Not enough stars. Stunning and gorgeous beautiful and all the synonyms - yes, all true. Russell’s place is outstanding in every category.
There’s always that check-in dread on the first day of your stay. You never know, booking online, what you’re in for.
On the day we checked in, Bob, the property manager - super helpful, prompt, responsive, cordial - greeted us with a phone call “it’s ready! I’ll meet you at the house!”
Upon driving into the neighborhood, you notice something: quiet, no crowds, serene, palm trees swaying.
And then when we entered the house, walking into the kitchen, my jaw dropped:
The view of the mountain, the pool, the backyard (“huge” doesn’t even do it justice) - it’s everything you hope Palm Springs will be - come true.
I’ve been coming to Palm Springs for 30 years, and have never stayed in a location so stunning - when the sun drops behind the mountain and the heat radiating off the rocks stirs up wind that draws attention to the palm trees swaying in a sky turning from deep blue to swirls of pink, and the pool is still, the air is quiet - you just want to capture the moment and save it forever.
On a more practical note:
The house is clean and stocked with all the appliances and amenities you need.
The AC works flawlessly
Pool temp is perfect (it better be for $49 a day)
Great sound system
Fantastic outdoor setting with chairs and chez lounges and fans and barbecues and pool floaties
Both Russell and Bob were responsive and helpful - anything we needed is covered.
I never write this much on a review, but then again, I’ve never had such a perfect experience, anyplace I’ve stayed in Palm Springs.
It’s worth the price.
Every detail - awesome
5/5 - in a word: perfect.
We shall return