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Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun

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A modern building with a large rock centerpiece, a pool, and a storefront with mannequins.
A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fence, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
A patio area with white metal chairs and a table, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Facing the mountains, this condo accommodates 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Enjoy nearby mountain biking, swimming, and hiking activities. Relax on the patio while taking in the views. The property is pet-friendly and located near the city center, Aerie Art Garden, and Cahuilla Hills Park.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to San Jacinto Mountains
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Patio

Explore the area

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Palm Desert, CA
  • Place, San Jacinto Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Suncrest Country Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - Principal Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Guest Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun

Beautiful Mountainback Condo all new furnishings located in Palm Desert! This Mountainback~Desert Flower Condo is located on a quiet cul-de-sac 1.2 miles South of El Paseo's high-end shopping and dining district. It sits poolside and features classic modern Palm Desert architecture. Mountainback also has a large private community pool and spa along with 3 tennis courts. This condo sleeps 4 people and has a king bed in the master bedroom, two twin beds in guest bedroom, and one bathroom with a double sink and shower. It has been freshly furnished with quality furniture, linens, and dishes with tile floors throughout. There is laundry in this unit. Mountainback is close to the Living Desert, El Paseo, Palm Springs airport, and multiple golf courses. Close to Fine Dining & Shopping! One month Minimum.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Small get togethers allowed. Large parties are not
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 849449vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Small get togethers allowed. Large parties are not
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Palm Desert

Located in Palm Desert, this condo is in the city centre and near a water park. Palm Springs Convention Center is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, PGA West Golf Course and Empire Polo Club are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Agua Caliente Casino. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking and cycling.
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Palm Desert, CA

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Suncrest Country Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Saint Margaret's Outdoor Labyrinth - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • El Paseo Shopping District - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 25 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun have a pool?

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

Is Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Fresh Modern Poolside & Tennis~S. Palm Desert Mountainside~Openings! Fun n Sun located?

Located in the heart of Palm Desert, this condo building is steps away from San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District are also within 3 miles (5 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. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Very enjoyable stay. Clean, quiet, convenient, very friendly surroundings. I would stay there again.
Stayed 98 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much! I’m glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very convenient location for Indian Wells Tennis tourney.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommend Staying Here

Great rental in friendly and quiet community. Stayed for 2 months and the wifi was perfect for working remotely. The owner was wonderful and always responsive. I'd stay here again!
Stayed 56 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you Robyn! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Take Care K
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay again this year. Compact, comfortable and well appointed condo with lovely outdoor space. Thanks Karen!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying at Desert Flower! Take Care until next time :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved this place and host was absolutely amazing!

Everything you can think of was provided. We loved this place and our host was the best! Will definitely return time and time again. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 34 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much. I am truly glad you enjoyed your stay! Take Care and Happy Trails until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great outdoor space and lovely accommodation

We stayed for 2 weeks in this well appointed condo and appreciated the outdoor space, in particular. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable and we found everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Reliable internet service, plentiful grapefruit tree, lots of towels, very responsive owner. A super stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much for staying at Desert Flower and being such a wonderful and kind guest! I appreciate your business and I am glad you had a nice time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Palm Desert. The condo was well equipped with, dishes, towels, bedding etc. patios had comfortable furniture. You are steps away from pool and hot tub, which was great. Karen was always quick to respond to questions, and the neighbours were friendly.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful host great location!

First off, the host is amazing, very accommodating, friendly and flexible. The property is clean and in a great community and location. Very peaceful. Pool is close by just out the back slider. Had a very nice stay. 5/5 recommended
Stayed 138 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
Thank you very much! Take care.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

1st time staying in the desert

The Condo was nice, the outdoor areas were great the pool was right outside my patio door. The only complaint that we had was the furniture needs to be updated it was very uncomfortable. Overall we had a great time the neighbors were really nice and the weather was perfect.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Decent value for the price

We enjoyed our stay. Outdoor space is limited. Front patio was very small and the back courtyard is in Disrepair. Bed in master was very comfortable and communication with Karen was excellent.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay enough to rebook next year. Although, I can do nothing about the size of the 2 patios, I will make sure to scheduled any oversights in the maintenance, as soon as possible. It has been difficult with the pandemic getting there and I appreciate you pointing this out, as no previous guests have shared the same concerns. Happy Trails~ Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

We stayed here for 10 days with our 2 kids (3yrs and a baby). They had a blast and we enjoyed every minute. With the pool steps away, we had a lot of fun swimming and made grapefruit drinks from the grapefruit tree overhanging the back patio. The place was very clean and well stocked. Karen was easy to reach and responded to all questions quickly. Baby essentials are onsite and she even ordered a booster chair for our baby before we arrived. I’d highly recommend staying here and we hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thanks Pamela! I am so glad you had a great time and made memories :) Take Care until next time~ Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

vacation with pets an family

Excellent location for pets. The property was close to dog walking trails. Street noise was not an issue. The pool is well heated . There was good communication with Manager if anything was missing. Kitchen is well equipped with full size fridge and you can pick grapefruits/lemons and oranges off the back patio. We love to cook and bake and found the kitchen was more than adequate for our needs. Furnishings are a bit eclectic. I think an extra couch in the living room would not be amiss.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing!

We could not have been happier with this cond. our host Karen was amazing to deal with & she keeps her condo updated & beautiful. The beds are extremely comfortable & the condo is very well laid out. The neighbours & neighbourhood were fantastic. We would stay here again in a heart beat! Thank you so much for having us Karen. Hopefully we will be back again soon! Brent & Marie Allen
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Spa and small pool right in front. Very pet friendly, with a good walk along the wash only a 5 minute walk away. Less than 10 minute drive to Civic Center park, or the COD street fair, or The Living Desert. The tv (too small) and channels available could be improved. Quiet and friendly neighbourhood. We'd be happy to return.
Stayed 61 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Wonderful experience all around
Stayed 71 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay in Palm Desert and hope to be back in the future! This condo is very central and has two nice outdoor sitting areas. We also loved taking morning walks in the area. Still hoping to get our own Palm Desert retreat one day. It's just a really nice place!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Desert Stay

Wonderful stay and wifi was perfect for working remotely. Has everything you need and in a great location. Karen is a wonderful host and super responsive!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Flower

Light and cheerful condo. Good location. Easy to maintain. Was nice for my family to visit me one weekend.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Flower Property

Our family really enjoyed our stay here! Excellent palm desert location. The property was very clean and comfortable and had everything we could have needed for an extended stay. Owner was lovely and always responded promtly to any questions. A nice pool right outside our door kept our small kids busy for hours every day. Would definitely recommend staying here for a relaxing palm desert getaway.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you Melanie! I am so glad you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed your time there. I hope you can come again. Take care- K
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Flower During Covid

Condo was clean and extremely well stocked. Nice cold AC. Located in a mostly quiet complex. The complex was very well kept, and is located in a very nice area of Palm Desert. We enjoyed our walks around the complex and surrounding area. There are several smaller pools and one larger community pool located in the complex. These pools were closed for most of our stay because of the pandemic. They did open about 3 weeks before we departed with restricted access that was gained by liability release form. There's easy access into this rental. Cover parking steps away. Mailbox steps away. In ground garbage recepticle just outside back of condo. Recycling bin was placed just outside of condo on pickup days. Nice comfortable bedding. The condo was nicely decorated. The decore is geared toward a younger set. This condo is perfect for a younger family of 4. There is a small pool and spa just outside the back sliding glass door where parents can keep on eye on the kids from the living room. The 2nd bedroom has 2 twin beds on heavy frames. We intended to push them together since my spouse requires separate sleeping quarters and we were unable to do this however, she did manage to make do on a single bed. The condo has the most basic cable tv program. Not a big disappointment for us, but with the pandemic might be for other renters. Good wireless connection. Phone reception was a little bit dicey and usually not an issue, we have 2 separate carriers and occasionally the Verizon network would drop off. Our stay here was used as a base while looking for a home in the valley. All and all, a pleasant stay in a nicely stocked condo located in a very nice area, with a very responsive owner. Would recommend to a family of 4 or less, or younger couple, or to a fitter older couple where eclectic modern furniture might not be an issue.
Stayed 60 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place and even better Host!

Karen is an amazing host and her place is beautiful. It has everything you need for a weekend or month long stay. Karen is always timely on her response to any question you have. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 88 nights in May 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place. Nice having a pool so close

We ending leaving on the 14 of March due to the virus. Only draw back was the locks on the property were hard to use. Had to oil them to get them to work. Simple fix. The place was clean and the bed was great. Over all loved the location
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great long terms stay

I stayed for almost two months and the listing was perfect. Clean, bright and modern. Neighbors were friendly, pool is just steps away which was great. Quiet, very safe area which was perfect for myself and two young children. The ammenicties arw also very child friendly which as a busy mom I appreciated. Communication with Karen was breezy and she was very accommodating to my requests. Thank you!
Stayed 50 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!!

We just finished up a 2 month stay at Karen's condo in Palm Desert. It couldn't have been better. Well, it could but no fault of Karen or the condo and Karen was very agreeable and flexible when we had to change (postpone) our arrival. We use to live in Palm Desert so we were familiar with the location and proximity to everything in the valley. It was absolutely ideal for our needs!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt Like Home

We had such a great stay here, Karen was very quick to respond if we ever had a question or needed maintenance. We stayed here for two months to fulfill internship requirements for school. Karen had everything ready for us and our two month stay, which we really appreciated. The location was amazing and we loved having the pool so close! If we get the chance, we will come back to this property!
Stayed 72 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much. I am happy you enjoyed your stay while in Palm Desert. Take Care and Happy Trails! Karen

About the host

Hosted by Karen Monaghan

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I am passionate about my family, art, antiques & architecture! I enjoy being silly with our Daughter and our French Bulldog fur baby~ Rosie & Newest edition fur Sister Lucy Lu.

Why they chose this property

I recently purchased this beautiful condo in Palm Desert! I had fun decorating it with new modern fine furniture pieces and vintage decor. This condo is fresh and modern and sits right next to the pool and spa. It offers beautiful mountain views and is conveniently located close to El Paseo, the Living Desert, numerous golf courses, shopping dining, museums, theatres etc. You will find this South Palm Desert location very peaceful yet convenient. The Mountainside condo community is extremely friendly and you will make instant friends upon arrival. Enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful quiet setting on the mountainside of San Jacinto Mountains. Close to everything in the heart of Palm Desert, California, USA.

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