A Private Palm Desert Retreat

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A fire feature with a view of mountains in the background.
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A residential area with palm trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a house with a tiled roof.
A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining area with a large wooden table and black chairs, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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palm desert, CA
  • Place, Palm Desert Country Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Joe Mann Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Toscana Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom w/vanity

Toilet

Jack & Jill Bathroom w/double Vanity

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom with double vanity

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outside Shower/Tub/vanity

Bathtub · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Palm Desert

Located in Palm Desert, this holiday home is near a water park and in the mountains. Empire Polo Club and PGA West Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Agua Caliente Casino. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking.
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palm desert, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Desert Country Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Joe Mann Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Toscana Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Oasis Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bermuda Dunes Racquet Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 25 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Biscotti: An Espresso Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ralphs Fuel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Private Palm Desert Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Private Palm Desert Retreat?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Private Palm Desert Retreat on 29 May 2027 start from NZ$5,789, 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.

Is A Private Palm Desert Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A Private Palm Desert Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Private Palm Desert Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Private Palm Desert Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Private Palm Desert Retreat located?

This family-friendly Palm Desert holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Indian Wells Tennis Garden and San Jacinto Mountains. One-Eleven La Quinta Centre and Indian Wells Golf Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Outdoor space was outstanding. Hosts were very helpful and easy to communicate with. Kitchen was so well organized. They really thought of everything you might need. We really loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria was very sweet and kind and made the process very easy!! House was very comfortable. I do recommend to heat the pool for cooler weather. I chose not to even tho mario suggested we do.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and fabulous outdoor lounge/kitchen area.

Really enjoyed being so close to the tennis facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Awesome guests. Very easy to work with, considerate, clean...all the things you would hope for from a guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely oasis in the desert!

Great location, amazing outdoor oasis, and comfy beds! Thank you for opening up your beautiful home, we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2024
Thanks Jodi, we enjoyed having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Spring Break

We had a great stay for family Spring break. The house was perfect and truly is all about the outdoors. The kids spent all day every day in the pool and we were able to make family meals in the amazing outdoor kitchen. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This backyard is straight out of a magazine! Absolutely amazing; next time we will take a day off from golf just to enjoy all the sitting areas, outdoor kitchen, and pool. Communication with the Owner was perfect. Instructions were simple, all rooms were clean and well-appointed. Great find, great location; we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Day extended weekend

Great home and awesome yard (pool, hot tub, BBQ area, seating areas - all great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Palm Desert at it’s best!

Spent the holidays with the family, this place is perfect for enjoying outdoor living! The backyard is amazing! The house worked well for the adults and the kids. It was a vacation that will be remembered for a long time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Oasis

Our family met for Granddad’s 70th and Dylan’s 8th birthday. We had such a fabulous time in the pool and spa plus the BIG back yard was great for playing soft ball. We kept the 3 grandkids busy and the adults had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

This home was perfect for our family. The property description is highly accurate. Communication with the owner/manager was prompt. The pool and outdoor kitchen were amazing. In short, we couldn't have asked for a better Thanksgiving visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VRBO

It was a beautiful home with an amazing backyard and pool. Maria was very accommodating and the accommodations were extremely clean & everything labeled which made it easy to find items. We had a question about using the cable TV and she responded right away and walked us through getting it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great backyard!

We rented the house to celebrate my wife’s second 30th birthday. 😆 It’s everything the reviews are saying. It’s a beautiful home, well maintained, and an awesome backyard. The owners are very responsive for any questions and were greats hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis in the Desert

Got to know the owners of this property a little during our stay. They are great people and the property is just fabulous. It’s better than expected - which is rare. They are very specific and selective, so make sure you are respectful of the property and everyone will have an excellent time. If they owned other properties in other cities, we’d rent them also. If you have a small group of mature adults that like to have fun and use the backyard pool, spa and Bbq kitchen, then this is your heaven!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2021
You were a joy to have and we would have you two back anytime! Can't wait to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Break

We were very happy with our stay, the property was lovely. The location was a 5-10 minute drive to El Paseo. The owners are very particular about the way their house is run, which for some guests might seem overbearing, but in fact it is admirable and reflects on the type of stay you will have. They clearly use the property regularly themselves, so they set the bar high for their guests to maintain the property with respect, which results in a nicer stay. I have stayed in some houses with broken features throughout the house because it is "just a rental". You wont have that feeling with this house. We look forward to being allowed to rent the house again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Too good to be true

At first glance the property is beautiful, but read the details carefully as the extra charges will add up quickly. For example, the property might sleep 12 but you will be charged extra per person per night for occupancy over 8. 1-2 hour early check in are an additional cost. Misters are an additional cost. The location is convenient and the property is clean with a nice backyard barbecue entertaining space. However, the pool is short and narrow and smaller than appears on video. The trampoline is broken with unsafe netting. The outdoor tub was filthy with a skeletonized lizard. Be sure to purchase renters insurance to avoid claims of damaged items against you. If you enjoy 90's decor that is clean and tidy with a large grassy backyard, then this is the place for you. Otherwise, there are plenty of other property options with less hassle..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up to date home goes beyond my expectations!

This home is stunning and the pool is the perfect size to lounge in with your guest. Trampoline was in excellent shape. Outdoor tub was spotless. The decor is warm, cozy and inviting. Other homes don’t even come close to having the huge backyard and expensive outdoor furniture this one has. Maria was a joy to work with and she was able to accommodate our additional guest, more people, more use! We also had early check in…some places don’t even allow early check, so happy to pay for the luxury rather than be told it's not even possible. We know utilities in the desert can be pricey, so glad we paid to heat the pool for kids. Why spend this kind of money and then go cheap while you are there! You can tell they take special care of everything from trimming the trees to fresh paint and every utensil you can image. The new bathrooms are stunning! The outdoor bath tub is expected to get some dust...it's the desert...it happens in 5 minutes LOL. House is organized beyond belief! To be honest, I've stayed in a lot of homes and this one is the most maintained house I've ever seen. These are all custom lot's and so private...it's really your own resort. Also I expect to pay for custom tailoring to my reservation...it makes all the difference in the world. I like that Maria makes sure that people have good intentions & vets them...that's what helps to keep this property in good shape. Thanks again for a weekend we will never forget...we for sure are coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time! Would recommend 100%! Hosts are wonderful! Thank you

We had a great time and the property is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outdoor Oasis

This property is immaculately maintained and thoughtfully appointed with new appliances, comfortable furniture and quality bedding. The bathroom to bedroom ratio made for some cramped quarters, but we accepted that going in, knowing this rental has exceptional outdoor living, play and entertainment zones for kids and adults. We even brought our own soccer goals for the large flat grounds beyond the pool and spa.. The owner was only a text away and gracious in her communications. I highly recommend this property !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property is just perfect for family gatherings. It was clean and we’ll maintained. The backyard!

Smooth and easy. Lovely property
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

The house was clean and well furnished. We had everything we needed. It was great for my group of girlfriends. The pool area was really nice and comfortable especially with the misters (The con was that we had to pay extra for the misters, which seemed odd. I’ve never had to pay extra for an already existing amenity to a property) The beds were SO comfy! The kitchen was large but the appliances were dated. I feel for the price we spent the kitchen could have been updated. Bathrooms were big enough to accommodate our group. The shower in the bathrooms needed to be stepped down into. I’ve never seen that before. Someone with mobility issues wouldn’t be able to use them (in my opinion). The backyard, though, was the highlight. Really well done. Overall, it was a nice place. The neighborhood was nice. No one bothered us and we did our own thing. Thanks to the owner who helped us with all our questions quickly. We had a few hiccups that were taken care of immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2021
Thanks, just wanted to explain the misters...They use 1 gallon per hour, per nozzle x 33 misters, that's 33 gallons per hour x 8 hours = 264 gallons. The average shower uses 17 gallons, that's 15 showers. Water is like Gold in the desert & the water bill can be $2k a month just for water. Hope that helps!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Backyard

The backyard is better than the photos. We had so much fun eating outside, sitting at one of the many nice seating areas, running in the real grass with the kids and dogs, lounging, reading, jacuzzi-ing, and relaxing. The beds are all extremely comfortable. The master has the most amazing blackout shades but bring eye shades for the other bedrooms as it’s very bright even with the blinds closed. The kitchen is fully stocked. Just note that the plastic cups and plates have to be hand washed as they’re not dishwasher safe like the other ones so next time we’ll bring disposables. We can’t wait to come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2021
Hi Dorielle, Thank you so much for staying at our home...you were a joy! Just wanted to let you know the cups are dishwasher safe but they still etch and make them look foggy which is why we like to hand wash, however the plates don't etch. It's actually impossible to prevent them from getting washed in dishwasher because inevitably they end up there and I have to replace every year, so no worries, please feel free to throw in dishwasher. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend at the perfect house

Property is very accurate to description! Perfect outdoor areas with Tons of room! Host is excellent and information through out the house Made for a very easy and comfortable stay! Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2021
Alex was a great guest and would rent to him again. He was very upfront and respectful and easy to deal with! Wish they were all like that :).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Palm Desert Oasis

Lovely property with tons of amenities. Perfect pool, incredible outdoor kitchen. Huge yard for family games. Wonderful place to move our bubble for a few days from Santa Barbra to Palm Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2020
Steve was a great guest! He and his family had a great time spending time together and I would have him back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay and Home!

This was exactly what was listed on VRBO! The house was clean and very comfortable, just like being at home! We had kids ages 5-12 and they all had a blast in the pool and trampoline. This house had everything, pool items, great big BBQ area, plenty of chairs and umbrellas and even an outdoor shower! I definitely book here again. The owner was very accommodating to us and was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway with family

This property is all about the outdoors! It was such a great getaway with the family and friends. We really enjoyed ourselves and were able to unplug, which was much needed! The outdoor kitchen is amazing!!! Kids had a great time playing laser tag in the lawn as well. You don't see that much outdoor space in Southern California, so it was so great and we utilized it well. Thanks Maria!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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