Paradise in the Desert!

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A house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a patio area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a large table.
A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a television screen displaying a sports event.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a central island with bar stools.
A hallway with a dark wooden bench, a decorative mirror, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Palm Desert, CA
  • Place, University Park East
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Desert Willow Golf Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, El Paseo Shopping District
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Palm Desert

Located in Palm Desert, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Palm Springs Convention Center is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Empire Polo Club and PGA West Golf Course are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Agua Caliente Casino. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking, ecotours and rock climbing in the area.
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Palm Desert, CA

What's nearby

  • University Park East - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Palm Desert Country Club - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • El Paseo Shopping District - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 22 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chairman’s Club 29 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Desert Willow Golf Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise in the Desert! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Paradise in the Desert!?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paradise in the Desert! on 1 Aug 2027 start from AU$9,192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Paradise in the Desert! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paradise in the Desert!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise in the Desert!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise in the Desert!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise in the Desert! located?

Situated in Palm Desert, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs and Freedom Park. Classic Club is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and comfortable well maintained home. Host is very responsive. He had the home equipped with many things that made the stay that much better. Great instructions for everything. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great golf course house!

This house was very spacious and had everything you needed and then some. Great location and we love the view of the golf course even though we don't golf! Brian is an awesome owner who is very on top of anything that may arise. An extra shout out to Brian and Pam for labeling light switches and having a binder with all instructions (with pictures) on how to operate the pool, spa, tv system, etc. Thanks!!!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the kind words, Ann! Until Pam and I have more time to spend at "Paradise in the Desert", it is our goal to make sure our guests have the best possible experience. We hope you come back next year! Brian
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Our Family of 5 spent our summer vacation at Brian's home and could not have found a better place to stay. Everything about this home inside and outside fit our needs and beyond. All details within the house have carefully been though of to provide a vacation experience you'll never forget. Outside is equally as relaxing and has a set up so conveniently thought of, it makes the days just slip away. This will become our paradise home for summers to come. Yes it's hot in July but this did not affect ability to enjoy being outside. Can't wait until next time we arrive. Brian is truly an amazing host. see you soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review. We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay at our home in Palm Desert. Please come again! Brian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super vacation rental ⛳️🏊‍♂️🌴

This vacation home exceeded any expectations. From curb appeal, decor, space, patio, pool, spa, and golf course view to the experience of a well-stocked kitchen, appliances, dishes, glassware, utensils for pleasant entertaining. (If you’ve ever been to a rental with minimal glassware, cookware, no spices or your first cup of caffeine you know what I’m talking about.). Regular maintenance and gardening was unobtrusive. Owner was extremely helpful to any and all questions re the tech setups for pools and a/c. Unanticipated bonus was the Avondale community and trial membership at Avondale Golf Club - extraordinarily friendly experience, great practice facilities,golf course, and social events. We were joined by daughter and family including three young children. Having two ensuitebedrooms made for family harmony! We all look forward to a return. Thanks!
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2021
Thank you, Louise, for your comments! It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at Paradise. And, we're so glad that everyone enjoyed themselves! Brain and Pam
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful property on Avondale at #4 Tee Box

Overall a wonderful stay, marred only by a great deal of cleaning we had to do, repairing, etc. The house is very well stocked, quiet and Avondale is a bonus - great group of people, your rental includes a social membership and the ability to join for a month, quarter, etc. during your stay. The owner Brian was extremely helpful, and wasn't happy with the cleaning we received prior to our arrival. That said, most long-term rentals (including this one) just don't provide the cleaning staff with enough time to wash blankets, bed spreads, throw rugs in the bathrooms, mop/clean the floors really well, windows, air filters, carpets cleaned, etc. The maintenance items just get overlooked - smoke alarm batteries, light bulbs, but again, Brian was prompt and very helpful. The hot tub was soothing (watch your step down), although in-ground tubs take 2-3 hours to heat up. The pool heat never reached high 80's as we were there in January when temps were mid-60's to 70's. Trying to heat both cost an additional $450 on top of the $200 allowance....ouch. We really enjoyed our stay, just providing a heads' up!
Stayed 32 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for the review, Lisa. We were lucky to have you as a guest and extremely thankful for your feedback. As I mentioned, I was appalled to find out after the fact about the subpar cleaning for your arrival. We've never had issues before and after contacting the company that does the housekeeping, it turns out that they had sent out their newest employees... not our regulars. They've assured us that won't happen again It's important to note that our housekeeping is not limited to a couple of hours, and is supposed to work until the job is done to our specifications... spotlessness. We've also asked that housekeeping give us a heads up regarding beeping smoke detectors, burned out light bulbs, etc., so that future guests checking in don't have to deal with these annoyances. In regards to the pool and spa heat, our $200/mo. utility allowance covers, for example, heating the spa up to 104 degrees once a day for 30 days, in general. Of course, it does take more to heat the pool to the mid to high 80's. And, as a note to future guests, the need to even heat the pool for use is really only about 3 months out of the year (Jan - mid-March). Of the 21 guests we've had over 2 1/2 years, only one other guest went over the $200 allowance... by $63. We were very happy you were enjoying the pool a lot. Looking at the daily usage of gas, you heated the pool maybe 20 days or so out of the month. My guess is that the cost to heat our spa/pool is on par with most residential systems. Thanks again,Lisa, for your feedback :) Brian and Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home

This home is great and has everything you need. We really like the layout of the house. It has lots of living spaces so everyone can comfortably spend time together or find some privacy when needed. And the house has all the comforts & amenities you'd want. As so many reviews have said, the outside is the best. The pool and spa are so nice, and we really appreciated the views and privacy. Brian was a fantastic host. His guide to the home is very detailed and he's very quick to respond to any questions. We'd love to stay there again.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true paradise in the desert!

This house could not have been more fantastic. What a gem, and one we will plan to visit again. The layout is perfect with plenty of space and an incredible outdoor area. It's located in a lovely gated golf community and the view of the golf course creates a feeling
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous home!!!!

We just had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful pool home on the golf course for the last two weeks. The home is impeccable, beautifully decorated and fully stocked with all essentials! Brian, the owner of the home was always in communication and available to answer any questions. There were detailed instructions on how to use everything in the home. I live in Los Angeles and this was a nice change from being on shut down due to the coronavirus.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The pictures don't do the house justice!

Beautiful, spacious home with a great back yard right on the golf course. Clean house and kind owners. Definitely would recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home on fairway.

The home is large, clean, comfortable and very lovely. The community is friendly, neighbors are very welcoming. Brian was quick to answer any of my questions. I hope we are able to return!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Truly a Paradise in the Desert

Beautiful home, very well maintained, amazing experience from check-in to check-out. Owner extremely helpful.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A+ property. Loved the hot tub and pool. Very comfortable. Nice location. Very friendly neighood

When we got here I don’t think we left for a week! So nice and peaceful around the pool and hot tub. Pool was cleaned twice a week and super clean. If we had any questions owner was very helpful. Definitely recommend this place
Stayed 43 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FANTASTIC!!!

THIS IS A RARE FIND FOR THE DESERT. THE OWNERS {BRIAN & PAM } DESCRIBED IT PERFECTLY AS A " PARADISE IN THE DESERT ". EVERY AMENITY WAS READILY AVAILABLE. GORGEOUS VIEWS OF THE PALM TREES AND GOLF COURSE AND FLOWERS EVERY WHERE ORANGE TREES THAT YOU CAN PICK AND ARE DELICIOUS . THE OWNERS WILL EVEN GIVE YOU TWO PASSES TO PLAY GOLF ON THE VERY NICE AVONDALE COURSE OR YOU CAN BUY AS WE DID, A ONE MONTH TRAIL MEMBERSHIP WITCH GIVES YOU ALL THE PRIVILEGE'S AVAILABLE AT THE CLUB INCLUDING UNLIMITED GOLF. IT'S A GREAT DEAL. THE MEMBERS AT THE CLUB AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS ARE ALL VERY FRIENDLY AND MAKE YOU FEEL RIGHT AT HOME IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL AND ALL WE HAD A GREAT RESPITE FROM THE COLD NORTHWEST FOR A MONTH. DID I MENTION THE OWNERS WOULD EMAIL FROM TIME TO TIME TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING THEY COULD DO TO MAKE OUR STAY MORE PLEASANT. IT'S CENTRALLY LOCATED FOR EASY ACCESS TO ANYWHERE IN THE VALLEY. BOOK THIS PROPERTY AND ENJOY!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise in the Desert is right!

We just got home from staying two weeks. Everything was great. The beds are very comfortable as are the sofa/sectionals. Tv and wifi great. Netflix in every room! I don't even have that at home! The kitchen is well stocked. Great blender! Beautiful new appliances. We enjoyed picking oranges for fresh squeezed juice! Scrabble games and puzzles for a bad weather day...which there are not many of. Best of all the house is so quiet and relaxing. The biggest noise was the ting of a driver hitting a golf ball. Very well stocked with paper products, towels etc. Pam and Brian were so nice and responsive. A definite do again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

5 out 5 Property

The house was impressive and well stocked. Very clean!! The yard and pool are great!! Sun in the yard all day!! We give it a 5 of 5. Owners are nice and helpful as well. Would stay here again in a minute. Great golf course as well!! Truly is Paradise in the Desert!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Home!

We loved, loved, loved this place! Our jaws dropped as we walked into the house and looked over our temporary residence. It’s extremely clean, bright, well decorated, has a gorgeous view, very comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and equipped with all the comforts of home. The welcome bottle of “unwind” wine was an added bonus! While we enjoyed being in the house, we spent most of our time out back appreciating the expansive view of the Avondale golf course and mountains. On the chillier nights, we took advantage of both the hot tub and outdoor gas heater. We bought a month’s membership at the Avondale country club and played many, many rounds of golf on the fantastic course. There must be a law in Avondale that all residents must smile and wave as they go by because everyone we saw did exactly that. The check-in directions and house manual were very detailed and easy to follow. Brian and Pam were very pleasant to deal with and quickly responded to any question. I honestly asked Brian if they would consider selling their home! We are recommending this place to all our friends and we will absolutely book this home again next season.
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