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Villa in La Quinta
PGA West Weiskopf Retreat
Located in La Quinta, California’s golf paradise, this three-bedroom vacation home is perfect for you’re next golf trip, family vacation, or retreat. Situated among the PGA West’s sprawling Tom Weiskopt course, this villa has a scenic view of the courses seventeenth green. With the combined spaces of the living room and terrace, you’ll have plenty of room for entertaining. But, with so many world-renowned golf courses in the area, you may not be home much. Spanish colonial architecture is a staple of luxurious Californian vacation homes. With an emphasis on open-air design, the villa’s wide openings to the terrace not only increase hosting space, but they invite fresh air and natural sunlight to fill interior spaces. Decorated mainly in white, this villa adds an elegant touch to its fun and inviting atmosphere. In the kitchen, granite countertops and high-end appliances will make meal prep a breeze. And, each bedroom in the main house features a king bed and en-suite bathroom. The Casita is great for kids and guests who desire more privacy. It features two-double beds, an en-suite, and a kitchenette. Outside, you’ll love cooling off in the infinity pool, and rejuvenate in the hot tub. There’s a barbecue built-in to the covered portion of the terrace, outdoor living and dining areas, and a fire pit, all combining to create the perfect backyard cookout. Inside, the pool table and wet bar add to the exciting atmosphere. And, cable television and Wi-Fi will keep you connected. PGA West features six championship golf courses that have been designed by some of the PGA Tour’s most legendary athletes. If you’re a golf aficionado, you’re going to love how easy it is to play these world-class courses from your PGA West vacation home. If you feel like taking a break, Palm Springs and Palm Desert are both just minutes away. And, if you manage to make it through all six courses at PGA West, there are plenty more amazing golf courses within twenty miles. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. PERMIT#: 239876 BEDROOM & BATHROOM Main House • Bedroom 1: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with jetted bathtub and stand-alone shower, Television, Air conditioning, Direct access to terrace • Bedroom 2: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television, Air conditioning Casita • Bedroom 3: 2 double size beds, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Walk-in closet, Kitchenette, Lounge area, Television, Direct access outside FEATURES & AMENITIES • Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar • Espresso machine • Ice maker • Formal dining area with seating for 6 • Gas fireplace • Wet bar • Pool table • Cable TV • Central air-conditioning  • Wi-Fi • Washer/Dryer • Iron/Ironing board OUTDOOR FEATURES • Terrace • Infinity pool (heating at extra cost - $75 per day) • Hot tub • Barbecue • Outdoor dining • Outdoor furniture • Fire pit • Parking • Garage • Gated community • Security cameras • Access to the PGA West public course • View of the golf course STAFF & SERVICES Extra cost (advance notice may be required): • Private chef • Villa pre-stocking • Airport transfer • Activities and excursions • Housekeeping • Spa services • Catering • Laundry service • Pool heating LOCATION Points of Interest: • 6.2 miles to Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival • 13 miles to Palm Desert • 25 miles to Indian Canyons Golf Resort • 26 miles to Mesquite Golf & Country Club • 26 miles to Escena Golf Club • 27 miles to Indian Canyons • 30 miles to Downtown Palm Springs • 36 miles to Joshua Tree National Park Airport: • 25 miles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
$648 per night
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Villa in La Quinta
Troon Estate: 4/BDR #228334
Sculpted rams flank the entrance and a pair of panthers guards the pool at this sleek La Quinta home. Its glass panels reveal panoramas of fairways, golf-course lake, mountains, and California sky, and its family-friendly layout includes a separate casita. It’s 2 miles to music-festival shows at the Empire Polo Fields venue and 5 minutes to shopping and dining at Old Town La Quinta. Catch the action along 3 holes of one of the PGA West golf courses from a backyard with a saltwater infinity pool and hot tub, a stock of sun loungers, and shaded alfresco dining and sitting areas with a TV and fireplace. Heat up the built-in barbecue for dinner and kick off the rest of the evening over drinks at the indoor wet bar. From the fountain in the entry courtyard to the spillway between hot tub and spa, the sound of water flows throughout this desert home. The layout flows, too, from a living room to a fully equipped kitchen with a bar area and breakfast nook. There’s a separate formal dining room with dramatic glass walls as well as a family room. The villa’s lakefront setting in the Summit community means it’s minutes from the 3 PGA West golf courses—plus a clubhouse with a restaurant and patio. The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals both play the Empire Polo Fields, less than 5 minutes away, and the BNP Paribas tennis event comes to Indian Wells each spring, about 10 minutes away. Permit number: 228334 Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1 - Master: California king size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower & jetted bathtub, Dual vanity, Bidet, Walk-in closet, Fireplace, Television, Ceiling fan, Direct access to terrace, Outdoor furniture, Garden view • Bedroom 2: California king size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television • Bedroom 3: 2 Queen size beds, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Dual vanity, Television, Ceiling fan Casita • Bedroom 4: California king size bed, Queen size sofa bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Dual vanity, Kitchenette, Lounge area, Television, Ceiling fan, Private entry FEATURES & AMENITIES • Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar • Formal dining area with seating for 8 • Dishwasher • Ice maker • Gas fireplace • Wet bar • Wi-Fi • Cable TV • Central air conditioning • Central heating • Ceiling fans • Washer/Dryer • Iron/Ironing board OUTDOOR FEATURES • Salt water pool - heating included • Salt water hot tub - heating included  • Sun loungers • Gas barbecue • Alfresco dining area with seating for 10 • Outdoor living space • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor television • Outdoor fireplace • Terrace • Golf course view • Mountain view • Driveway parking - 3 spaces • Garage - 3 spaces • Gated property STAFF & SERVICES Included: • Pool cleaning - Monday & Thursday mornings • Landscaping - Friday mornings Extra Cost (advance notice may be required): • Villa pre-stocking • Airport transfers • Activities and excursions • Chef services • Spa services • Masseuse • Housekeeping LOCATION Points of Interest: • 5 minute drive to Palms Golf Club • 9 min drive to Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival • 13 miles to Palm Desert • 26 miles to Mesquite Golf & Country Club • 26 miles to Escena Golf Club • 27 miles to Indian Canyons Golf Resort • 30 miles to Indian Canyons • 30 miles to Downtown Palm Springs • 33 miles to Joshua Tree National Park Airport: • 25 miles to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
$1,900 per night
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Villa in La Quinta
Casa Agave #068410 5BD
Resort-style amenities and desert charm come together within a private villa setting at this serene property. Décor, in an array of earthy tones, flows throughout the open-concept, adobe-style interior. Custom-built floor-to-ceiling glass doors fully open onto the tranquil terrace. Take a swing on the putting green, play a round of ping pong, or casually chill in front of the outdoor fire pit. Lush vegetation engulfs the backyard, lending a sense of natural privacy. After a day of beats and bikinis, who wants to worry about cooking dinner? Indulge in the luxury of a private in-house chef to keep your body nourished and your taste buds exceptionally satisfied during your stay; opt to savor your meal alfresco under the patio loggia. With an abundance of seating options, your crew can simultaneously work on their golden glows on the various loungers. Dive into the saltwater pool, complete with a tanning ledge, to escape from the region’s wild heat. Under the starry sky, the steamy hot tub is the perfect place to relax.  Nestled at the bottom of Santa Rosa Mountains, Old Town La Quinta, just 6 miles from Casa Agave, is a lively gathering place known for its alluring architecture and village atmosphere; discover plenty of local cafés, boutiques, and salons. Play a round of golf or swing your way from love to game point on the tennis courts at nearby Indian Palms Country Club. Ideal for music lovers and party goers, the Coachella Festival Grounds are mere minutes away.  Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM & BATHROOM • Bedroom 1 - Master: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower and bath tub, Dual vanity, Walk-in closet, Fireplace, Television, Safe, Desk, Mountain view • Bedroom 2: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Walk-in closet, Television • Bedroom 3: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, Television Casita • Bedroom 4: King size bed, Jack and Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 5 with shower/bathtub combo, Television • Bedroom 5: King size bed, Jack and Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 4 with shower/bathtub combo, Television, Mini fridge, Desk FEATURES & AMENITIES • Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar • Ice maker • Dishwasher • Formal dining area with seating for 10 • Cable television • Smart TV • Wi-Fi • Fireplace • Wet bar  • Pool table • Exercise room • Central air-conditioning  • Security cameras (outdoors only) • Washer/Dryer • Iron/Ironing board OUTDOOR FEATURES • Swimming pool -  heating at extra cost • Hot tub - heating included • Barbecue • Alfresco dining with seating for 8  • Terrace • Outdoor living area • Ping pong table • Sun loungers • Fire pit • Putting green • Noise monitor • Parking - 4 cars STAFF & SERVICES Extra cost (advance notice may be required): • Private chef • Villa pre-stocking • Airport transfer • Activities and excursions • Housekeeping • Spa services • Catering • Laundry service
$1,919 per night
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All about Palm Desert

Planning a vacation in the California Desert? We’re here to help!

An almost mythical land, lionized on the big screen ever since the movies were young, the California Desert (actually made up of at least three main deserts, the Mojave, the Colorado and the Great Basin) is a place of grandeur. Mountains tower, sand dunes are cast in great shifting swathes, and volcanic springs bubble up from deep underground. The desert is a magnet for free spirits, who drove in along historic Route 66 and dropped out to live a life of spirituality and seclusion under the ever-present sun. It’s also home to desert cities such as Palm Springs, where golf courses, swimming pools, and spas have been pampering vacationers since the golden boys and girls of Hollywood made it their playground back in the 1930s. So whether you seek sun-soaked R&R or enlightening exploration, jump in your automobile and hit the road.

Shapes in nature

Joshua Tree, immortalized on the cover of the 1987 U2 album of the same name, is perhaps the most famous of California’s desert State Parks. Named after the twisted, spiky and frankly downright weird-looking palm tree that is rarely found outside the Mojave Desert, it is home to specimens said to be several hundred years old, some reaching a height of 60 feet. Spanning almost 800,000 acres, this huge park is made up of the dryer, sparser Colorado Desert to the east, and the sandy plains and monolithic rock formations of the Mojave to the west. A $25 car pass will grant you access to the whole lot for a full seven-day week, giving you plenty of time to drive and hike your way across the Wild West terrain, dodging rattlesnakes and spotting desert tortoises, antelopes, and coyote.

The sculpted forms of the Wonderland of Rocks are a breath-taking introduction to the artistic skills of Mother Nature, while a half-hour drive away you’ll find a wonderfully leftfield example of man’s efforts. The Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum is a fabulous collection of sun-bleached structures scattered across the desert. Alabama-born Purifoy lived here for 15 years before his death in 2004, and the ten acres of sculpture on a giant scale, constructed entirely from junked materials makes an otherworldly arena well worth a visit.

Desert glamour in Palm Springs

Set against the backdrop of the snow-topped San Jacinto Mountains, the palm-lined pools and mid-century modernist architecture of Palm Springs are instantly recognizable motifs of this quintessential Californian city of leisure. With winter temperatures in the 70s, health-giving hot springs and a burgeoning golf scene, the area was a magnet for Hollywood’s Golden Age movie stars, tied by the so-called ‘two-hour rule’ that meant they had to be available within two hours’ distance of the big studios – which in turn meant nearby Palm Springs was the ideal spot for a quick escape. Loretta Young, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra all built swanky vacation homes here, and many others came to stay and play in the stylish new hotels that sprang up to cater to their every moneyed whim. Today the city has the highest concentration of mid-century modern architecture in the world, and these desert modernist buildings with their low-slung profiles, huge glass windows, and clean lines have been restored to cater to a new wave of visitors keen to enjoy their retro flair.

The city also has a thriving art scene, centered around the Palm Springs Art Museum. Founded in 1938, the museum moved several times, until in 1974 it came to rest in its current 150,000 square foot home in the heart of downtown. Its art collection is mostly made up of works either loaned or donated by the city’s many wealthy residents and includes modern and contemporary art, glass, photography, architecture and design and Native American art, with works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Henry Moore and Ansel Adams among others.

For less illustrious names but equally visually stimulating works, head to Palm Springs’ Backstreet Art District. This collection of small independent galleries is a great place to visit studios and meet artists at work creating sculptures, photography, jewelry, paintings and more. On the first Wednesday of every month, there’s an evening Art Walk from 5 to 8 pm, where you can sign up to join tours of these boutique businesses.

Experience the luxury of our California Desert vacation rentals

Strung out along the Route 10 highway, the cities of the Southern California Desert are great places to base yourself when you want to explore the wild beauty of the desert landscape. They’re also welcoming resort cities where you’ll find all the ingredients for a fabulous vacation.

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Homes in Indio

Home of the Coachella Music Festival, Indio is known as the City of Festivals – visit almost any time of the year and you’re sure to find something to celebrate. Our Indio vacation rentals are the ideal haven to retreat to once you’ve partied till you can’t party any more. Smooth blue pools surrounded by loungers and essential shade-giving umbrellas, hot tubs to soothe dance-weary legs and huge, super-soft beds for when it’s finally time to hit the sack.  

Homes in Palm Desert

Want to shop, spa, play golf or tennis, hike or just hang by your pool? Our Palm Desert villas give you access to all of the city’s shopping malls, sports facilities and of course the desert right on your doorstep. Choose a villa with panoramic mountain views and all you need for the ideal vacation under the Californian sun. Fire up the barbecue and gather around the fire pit to reflect on another perfect vacation day. Conveniently located just a couple of hour’s drive from bustling L.A., California’s desert cities have all the key ingredients for total relaxation. Year-round hot, dry temperatures make for a golfer’s paradise; an endless portfolio of great courses, such as the Escena Golf Club, are lined with palm trees and mountains in the distance. Our villas in Palm Springs, La Quinta, Indio, Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage feature fully equipped outdoor spaces to bring the comforts of indoors into the open air to take advantage of the climate: comfortable lounge areas, alfresco dining and inviting pools provide the perfect excuse for reading a book poolside all day, followed by feeling the warmth in your outdoor spa under the stars.