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Gorgeous Custom-Built Italian Villa! Minimum Stays are 28+ days. 20 % Discount.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rancho Mirage, CA
  • El Paseo Shopping District
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • McCallum Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Primary Mater Bedroom

1 King Bed

Secondary Master - Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bedroom 3 Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Secondary Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Custom-Built Italian Villa! Minimum Stays are 28+ days. 20 % Discount.

This is "Villa Marcella", a Custom Built Luxury Home located in Rancho Mirage, CA. Rancho Mirage in the Palm Springs Desert area of Southern California. The city requires a 28 night minimum stay. SPA HEAT INCLUDED AND POOL IS HEATED UPON REQUEST. Our home sleeps up to 6 and features 3 Bedrooms plus Sitting Room off of Master Bedroom, 4 Bathrooms, Chef's Kitchen, Living Room, Media Room with Sunken Bar, Billiard Room/Sports Room, Steam Shower (seats 2 comfortably,) Outdoor Living Room with Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen with misting system, and Master Suite with Sitting Room, custom-built swimming pool with 2 tanning shelves (areas to lay on chaise lounges partially submerged in water) lovely spa that can sit up to 6 comfortably. The pool also has a swim jet that can be used for exercising/swimming in place or Lazy River movement. The outdoor patio and pool area have a custom misting system for those warm summer and spring days. Features also include a state-of-the-art entertainment system inside and out, 7 TVs throughout the home at least 1 in every room, and surround sound systems in the Billiard Room, and Media Room. Guests can expect a quiet personal resort experience. The neighborhood is within walking distance of 'The River', a beautiful outdoor mall with great dining and shopping. The area is unique, making cars and driving an option (not including a supermarket). Desert area transit is available within walking distance. If exercise is desired, there are very nice walking trails available in natural desert surroundings and Whitewater Park which includes basketball, tennis, racquetball, pickleball, exercise equipment and a children's play area all within walking distance. If you prefer to exercise at home, there is a the swimjet in the pool.

Property manager

Tom Angone

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets may be allowed upon the Owner's approval.
Guest can only book 28 days or longer.

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

About the area

Rancho Mirage

Located in Magnesia Falls Cove, a neighbourhood in Rancho Mirage, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Empire Polo Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Agua Caliente Casino or Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
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Rancho Mirage, CA

What's nearby

  • El Paseo Shopping District - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • McCallum Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Shops at Palm Desert - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 23 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Yard House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Custom-Built Italian Villa! Minimum Stays are 28+ days. 20 % Discount. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gorgeous Custom-Built Italian Villa! Minimum Stays are 28+ days. 20 % Discount. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Custom-Built Italian Villa! Minimum Stays are 28+ days. 20 % Discount. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Custom-Built Italian Villa! Minimum Stays are 28+ days. 20 % Discount. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Custom-Built Italian Villa! Minimum Stays are 28+ days. 20 % Discount. located?

This family-friendly Rancho Mirage holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and The River at Rancho Mirage. Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center and Rancho Las Palmas Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susann M.

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

Relax In Luxury

Firstly, a special thank you to our hosts Tom and Leslie for their warm welcome, who went above and beyond to make Villa Marcella feel like our home for our stay.Beautifully appointed in every room. The outdoor gardens and pool are spectacular especially with the evening landscape lighting. Truly a holiday escape in a safe neighbourhood close to hiking trails as well as walking distance to restaurants and amenities.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules P.

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

A month in paradise!

Tom & Leslie are the best hosts! So welcoming from the moment we arrived and prompt to reply to any questions during our stay. The house was immaculate and so many thoughtful touches made us feel welcome and right at home! Thank you so much - we can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe a.

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

Perfect

Perfect location for our 7 days of golf Perfect house for after our golf with the fabulous pool and hot tub(spa) This ones a keeper
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

beautiful, very well appointed and furnished home in quiet, convenient neighborhood

Our family, along with one grandmother, stayed here the week after Christmas. The 3 bedrooms were perfect, with each having a private bathroom. Beds and pillows excellent too! We really enjoyed the big screen TV and pool table room. The incredible view out the humongous picture window from the dining room to the pool/backyard was spectacular! The kitchen had everything we needed, much better than most rentals we have stayed in. Other family members stayed at a nearby hotel and used our place to gather. It was perfect and I would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

Incredible Experience!!!

This home has everything and it all worked like a charm! On many of our other stays we have spent much of our time trying to keep things running. Not at Villa Marcella, everything was in excellent working order and Tom is a text away if you have any issues. Honestly, it was an incredible experience! No hidden pool heating fees......working bikes in the garage for a cruise around the neighborhood, party games, tv's at every turn, a dining room table that seated our entire group (not that we used it because we ate outside) and an incredible back yard. We barely left the house, it was so beautiful and relaxing. When we did we were close to everything! Tennis courts are right around the corner along with restaurants and shopping. We would definitely consider booking with Tom and Leslie again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard C., Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

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

What a 28-day stay!!

What a 28-day stay!! We knew, the moment we entered the house, that there was something about this place that felt like home. It definitely has the “Wow” factor. But more importantly for us, it exudes a positive and harmonious vibe through and through. From the moment we set foot in this lovely home, Leslie and Tom did everything to ensure that our stay would be memorable. We cannot thank them enough for the formidable welcome and their continued attentiveness throughout our stay. To be clear, we did not have to call on them very often, (because everything was perfect, the house was spotless, everything worked, nothing was missing, home was appropriately stocked with cleaning supplies and toiletries etc.) but, the few times that we did, they answered the bell. The only thing we did not like about our stay was the last day …, because we had to leave this beautiful home! Richard and Liza
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris d.

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

That special place

Tom and Leslie welcomed us into their beautiful home with great customer service and care. Tom met us at the house after our long journey to get to Ranch Mirage, it was great to get a tour of the house in person, as there are many amenities in their well appointed home. The home was beautiful, the pictures did not do it justice, it was a true oasis in the desert! Tom and Leslie made themselves available to any questions that came up during our stay with very quick response time, and they also gave us many great recommendations on family activities to partake in. Our children are already asking when we can come back to stay at Tom and Leslie’s place!! Thanks, Chris
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

shirley n., Aledo

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

Amazing stay!

You will not be disappointed with this home!! Tom and Leslie provide everything down to the last detail. We arrived with a chilled bottle of wine and lots of goodies for the kids. Kitchen is a chefs dream and well stocked. The outdoors are amazing with gorgeous pool and barbecue for grilling. Detailed instructions were provided to operate everything which was very helpful. Bathrooms were well stocked and even included robes. The nights are magical with all the candles and sparkling lights inside and out. I could go on and on about all the great features of this house. Rent it for yourself and be the judge. Thanks, Tom and Leslie for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S., San Diego CA

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

Had a great time

Leslie was an amazing host. The home and pool area were very nice. Many nice amenities in the house. Thank you again for the terrific stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Backyard Paradise

Pool is wonderfully designed, lighting inside and outside wonderful enhancement, very welcoming hosts. Very well-stocked lovely kitchen and outdoor coking area. Can’t say enough good things about our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quentin G.

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

Amazing property in perfect location

We stayed for 9 nights at this spectacular property. The photos are accurate, it really is as nice as the pictures hint. Outdoor space is second to none, from the pool, to the various seating areas and hammock, to the outdoor sofa by the fire. Beds and bedding in the property are on par with a 5 star hotel; simply spectacular. Tom and Leslie are terrific hosts, and with this property they haven’t missed anything. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

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

Couldn’t have been better!

We stayed for 2 months in early 2022. The home is truly an oasis outside, and warm and inviting inside. Excellent, quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors, and easy access to everything to do in the Desert. All this alone makes this an easy 5 rating. But the best part is that our hosts - Leslie and Tom - were amazing. They were caring, available, and went WAY out of their way to make everything perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Paradise at Villa Marcella

Leslie & Tom define Super Hosts! We were welcomed into Villa Marcella with lovely treats and the tone was immediately set for a relaxing respite. Leslie responded promptly always to the few questions we had. The house and pool/spa/patio have every amenity you could hope for during a stay. Music throughout, evening lights and candles set on timers, inside and out. Fully stocked kitchen. Outdoor theater with cozy fireplace. Awnings and misters to enjoy the desert climate. Many many more details throughout! We would love to return!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

wesley w.

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

Oasis in the Desert

This is my third time staying at this property. Tom & Leslie are wonderful people and they do a great job in making sure we feel like its our place during our stay. The house is always clean and this time it was decorated with Christmas theme through out the house. It was so nicely done. They have upgraded the house inside and out and we look forward to coming back again. Thank you for making our much needed get away so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Babette B.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful home, lovely owners, all was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abraham A.

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

Excellent!

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Marcella! We had a wonderful weekend. The home was spacious, very comfortable, clean, and well appointed! Both the pool and hot tub were a welcome retreat from cold and rainy New York. The owners, Leslie and Tom couldn't have been any nicer and were so welcoming! The home was well stocked and full of goodies! We really had a wonderful relaxing weekend! Already planning for another getaway so that we can come back. We would love to stay at Villa Marcella again! Blima A. Nov. 2020
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Very relaxing

This was the perfect place to relax with a few friends who came down to play golf. The majority of our time was spent in the amazing backyard. The hosts are very gracious and accommodating. I look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Marsi F.

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

Our getaway

This property has got everything one would need to enjoy a fun and relaxing getaway. Plenty of space inside and out, stocked kitchen, spacious pool and outdoor area, including a fireplace. Bring your bug spray as there are lots of bugs and biting ants. Leslie and Tom are super kind and gracious hosts and they will immediately respond to make things right if there are any issues that come up, ie: heating the pool/spa, turning on music or t.v ... Lots of fun to be had at this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Amazing on all levels!

We desperately needed to get out of the smoke in Northern Cal, and I am so grateful Leslie and Tom let us stay in their beautiful home! From day one, Leslie was amazing. When we arrived she had fun baskets of goodies for our kids (6 and 10) and went above and beyond to welcome us by having dinner waiting for us at the house. The house was beautiful and the kitchen had EVERYTHING you need (three different coffee makers which was heaven for me!). The entire outdoor area was amazing, and the pool was pure joy for us and the kids. The kids loved all of the pool toys and we loved the floats and the hot tub! We cooked almost every night, grilled, ate outside - it was just perfect. Oh, and they had Disney Plus which was a huge hit with the kids. There were also tons of restaurants to order from nearby which made thing so easy! And finally, there is a state park nearby with really cool trails that we could walk to from the house so we were able to get some exercise too. I really can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Awesome Property and Owners

Tom and Leslie (the owners) were awesome! They went above and beyond to ensure we had a good stay. Upon arrival we found snacks, buntini’s and wine, which was totally unexpected. We were a group of six (three couples) and the bedroom configurations worked out perfectly with plenty of privacy. Via Marcella was super clean, the kitchen had every possible accessory/appliance, the backyard and pool area was beautiful and even though we were there during an extreme heatwave, the tropical landscape and umbrellas kept us plenty shaded in the pool. Overall, a 5+ star experience. We are already planning another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Our own private resort

My entire family, which consisted of my wife and I both in our 50's, our daughter and son-in-law, both in their 30's, our granddaughter (2 years old) and my brother and his wife in the same age range. All of which could not say enough about the property. I had the pleasure of dealing with Leslie and she is a rock star. She met us at the property, gave me the walk-thru and tutorial on the place, technology, music etc. She went way out of her to make us feel welcome. More like staying with a long lost family member, way more than any other VRBO we've stayed at thus far. She bought gifts for our granddaughter including a float and kids towel among other things. There were two bottles of wine with bagels and cream cheese chilling in the fridge along popcorn and candy in the Media room etc. All very thoughtful and a very nice touch. We were a little concerned about the heat there in Rancho but between the pool and the spray patio misters no one seemed to notice the heat. The place was spread out enough that everyone had as much privacy as they wanted. At times some played pool while others were in the pool. It was a beautiful property, very tastefully decorated and very homey and classy at the same time. I/we would highly recommend this property and of course Leslie anytime. We would definitely go back. The beauty of this place was that it really is self contained. While there is a nice upscale mall near by (the River), Covid kind of put the brakes on that since it was outdoor dining only and it was too warm to just sit outside and enjoy a meal. This place worked perfectly for us and we never left the place until it was time to go home. Have fun, it's great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Syed B.

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

Nothing but spectacular! That’s what this property was for us.

This property was fantastic. The pictures don’t give it justice to be honest with you. It’s a small oasis in the middle of the desert. My wife had booked this location. She did a lot of homework before we actually pulled the trigger. She read all the amazing reviews for this place. My wife got there before my family and myself. She said it’s was a very smooth transition to check in. She was greeted with chilled wine and gifts for my daughter. I was blown away that the owners took their time to learn who was coming to their property. Based off of what they knew they bought extra things for us. Like wine and dessert cakes etc. it’s was so nice to see the extra little steps they did for our comfort. Any issues that came up were handled within min of me texting the landlord. Small things like working showers or turning on lights etc. everything was on timers and was breathtaking at night time. The backyards a major focal point for the property. Along with many rooms with different vibes and cool energy. I would highly recommend this property to anyone thinking of staying there. FYI everything you would ever need is under one roof. My OCD felt at home. Great experience to say the least. Tons of games and dvd for your entertainment. Also very cool sound system that played music through the whole house. Trust me when I say Amazing times. Hope this review supports someone to pull the trigger. Plus very close to shops and dinning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth J.

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

Best getaway

From beginning to end is was a fabulous stay. First of all communicating with Tom and Leslie before the trip was easy and informative. They always got back to us within a few minutes. We arrived to the property late and let me just say that the pictures of the property doesn't do it justice. It's absolutely gorgeous. It's beautifully furnished, sparkling clean, calming and relaxing. We felt at home right away. Secondly a bottle of rose on ice was arranged for us and Leslie had stocked the refrigerator so we didn't have to worry about dinner, snacks or breakfast the following morning. We enjoyed the house, playing pool, watching movies and of course spending most of the time in the private pool, so much that the only time we left was to pick up food. We had a few question regarding the electronics and we FaceTimed with Tom and Leslie and it was explained to us right away.I also let an item behind that Leslie kindly mailed to me right away. If you're looking to truly relax and enjoy this is definitely the place to do it. I highly recommend it. Thank you Tom and Leslie for being such gracious hosts and making every effort to make our stay memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

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

Such An Amazing Discovery

I can’t even put into words how much my family and I enjoyed this property, the amenities and the gracious hosts. The sweetest people ever. Their home was amazing and so warm and cozy. Made us feel like it was our second home. We will definitely be returning. The entire family kept raving about how special this vacation was. Tom and Leslie are the sweetest people who really went out of their way to make us feel so welcome. Thank you you both so much. God bless you both.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

matt b.

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

Amazing trip and amazing hosts

This was our best experience ever with VRBO. The house is amazing and the backyard and pool are equally awesome. We felt like Leslie and Tom spoiled our family to pieces. Every detail and thoughtful gesture made this trip very special.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tom Angone

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Leslie and I love people and we enjoy sharing our home.

Why they chose this property

Walking distance to "The River" our high end Luxury Dining, Shopping and Entertainment. Close to Shuttle for Coachella Fest, Desert Trip and Stagecoach.

What makes this property unique

Too much to mention!
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