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Verbena Vista - Events Are Welcomed!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10436.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Miracle Springs Spa
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mission Lakes Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4 - Twins

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - Office

1 Single Bed

Master 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

Master 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Verbena Vista - Events Are Welcomed!

This is an exquisite villa with uninterrupted views of the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains – need we say more? Well, we're going to. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and sleek beige tones, this home nestles itself nicely into the natural environment. The stylish interior channels a sophisticated ambience, with its marble flooring, opulent furniture, dramatic spotlighting and chef's kitchen.

An open-plan layout connects the kitchen and dining areas to the relaxing living room, all with panoramic views of the mountains. There are five large bedrooms with deluxe beds that promise restful nights, and luxurious en-suite bathrooms that feature marble-tiled walk-in showers and spa facilities. Those keeping one eye on work during their stay will find two desk spaces that are perfectly suited for hosting client catch-ups and meetings.

Stepping outside, you’ll find a beautifully manicured, rich green garden that overlooks the mountains – there's really not a blade of grass out of place here. There is an alfresco dining area, as well as lounging areas and an outdoor fire pit to stay cosy around on a chilly summer's eve.

Located on the edge of Desert Hot Springs, you’ll be just a short four-minute drive away from upscale shops, restaurants, and spas while also being a forty-minute drive from the incredible hiking trails of Joshua Tree National Park.

P.S. We are stricting adhering to the platform's guidelines regarding sanitization of the home between guest visits. The expert housekeeping staff is cleaning every nook and cranny with bleach and safe materials that will keep all surfaces clean.

Pop-up parties are strictly forbidden, and could result in immediate eviction without refund. Thorough screening is done ahead of time, and technology is used to determined if unauthorized parties and events are taking place.

Also, regardless of the type of event or party (even if approved), please note that the maximum occupancy may be limited in size, according to guidelines enforced by Riverside County, the State of California, and/or the US Government.

Permit No.: VRP23-0029

Property manager

Mario Lu

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Instant Booking is not allowed for events!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must be approved in advance, additional fees apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All kitchen dishes used must be cleaned & put away. Failure to comply may result in fees. There is no pool nor broadcast TV, but Netflix & Disney yes!
You may not use "Instant Booking" for events. Any events for over 11 people booked using "Instant Booking" are subject to cancellation.

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
Note from host: Instant Booking is not allowed for events!
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number VRP23-0029

About the area

Desert Hot Springs

Located in Desert Hot Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sand to Snow National Monument and Cabot's Pueblo Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Palm Springs Swim Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Desert Hot Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mission Lakes Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 22 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Palapa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Its Taste Of India - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Verbena Vista - Events Are Welcomed! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Verbena Vista - Events Are Welcomed!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Verbena Vista - Events Are Welcomed!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Verbena Vista - Events Are Welcomed! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sand to Snow National Monument and Miracle Springs Spa. Cabot's Pueblo Museum and Desert Hot Springs Town Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ferguson P.

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

Weekend getaway

A fun weekend with friends in a relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

In town for a wedding

Very nice large house for our family in town from r a wedding. Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard Z.

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

Lovely home. Very accommodating host.

Great home for socializing. Terrific view of the desert. The host went out of his way to accommodate us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ferguson P.

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

Stayed here several times.

A gorgeous spacious house with a great view. Plenty of space for serenity and relaxation with friends One criticism is that there are not enough extra towels or linens in case they are needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

SPECTACULAR LOCATION!

My family rented this for the Christmas break and it was an AWESOME location to gather and celebrate. The views and design are eye catching and relaxing. The fire pit provided a place for the family to gather and relax in the evenings. The owner/manager is very accessible and helpful. Altogether wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Nice Property, Needs Upgrades

Beautiful location. Could use some repairs (faucets in the bathrooms, kitchen cabinets could use an upgrade, chipped paint in bathroom closest to the main door entrance, outside railings need replacement, outside could use a painting as well). Upgrades will make the property outstanding. Consider adding counter-height chairs at the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

Large home with great views

This property has a very large open great room and kitchen with several couches for larger groups. Kitchen large with island but no bar stools. Cabinets somewhat overstocked with appliances so storage space for bought groceries is limited to back counter. Home needs some minor repairs to make it excellent. Mario was responsive and even bought extra folding chairs for us to use during our stay. Loved the views and the kids really enjoyed the grass in the backyard. Biggest disappointment was all the extra add on fees which totaled more than the cost of the rental since we had more than 6 people. Extra charges include children, even infants. (We had 4 small girls with 6 adults). We had a wonderful family reunion here and even with the minor things listed, it was still a wonderful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Weddings Venue

Had an amazing experience holding our wedding here over the weekend. Mario was incredibly responsive and accommodating, and the property is just gorgeous. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina J.

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

This house was amazing - we called it our wedding house

I chose this house to host our wedding, and it ended up being the perfect venue. The house was so spacious, beautiful, and with many rooms to accommodate our family. The view of the mountains from the backyard was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Perfect for our family

The property was large and welcoming. The floor to ceiling windows in the family, dining and kitchen area, which over looks the valley were amazing! With bedrooms on each side of the house and the great middle space with the windows made a great place for everyone to get together for meals, games and conversation. This was a perfect set up for our large group! Mario was a great host for our Thanksgiving family retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daynaa W.

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

Home was very nice, and relaxing. In a quite neighborhood as well

Perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leondra D., Las Vegas

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

Relaxing 4th of July Vacation with Spectacular Views!

We enjoyed our stay at Mario's place. The views from the great room were spectacular! We watched the city fireworks from the dining room table and the backyard. We couldn't have asked for a better place to watch the fireworks. We had most of the things we needed to enjoy our last-minute vacation. We were thrilled that Mario was able to accommodate our group on such short notice. It's located in a quiet neighborhood. The house is well appointed. The only things we thought that could be improved were the towels - we bought some while we were there because housekeeping provided one face cloth for each of us for a 5-day stay - and the rooms were warm before we went to bed at night even when we adjusted the thermostat - it may have just been time for the filters to be changed (hubby is a mechanical engineer who specializes in HVAC and thought it may have been the filters). Overall, this was a great place to stay and I would recommend it to anyone traveling to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Wonderful getaway

Massive property in desert hot springs away from the city. The kitchen was well stocked and it had the resources to accommodate all our guests. Pet friendly was a plus. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

seth c.

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

Great compound for a team retreat

Had a great time at Mario's place. Lots of communal space for team building, etc and the views were incredible. Only note is that Desert Hot Springs is a little remote, but for us that was the point :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

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

Are you kidding me?!?!?!? This place was "Heaven" in Desert Hot Springs!!!

Exactly as listed ... every little thing was available. We had a small (20 person) wedding there and everyone loved it ... the views are unreal! Mario (the host) was open to all communication, he was prompt, direct and clear ... if we are ever back in the area, we will absolutely consider this home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

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

Perfect!

Only a few miles from the wedding we were gathered for, easy drive from the airport, great view from the gathering room, private rooms for all, and accommodating kitchen. Very nice!!

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Great house for family gathering

Loved staying at this beautiful house Monday-Friday. Loved the many floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto a great view of the mountain -- it's like it was right in the back yard. Very relaxing environment. Loved loved loved the kitchen, well furnished for a chef, and amazing coffee machine. We really enjoyed preparing a meat fondue with many dipping sauces and eating it on the big glass round table (we brought our own fondue sets). Really nice to fit both our families around the huge table with lots of elbow space. I much enjoyed also playing the piano in the master bedroom. The Master bathroom is really beautiful. Love the attention to detail and beauty throughout the house. For outings we hiked Ryan's Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park -- great hike with stunning views of the desert for miles and miles. We also played some fantastic golf at Desert Springs and Escena public golf courses where the views, golf, and grounds were amazing. The teenagers and young adults also loved playing bocce ball on the grass area, hanging out around the fire pit, and playing boardgames together. Internet connection was good and one high schooler was able to do classes remote and take tests from the house. Loved our trip and would stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mario Lu

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I have lived in many parts of the US, as well as abroad. I know how important it is to feel truly welcomed, and in sharing my home, I would like each and every guest to feel that they belong in this truly sanctuarial space.

Why they chose this property

My home was completely renovated in 2008 as a truly distressed bank foreclosure. Though things looked very sad for the home at first, I saw in it the potential to be a truly wonderful, sanctuarial space. Though it took over three years to finish, I feel the results have been truly worth it. Nearly everyone that stays at my home comments that they feel a certain vibe there -- a very classy, sophisticated, welcoming space where they can feel free to truly relax. Many have said that they have never slept so well away from home -- not even in a five-star hotel.

I am fairly new to VRBO, but there are 100+ reviews from other guests about my home, both as a whole-house and individual room rental. Check out the competing bed and breakfast site and search for homes in the Desert Hot Springs area.

What makes this property unique

Marvelous majestic mountain views
A great place space outside with a fire pit, to watch the stars
The home oozes peace and tranquility
Excellent isolation from room to room. Everyone can peacefully co-exist and can successfully socially distance from one another if needed.