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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Charming Casita Shower Bath
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
NZ$170
avg per night

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tahquitz Canyon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Guest House

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$170 avg per night,

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One of a Kind Furnished Guest House / Casita in The Mesa!

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
The price is NZ$146
avg per night
11 Aug - 9 Sept
One of a Kind Furnished Guest House / Casita in The Mesa!

About the area

Palm Springs

Located in The Mesa, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this guesthouse is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Boomers! Palm Springs and Las Palmas are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, rock climbing and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 23 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Portal 120 Multi-Month Guest House / Apartment-- A Special Property!


The Mesa - a magical location for those familiar with Palm Springs. A low-wind area, the extremely walkable neighborhood enjoys privacy, close proximity to restaurants, world-class golf, shopping and hiking trails. The location is just a short 1.5 miles south of the old downtown Palm Springs village.

This separate apartment is carefully integrated into the overall property footprint and features a large front window with down mountain views and an electric blind. The granite-topped kitchen now has new stainless appliances including a stove and oven, large microwave and a French door refrigerator. Outdoors, the unit has its own seating area and grill with views of the historic fountain area. The unit also has its own washer and dryer (no sharing!) and all bills are paid throughout your multi-month stay. A fee of $150 per stay for cleaning El Portal 120's pool and spa enjoy abundant sunshine throughout the day coupled with smountain views and 10-foot hedges completely surrounding the spaces! GLBTQ owned

Our goal is to make your time at El Portal 120 a cherished one!

Property manager

Ken W., Owner

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Small pets considered for longer rentals
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Housekeeping @ $150 per 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does El Portal 120 Multi-Month Guest House / Apartment-- A Special Property! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Portal 120 Multi-Month Guest House / Apartment-- A Special Property! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at El Portal 120 Multi-Month Guest House / Apartment-- A Special Property!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Portal 120 Multi-Month Guest House / Apartment-- A Special Property!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is El Portal 120 Multi-Month Guest House / Apartment-- A Special Property! located?

Located in The Mesa, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains, Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Indian Canyons Golf Resort. Boomers! Palm Springs and Tahquitz Canyon are also within 2 miles (3 km).

El Portal 120 Multi-Month Guest House / Apartment-- A Special Property! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

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

Great house in beautiful neighborhood

We loved this home and it was such a fantastic neighborhood. Great for grandparents, friends and kids to enjoy. Convenient to downtown and beautiful hikes . And it's super cute to boot!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Loved my stay

This house had everything my family of 6 needed. There’s plenty of space with a beautiful pool and park like backyard. My 2 dogs loved it as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Fabulous house in Palm Springs

For the 3rd consecutive year, 4 of us golfers have come to Palm Springs to enjoys great golf. We have stayed at this house all 3 times and completely love the accommodation, the pool, the hot tub, the backyard, everything. The property manager does a great job at making sure every need is met. Great house, great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Great house in Palm Springs

4 golfers have stayed here 2 years in a row for a week each time. Fabulous spot. Close to highways and airport and downtown and many golf courses. New owner Ken is fabulous and Tom the property manager was very accommodating. All in all a great place for PS.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura Ann D.

The perfect location for a Palm Springs getaway!

The property is absolutely gorgeous and well kept. The owner, Ken, was so nice and accommodating...we couldn't have asked for a better experience! It completely lives up to, if not surpasses, the pictures posted online. I highly recommend staying here for any of your Palm Springs vacations. It also was quite reasonable for what we got. Thank you Ken!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W., AUBURN

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

Great Time on the Mesa!

We got to stay on the MESA for 2 Weeks and had the best time hosting “snow state” family members! Having the casita was ideal to give adults a little space and the pool brought a 4 year year old to ask” could he live here all the time”! We hope to be back and Tom(Property Manager) helped every way possible! Thanks Ken for including the Mesa in VRBO!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bree M.

Great house for a large group

This house was perfect for a group of 8 girls on a Bachelorette Trip. The house was a greta set up, extremely clean and had everything that we needed for our stay. The location is perfect- only a mile from the main downtown area, but very secluded and quiet so you have your own space. Tom was great to work with and very accommodating allowing us to have a late checkout. I would definitely come back and stay here again, and recommend this house to all of my family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nicole p.

Fantastic Property!

My family and I had a wonderful time at Ken's property. The house is very well appointed and comfortable. A great place for large parties with enough space inside and out so you don't feel like you are walking all over each other. The yard is spacious and relaxing. Ken was very responsive to all questions and quick to reply. I have already recommended this place to friends and I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Edward B., Reston, Virginia USA

Thumbs up from the family

We visited in January and our family enjoyed the house. We spent a good amount of time by the pool and it gets great sun. The orange and lemon trees were full of fruit which we also took advantage of. There was some chipping in spots of an older coating applied to the pool deck but overall condition of the house was very good and my wife loved the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry and Frank W.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

We arrived with a rain and wind storm, but we’re able to use the heated pool and hot tub. When the sun came out later in our stay we found the pool area perfect for getting sun and for swimming even with cooler than normal temperatures. The pool area is very private. The house is comfortable- bed, couches etc. and the kitchen was lovely to prepare meals in. The neighborhood is great for morning dog walks. Both the owner and manager were nice and easy to communicate with and available if we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily R., San Francisco, California

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

Perfect family getaway

The Mesa is a beautifully maintained and landscaped large corner property in the lovely Palm Canyons neighborhood. We felt immediately at home when we pulled in and couldn't wait to jump in the pool! My husband and I went for 10 days to the desert with our little pup, and everything about this stay was perfect - the pool is incredible, covered half in shade by mid afternoon so you can tolerate the desert heat, and has a gorgeous view of the San Jacinto mountains; Palm Canyon Mesa is situated at the base of the mountains so the morning coffee in the backyard is lovely and at night you can sit in the hot tub and see all the stars! Close to spectacular restaurants and a happening little downtown area (only some shopping and outdoor seating open in Covid but super fun to stroll!) The owner, Ken is very responsive and helped us with anything we needed, made great restaurant recommendations and provided truly amazing southern hospitality in SoCal. We will 100% be staying at this house again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison A., London, UK

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

Blissful summer getaway

My husband and I have been craving a getaway for months and our week at this beautiful oasis was just what the doctor ordered. The house is super comfortable and very well appointed, the grounds are lush and full or fruit trees and the pool is fantastic. I have been craving some summer pool time and literally spent 80 percent of my time submerged. It is the perfect size and was the perfect antidote to the triple digit heat and the last few months of stress. We brought our small dog and he also had a blast and enjoyed running around the grassy orchard chasing rabbits. (They were way too fast for him so he didnt catch any) we used the casita as a separate space to work and take calls in and and it was so convenient having that extra space. Ken, the owner, is wonderful and warm and truly made us feel instantly at home. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy M., Maryland, USA

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

100% Satisfaction

The house is just as pictured on VRBO. It has comfortable beds and furniture, the best equipped rental kitchen I've ever seen (and I've seen many), and on our visit it stayed cool on 80+ degree days without the need for AC. The house was extremely clean, and I had no worries on the virus front as a result. The interactions with Ken and Tom were both professional and friendly. On arrival at about 4 PM, we found that the patio door lock didn't lock and there was a minor leak in the bathroom. Both issues were taken seriously and were fixed by noon the next day, with Tom the property manager coming by to introduce the handyman. The patios surrounded by palms were the jewel for us. Their decor was stylish, furniture comfortable, lots of umbrellas to block the sun when needed. The star watching was amazing - full on stars even with the ambient lights of a small city. Stars and palms will be our number one memory! As others have noted, you couldn't beat the location. The Mesa neighborhood was a pleasure to walk around in, with many gorgeous homes and spectacular landscaping. So convenient to downtown for taking out from restaurants. We literally hated to leave, and we will try to be back as soon as the situation permits. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

David H.

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

Not worth the money

We arrived to find dog poop all over the yard, sliding doors that would not lock and had an AC literally fall off the wall. We left early.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Golf trip

Location and property was great! Tom the property manager was there to greet us and was super. Convenient to downtown and the golf course locations we played. Look forward to return trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W., AUBURN

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

Great Stay at the Mesa!

We had happy family members who left snow to spend time at the Mesa with us. Everything worked well, room for everyone, pool Wonderful And from The voice of a 6 year old and we all Agreed….”best day ever!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

ray j.

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

What great value and perfect location for our golf vacation. Thank you Tom & Ken!!

Awesome property!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

B H., North Oaks, MN/USA

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

Great location - friendly host - perfect getaway!

Ken's place has everything you need for a wonderful stay in Palm Springs. We enjoyed the yard with pool, hot tub, fire pit and multiple seating areas in sun or shade. He has his home well-stocked for his guests which is not always the case with rental homes. We were in Palm Springs during the busy Modernism week so spent more time cooking in rather than eating out - the grill was perfect for our BBQ's. We enjoyed our walks around the neighborhood and renting bikes at a near by bike shop. All 6 of us agreed that we would definitely return to Ken's home in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Lovely Property

My husband and I stayed for 8 days while we were house hunting in Palm Springs. The location is close to everything. The home was comfortable, clean and the pool is amazing. Plenty of backyard space for the dog to play. Ken was staying in the casita next door and was very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect family get together at El Portal

Ken and Tom were exceptional, and always very responsive. The house and casita were clean and very welcoming. We had a small family reunion with our dogs and could not have asked for a better place to come together. The highlight of this property to us was the beautiful backyard, pool, and hot tub. All worked beautifully. Thank you Ken and Tom for a remarkable stay in Palm Springs.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

eileen m.

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

Perfect property, perfect location

We loved our two week stay. The property was well-appointed and the communication was excellent. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Casa El Portal Is Delightful!

My partner and I tried our first "snowbird" trip. We live in NYC and prefer California over closer destinations...Two months, during Coronavirus lockdown in The Mesa was the perfect place to be. We loved the expansive yard including the delicious lemons, limes, grapefruits, and lemons right from the trees, We spent many evenings around the fire pit and in the spa. The kitchen island is the true center of the house (literally and figuratively), and a perfect gathering place for meals, drinks, and many card games. Ken and Tom are fantastic to work with. We highly recommend Casa El Portal. We hope to be annual snowbirds for many years to come. Thanks, Ken for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendra R., Anaheim Hills

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

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

Thank you so much for this wonderful get away! This property is absolutely beautiful and has a fantastic layout. The property is very private and was great for our 4 legged kids. We loved the pool and Ken (owner) is AMAZING to deal with We will absolutely return for another stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Ken was a wonderful VRBO host who made certain we were prepared to start our house stay.

Wonderful!!

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

The Perfect 2020 Desert Getaway

What a perfect week! We couldn't have asked for a better property for a great vacation getaway for three old friends. We had been looking to get away from our jobs, wildfires and being sheltered for months in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The house and grounds offered an amazing oasis to truly relax and unwind. The house and casita are very spacious - the three of us felt very comfortable in our own spaces. The yard is beautiful and well maintained with fruit trees (and yes, the rabbits were out in the mornings!). The pool was private and well maintained - offering great sun all morning and half shade for toasted skin by late afternoon. We spent every night after dinner in both the pool and hot tub - enjoying the views of the mountain, stars and perhaps the biggest moon we've seen. The Mesa neighborhood is quiet but close to everything. The house comes well equipped and we noted how the owner Ken seemed to have thought of every need his guests would want. Ken is a great guy and was so polite and friendly to deal with. I will definitely want to return here. (I'm seriously missing my pool float!) Thank you Ken for allowing us to use your little slice of paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020