Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Internet
Garage parking available
Washing machine
Explore the area
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Mission Lakes Country Club
Place, Mission Lakes Country Club
2 min drive
Miracle Springs Spa
Place, Miracle Springs Spa
3 min drive
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Place, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
28 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom_1
1 King Bed
Bedroom_2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom_3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom_1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom_2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs
Welcome to Desert Living Refuge, a clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully updated home nestled in the quiet, safe community of Mission Lakes Country Club in Desert Hot Springs. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent value, this inviting retreat is perfect for a peaceful desert getaway with easy access to the area's top attractions.
Inside, the home blends modern style with everyday comfort. The open living space features chic decor, a cozy seating area, and a 40” smart TV with Roku, Netflix, and Amazon Prime—ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. The fully equipped kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and ample cookware, makes it easy to prepare meals at home, while the dining area comfortably seats four.
Step outside and enjoy two private patios designed for soaking up the California sunshine. Fire up the grill, dine al fresco, or relax with a drink in the outdoor lounge—perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
The spacious primary suite offers a true retreat with a California king bed, private patio access, a large closet, and an en-suite bathroom featuring a jetted soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, including dedicated workspace and flexible sleeping arrangements—ideal for families or small groups. Extra linens, towels, Wi-Fi, and in-home laundry add to the convenience of your stay.
Located just a short drive from downtown Palm Springs, you'll have easy access to vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment. Nearby hot spring resorts offer relaxation, while Joshua Tree National Park—less than 40 minutes away—invites you to hike, climb, and explore stunning desert landscapes.
Whether you're here to unwind, explore, or entertain, Desert Living Refuge delivers a comfortable and well-appointed home base for your desert escape. THINGS TO KNOW Riverside County regulations prohibit any 'party' lighting (outdoor luminaires shall not blink, flash, or rotate) and will hold guests liable for any 'light trespass' on surrounding properties.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Desert Hot Springs
Located in Desert Hot Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre. Palm Springs Art Museum and Cabot's Pueblo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Miracle Springs Spa. Palm Springs Convention Center and Palm Springs Swim Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Miracle Springs Spa - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 28 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Palm Springs Station - 18 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa - 5 min drive
Burger King - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs?
As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs on 6 September 2026 start from NZ$472, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Recently Updated Home w/ Private Patios: 15 Mins From Downtown Palm Springs located?
Located in the heart of Desert Hot Springs, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Sand to Snow National Monument and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Miracle Springs Spa. Desert Hot Springs Town Center and Cabot's Pueblo Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice place, just couple minutes drive to palm springs downtown. And there are a lot of hot spring...
Nice place, just couple minutes drive to palm springs downtown. And there are a lot of hot spring resort nearby.
Jue F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
25 October 2016
Best value in the desert! It was the perfect place for our visit with family and a little sightse...
Best value in the desert! It was the perfect place for our visit with family and a little sightseeing. Thanks
Michelle C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia F.
13 August 2016
Beautiful and Cozy
We enjoyed our week-long stay in this home. It was quiet and spacious, especially for two people.
Sylvia F.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Marina M.
16 April 2024
House was ok an clean,
it is quiet and safe
Marina M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Archival
6/10 Okay
Kristina V.
14 October 2016
Oasis in the Desert
We had a great stay in this lovely house in the desert. It's very open and spacious. Just be careful to ask if the pool is open first, as it was closed during our stay.
Kristina V.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mishell L.
20 July 2017
Pleasant and nice
House was good in a quiet nice neighbor area. Close to Palm Springs and not in the city. Would maybe stay again when in USA again
The house was beautiful, well decorated. They had mostly everything we needed. My kids are young Chefs, they made me dinner. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
LILLIAN H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gabriela G.
18 May 2017
Great home
This home is very very comfy. House was very clean when we arrived. All amenities are available at the home.
Gabriela G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Hansueli S.
1 June 2017
Summery Stay
House was good in a quiet nice neighbor area. Close to Palm Springs and not in the city. Would maybe stay again when in USA again. - Michal
The bed was comfortable as was the sofa in the living room. We also enjoyed having footstools to watch the large tv . The kitchen has many amenities but we could not get the dishwasher to work. It does accept pets, but the yard is not completely fenced.
Jean P.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2025
Thank you, Jean, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Catharine M.
26 February 2017
Great location in the Palm Springs Desert
This home is roomy and in a very quiet neighbourhood. The bathroom and kitchen renovations are quite nice looking.
The access into Palm Springs is very direct and quick. There are lots of things to do in P.S.
Joshua Tree Nat'l Park is an easy drive, with access to Walmart and a number of large stores enroute. The hiking and driving throughout the park should not be missed.
Location great for our family to stay during thanksgiving. House has alot of charm and character. It was clean but had that cleaner smell that is tough on sensitive noses. The major complaint was that we really were using the house to sleep and clean up. If the beds are uncomfortable, which these were cheap and older, then I just can’t give a higher rating. Update the mattresses and the house could be worth it.
Julie Hope D.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your stay. We're glad to hear that you found the location great for your family during Thanksgiving and that you appreciated the charm and character of our home. We apologize for the cleaner smell that affected your experience, especially for those with sensitive noses. Your comments about the mattresses are invaluable, and we understand how important a comfortable bed is for a good night's sleep. We will certainly pass along your suggestion to update the mattresses to our local team for consideration. Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you and your family again in the future.
Archival
4/10 Poor
Pam F.
10 March 2017
Home is adequate 20-30 minutes to Palm Springs and palm desert
first impression master bedroom carpet was filthy. Odd house no wall or curtain on shower so floor gets soaked. Master only has tub. Don't use jets as they will make the water disgusting. Would have been nice to have some local recommendations for grocery and restaurants as I have seen in most vrbo places. TiVo in living room always said it had no signal was able to watch Netflix got local channels on it once. Tvs in bedroom worked fine. Wifi is very weak lose signal when bedroom door is closed. Pool/hot tub are at the country club about a mile away. I prefer to be able to stay where I can walk to pool. You will need to buy everything you need. There were a couple keirig cups and salt and pepper. Not much in desert hot springs but 20 minutes to Palm Springs. Quiet neighborhood comfy beds.
Pam F.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Archival
4/10 Poor
Ray F.
12 December 2016
Disappointing first experience with VRBO/Vacasa
This is an older home located in the Mission Lakes area. It is a quiet residential neighbourhood that presented no causes for concern during our two week stay. We selected this home because of its proximity to the golf course and to be near friends.
There is nothing about this home that is “chic”, “modern”, “posh” or “upgraded” as stated in the description on the website. Not sure there is cable TV as we were only able to get about 4 channels.
This home is shabby, inside and out, including the furnishings and home décor. It is plainly evident that the interior of the home has not been updated in many years. Not only are the furnishings old, they are a hodgepodge of mismatched items and decorations leaving one with the distinct impression that they were purchased at a garage sale. The feather-stuffed sofa had an odd cover on it, and for good reason. Looking under the cover one could see the dirty and dilapidated state of the sofa; furthermore it is leaking feathers at a rapid rate.
On the surface the home met the minimum standards for cleanliness. The morning of 9 Nov 2016 we received an email from Vacasa saying that we would not be able to check in early because the cleaning crew was not finished the cleaning. We arrived at the home about 3:30 pm and were upset to see the general condition of the home. There were dead insects on the carpet in the master bedroom, the patio door tracks were filthy, and the garage stunk due to overflowing garbage and recycle containers.
Linens
On a positive note there were lots of towels and they are of good quality. However, some of the other linens such as bed sheets and the master bedroom duvet did not appear to be clean or in good repair so we chose not to use them.
Patios
This home has three patio areas, which similar to the interior of the home, are furnished with old, odd and mismatched pieces. The state of the patios was disgusting. Given the cobwebs, dried leaves, etc. it is evident that the area has not been cleaned in some time. The fabric cover on the cushions on one piece of furniture basically disintegrated when my husband sat down on it, ruining his pants and shirt. The walkway from the back patio to the front through the gate was literally covered in bird poop.
Sylvia from Vacasa personally came and picked up the garbage but no one came to clean up the patio areas and we ended up hosing them down ourselves.
We would not recommend this property.
Ray F.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
We are disappointed to read about this guest's experience at this home. At the least we will be following up with housekeeping regarding the high cleanliness standards they are expected to keep.