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Palm Desert Homestead Cabin, Best Views in Valley
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Palm Desert, CA
- Place, Suncrest Country Club3 min walk
- Place, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument7 min walk
- Place, Bighorn Golf Club17 min walk
- Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Palm Desert Homestead Cabin, Best Views in Valley
The “Birdcage” is a cozy, rustic cabin with breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley. Sited high atop the Cahuilla Hills (adjacent to Bighorn Golf Club) and enveloped by the Santa Rosa Mountains, it is only 2 miles from downtown Palm Desert.
My aunt and uncle homesteaded this land in 1948 and built the cabin, affectionately known as 'The Bird Cage'. Frequented by movie stars in the 1950s who valued its privacy, it's one of the last homesteads in our area.
The Birdcage has one bedroom with a new queen-sized bed, a bathroom with a good size shower, and a living/dining/kitchen room — all with beautiful views. The large patio is perfect for drinking morning coffee while the sun rises over the mountains, gazing at hawks soaring overhead during the day, or watching the Valley below transition from gold to pink as the sun sets behind you. And at night, the sky holds a canopy of twinkling stars.
With its proximity to nature, The Birdcage captures the ambiance of life in the Wild West, yet the restaurants and world-class shopping on El Paseo (the Rodeo Drive of the desert) are just a 5-minute drive down the hill. Sublime and safe, the entrance to the property is secured by electronic gates and flanked by a beautiful stand of date palms.
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My aunt and uncle homesteaded this land in 1948 and built the cabin, affectionately known as 'The Bird Cage'. Frequented by movie stars in the 1950s who valued its privacy, it's one of the last homesteads in our area.
The Birdcage has one bedroom with a new queen-sized bed, a bathroom with a good size shower, and a living/dining/kitchen room — all with beautiful views. The large patio is perfect for drinking morning coffee while the sun rises over the mountains, gazing at hawks soaring overhead during the day, or watching the Valley below transition from gold to pink as the sun sets behind you. And at night, the sky holds a canopy of twinkling stars.
With its proximity to nature, The Birdcage captures the ambiance of life in the Wild West, yet the restaurants and world-class shopping on El Paseo (the Rodeo Drive of the desert) are just a 5-minute drive down the hill. Sublime and safe, the entrance to the property is secured by electronic gates and flanked by a beautiful stand of date palms.
Keywords: HOMESTEAD, CABIN, VIEW, ROMANTIC, NATURE, ACREAGE, GOLFCOURSE VIEW, CITY LIGHTS, HILLTOP, PALM DESERT, CAHUILLA HILLS,
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Ask owner
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking okay
Important information
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Palm Desert
Located in Cahuilla Hills, a neighbourhood in Palm Desert, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. PGA West Golf Course and Empire Polo Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and Palm Springs Convention Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Agua Caliente Casino. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Palm Desert, CA
What's nearby
- Suncrest Country Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Bighorn Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Aerie Art Garden - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
- Saint Margaret's Outdoor Labyrinth - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
- Buffalo Wild Wings - 6 min drive
- Ironwood Country Club - 8 min drive
- Shorebird - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dustin V.
24 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and recommend.
Dustin V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ken M.
11 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always enjoy it here
Ken M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra J.
5 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Sandra J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Candy D.
18 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Birdcage Homestead cabin
Candy D.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dare and Mary B.
2 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views!
Dare and Mary B.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Candy D.
23 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birdcage cabin
Candy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
23 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great homestead getaway with view of valley
Jeff B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jeff T.
2 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stagecoach
Jeff T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nadine and Andy L.
22 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape the crowds and enjoy the beauty of the desert
Nadine and Andy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
kim G.
26 Apr, 2019
Perfect little cabin in the hills
kim G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Nadine and Andy L.
21 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy amazing desert views from every window
Nadine and Andy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kim N.
1 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem in Coachella Valley
Kim N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ken E.
1 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Many Things to Do
Ken E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Timothy M.
15 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Timothy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pam H.
3 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!
Pam H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
GARY B.
28 Feb, 2018
vintage cabin with a wonderful feel
GARY B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diamond in the Desert
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Donna R.
25 Dec, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special and unique
Donna R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
jennifer e.
10 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Birdcage in Palm Desert
jennifer e.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
27 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Peter D.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nadine and Andy L.
22 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy the tranquility of the old Palm Desert
Nadine and Andy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brooke S.
29 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Brooke S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
E C.
22 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's the view
E C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike K.
18 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our stay
Mike K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
About the host
Your host
We grew up using this property as our own vacation home. Now we want to share it with other. On the lower property we grow date palms and organic vegetables.
Why they chose this property
You feel worlds away from the congestion of the city. Yet it's only a 5 minute drive to wonderful resturants and shopping. The peace of having wide open spaces and a view of the valley below cannot be beat.
What makes this property unique
It's fun to stay here, relaxing, exhilarating at the same time. You're close to hiking, town and all the amenities of the area, yet in this quiet beautiful setting. The city light view is so spectacular that you won't want to go to bed!!
Ask about your dog. Dogs over two years old, well trained are okay. We are dog lovers!
Ask about your dog. Dogs over two years old, well trained are okay. We are dog lovers!
Languages:
English, German
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