The Port at Terra Lago | Lake Retreat w/ Game Loft

Welcome to Port Lago - a serene lakefront retreat in the beautiful private community of Terra Lago in Indio, just 30 minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Designed with comfort in mind, this spacious home is fully stocked with everything families and groups need to relax, cook, play, and gather. Whether you're enjoying the tranquil water views, exploring the quiet neighborhood, or simply unwinding in a space that feels like home, Port Lago is the perfect setting for your getaway!

The Port at Terra Lago is 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home is thoughtfully designed for families and groups, comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests. Each bedroom features its own ensuite bath and a smart TV, offering both privacy and convenience. The primary suite includes a private balcony with additional seating—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or a quiet sunset moment. Upstairs, the spacious loft is a game lover’s dream, equipped with a pool/ping pong table, arcade games, foosball, and a smart TV for movie nights or gaming. Downstairs, you'll find a grand piano and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space that’s ideal for gathering. The kitchen is fully stocked with high-end cookware, serving ware, and a dedicated coffee bar to make meals and mornings easy.

Outdoors, the lakefront setting provides a peaceful and private space to unwind. Fire up the stainless steel BBQ, take a dip in the pool, challenge friends on the putting green, or gather around the cozy bonfire pit at night. The private dock adds even more room to lounge, sunbathe, or simply soak in the serene water views. Whether you're here to relax, reconnect, or play, every detail of The Port at Lago is designed to make your stay effortless and memorable.

(Important disclaimer: guests are not permitted to go into the lake per Terra Lago community rules; and there is no access or tampering with the owner's private boat that is docked at the port).


--- INTERIOR DETAILS ---
This home accommodates up to 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Additional spaces include a fully stocked kitchen, living room, dining space, laundry room, designated workspace, and 1-car garage parking. Our kitchen is stocked with an extensive list of small appliances, cookware, dinnerware and utensils needed to prepare almost any family meal. We provide a starter kit of seasonings including salt, pepper and olive oil. Please inquire with our team if you would like a complete list of all our cookware and small appliances.
We provide a starter kit of consumables for your stay which includes: paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, hand soap, coffee, tea, sugar, laundry pods, dryer sheets, toilet paper, make up remover, shampoo, conditioner, body gel and a welcome gift basket. This list is only intended as a starter kit; If you run out of consumables then you must be purchase additional items yourself. We also provide body towels and pool towels for the occupancy of the home, plus a set of hand towels and wash towels.

BEDROOMS:
●Bedroom #1 (primary): King bed, ensuite bath, balcony, nightstands, table lamps, 75" smart tv, ceiling fan, luggage rack, *upstairs
---Bathroom #1: standing shower, stand alone tub, make up vanity, dual sink, bidet toilet, large walk in closet, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, towels
●Bedroom #2: Double full beds, ensuite bath, 65" smart tv, side table, table lamp, ceiling fan, closet, luggage rack, *upstairs
---Bathroom #2: standing shower, single sink, bidet toilet, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, towels
●Bedroom #3: Double full beds, nightstand, 65" smart tv, work desk and chair, ceiling fan, closet, luggage rack, *upstairs
---Bathroom #3: full shower with tub, single sink, bidet toilet, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, towels
●Bedroom #4: King bed, ensuite bath, nightstands, smart tv, closet, bed end bench, ceiling fan, luggage rack, *downstairs
--Bathroom #4: ---Bathroom #2: standing shower, single sink, bidet toilet, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, towels


--- EXTERIOR DETAILS ---
●Pool: Fully smart automation system (pool heating: $50/day) infinity feature, 4 sun loungers, bistro chairs for additional seating
●Covered Pergola: 6-person table for al fresco dining, stainless steel bbq grill, 4-piece conversation seats
●Fire-pit: Natural gas fire-pit with 4 adirondack chairs
●Mini Golf: 3-hole putting green


--- TERMS AND CONDITIONS ---

Safely Damage Waiver: As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide you with $1500 worth of coverage for accidental contents damage or property damage. This means you can vacation with the peace of mind that you wont be unknowingly charged after your check out for minor accidental damages that may happen during your stay. All we ask is that you inform us of any damage so that we can file the claim with Safely.

Payment Terms: A valid credit card is required to be kept on file upon reservation. A member of our team will reach out to you upon booking to update your reservation guest portal with a valid credit card. The actual reservation payment is processed by VRBO. For most bookings 50% is due upon booking and the remaining 50% is due 60 days before check in. If your check in is less than 60 days away, VRBO may ask for the entire reservation amount upfront. We have no control over VRBO payment terms; please reach out to VRBO for any questions regarding the payment schedule.

Security Deposit: There is a $750 security deposit placed on the credit card on file as a pre-authorized hold. This is not a charge, but only a hold on the credit card. Pre-authorized hold is released 3 days after checkout provided there are no costs for which renter is responsible for such as: code compliances fines; missing or damaged linens, towels and small appliances; and costs not covered by our Safely insurance waiver. Renter hereby grants consent for Manager to charge Renter’s Card for any of the above damages or costs.

Outdoor Noise Limits: All units are equipped with Minut volume tracking devices. These devices track decibel levels, but do not record sounds. Amplified noise or music is not allowed outside at anytime of day. Quiet hours are from 9pm-8am Sunday-Thursday and 10pm-8am Friday-Saturday, during which all noise is prohibited even if it is coming from inside the home. Any other outdoor noise must be kept to a reasonable level during Quiet Hours. These are city regulations and we must abide by them to keep our short term rental license. Upon the first notification from the Helios team of a noise violation, we will reach out to the Guest to take corrective action. If the Guest is unresponsive or if no corrective action is taken, Guest may be liable to a $1000 charge. Furthermore, if code enforcement goes to the property and issues a citation, Guest will be responsible for paying the entire citation amount. Guest authorizes manager to charge credit card on file for any fines issued by code enforcement or any charges for breaking noise policy.

Cancellations: On VRBO, for any cancellations made 60 days or more from check in, you will receive a 50% refund minus the payment processing fees charged by Stripe. For any cancellations made within 60 days from check in, you will receive no refund. If the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours from booking and check-in date is 72 hours or more, you will receive a 100% refund minus the payment processing fees charged by Stripe. There is a strict no cancellation policy for all major holidays, major tennis or golf tournaments, and music festivals. Festivals include but are not limited to Power Trip, Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals. Special events and music festivals that are cancelled, postposed, or altered in any way, for any reason, do not qualify for any refund, alteration of the reservation or cancellation, including Acts of God, pandemics, epidemics or health outbreaks such as COVID-19. NO CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED IN THE CASE OF EARLY DEPARTURE OR CANCELLATION FOR ANY FESTIVAL BOOKING.

Pre-Check In Link: You will receive a pre-check in link shortly after booking. Through this check in link you will have to enter some basic information regarding your reservation, will have to sign our Terms and Conditions, and will be able to purchase any additional services as part of your booking. You will not have access to the House Manual until the pre-check in link is completed.


Registration number
050070

Guests will complete a pre-check in link which will give access to the information of the home.
- HOUSE RULES/ POLICIES --

1. No loud parties or events are allowed.

2. Absolutely NO lake access per Terra Lago community rules. Guests will be immediately evicted and you will be responsible for $750 citation issued by HOA.

3. As per the City of Indio Policy for vacation rentals, outdoor Quiet Hours are between 9PM - 8AM Sunday-Thursday and 10pm-8am Friday and Saturday. During Quiet Hours amplifying devices or music is prohibited outdoors. Outside of Quiet Hours, music or other outdoor noise is acceptable as long as it is not heard past the property line. If HOA or code enforcement issues a citation which can amount to $750 you will be responsible for paying.

4. Pool heating is extra services with $50/day for which the pool will be heated to 85 degrees. If you’d like the pool heated, please let us know in advance as it takes 10 hours or more to reach the set temperature. A minimum of 3 consecutive days is required for pool heating, OR, for the entire duration of your stay if it's less than 3 days.

5. Early check in at 1PM ($150) and late check out at 2PM ($150) is available for an extra fee ONLY if there are no back to back bookings to allow for proper cleaning.

6. Minimum 25 years of age to book.

7. SOME pets are allowed for an extra fee ($150/pet). Please consult with the owner before bringing the pet. Maximum of 2 pets. Pets are not allowed in the pool or on the bed.