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Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California

Borrego Palms is a duplex with a Main House and Studio surrounded by desert. Our Desert getaway in Borrego Springs is only a two-hour drive from San Diego. Here you can experience Desert living in a comfortable setting and enjoy spectacular views around the Borrego Springs area. The house has an unheated pool, and flat garage roof for stargazing. The property sits on more than an acre and is close to the Galleta Meadow sculptures, Fonts Point, Coyote Canyon, the Calipatria Mud Volcanoes, Salvation Mountain and the Salton Sea.

If you would like to see more pictures and videos of this property and the surrounding area, we have both a FaceBook page and a YouTube channel called "Borrego Palms".


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PLEASE NOTE: A guest recently pointed out to us that Expedia and advertising our place, using a description and photos from several years ago. Please only rely on VRBO for prices and amenities!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before noon
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 646781vb
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 are allowed on site
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

Borrego Springs

Located in Borrego Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. RoadRunner Golf & Country Club and Anza Borrego Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Santa Rosa Mountains State Wilderness. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Anza Borrego Desert State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • RoadRunner Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Springs at Borrego Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Anza-Borrego Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carlee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Borrego Springs Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Ocotillo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jilbertos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Palms at Indian Head - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Desert Vacation Rental in Borrego Springs, California located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of RoadRunner Golf & Country Club, Anza Borrego Tennis Center and The Springs at Borrego Golf Course. Anza-Borrego Museum is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

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

Good Location

I have stated here for anywhere from two to four weeks every year for over 14 years, need I say any more.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2025
Thank you Gary! You are always welcome and it is always a pleasure to see you again. Thanks, Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice getaway

Private and clean and homey. A nice place in a beautiful desert setting tucked up against the mountains. Beautiful dark skies at night. Close to the main town and restaurants. In summary perfect.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your comments. I hope that you had a good stay even if the wildflowers are not exactly great this year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hélène K.

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

Exceptional setting

The house is located in a lovely setting. Dennis welcomed us and we also got to meet the owners who came for a short stay. It was nice to be conveniently close to town and yet at the same time enjoyed being able to walk out for hikes directly from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2022
Hello Helene, Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad Dennis was there for you. He has been a great friend of my family for 14 years now, and I am lucky to have him there. Thank you for visiting us. Eric, Inteeyon and Martin
Verified

8/10 Good

Miguel N.

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

Pleasant stay

On site Property Manager, Dennis was extremely attentive to our needs, immediately supplying us with supplies and even went over and above bringing us fire wood after we asked him where to purchase some. Was worried of having him next door, but he was very discreet, quite, but attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2021
Thank you Miguel, I am very fortunate to have had Dennis at my Site Manager for so many years. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks, Eric (owner)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

drew a.

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

Relaxing month

This was the third time we visited Eric and Dennis's property. It is well cared for and quiet. We enjoyed the stars at night and the beauty during the daytime by the pool. At dusk, the coyotes would howl and gather for the night's activities. We hope and plan to go again to relax in the desert next time
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you very much for your review! We are particularly glad that the coyotes cooperated with you this year. (They sometimes make their dens further away from our house, so our guests are not as well entertained at night). Before you come back, please let us know and we will try to talk to the coyotes and ask them to set up on the hill behind the house again. Ha ha.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne Q.

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

Excellent Experience

We spent two weeks on the property for our wedding, everything was beautiful! Dennis and Eric made it very nice for us to celebrate with all of our family and friends. My husband, myself and our kids fell in love with the place and didn't want to leave. We can't wait to make Borrego Palms a regular place to be. We will be back soon. Definitely recommend
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you so much for the kind comments. We really enjoyed meeting you all and hope to see you again, if only for a day to see the cactus once they start blooming (I know you missed them by about 2 weeks!). Thanks, Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Great place to get away

We really enjoyed this house had everything you needed, kitchen had the essentials and the bathroom aswell. The Pool was awesome and definitely needed for the temperature was above 100 degrees. At night you could see the stars which was pretty great you don't get to see that in the city. Dennis the property manager was great and we also got to meet Eric the owner of the property he was very nice, he also recommended places we should visit while out in borrego. I definitely would recommend this home if you are looking to get away from the city and just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
Thank you Daniel. I was a pleasure meeting you and your group; you will be welcome back any time, and next time, I'll be glad to give you some ideas of where to go around the Salton Sea.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gisela K.

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

Fantastic week in Anza-Borrego

Eric's house was just wonderful. It was spacious, clean, right at the edge of the desert, with a fully equipped kitchen and a hot tub in perfect working order. We sat in it every night, gazing at the stars. Dennis, a neighbor who is in charge of the house, was extremely kind and helpful. And he is also a great rock guitarist who sometimes plays at Carlee's, so watch out for that. Thanks, Dennis and Eric! We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2023
Dear Gisela, Thank you so much for your review. I'm delighted that you had a good time. Thank you very much also for you information on the tour you took, including the price and the experience. Dennis and I will definitely pass that along to future guests. Thank you again for your visit and we wish you the best in future travels, and if you come back to see us, we would be delighted! Thank you, Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

The getaway i needed!

We had a great time during our recent stay. At first i was a bit uneasy about the onsite host and the possibility of another family staying in the duplex area but Dennis was extremely helpful and polite and did not invade our privacy at all. He was there when we needed him but otherwise he was out of complete sight. I believe there is a notation of a washer and dryer onsite and while it is, it is mainly for the host, not guests however Dennis did allow us to use it and we are very grateful. i would definitely love to return, the rental was very spacious and comfortable. Remember this is desert area so just have some bug/mosquito spray and sunblock handy and the stay will be so enjoyable. Thank you for the great time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie W.

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

Beautiful views

This was a beautiful place to stay for a month in the desert. The owner was incredibly responsive and helpful, and I cannot say enough about Dennis, the caretaker. He goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasant, and is truly the soul of kindness. The great things here: wonderful, large kitchen, beautiful bathroom. The issue of water taking a long time to heat was not a big deal. Once it's hot, the water stays hot for a very long time, showers were a highlight! Same for the hot tub, which was always hot and ready to go. Lots of space, huge lot to find some shade, wonderful view of the desert from the pool area. Master bed is very comfortable. The only not-so-great thing is that I didn't realize the studio is attached to the main house. When our family stayed there for a few days it was great; could open the door and it became a 3 BR, 2 bath place. But when others rent it, not so great. You can literally hear every sound through the door, from TV, to coughing, to bathroom sounds. Outdoor areas are then also communal. Would rent again only if we included the studio in the rental! It may not bother some folks who are immune to sounds, but it's a deal breaker for me. Again, owner and caretaker are the greatest, many thanks to you both.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very relalxing property-beautiful garden, lliving area is spacious, house is very close to town and many trails in Anza Borrego.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cameron b.

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

A True Desert Oasis

The house is clean and inviting.. well done. no complaints or issues there at all.. What was great for us was the location.. Just south of Circle/Downtown and the really well kept garden/grounds/flora.. Was so lush and nice and RELAXING.. we hiked our tails off (my favorite thing to do there) so was nice to come back and take it easy.. attracts a lot of birds (especially humming birds). What a great week we had due to the hospitality of Eric and Dennis.. much obliged..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
I'm glad you had a good stay. Sorry I didn't meet you in person but thank you for visiting us. Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Beautiful desert experience

Excellent
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
Hi Linda, Thank you again for visiting us. You and your friends are always welcome at Borrego Palms.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter B.

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

I’d come here again

Beautiful property. House is nice. A few minor things that could be better, but still a good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zoila m.

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

awesome place

great place and easy to reach owners / managers
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Peaceful weekend getaway

Our family (w/ 2 kids) greatly enjoyed our stay here in Borrego. The location is fantastic - close to town but feels remote and is very peaceful and quiet. Dennis, the manager, was very accessible and helpful; lives on-site but is separate from the house so it still feels completely private. The pool is too cool to enjoy at this time of year, but the pool patio was still a relaxing place to enjoy, as well as the hot tub. We also enjoyed having a night fire in the fire pit out front - great space to sit, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Hopefully we'll be back to Borrego again soon and will definitely consider this location for another stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2021
Thank you so much for the kind comments Pamela! I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you too for the comments on Dennis. I am very lucky to have him managing our house. Eric, Owner.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Hiking adventures

We enjoyed our home away from home in Boreggo! Just what we wanted to get away from it all and escape into the desert. We hiked everyday and came home to this great house. Beds were very comfortable. We had everything we needed to cook our breakfasts and dinners. Dennis was available to help if needed. We had a fire in the great fire pit on the patio on two of the nights, the stars are so fabulous and the sunrise, beautiful . Also had breakfast outside one morning. I love Boreggo and this location and accommodations for my husband, my brother and I was just what we needed! Love the quiet location! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

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

Beautiful setting

Great location, tranquil and restful, beautiful outdoors!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2020
Thank you for your kind words. I hope that the unseasonably cold temperature didn't put a damper on your time here. Thank you again for visiting us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian V.

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

Good Night Sky Viewing!

The house is well-stocked, clean and comfortable. They even have a set of good binoculars and a telescope for stepping out the kitchen door and viewing the Milky Way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We got to stay a whole week!

Yours is a pleasant place to unwind. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Donnette B.

Peace and Quiet

We had a wonderful time. Dennis was a perfect host. This is a great place to go when you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Thank you for sharing this quiet and peaceful location with us. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn D.

Star-gazing Superbloom Hiking base

Comfortable home just far enough from town for good night sky viewing and close enough to walk. We enjoyed an evening of star gazing from the rooftop with chaise lounges and would have used the telescope if the other nights we were there weren't overcast. Good to have friendly and responsive Dennis on site!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie S.

Winter get-away

The location was perfect for us and so was the house. Dennis was attentive to our needs and showed great hospitality. We appreciated the ample parking area for our pickup and trailer along with room for two motorcycles. It was nice to have the desert mountain backyard to go on walks too. We enjoyed the house and area and would go back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful place

Really enjoyed the Borrego house--gorgeous xeriscaping and places to hang out outside, comfortable bed, house flush up against the state park, ocotillos starting to bloom, along with California fucshias out at Palm Canyon.. Thank you, Dennis, for helping make our trip so pleasant. Next time, we want to stay at least two weeks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Wow, thank you very much! Since my family and I spend every weekend that our place is not already booked out in Borrego Palms, I am glad you enjoyed it too. Sorry that it was so rainy this time, but in two months there will be some incredible wildflowers. Hope you can come back. Thanks, Eric
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi T.

COMFORTABLE & RELAXING

Roomy home with everything we needed for a last minute get-away to the desert. Convenient location: close to town, small grocery store & a few restaurants. Central to exploring off-road trails & hikes. On-site property manager was helpful, not intrusive at all. Appreciated the outdoor fire pit, nice to watch the sunset & hang out for the evening. Loved all the windows so you don’t get cheated on the landscape. Property felt private. During our stay, the adjoining studio was vacant, obviously that added to the peaceful feeling of being on your own. Could use some upgrades, but the owner & manager were so kind, it felt like staying at a friend’s place, they were responsive & attentive. Can’t complain, overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Franklin / Eric Hanscom

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We are also the owners of Thai-West Resort in Thailand, and enjoy splitting out time between the desert and a tropical island off Krabi, Thailand.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the desert, and bought this house as a fixer, then took five years to turn it into what it is today.

What makes this property unique

We are located (intentionally) at the far edge of the town of Borrego Springs, to have as much of the Anza Borrego State Park surrounding us as possible. The stargazing out here is unsurpassed in the United States, and there are many fun things to do once you get here. Here are a couple of YouTube videos on our place:

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