Exquisite Round Glass House - Views Views Views!

While the bedroom situation was strange (to access a bathroom the those in the 3'rd bedroom had to go through bedroom #2 to get to it) I can't fault the place. WELL equipped (dishes might not match but ALL the equipment was there AND condiments, spices, paper towels, cleaning products, shampoos) were plentiful and in well-labeled areas. All we had to do was pick up a few groceries and we were in business. The BEST part was the rounded living area (including kitchen) that had a spectacular view of a very special desert garden. The patio area seated all of us comfortably with great sunset views. As many as 16 of us (half the party stayed in another location) gathered on the patio every evening and enjoyed rabbits and quail and a serene setting. Couldn't have asked for more.

Well equipped, beautifully set, visiting rabbits and coveys of quail wandering through the cactus gardens. Quiet neigborhood on the edge of town, convenient to everything, beautiful views of mountains. Owner helpful and accomodating. Lovely patios for reading during the day and star gazing at night. Recommend La Palapa restaurant, good Thai and Italian restaurants all on Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs spa, Coachella Valley preserve. A nice day trip to Joshua Tree National Park. A great winter get-away for us from the frozen north!

I rented the glass round house for my boyfriend's 30th birthday weekend. I was planning to cook 2 large meals, and was concerned about whether or not the kitchen would be suitable for my needs. Jane was very accommodating, allowing me to sneak in between visitors to check out the space--a gesture that made the actual trip so much less stressful to plan for!

The property itself is very unique, and Jane allows up to 10 people to stay in the main house, with an additional 4 in the guest house. There isn't a lot of privacy for more than 4-6 guests on account of the layout, but the price reflects that, and none of my guests minded at all--after all, it's the round layout that makes the house so different and cool. If I'm honest I have to admit that there are a few areas that could use some modernizing. That said, you'll never stay in another place quite like this one, and the quirks are inconsequential when compared to the GORGEOUS wall of windows, cohesion of design, price, and location with its views of the desert.

Most of my guests arrived for the weekend on Friday night, and on Saturday we split up to check out the area. The outdoorsy people in our party enjoyed hiking in Joshua Tree, which was about a 45 minute drive away. Guests who preferred to check out the spas and hot springs were psyched to find several within a few minutes drive. You can't beat a sunset in the desert, and there's a clear view of the mountains from the front patio where we enjoyed the balmy mid-winter weather Saturday evening.

I would definitely recommend this house to others, and will surely find myself renting this space again in the future. 5 stars!