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Palm Desert Homestead Cabin, Best Views in Valley
Cabin in Palm Desert with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 46.5 sq m
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Explore the area
Palm Desert, CA
- Place, El Paseo Shopping District5 min drive
- Place, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens5 min drive
- Place, McCallum Theatre6 min drive
- Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Palm Desert Homestead Cabin, Best Views in Valley
The “Birdcage” is a cozy, rustic cabin with breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley. Sited high atop the Cahuilla Hills (adjacent to Bighorn Golf Club) and enveloped by the Santa Rosa Mountains, it is only 2 miles from downtown Palm Desert.
My aunt and uncle homesteaded this land in 1948 and built the cabin, affectionately known as 'The Bird Cage'. Frequented by movie stars in the 1950s who valued its privacy, it's one of the last homesteads in our area.
The Birdcage has one bedroom with a new queen-sized bed, a bathroom with a good size shower, and a living/dining/kitchen room — all with beautiful views. The large patio is perfect for drinking morning coffee while the sun rises over the mountains, gazing at hawks soaring overhead during the day, or watching the Valley below transition from gold to pink as the sun sets behind you. And at night, the sky holds a canopy of twinkling stars.
With its proximity to nature, The Birdcage captures the ambiance of life in the Wild West, yet the restaurants and world-class shopping on El Paseo (the Rodeo Drive of the desert) are just a 5-minute drive down the hill. Sublime and safe, the entrance to the property is secured by electronic gates and flanked by a beautiful stand of date palms.
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My aunt and uncle homesteaded this land in 1948 and built the cabin, affectionately known as 'The Bird Cage'. Frequented by movie stars in the 1950s who valued its privacy, it's one of the last homesteads in our area.
The Birdcage has one bedroom with a new queen-sized bed, a bathroom with a good size shower, and a living/dining/kitchen room — all with beautiful views. The large patio is perfect for drinking morning coffee while the sun rises over the mountains, gazing at hawks soaring overhead during the day, or watching the Valley below transition from gold to pink as the sun sets behind you. And at night, the sky holds a canopy of twinkling stars.
With its proximity to nature, The Birdcage captures the ambiance of life in the Wild West, yet the restaurants and world-class shopping on El Paseo (the Rodeo Drive of the desert) are just a 5-minute drive down the hill. Sublime and safe, the entrance to the property is secured by electronic gates and flanked by a beautiful stand of date palms.
Keywords: HOMESTEAD, CABIN, VIEW, ROMANTIC, NATURE, ACREAGE, GOLFCOURSE VIEW, CITY LIGHTS, HILLTOP, PALM DESERT, CAHUILLA HILLS,
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Ask owner
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking okay
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Palm Desert
Located in Cahuilla Hills, a neighbourhood in Palm Desert, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Empire Polo Club and The Golf Center at Palm Desert are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit El Paseo Shopping District and Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Agua Caliente Casino. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Palm Desert, CA
What's nearby
- Bighorn Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- El Paseo Shopping District - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
- McCallum Theatre - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Desert Willow Golf Resort - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Buffalo Wild Wings - 6 min drive
- Ironwood Country Club - 8 min drive
- Panera Bread - 6 min drive
- Shake Shack - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Your host

We grew up using this property as our own vacation home. Now we want to share it with other. On the lower property we grow date palms and organic vegetables.
Why they chose this property
You feel worlds away from the congestion of the city. Yet it's only a 5 minute drive to wonderful resturants and shopping. The peace of having wide open spaces and a view of the valley below cannot be beat.
What makes this property unique
It's fun to stay here, relaxing, exhilarating at the same time. You're close to hiking, town and all the amenities of the area, yet in this quiet beautiful setting. The city light view is so spectacular that you won't want to go to bed!!
Ask about your dog. Dogs over two years old, well trained are okay. We are dog lovers!
Ask about your dog. Dogs over two years old, well trained are okay. We are dog lovers!
Languages:
English, German
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