We spent a week at PS Blue Mirage in July. We didn't leave the house during our vacay, except for a quick grocery trip at the beginning. It was so relaxing!
Highlights were:
1. Apple TVs in master and living room, so we could cast videos and games to the TV. Many of the apps are loaded on the Apple TV's (Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Showtime, HBO, etc.), but the Apple TV itself is a little old, so not all of the apps were up-to-date and some couldn't run. No matter... we just streamed to the phone over Wifi and cast to the TV. No problem.
2. We asked to turn the pool heat off and afterwards, the temperature was perfect! It was 115 outside during our stay, so the pool became a refuge during the stay. There was a float and a noodle onsite, and we brought our own toys with us.
3. Convection oven! I'm a sourdough baker, so I loved getting to make bread in the convection oven.
4. Location was great. It took no time to get to downtown Palm Springs, where we went once. Very easy location for getting around PS.
5. Privacy. The hedge in the backyard is 8-10 feet high. No one is looking in at you - total privacy. Go ahead and get naked in that awesome outdoor shower.
6. There's a nice outdoor grill with in-line gas. Worked great.
7. The house never got too hot; the AC worked great.
8. Outdoor furniture was oversized and very comfy. We even brought a few of the chairs inside, because they were so comfy.
9. Dog friendly! The house has concrete floors throughout (with rugs and carpeted bedrooms), so pet accidents would be no big deal. (We didn't have any.) Our golden retriever loved the property and immediately made herself at home. Day after day, we had a happy dog who's begging us to take her back.
10. Yard amenities: putting green, ping pong, shady hammock, and 2 shady beds for lounging. This yard is perfect for some serious R and R and we took full advantage of it.
11. Customer service from Relax PS. We didn't find a coffee grinder... BOOM! Delivered! The coffee maker leaked and I reported it... BOOM! New coffee maker delivered! Honestly, the staff at Relax PS, who manage this property, is incredibly responsive. This was our 2nd time renting one of their properties and they are the best. Everything is set up perfectly. The check-in process is meticulous and helpful, and if there's a problem, they fix it immediately.
I can't say enough good things about the comfy Blue Mirage and the staff who felt like personal concierges. Thank you to Relax PS!!!