaceful nights. Location is good. Great if you like golf. Plenty of stores and restaurants less than 5 miles away. We found some great hiking and mountain biking trails close by too. El Paseo shopping is about 4 miles. I would positively recommend this home ! She has it fully stocked to entertain and has all the spices / basics needed for cooking !
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J., Sequim, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular View with all the amenities
The outside comfort, large spa and the beautiful new pool was the highlight of our stay here. The amazing Mountain View’s with such majestic sunrises and sunsets kept us outside most of the time. The owners were attentive and the home very clean, organized and well stocked. We highly recommend this rental home.
Stayed 63 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Grau

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I was born and raised in the outback of South Australia and moved to the USA in 1994. My husband and I own a luxury Travel Company, Springboard Vacations that specializes in designing unique vacations for Americans to Australia, New Zealand, Islands of the South Pacific and Africa. In 2018 we purchased this home in Palm Desert because we love it there so much. We had previously purchased a home in Cathedral City in 2011 that inspired me to go back to college to get my degree in Interior Architecture from UCLA. I am passionate about Mid Century Architecture, Architects and Design. I have attended all Modernism Weeks since 2011 and have been fortunate to meet the late Donald Wexler and Hugh Kaptur. We love the way our home reflects Palm Desert way of life.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home because it had been a much loved one owner property that had been well cared for. It had all its original features and lots of great charm and character.

What makes this property unique

We love the late mid century styling with the start of the 1970's open plan living. The house has walls of glass that look out over the golf course and mountains. It has high 14' tongue and groove wood ceilings and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. There is seamless indoor outdoor living that makes the home feel even larger than its 1600 sqft. In winter time when the sun is low in the sky, the house is streaming with sunlight and in the summer when the sun is higher the 12' wide deck overhangs keep the house cool. The sunken shower in the master bath is a fun feature.

Doing good for the environment:
-Solar electricity
-EV Charger (Please don't use between 4pm -9pm)
-All our toiletries are Public Goods products - Healthy, sustainable and beautiful. One
tree planted for every order.
-Use refillable and environmentally friendly cleaners
-Who Gives a Crap bamboo toilet paper, paper towels and tissues

Languages:

English

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