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Welcome to your private Tranquil Desert Oasis! Near El Paseo & Living Desert.

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Relax, unwind and create special memories.
The spacious and comfortable living room.
A modern, well appointed kitchen you'll love to cook in.
An open floor plan for comfortable gatherings.
The kitchen island is a great place for laptops with outlets on both ends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6155.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Palm Desert, CA
  • El Paseo Shopping District
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • McCallum Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Tranquil Garden Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Tranquil Island Bedroom

1 King Bed

Tranquil Sea Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Tranquil Island Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to your private Tranquil Desert Oasis! Near El Paseo & Living Desert.

Come relax in our comfortable home which features all the comfort and modern amenities you expect and deserve. Our home is cleaned by a professional service that follows the current cleaning protocols to ensure your comfort. Enjoy some quality down-time away from your busy lives in this modern 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a large backyard including a recently refurbished pool and spa. Located in a quiet neighborhood in desirable South Palm Desert, this home is close to exciting El Paseo shopping and dining.

This home features an open floor plan that allows your conversation to flow freely from the kitchen to the living/dining room. The living/dining room has a large flat screen TV and a modern gas fireplace can be lit up on those cooler winter evenings. The dining table seats eight. The living room provides direct access to the large back yard through two large sliding doors which offer attractive views of the pool, spa and surrounding landscaping.

The kitchen comes granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances and is equipped with all of your modern day conveniences allowing you to serve up a delicious meal while your guests sit at the kitchen island and enjoy their favorite drink. Coffee and tea will be provided and there are some basic spices and herbs as well.

The Tranquil Island bedroom features a King size bed, a flat screen TV, room-darkening shades and an ensuite bathroom. It also provides private access to the back yard pool and spa. The Tranquil Garden Bedroom features a queen size bed and a flat screen TV. The Tranquil Sea Bedroom offers two twin beds, as well as a flat screen TV, so bring the kids or grand kids. While this bedroom is appropriate for children, we have ensured that it would also suit the needs of adults. The twin beds can be adjusted to form a single king-sized bed. Just notify us at the time of booking and we can arrange that for you. All three bedrooms have dressers and large closets with hangers.

The gorgeous and peaceful north-facing backyard features a newly renovated pool and spa, a large Weber gas barbecue, a covered outdoor dining area that seats six, a fire pit with seating for six and comfortable lounge chairs with umbrellas. The fire pit can be easily converted to a chat table. There is a portable pool alarm and shallow-end barrier available for use by guests if desired. A back-yard lawn with a large shade tree and orange trees adjoins the pool area. Feel free to pick fresh Valencia oranges from the trees when in season.

This house has been equipped with all the conveniences of a modern, smart home. The living room and each of the bedrooms has a smart TV. Each TV offers streaming Netflix and other internet entertainment. Additionally, the living room TV is provided with YouTube TV for our long-term guests and has been upgraded with a sound system to enhance your listening pleasure.

We provide high speed internet as well as a portable table and chair for guests who wish to use the home for remote working.

Our long-term guests (28 days or more) automatically receive a 35% discount off the daily posted rates and enjoy interim cleaning (except laundry) at owner's expense.

The pool comes equipped with easy to operate spa controls. Spa heating is included in nightly rental rate, but pool heating is optional. If you wish to have the pool heated (to 82 deg. F) the following fees per rental day apply:

January: $58
February: $58
March: $48
April: $35
May: $20
October: $20
November: $45
December: $58

These fees offset the actual cost for heating the pool. The pool may be heated for a part of your stay, provided the days are contiguous. The pool is not heated during the months of June, July, August, and September as it is not necessary. However, the spa may still be heated.

For guests who choose not to have the pool heated, a heated community pool is located about two miles from the house at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center. Please see their website for more details.

We provide a range of pool toys, as well as Croquet and Ladderball for game entertainment on the back lawn. We also provide a variety of board games and card games for added entertainment. Relaxing or having fun here is what it's all about - you decide. This home was our family home and has provided much comfort and enjoyment to our family. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay.

We provide starter supplies of basic necessities (toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, body wash, etc.).

For bookings made six months or more prior to check-in, arrangements can be made upon request for making a deposit at time of booking, with the remaining balance due 60 days prior to check-in.

We do have cameras located in the front yard and doorbell only. This is for our guests' security and safety.

Property manager

Doug and Diane Bouche

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib, high chair or child-safety locks
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Events

No events allowed
Violates our STR permit with the city.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a young granddaughter with asthma.
No outside sound devices between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. and no overnight parking on street per city requirement. WE HAVE A VERY STRICT NO SMOKING POLICY!
Charging of electric vehicles prohibited. Guests are responsible for the safety of those using the property, pool and spa during their stay.
Please Note: The City of Palm Desert prohibits RVs to be parked in driveways or on the street.

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
Note from host: Violates our STR permit with the city.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Desert

Located in Palm Desert, this holiday home is in the city centre and next to a golf course. While the natural beauty of Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Empire Polo Club. 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.
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Palm Desert, CA

What's nearby

  • El Paseo Shopping District - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • McCallum Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Palm Desert Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 25 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eureka - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Keedy's Fountain & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to your private Tranquil Desert Oasis! Near El Paseo & Living Desert. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to your private Tranquil Desert Oasis! Near El Paseo & Living Desert. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to your private Tranquil Desert Oasis! Near El Paseo & Living Desert.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to your private Tranquil Desert Oasis! Near El Paseo & Living Desert.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to your private Tranquil Desert Oasis! Near El Paseo & Living Desert. located?

This family-friendly Palm Desert holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and El Paseo Shopping District. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and The Gardens on El Paseo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

Another great stay in Palm Desert

Good location quiet excellent pool and spa.
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Perfection

I/we love this home. Doug and Diane are superior hosts. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Alberta

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

Fantastic vacation property!

We returned this year for another fantastic stay at this home! The covered patio is great and the pool provided hours of entertainment. Doug and Diane are a pleasure to deal with and we hope to return next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

Perfect spot for us.

Our family with three kids found the house to be perfect for our needs. It was very clean and everything was easy, just what we want on vacation. Our kids loved swimming in the pool and it was a good location for our daily artivities. We will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan M.

Great Rental!

My friends and I rented this house for the weekend and had a great time. The house was very clean, organized and spacious. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

carrie d., Solana Beach, CA

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

Girls trip

Clean cute house great location Whole process very enjoyable & easy Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

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

Palm desert jewel

Outstanding property inside and out. The pool is fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C., West Vancouver BC

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

Perfect family home.

The property was just as beautiful as the photos! It was our home away from home. Lots of amenities provided too. Great communication with Doug and Diane.
Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Wonderful stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home and pool were very clean. The house was perfect for our 5 girl getaway. Great location - close to restaurants, shopping and the Living Desert. I'm picky about my bathrooms and kitchen - and they passed my test!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Knelly D.

Gorgeous property, probably the most well organized vrbo rental we have ever experienced!

Super attentive and responsive hosts, gorgeous Home and outdoor space. Perfect for a warm weather getaway with our kids! We are coming back next year for an entire month! Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nar M.

The best house!

This house was by far the best house I have ever stayed at. The house condition was brand new, and was supplied with literally everything! Will definitely be staying here again! Thank you Bouche Family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne L., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Wonderful and relaxing

We had a wonderful 2 month stay. So relaxing and quiet. A very safe location. Owners were excellent to work with. Thank you very much. Great back yard large pool and spa. The home has every amenity you would need and more.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D., Aurora, CO

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

Great property and hosts!

Thanks so much for such a wonderful stay. We were surprised by a personal welcome card, a bottle of wine and bubbles for the kids. The house was immaculately clean, had everything we needed and more, wonderful decor, the pool was so much fun, lots of outdoor seating and indoor seating. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lena O., Madison WI

We had a hreat time. The condo exceeding our expections. The neighborhood is nice, great pool.

Excellent! So well stocked with anything you might need. Clean, updated, modern. Loved the fire pit and backyard. Hosts were available to answer questions and made recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Amazing house

This house was like home from home. Every amenity was there. The house was clean and spacious. The pool was amazing and my children enjoyed the whole Experience there. The location is ideal and it nice and peaceful. The owners are a joy to deal with. I would defo stay again. We were sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francine J.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Wonderful place to stay. Nice having a garage to park in. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds are comfortable. We enjoyed having a hot tub. We like the location. Just sorry our stay was during the start of the virus and the closing of stores and restaurants. We felt the need to cut our stay and return home. Hope to visit another time.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Alberta

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

Fantastic Desert Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Doug and Diane’s home in Palm Desert. It truly felt like a home away from home in that all the essentials required for our vacation were available. The pool was amazing. We loved having coffee on the patio in the morning and watching the hummingbirds. Communication in terms of booking and checkout were clear and simple. We would love to come again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Palm Desert Perfection!

Tranquil Desert Oasis exceeded my expectations. My month stay flew by and everyone that came down to join me agreed. The house is the perfect size, everything is labeled, and it’s nicely appointed. The location is terrific. Diane and Doug are superior hosts. Call me a definite “repeat visitor” as I hope to be back in 2023.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

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

OUTSTANDING

Cannot put into words how good our stay was. Excellent! Everything, clean, comfortable, organized, everything you would need or might ask for was onsite. Communication was outstanding. Will definitely be back! Thanks, Diane and Doug
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

The Gold Standard of VRBO!

Impeccably maintained house. Thoughtfully appointed. Amazing communication. You couldn’t ask for anything more in a rental. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian A.

Peaceful

We had a wonderful time staying at this Tranquil Desert Oasis. My family and I will definitely be back. The owners are amazing and respond so quickly to every question that I asked before the trip and during. Their home is so well stocked and clean. They really made sure that their guest has the things they need to help make their stay more comfortable. The entire vibe of the home is just peaceful. Thank you guys so much!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M., BELLEVUE, WA USA

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

Perfect getaway

Walking distance to el paseo restaurants. Pool and hot tub lovely. Breakfast outside every day around fire pit that doubled as round cocktail table. Dinners outside on shaded patio. Good BBQ. House stocked with everything EVEN good knives. Fresh squeezed orange/ grapefruit juice everyday from trees in the backyard. Perfect.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaye C.

Exceptional and comfortable.

A spotless, comfortable, and well appointed home. Perfect for a family to gather, enjoy together and still have space for their own privacy. The pool and spa was large enough for a group. The outdoor space had plenty of shade areas with ample seating. The indoor open plan allowed everyone to gather and share their meals. The kitchen area was very well appointed. It was perfect for an extended vacation. The host and hostess were very responsive to all our emails and tried to accommodate our needs. Many thanks for a wonderful environment for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

BETHANY T.

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

Wonderful!

We had a fabulous month long stay in Doug and Diane's home. The house was spotless, clean and extremely well equipped with everything one could need, especially in the kitchen, where we cooked many meals. Nothing was lacking! The outdoor spaces were very comfortable for lounging and dining, and we enjoyed using the heated spa and barbeque. We also appreciated the neighborhood quiet hours. Diane was extremely responsive to any inquiries and communication from start to finish was effortless. We hope to return to this tranquil desert oasis and thank Doug and Diane for making their lovely home available for guests to enjoy.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S., United States

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

Spring 2021 Tranquil Desert Oasis

We loved this house. It is immaculately clean, comfortable furniture inside and out, beds are more comfortable than mine at home and a fully stocked kitchen. The location is perfectly centered in the valley. We loved walking in the neighborhoods and to El Paseo and hiking on the trails nearby. The best part by far was the big back yard with shade and fruit trees. Plenty of room to be in or out of the sun. It is such a tranquil, peaceful place to sit by the pool, read, visit with friends or have your meals. While we were there there were several strong wind storms that came through causing dust to blow everywhere. This house is in a very sheltered area so we had no dust and we’re hardly aware there was a wind storm going on. The only issue we had was the You Tube TV arrangement which was difficult to manage at times. Overall this is one of the best houses we have rented in the desert and we hope to come back.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Doug and Diane Bouche

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Adventure is always our destination! From the volcanoes on Java to Antarctica, the Serengeti and the Amazon, we are addicted to exploring our beautiful world. We love to travel, meet new people and share experiences.
Fun is always on our calendar. Family and friends are an integral part of our lives. Good wine, tasty food and enticing conversation is always important at our dinner parties.
After many years of living and working overseas, we ran our own engineering consulting business for ten years. We are now retired and looking forward to many more years of travel and meeting interesting people.
Doug's favorite saying is, "Life is not a dress rehearsal," and Diane's is "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Why they chose this property

Our neighborhood provides us with a quiet, relaxing place away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Our home is on a large lot, located on a private street. If you are looking for a place to recharge your batteries, this is it. Our Tranquil Desert Oasis is also conveniently located close to exciting El Paseo shopping and dining.

What makes this property unique

The house features an open architectural design from the kitchen to the dining area and on to the livingroom which makes it ideal for entertaining.
Direct access to the backyard and pool/spa is provided through two large sliding glass doors in the dining/living room area, as well as private access to these amenities from the master bedroom. The living room also features a wet bar with a wine rack, perfect for entertaining!
We provide a range of pool toys, as well as Croquet and Ladderball for game entertainment on the back lawn. We also provide a variety of board games and card games for added entertainment. Relaxing or having fun here is what it's all about - you decide.

Languages:

English