Mountain Chalet

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10154 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Mountain Center, CA

Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)44 min drive
Indian Canyon47 min drive
Palm Canyon50 min drive
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway56 min drive

The location of the Springcrest Chalet couldn't be better if you are planning to do the Palm Canyon Epic. Plus there are...

Lisa L.

Apr 14, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

View for days! This unique property has a view of Palm Springs to the north and Santa Rosa Mountains to the south. It's located in Springcrest where there are many fresh water springs on the mountain. The springs do in fact supply the water to the house. It doesn't get much better than that! It has a very remote feeling but is only a 20 minute drive from Palm Desert where there the famous El Paseo Shopping Center sits with wonderful restaurants, beauty care, and shopping. There are great hiking and mountain biking trails that lead right out of the property. Ask about mountain bike shuttle service for the world famous Palm Canyon Epic Trail. There are also over 100 golf courses in the Coachella Valley down the hill to select from. There are two houses on the property. One is a two bedroom two bath and the other is a one bedroom one bath.

Property manager

David Wood

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 61-273, RVC-1884

About the area

Mountain Center

Located in Mountain Center, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and Aerie Art Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit El Paseo Shopping District and Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

Mountain Center, CA

What's nearby

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 24 min drive
Palm Springs Convention Center - 42 min drive
Indian Canyon - 47 min drive
Palm Canyon - 50 min drive
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 56 min drive

Getting around

Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Paradise Valley Cafe - 8 min drive
Sugarloaf Cafe & Market - 5 min drive
Paradise Valley Cafe - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Chalet pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Mountain Chalet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Chalet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Chalet located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Jacinto Mountains and within 9 miles (15 km) of Santa Rosa Mountains State Wilderness and Hidden Palms State Ecological Reserve. Coachella Valley Vista Point is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

john n.

5 March 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious Night Skies

When my son asked me why I had chosen Palm Desert for a stay, I told him, "I long to see the night sky away from the city lights" This location did not disappoint. With a houseful of teens who have school and part time jobs, we needed to have a few days of Nothing to do, and Nowhere to go. The long weekend was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

14 April 2023

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

Fantastic House for MTB Vacation

The location of the Springcrest Chalet couldn't be better if you are planning to do the Palm Canyon Epic. Plus there are many more trails in the vicinity for multiple days of riding. The house has just about everything you need and the views can't be beat. David our host went above and beyond in helping with our shuttling and even delivered a rental bike to the house. He is a wealth of information on any trail details you might need. It was a fantastic stay in a beautiful place.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda A., SANTA ROSA

6 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Check-in

Unprecedented snow and weather event

I booked this property wanting to see stars as I planned my girlfriends' trip around a car trip with my telescope. No stars were to be seen, but plenty of wind and snow and cold weather! With climate change happening these days, come prepared if you book this property during the winter months. Also, I lost my cell connection (T-Mobile) as I got closer to the house and wasn't able to access the door entry codes. We had to drive back down the hill for about 20 minutes to get a signal. The downstairs heater in the main house was inadequate and the tile floors made it more uncomfortable for us. We were freezing! The gas fireplace did not work for us and there was inadequate directions on operating the heat and fireplace. More information in the binder would be helpful. We actually were snowed in for 24 hours and left a day early because we were so uncomfortable with the cold. We appreciated the staples and food items available. David was available by email or text and arranged for a repairman to come but we never saw him and the fireplace never got fixed while we were there. He also offered to come shovel us out if need be. We notified David we were leaving a day early and sent him an email describing our experience in more detail and we still have not heard back from him.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia P.

16 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Winter Weather

Location was a bit more remote than expected. However, we enjoyed the amazing sky full of stars being this remote provided. It was a very wet & windy weekend which we liked. Saw multiple rainbows. It wasn’t clear from the property’s description that there were two chalets rather than one for everyone to share. I think that should be more obvious. All in all a lovely weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marek Z.

31 December 2022

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

Fun

Had a nice time. During the day enjoyed small hikes and outings to Idyllwild other local attractions. In the evenings enjoyed our meals and family games. Very chill vibe.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Wood

Hello I'm David. I'm an avid mountain biker. I love this property because it's right next to some of my favorite mountain bike and hiking trails. I live in Palm Desert and this property is a great getaway from the desert floor yet close enough to drive to daily. I own the local bike shop in town Palm Desert Bike n Brews. Stop by for a great cup of coffee or a cold craft beer while you get your bike serviced. I also own a residential construction company where we build custom homes and do designer remodels. When I'm not working you'll find me in the mountains enjoying fresh air and big views!

Why they chose this property

I have been traveling up the hill for years to ride my mountain bike. There's only a few homes in this area so when this one came on the market I had to buy it so you and I can enjoy everything it has to offer. It's located in a little development called Springcrest. There are many springs located on the mountain this property sits on and the water to the house is supplied by those springs.