Desert Gem in Palm Springs

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Square Shopping Center18 min walk
Las Palmas4 min drive
Palm Springs Convention Center5 min drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room #1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room #2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

City ID Number-1582
Rare - "ALL SEASONS" ALEXANDER. Painstakingly re-imagined by Award winning Designer. Now YOU can enjoy the opulence and detail of this popular Alexander Mid Century located in the Racquet Club Estates neighborhood! This home has EVERYTHING! Quiet/Relaxing Neighborhood, Open Concept interior, Pool Area w/ New Spa, Fire pit, Outdoor Grill, Stunning Mountain View, Window Treatments throughout, Slider Doors, Quartz Counter Top, Custom Kitchen Cabinetry, New Appliances, New Washer Dryer, Sinks throughout w/Grohe fixtures, Fireplace, Designer Furnishings, outdoor Weber 'gas' grill. All ready for you to enjoy!

This mid-century modern home has been recently renovated with state of the art interior, fixtures, furnishings and appliances. Feel the luxury and comfort of all this place has to offer. Three beautiful bedrooms, open dining/kitchen/living room with fireplace, a full laundry room. Each bedroom has its own TV as does the living room. The very private backyard has a pool/spa area, outdoor dining for 6, lounge chair area, fire-pit, outdoor gas grill and beautiful fruit trees among the 10 palm trees and other beautiful foliage. The lot size is over 2,000 sq ft. The home was featured on House Hunters and was part of the mid-century modern Racquet Club Estates tour of 2018.

Pool and spa heating is $50/day, if you want that upgrade.
Four night minimum stay, 5 nights on some specialty weekend.

A note about reviews on this listing: The reviews listed on this property were migrated from a previous management company. That's why they say 'During this stay the property was under previous owner or management.' at the bottom of each review. They are not an accurate account of how the property is now managed by the property Owner. Please ask questions or raise any concerns you may have. Thanks!

Property manager

Kai Brothers

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

City noise ordinance $500 fine (Guest pays): No amplified noise/music allowed outside and music must be fully contained within the property line.

Palm Springs ordinance for this property: 6 overnight guests, 10 guests during the daytime (additional 2 children age 12 or under are permitted).

Palm Springs ordinance for parking for 3 bedroom property: 3 cars total in garage, driveway or street. Guest must sign contract agreement upon arrival

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Springs

This holiday home is located in Racquet Club Estates, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Palm Springs Swim Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

Palm Springs Square Shopping Center - 18 min walk
Las Palmas - 4 min drive
Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive
Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 12 min drive

Getting around

Palm Springs Station - 13 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Del Taco - ‬19 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Gem in Palm Springs have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Desert Gem in Palm Springs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Gem in Palm Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Gem in Palm Springs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Desert Gem in Palm Springs located?

Located in Racquet Club Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palm Springs Square Shopping Center, Palm Springs Visitor Center and Desert Highland Park. Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William C.

18 Apr 2021

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

Great Time

We had a great experince with our family staying at this home. Rooms were nice comfortable and well decorated, but the back yard sets it apart. Great pool, hot tub, and fire pit. The only downside was being on the north end of PS, it was a bit windier two of our six days. Where a couple miles south had almost no wind. On a hot day the wind was welcome but the cooler days made it too chill to take advantage of the pool. Kai was great, very responsive, and pool cleaner came twice during the week to keep it clean after the strong winds. Highly recomended.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

10 Mar 2021

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

50 th. Birthday getaway!

We had a fabulous time! The house was very clean and affordable. When we asked the owner for anything he was on it immediately!! We would stay at this property again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

shelly e.

10 Nov 2020

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

Perfect Poolside Getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay! We found the house clean, accessible, and stocked with nice amenities. Kai was super helpful and easy to contact if any questions or concerns arose. The house is beautiful and so is the backyard view!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Melissa S.

1 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great house, good layout, nice yard, secluded location!

The property itself is nice. The house has a good layout. We ventured out to Palm Springs with 6 ladies. We wanted to relax by the pool, make yummy meals and decompress. The house seemed to be a perfect fit. The day we checked in, we met the property owner there because he wanted to “go over” the rules and guidelines. All seems easy and well. Unfortunately the first day, we couldn’t use the pool...it was covered in a green mossy sludge. We contacted the owner and he said he’d call a pool guy. The pool guy came and cleaned it, said to stay out for a few hours. Bummer. Next day the pool seemed good to go. The night before departure, we asked if we could have a late check out to “relax by the pool” they said sure, noon. We were woken up at 7:50 am to TREE TRIMMERS in the back yard. 3 men with ladders, chainsaws etc. I messaged the owner and he simply said “oh shoot, sorry I didn’t think they were coming!” He then proceeded to come over (unannounced), knocked and helped himself to coming in (without asking) It felt very uncomfortable. He was apologetic, but at this point we were all over it. Terrible way to end the trip. The owner proceeded to hop in the pool to clean it out of debris. The whole thing was weird. The tree trimming ended about 10:45 and he said go ahead and stay till 12:30. No one could relax and we left.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

22 June 2020

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

Wonderful stay

The house was amazing, we stayed there over the weekend to celebrate daughters 4th birthday. We enjoyed the outside just as much as the inside. Great pool and jakuzzi with fabolous views overlooking the mountains. The house has everything you need plus more. The check-in process was very easy and communication with the property manager was pretty much instant and provided all answers to our question. Highly recommend this place to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V., Chico, CA

8 June 2020

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

The desert Gem is beautiful and very user friendly.

Kai is great to work with and very accommodating! We stayed in the pool the entire time!

10/10 Excellent

kay d., Inver Grove Minnesota

8 Nov 2019

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

Palm Springs

Loved the outside space, pool and spa were great. Plenty of room for the 5 of us

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hector M.

4 Nov 2019

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

Wonderful Home

Decorated with taste, outdoor fire pit and indoor fireplace are wonderful. We asked for heat in the pool, which you should ask for to enjoy the wonderful pool. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

LAYLA B.

28 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful house, but you shouldn't have to pay extra to heat a hot tub.

This is a beautiful house, we loved the rooms, the kitchen, the location. The management staff was friendly and helpful at check-in and leading up to our arrival. However, it was hard to enjoy our time given the issues we had regarding the hot tub. First of all, it should not be ok to list a hot tub as an amenity on VRBO if you have to PAY TO HEAT IT. A hot tub is, by definition, hot - otherwise, it's just a small cold pool. Second of all, when I called to inquire about heating the hot tub, I received no help at all from the office because it was the weekend and apparently, nothing can be done on the weekend unless it's an emergency. It was not until I sent an angry email that someone finally tried to help me. It should be much easier to get in touch with management at any time, even on the weekend. In the end, the hot tub never was heated and since that is a main draw for us on vacation, this was a huge disappointment. Third, the rules and regulations they have (beyond the ones every PS rental has to have) are overwhelming and made me feel like I was staying at my grandma's house. Don't leave child fingerprints on the glass, don't touch the AC, don't put warm food in the fridge...??? Come on guys, people are here on vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

19 Oct 2019

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

Great Stay

Had a great stay. Very nice property, very clean, lots of helpful things (dishwasher tablets, pool toys, trash bags etc), nice location, easy check in and out. Good value for money. Recommend

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

17 Sept 2019

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

We didn’t want to leave the house!

We didn’t want to leave the house! The home was absolutely beautiful, And it’s accommodations left us without needing anything on our vacation! The outdoor views in the mornings are breathtaking, and nights by the fire pit you never wanted to end!

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

21 July 2019

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

Great Place

Home was just as pictured very nice clean!! Management very responsive best stay I have every experience!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jamie L., Orange County, CA

18 June 2019

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

Disliked: Location

Clean and modern!

We were four people staying here mid June for some family time and the house was extremely clean and modern. We stayed from Thursday - Sunday and we used the BBQ grill everyday, the kitchen had everything we needed! Not once did we leave the house. Some minor issues we experienced during our stay was the wind (oh lord!), little did we know that this area of Palm Springs is prone to more wind. We now know after some research. It was almost stormy winds the entire weekend, making the pool very dirty, difficult to be outside at times and outdoor furnitures became very dusty quick. The pool is also smaller than normal pools, 4 people in it already felt too much. Since pool/good weather is important to us, this became a minor issue. Other than that, we loved everything about it, and the management is probably the best! Easy to reach and they send people out immediately if you got any issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

MUSSA S.

10 June 2019

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

Amazing

The property is great . Nice neighbor hood . Very quiet . The inside of the house is great and the outside is even better .

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

4 June 2019

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

7 Day Get A Way!

We had a great time at this property, it looks exactly as the pictures on line. Check in was very easy & friendly. The outdoor space is lovely, we used it all - the best hot tub for sure & worth every penny to pay for the heat. The kitchen was well equipped, we always appreciate little touches like good pots/pans, mutilple cutting boards, little bowls for dips and such. Plenty of regular and plastic wares, silverware etc. The showerheads are amazing, we work in the plumbing industry so we always get excited with good quality plumbing fixtures as Grohe. The beds, qty of towels, air conditioning, grill, laudry machines - all good. The community was quiet, and a short Uber ride to the local Albertsons for food & beverages. It was a bit windy while we were there and I guess this area can be prone to a bit more wind than some other areas of Palm Springs - once it died down it was perfect. Only suggestions would be to have more toilet paper and dishwasher soap on hand (1 extra roll & 1 pod definitely not enough for 7 days). The pool was great, the assortment of pools toys was also appreciated. It's definitely a Desert Gem as described and we would highly recommend. Thank you for sharing your property with us - it's beautiful & we thoroughly enjoyed all of it, and had exactly the vacation we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

gretchen p.

30 May 2019

Cute little Palm Springs House

I gave this house 5 stars because it really is cute with a great outdoor living space. But there are a few things that I didn’t love that were minor. Pros- Cute house with comfortable furniture. Great outdoor living space. Plenty of outdoor seating , umbrellas, outdoor side tables and towels for enjoying all of Palm Springs weather. 10 minutes from airport and N Palm Canyon Drive 4 minutes from rental company Super close to grocery stores and gas stations Both Uber Eats and Instacart deliver to this address. We rented a Suburban and fit in the garage easily. The rental company is very fast in communicating. Cons- this is so minor and petty but I feel the need to communicate it. The Book- had several other renters papers and I noticed we all received the same PIN number to get in. This seems a little unsafe as anyone could take a copy. If you wanna stay in Palm Springs don’t plan on listening to music or having anyone extra over. They have tight restrictions now. We were given 2 regular size rolls of TP per bathroom for 4 days. ( yes minor and petty but these rental prices should include tp) had to make a special trip to the store when we realized we were out. The doors in this house squeak and you can hear it every time someone moves in this house. Like I said cons are minor, rental company communicates very well and house was perfect for our girls weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

6 May 2019

Palm springs

Awesome place. The jacuzzi wasn't working but the manager was working to fix it. House was very nice. Overall a great trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kathy L.

9 Apr 2019

Fun In The Sun!

My family and I had a great time at this property celebrating my mom's 80th Birthday. The outdoor pool area is fantastic!! We got in a lot of pool time and sunbathing while there. Also the house itself is very cute, clean, and functional. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The Loves

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kai Brothers

I have recently relocated to Palm Springs after moving from San Francisco in June of 2019. I enjoy so much about this lovely city. From the nature and beautiful landscapes to the theater and night life options. But, the best thing about Palm Springs are the people. So friendly and inviting. It's changed me for the better. I enjoy meeting the guests that enjoy Desert Gem and assisting in any way I can to help ensure a great experience.

Why they chose this property

The first time I saw this property, I fell in love. The home's previous owners were award winning designers who designed this for themselves. You can tell the painstaking lengths they went to to design custom cabinets and choose granite counter tops and fixtures that pull off a stunning look. Swanky Hollywood Regency meets Modernism Chic. For me, the backyard is the best feature. Separate areas for grilling, dining, lounging, sitting by the fire pit and, of course, the beautiful pool/spa. Relaxing in the spa and staring at the mountains and starts with a glass of wine is heaven on Earth.

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