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Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views

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Kids frolicking in the day!
What a fun living room!
Enjoy the warm desert nights.
Sunset swinging from the front yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Desert Hot Springs, CA
  • Miracle Springs Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mission Lakes Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views

Welcome to Sunny Haven!

We have done our best to set this desert pool house up for enjoyment by families, close friends, and their canine companions.

LOCATION

For starters, our home has a great location... in a nice quiet neighborhood with beautiful mountain and sunset views. The home is an easy 20 - 25 minute drive to downtown Palm Springs and 35 minutes to Joshua Tree Visitor Center. Coachella, Morongo, and Agua Caliente are also nearby.

The home is in a nice part of up and coming Desert Hot Springs, a small city just north of Palm Springs. Familiar grocery and fast food restaurants are mere minutes away. There are plenty of family owned restaurants with good food for take out or dine in if you're OK with the typically humble ambiance. If you're looking for a fancy night out with fine dining, DHS is not the city for that. Head to the Palm Springs area. :)

If you plan to just stay put and chill, you'll love your time at Sunny Haven as the home comes with many amenities.

OUTDOOR AMENITIES

Sunny Haven offers a fabulous shaded back patio with plenty of seating and lounge furniture. The pool has built in bar stools and spray fountains. The hot tub has powerful jets. The BBQ has a propane side for those quick grill sessions, plus a charcoal side and side smoker for those chill BBQ days.

The front patio is walled in with a lovely porch swing and bistro set from which you can enjoy a beverage while taking in the scenery of the Coachella Valley.

The landscaping throughout has been thoughtfully designed to show the beauty of the desert, provide bits of shade, attract birds, and generally lend to the feelings of oasis.

PLEASE NOTE: The pool is heated at no additional cost between May 1st and September 30th. For pool heating outside of these dates, please contact us for pricing. The spa heating is always available at no cost.

INDOOR AMENITIES

The kitchen has been updated and provides all the tools you need to share delicious meals with your family and friends. The pantry should have a few common seasonings available to share.

The living space offers a leather sofa, two leather recliners and a rocker for your seating pleasure. For entertainment, the 65" SmartTV provides all the streaming services plus a sound bar to connect your bluetooth device if desired.

The kids room includes two arcade cabinets with a variety of games like Mrs Pac Man, Mortal Kombat, Galaxian, and 1944.

SLEEPING

The home includes three bedrooms. Two bedrooms have premium quality king size memory foam mattresses that cradle and support you while keeping you cool. The third bedroom has two twin size bunk beds... with twin size trundle beds underneath as well. We allow maximum 6 adults, or 8 total guests. Kids only in the top bunks please!

OTHER AMENITIES

You'll note of course that we provide free high speed internet, central A/C and heat, plenty of electrical outlets, washer and dryer, a 2 car garage, and both back and front yards are fully fenced for the safety of your pets.

SUMMARY

Thank you for reading about Sunny Haven, and we look forward to hosting your stay in the Coachella Valley. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Basic Stats Summary:
1200+ sq. ft home w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 bath.
Bedroom 1 - King
Bedroom 2 - King
Bedroom 3 - 2 x Twin Bunkbeds w/ Trundle
Full Kitchen
Living Room w/ 65" TV
Accommodates - 8 people
Parking - 3 Cars (2 in garage)
Mountain View
25 Minutes to Palm Springs
25 Minutes to Morongo
35 Minutes to Joshua Tree
5 Minutes to groceries
30 minutes basically to anywhere else in the Coachella Valley
Fenced-in Yards
Dog Friendly!

Property manager

Gabriel Richards
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Have fun and be safe with the young ones!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Nice pets that stay off the furniture are welcome!
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only please!

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
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
Property Registration Number VR21-0005

About the area

Desert Hot Springs

Located in Rancho Del Oro, a neighbourhood in Desert Hot Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Miracle Springs Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Las Palmas and The Mountain Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Palm Springs Lanes, or check out an event or a game at Palm Springs Swim Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Desert Hot Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mission Lakes Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 27 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Palapa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Its Taste Of India - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views have a pool?

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

Is Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Visit Sunny Haven! Private Pool & Spa - Family & Dog Friendly - Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Desert Hot Springs holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sand to Snow National Monument and Miracle Springs Spa. Desert Hot Springs Town Center is 3 mi (4.8 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. 97 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALAN B.

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

Couldn’t have asked for better

The house was out standing with plenty to do. The pool was amazing along with the rest of the house. The place exceptionally clean and well organized.Looking forward to staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

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

Awesome entertainment

Pool, Jacuzzi and game room really kept the kids occupied, Not gonna lie i spent some time trying to beat high scores on the arcade game as well...LOL.Thank You we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Beautiful Desert Home w Awesome Outdoor spaces

Great home in a great location- near both PalmSprings and Joshua Tree. House has a well-equipped kitchen and beautiful outdoor spaces in a quiet neighborhood with lots of privacy. Mountain views all around are an extra bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Seth J.

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

Exactly what we needed

We enjoyed staying here. We loved the neighborhood. It was quiet and peaceful. The pool was not heated in March, but the hot tub did work. It was an easy checkin/out process.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Backyard paradise

We loved our stay! House was just as advertised in a quiet neighborhood and we spent most of our time outside in the backyard either in the pool/spa or sitting on the covered patio. The house was well appointed with all of the things we needed and communication with the hosts was a great experience. There’s even a wonderful lemon tree in the front yard! Easy drive to Palm Springs for a day of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Pleasant Stay

We thought the place was very accurate in the description and enjoyed the place. The location requires driving to any place you need to go, but we knew that when we booked. Loved the pool and the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Nice place

Except for the weather our 6 day stay was very nice. Communication with the owners was great and the one time we needed something (broken TV remote), we had it the by the next day. Overall good value for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Clean and Relaxing

The house and grounds were very clean and well kept. The backyard had lots of seating and was very relaxing. The hosts have notes throughout the house with helpful information on using lights, etc. They have really tried to think of having everything available that would be needed by visitors. Property is in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

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

Desert vacation

Great. The house is very nice, well kept, clean, great neighbourhood, and the spa hit the spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody F.

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

Winter getaway

Escaping a Canadian winter, Gabe heated the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Wonderful Stay, Beautiful House!

The house was everything we wanted and more. Very clean and well decorated; the beds were very comfortable. We loved, loved the pool and jacuzzi. Host was very responsive. We had a great stay and while we were driving away, we said that we wished we had booked more days. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Very happy with our stay!

We found this place to be very pleasant, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Constance P.

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

Comfortable home

We had a pleasant stay at this property. The home itself was very nice and well-maintained, with a lovely backyard that was definitely the highlight of our trip. The pool and spa were perfect for relaxing and offered a lot of privacy, making it a great place to unwind. The interior of the house was comfortable, clean, and had all the amenities we needed.However, the only downside was the surrounding area. It wasn’t the most ideal location for us, and there were some aspects of the town that could have been better. While it didn’t drastically affect our stay, it’s something to keep in mind if you're looking for a more vibrant or upscale area.Overall, we really enjoyed our time here, and the backyard pool made up for any concerns about the community. Would recommend for those seeking a relaxing retreat with a great outdoor space!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose F.

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

Weekend desert trip

We had a blast swimming all day and night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Super nice place

Great place, enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

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

Great backyard

Family and dogs loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

AMAZING PROPERTY!!!!

This was an amazing property! Better than advertised!!! Very clean! Beds where really conformable!!! Kids room had 3 arcade games!! Pool and jacuzzi was amazing!! Great location! Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anel M.

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

Family

Great house lot of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Experience

My husband, pups, and I had an amazing and relaxing time at this property. The property owners had very clear check-in and check-out instructions and had labels all over the property that helped us locate items, switches, and even instructions on how to turn on the showers. Definitely recommend this property located in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O.

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

Perfect Getaway Vacation Home

Our family loved Sunny Haven. The house was very clean along with plenty of space for our family. The pool was a perfect size for our family and is where we spent most of the day. Pool was clean and well maintained. Our dog also loved the backyard with plenty of space to run around. Neighborhood was very quiet as well. Can’t wait to return back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karishma S.

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

Peaceful Desert Springs get away

Fully equipped home and responsive host who helped promptly address the one minor issue that came up in our week long stay. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great getaway

We had a great weekend getaway. The place was clean and as described and pictured on the listing. We would definitely stay at again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon M.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was our second time staying at this amazing property. we all (including our dog!) loved our stay. the hosts are grate. we would definitely plan to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

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

Great home

Enjoyed our stay. Very accommodating, great space, clean. Great communication with owner. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo N.

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

Relaxing stay

This was our second time at this home and we again greatly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean, well appointed, and very comfortable. I will book again on our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gabriel Richards

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Racquel, Rameses, Cleopatra and I (Gabriel), are born, raised, and settled in the Los Angeles area. We took a risk a few years back purchasing a property in Big Bear to use as both a vacation home and a vacation rental. Fortunately it has worked out great and we've discovered just how much we love helping other families enjoy vacations and create memories in the comfort of a private home.

So this is our second attempt, a desert pool house. COVID taught us that families need great nearby and private vacation opportunities more than ever, and so set out to find, purchase, and set up a desert oasis to share with our community. We hope you like what we've done, and we now humbly offer Sunny Haven for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Desert Hot Springs real estate (or DHS as the locals call it)... has a great combination of value and location. Close enough to Palm Springs or the casinos for a fancy night out... yet far enough to feel quiet and small town. DHS is a great home base for anything you might want to do in the Coachella Valley or Joshua Tree.

Sunny Haven called out to us specifically because it checked so many boxes. The perfect size for a family vacation bringing along the grandparents or our best friends. The pool was done, plus other great outdoor features like the shaded patio.

The work we put in includes all new flooring, and kitchen updates, including a beautiful bar top counter that doubles as the indoor dinner table. We furnished the property and continually work on little refinements to make it more comfortable and convenient for our guests.

What makes this property unique

Here are the best ways to enjoy Sunny Haven, IMHO!

1) A cup of coffee with your sweetheart in the morning on the front swing.

2) A chill day of BBQ, pool, and your beverage of choice in the back patio.

3) Falling asleep on the recliner in front of the TV or with some music playing.

4) Preparing a meal for your family / friends to enjoy either indoors or outside.

5) Swimming, sunbathing, and just generally lounging around to enjoy the desert heat

6) Trying to beat Gabriel's high score on Mrs. Pac Man!

7) Challenging someone to a game of Mortal Kombat!

8) A nice 10 - 12 hours of sleep on the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress!

9) Enjoying a nice beverage at the bar counter while you watch your friends / family / sweetheart prepare dinner. :)

10) Walking around and observing all the various plant life and artworks around the propery.

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