Magical Garden Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Mountain Views✨

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Fireplace

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Indio, CA

Coachella Music Festival
‪9 min drive‬
Empire Polo Club
‪9 min drive‬
Stagecoach Festival
‪9 min drive‬
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Located in the Indian Palms Country Club, this is a fabulous house for the Coachella and Stage Coach music festivals, Joshua Tree National Park, and the Thermal HITS horse show (as well as for the PGA West golf tournament and Indian Wells Tennis Garden).
The property lends itself to indoor/outdoor living at its best! The back yard offers a surprisingly secluded retreat with views of mountains looming in the not-too-far distance. Enclosed by living walls of tall green vegetation, the garden is planted with aloes, milkweeds (to attract butterflies), roses and other increasingly native plantings. The pool is delightfully refreshing on hot days, and the hot tub -- well -- it is almost always a delicious spot to be at. Bougainvillea covers the patio and grill area, where there is an outdoor dining table and chairs, and 4 reclining lounge chairs.
The three bedroom house is gently growing from its 1970's heritage into its more modern, nomadic 2020's self (with some of its 1970's features still in tact ;) The house has an open living/dining area with an adjoining kitchen, a master bedroom with king bed (or two twins), a second bedroom with a California king, and a third bedroom with a queen bed. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the two other bedrooms share a bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have sliding doors leading to the back/side yards.
Whether waking up to the chorus of birds in trees, roadrunners dashing across the lawn, bright sun and skies or going sleep to chirping crickets and stars blazing overhead, this is a sweet little spot to be at.

A few things to note:
- The house is located in the gated community of Indian Palms, for which you will receive guest passes.
- Our neighborhood is very peaceful; loud partying is not tolerated.
- A dog may be permitted with pre-approval. Please send us information if you are looking to bring your dog.
- Check-in & out is flexible when the cleaning schedule allows.
- The pool can be heated for an additional daily fee.
- The 14% Occupancy Tax is WAIVED for stays of 30 days and more.
- Monthly rates may not be quoted correctly. Please ask if you are interested.

Property manager

Brooks C.

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Pool

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Note: there is no gate around the pool or spa

Events

No events allowed

Neighborhood enforced quiet time after 10pm

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

1 dog w/advance approval. Must follow Pet rules.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No diving or jumping in the pool or hot tub (pool is 2’ and 5’ at each end). Host not liable for accidents that occur in pool or hot tub.

Neighborhood Enforced Quiet Hours:10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Noise complaints filed by neighbors are subject to a $100 fee per occurrence.

Pool can be heated with advance permission. The pool heating fee is $45/day.

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: Neighborhood enforced quiet time after 10pm

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number 22542

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indio

Indio is home to this holiday home. Coachella Valley History Museum and McCallum Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and Sunnylands Center and Gardens. Riverside County Fairgrounds and Robin Hood Archery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, mountain climbing and hiking.

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Indio, CA

What's nearby

Indian Palms Country Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Coachella Music Festival - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
Empire Polo Club - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
Stagecoach Festival - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
Spotlight 29 Casino - 11 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Thai Hot - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Shop 760 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Magical Garden Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Mountain Views✨ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Magical Garden Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Mountain Views✨ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Magical Garden Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Mountain Views✨?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Garden Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Mountain Views✨?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical Garden Retreat with Pool, Hot Tub & Mountain Views✨ located?

Situated in Indio, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Indian Palms Country Club and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Empire Polo Club. John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and Plantation Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

19 July 2024

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

Lovely property and location

We booked to stay for 4 nights and were travelling across from San Diego where the weather was turning cooler and wanted to finish our holiday in the hot climate of Indio. The facilities at the house were great and spent most of the day in and out of the pool. Very comfortable beds and each room with A/C meant the hot nights didn’t cause us any issues. BBQ was used every day and the kitchen facilities were spot on. Would definitely return and recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D., Anchorage, Alaska

27 May 2023

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

Wonderful home, relaxing atmosphere

My spouse and I needed to get away from the fog on the coast and get nice and hot while relaxing. This place did the trick plus some! Brooks is an awesome and communicative host, you know exactly what you’re getting and you’ll be happy renting this spot for a relaxing getaway! I wish there were more bars and restaurants near the place since we like to be out among people, but if you’re looking to cook- a wonderful kitchen waits for you here too.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

19 Oct 2024

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

Fantastic summer evenings and comfortable home

Everything was so easy and perfect. Even though it was really hot hot during the day, the backyard cooled off in the evening and we enjoyed being outside poolside and in the pool. Younger adults loved the jacuzzi. Inside the home everything was neat and organized and made it easy to be there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Beaverton, Oregon

10 Apr 2023

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

Great house and sunny pool!

We thoroughly enjoyed this home, the floorplan is outstanding with a large living room and the master bedroom opens out to the hot tub and pool. With southern exposure on the back of the home the pool get excellent sunlight all day and the owners will heat the pool daily for a nominal fee. Barbecue grill works great also. We will be back

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

13 June 2022

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

Great place

Even better than pictures. Wonderful pool. Comfy beds. Kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans. It was only a short drive to get on I 10. Off street parking. Also easy to find. Would stay at again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

23 May 2022

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

Much needed break

My spouse and 10 yr old dog enjoyed (5) nights decompressing from our stressful lives. The property had everything we needed. The owner is extremely responsive and accommodating. Definitely on our list of places to stay at again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

2 May 2022

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

Great stay for Coachella

We stayed here for Coachella weekend and had a great experience - it's a perfect location to be able to walk into and out of the festival and avoid crazy traffic, and the property itself was lovely.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

17 July 2021

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

Good pool for little kids

This house is in a gated, quiet country club community. We are a family with two small children and found the house to be comfortable and laid out well. The pool is a great size for little children, it's only about 3 ft at the shallow end and 5 ft of the deep end. Our four-year-old and 8 year old had a great time in the pool. The yard is nicely landscaped, and the kitchen is situated with a big window that grants a full view of the pool to watch the kids. Our only complaint would be that the shallowness of the pool combined with the ambient heat meant that the pool was never cool. This didn't seem to affect how much the kids enjoyed it. This would be a great place to stay in the off season when you want a heated pool that would probably heat up very quickly, or maybe not need to be heated at all. The house is all tile, so it cooled off inside very quickly when we kicked on the air. The beds are comfortable, and we slept very well with a ceiling fan in the master bedroom. Several nearby restaurants were available by Doordash within a short amount of time. Our hosts were very friendly, accommodating, and great communicators. Overall we had a great vacation here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

17 Mar 2021

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

Excellent experience!

Beautiful hone, nicely appointed, great backyard with a pool and hot tub. Perfect location for us going to the Desert International Horse Park.

Stayed 144 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

3 Sept 2020

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

Month-long Summer Vacation

We escaped downtown city living for a simple, quiet getaway with a pool. We loved our stay. Big fridge, great oven, easy to use grill. Pleasant neighborhood. We’d get up and walk the neighborhood then spend mornings in the pool. We’d go back out to grill and hung out in the pool all evening. Beautiful views all around! You could see the mountains in the distance and watch the prettiest sunsets. We brought our dog, who loved the tile floors. Very comfy master bedroom. Very spacious living room, perfect for movies and games. Also, our host was incredibly responsive and was very good about reminding us of trash day, etc. was a fantastic experience!

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

16 Feb 2020

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

Loved it!

This is a very private property in a nice neighborhood. We took walks everyday and enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful landscape plants that just don't grow where we live. We also attended polo matches at the nearby grounds. We will be back!

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Los Altos Hills CA

21 Jan 2020

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

Relaxing Well-located Desert Getaway

We stayed here during the Sandstorm Lacrosse tournament (played at Empire Polo fields). It was a great location. The house was very clean and there was plenty of space in the bedrooms for two people each. The kitchen is roomy and well appointed with everything you need to cook. The backyard is VERY beautiful and private. Having a pool and hot tub was a definite plus!!! We enjoyed our stay over the long weekend very much and would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K., San Jose, California

10 Dec 2019

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

Had a lovely stay in Indio

This was our first time staying in Indio; we went because of the tamale festival. Brooks' home was perfect for us. It was comfy, had everything we needed, and the backyard was beautiful! Brooks was very helpful and responsive to all questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald H., Mukilteo, USA

2 Oct 2019

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

Great Place to Relax!!

We are 60-something retirees; our second trip to the Palm Springs area. This property met all our desires perfectly. The home is set in a gated golf course community, with south-ish facing back yard adjoining the course. We totally enjoyed the pool/spa - just the right size for evening dips. Being a full-sized house, all facilities were available for our use - laundry, full kitchen, living room/TV, etc. Neighborhood was quiet enough - we took walks around the community in the evenings - never felt uncomfortable doing that. Brooks was always available if we had questions and was pleasant to work with! She provided all the info we needed to enjoy the many features of the house. Our stay in Indio met our need for relaxation and re-charging to a tee.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

30 July 2019

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

Very relaxing!

Stayed here in July for a quiet birthday trip. It was very relaxing, exactly what I'd wanted the stay to be!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

19 July 2019

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

Oasis in the Desert

We enjoyed our stay in your home. It fit our needs perfectly. We cooked all of our meals in your well equipped kitchen. The family loved the pool in the morning and late afternoon / evening. All in all a great place to relax and spend time with our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Rebekah J.

17 June 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay!

The bed was very comfy, I’ve never slept that well when I’ve traveled. We loved the pool.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

30 Apr 2019

Awesome stay, very comfortable! Festival Access!!

Home was great - clean & comfortable, plus easy to access and close to festival grounds. Pool and hot tub were amazing after the long festival days! Homeowner is great and very responsive whenever we had questions! Would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

25 Feb 2019

It was great

Would definitely stay again

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

21 Jan 2019

Wonderful place!

We so enjoyed our first experience with a VRBO property. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The privacy of the backyard was great. We particularly enjoyed walks around the neighborhood and meeting some of the friendly residents. We will be back for sure to enjoy this house again.

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

6 Jan 2019

Spectacular view while having fun in the sun!

The "Garden Retreat" is a comfortable, cozy home with plenty of room and privacy! We loved the location in a well maintained, gated, golf community. We thoroughly enjoyed the salt water hot tub with the gorgeous views of the mountains. The landscaping and gardens are beautiful. We highly recommend renting from the owner, Brooks. Her instructions and hospitality were superb! She was very helpful and accommodating! This is a great place to unwind, relax and enjoy the sunshine and view in a quiet, safe neighborhood! Thank you, Brooks! We will definitely rent this beautiful oasis in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Georgina S.

16 Dec 2018

An oasis of calm with stunning views of mountains.

We had a relaxing 3 night stay at this well equipped house with a day of hiking at Joshua Tree National Park and an evening in La Quinta Old Town, plus evenings in the hot tub watching a meteor shower. Brooks was a super helpful host pointing us to the best local activities and eateries. She even added a hairdryer at my request. The bbq grill cooks a great steak and the pancake griddle and electric orange juicer got a workout too. Fresh lemons growing in the back yard by the sparkling clean pool. Heaven!

10/10 Excellent

maryann t.

31 May 2018

amazing experience!

This is a fabulous rental property! We spent most of our time in the pool, hot tub, or lounging in the garden area. The back yard is private and really sweet. The house too is easy-going and relaxed. Just what we were looking for! If you are at this end of the Coachella Valley, this house is the perfect place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

23 May 2018

Great weekend getaway

Lovely property with a gorgeous back yard. Dog friendly which is a plus! We spent the entire time outside in and out of the saltwater pool. It feels very private and is the perfect getaway from the city. The weather was amazing and coordinating this rental was so easy. The owner is very quick to respond and offered a ton of recommendations for places to explore while we were out there. The property is in a gated golf course community where you will feel safe and fully able to relax. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to visit the desert.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Brooks C.

This is a family house that my sister and I inherited from our mother, who was a wonderful and lively horsewoman and enlightenment-seeker. We are travelers who love to explore, meet people, and learn new ways. I live in Cambridge, MA, with family and animals -- my sister in San Francisco. (Photo circa 2006)

Why they chose this property

Our mother bought this house in 1996 so she could bring her horses to the HITS horse show each winter. She, and we, love the ease and comfort of the house and its location. We also love the friendly, more low-key nature of Indian Palms -- it's a gated community without attitude.

What makes this property unique

We love the backyard! Lounging under the bougainvillea-covered trellis, soaking in the hot tub, cooling off in the pool, watching butterflies and birds drift between plants... all with views of the Santa Rosa mountains looming in the distance. It's magical!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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