Reviews of Property: Stunning Luxury Home on 1/2 Acre Tropical Garden

Description House, 3200 sq. ft.,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Amenities resort, town, pool, garden, air-conditioning, internet access
Rates per property (USD)
$400 - $650/night 
$2,400 - $3,900/week 
$8,000 - $9,000/month 
Karen Macaulay
+1 714-731-0136
+1 714-454-1876
Speaks: English

7 Reviews of Property 116805 in Palm Desert, California

Rating
5 out of 5

Tropical Garden is accurate

JC2 Solana Beach, CA
Review Submitted: September 23, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
House is well appointed with sleeping areas on opposite sides of kitchen/living area giving all guests great privacy. Beds are very comfortable. The highlight for us was the lush greenery and salt water pool isolated from the sights and sounds of the outside world. I am sensitive to chlorine and so the salt water pool was perfect. It truly seemed like we were in an isolated tropical garden. We felt very much at home and did quite a bit of cooking--eating breakfast outside under the shaded lanai was pefect. Owner was very helpful and responsive. Deposit was returned in less than a week. Don't miss the Living Desert just a few miles away. You will be amazed at the diversity of animals in open natural settings.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Relaxing weekend getaway

Miss Tracy La Verne, CA
Review Submitted: July 13, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
I would defintley recommend this property to a friend! The grounds are very private and there is lots of shade. The location is great because it's close to many shops and restaurants. The beds were soooo comfortable. The owner, Karen made the whole process very easy and returned our deposit promptly!!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Very relaxing property

40th birthday San Diego, CA
Review Submitted: June 24, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Wonderfully relaxing and private escape. The property has so many wonderful areas to relax - poolside, shade side, or sunning on the lawn. We utilized the pool, barbecue and kitchen to prepare wonderful meals so we never had to leave, although some of us did enjoy an early morning walk to window shop on El Paseo. Most of us spent our day in or around the pool. I would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for a retreat.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Perfect Vacation House

John KW Oak Park, CA
Review Submitted: February 4, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
Eight guys from all over the country met for a golf vacation in Palm Springs. The house was the PERFECT location and in retrospect the only place to stay. The house is spacious with plenty of rooms, TV's, sitting areas, etc. We can't wait to return in the future! If you planning a girls get away this is the ideal retreat. The pool and spa are perfect, and the special tiki hut is a nice touch.

Enjoy!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful

StuAndLisa Palos Verdes, CA
Review Submitted: October 7, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
We had a wonderful getaway weekend and thoroughly loved the house and the amazing landscaping. I would definitely look to go back again and stay here rather than hotels and other houses we have stayed at.

The house has everything setup perfectly in a way that makes the stay memorable and extremley relaxed. We are so greatful our friends told us about it. Highly recommend staying here.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Paradise in California

Heather D. Torrance, CA
Review Submitted: September 9, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
This was my 2nd stay at this property and again was 100% perfect! We came with another couple and we each have a daughter (2&3yrs old) and it was so nice for everyone to have their own room and even separate sides of the house! The layout is great, the rooms are clean, and the attention to detail is divine! The beds are SO comfortable (so comfortable that my husband insisted we purchase the same bed for our home, and we did). The house has everything you need and more. The owner has detailed directions for ANYTHING you can think of. The yard is phenomenal, the pool is so clean and a perfect size. The large trees all around the property make you feel like you are in the oasis in the middle of no where, and also feels about 10 degrees cooler with all the shade. Yet everything you need is just right around the corner! We loved it and will DEFINITELY stay here for years to come!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Where to even begin....

besttripever Los Angeles, CA
Review Submitted: August 18, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
I can not say enough wonderful things about this home and its owner, Karen. My experience before even arriving was enjoyable - Karen clearly and quickly communicated about the house with me, answering any questions I had.

The pictures online here do not even do this place justice. It is beyond breathtaking - a pristine, zen-like retreat where every detail has been thought of.

We hosted a group of women in the home who had not gotten to be together in many years. The entire weekend was spent floating in the incredible saltwater pool, napping on the beautiful and comfortable teak lounges and cooking in the completely equipped chef's kitchen. I can not stress enough how well set-up this home is. We had our meals outside on the picnic table on beautiful serving dishes, sufficient towels for everyone, state-of-the-art stereo set-up... I could go on and on. Even the huge wrap-around deck served it's purpose, with room enough for 5 of the women to do morning yoga. The sheets are of the highest quality, there are wine glasses enough for all, and it even comes with pool floats if you didn't bring your own (which we did, but still used some of the ones provided!).

We did not leave this house for 4 days and it was the most relaxing vacation anyone could remember having. The property is so densely landscaped that you could be at a resort in Costa Rica and private enough to sunbathe as you please. ;)

The best treat of all was Karen's promptness in returning my security deposit 3 days after leaving the home. It was the easiest vacation home I have ever rented. This home is a hidden gem that I secretly hope too many people don't find out about, or it will be booked year-round. I sincerely recommend stopping your search and just renting this house. It's incredible.
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