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El Encanto by VARE | Pool, Spa, BBQ, PGA West!

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El Encanto features off-street parking for you!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8176.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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La Quinta, CA
  • PGA West Golf Course
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Casita Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Casita Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

El Encanto by VARE | Pool, Spa, BBQ, PGA West!

Welcome to El Encanto, “The Charm” of the Desert, an exclusive VARE property.

This new home will be your retreat from everyday life. The 1,901 sqft property exudes luxury from the moment you drive through the privately guarded security gates. Enter the property and you will find a 3 bedroom (including casita) and 3.5-bathroom home, that invites you to swim in your private pool, relax inside or out, and celebrate the moment with your family and friends. Tastefully appointed inside and out, you may decide to enjoy your vacation without ever leaving. The home's great room is steps from the swimming pool, BBQ, and an outdoor 55” television where you can watch your favorite program while sipping a cold beverage in the pool, or on a lounge chair, in the sun, or in the shade. If your day takes you hiking, shopping, site-seeing, or golfing, you might decide to walk to Ernie's Grill at the Stadium Club (PGA West 19th hole) for a bite to eat. Additionally, there are many five-star restaurants just minutes away or enjoy cooking at home in your state-of-the-art kitchen filled with many amenities. Your days, your way at El Encanto, the charm of the desert.

Book your stay at this incredible Signature PGA West vacation home today and experience the ultimate in relaxation, luxury, and outdoor living…. VARE style.

BEDROOMS/SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
✔ Master Suite: King Bed, 65" Smart TV, Sonos sound system, Ensuite bathroom & backyard access
✔ Guest Bedroom: 2x Full beds and Smart TV, Ensuite bathroom
✔ Casita: Queen bed, 55" Smart TV, Ensuite bathroom
* Queen Air Mattress (available upon request)

LIVING ROOM:
✔ 70" TV with Sonos Sound System
✔ Electric Color Changing Fireplace
✔ Comfortable Sofas
✔ Natural Light
✔ Spacious & Modern
✔ Glass Sliding Doors directly to pool

KITCHEN & DINING:
✔ Coffee Maker
✔ High-End Stainless Steel Appliances
✔ Indoor Dining Table for 8
✔ Bar-Height Seating for 3

POOL & BACKYARD:
✔ Private Pool & Hot Tub
✔ Tanning Shelf
✔ Outdoor 55" Smart TV
✔ Natural Gas BBQ Grill
✔ Sun Loungers
✔ Patio Seating areas with a large umbrella surrounding the pool
**Optional heating available: Pool & Hot Tub - $85/day; Hot Tub only - $65/day**

OTHER AMENITIES:
✔ Free high-speed Wi-Fi
✔ Pack & Play (available upon request)
✔ Full-sized washer/dryer

PARKING:
✔ 2 car garage with up to 4 cars total between the driveway/garage
✔ ChargePoint EV Charger

COMMUNITY SPACE:
✔ Gym
✔ Heated Pool
✔ Jacuzzi
✔ Shuffleboard
✔ Cornhole Court
✔ Sun Loungers
✔ BBQ Grill
✔ Outdoor dining area
✔ Dog park

INCLUDED WITH YOUR VACATION HOME:
The property will be stocked with an initial supply of trash bags, paper towels, kitchen sponges, hand soap, dish soap, and toilet paper. The property is equipped with a specific quantity of bath and pool towels to accommodate the max occupancy of the home. The bathrooms are stocked with shampoo and conditioner. There are also fully equipped laundry rooms with a washer, dryer, and iron.

THE FOLLOWING IS NOT INCLUDED: cooking oil, sprays, foil, plastic wrap or other cooking ingredients.

Signature at PGA WEST is a guarded gated community, and your group will be provided access for your stay. Located a few minutes from the private residence is access to the community clubhouse, which includes a resort-style pool, hot tub, outdoor living/BBQ area, gym fitness center, and shuffleboard. The community pool & hot tub are heated from October to May.

✔ Shuffleboard
✔ Shared Gym
✔ Shared Pool

We are minutes from PGA West with five public courses to choose from, as well as SilverRock Resort, an Arnold Palmer Classic Course, another terrific local option. In January, you can walk to the Stadium course to watch the pros play in The American Express Golf Tournament.

Tennis fans - in March, you'll be minutes away from the 5th largest tennis tournament in the world, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, which draws the top-rated men and women tennis players in the world.

Tennis and pickleball players - the Fritz Burns park is 10 minutes away with 6 tennis courts and 8 pickleball courts lit and open from Dawn until 10 pm.

Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals are the main attractions in April, both taking place at the famous Empire Polo Grounds.

Close by is the famous El Paseo and Old Town La Quinta areas with excellent dining and shopping options.

Ralph's is the closest supermarket, about 5 minutes away, and Trader Joe's is also nearby. Highway 111 is the home to Costco, Target, Coffee Bean, and Starbucks, among many local favorite restaurants and shopping. Less than 10 minutes from the I-10, you can quickly head to Palm Springs, nearby casinos, Joshua Tree National Park, and other Coachella Valley destinations.

ESTIMATED DISTANCES FROM PGA WEST
- Jack Nicholas & Stadium PGA West golf courses: 1 min
- Ernie's Bar & Grill (PGA West 19th hole): 1 min
- Old Town La Quinta: 5-7 mins
- PGA West Greg Norman Course: 10 mins
- SilverRock Resort Golf Course: 10 mins
- Empire Polo Fields (home to Coachella & Stagecoach music festivals): 10 mins
- BNP Paribas Open / Indian Wells Tennis Garden: 10-15 mins
- PGA West Dunes Course: 15 mins
- PGA West Pete Dye Mountain Course: 15 mins
- Palm Desert/El Paseo: 15-20 mins
- Acrisure Arena: 25 mins
- Downtown Palm Springs/Airport: 35 mins
- Joshua Tree National Park: 45 mins
- LA/OC/SD: Roughly 2 hours without traffic

- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
WHAT TIME IS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT?
Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for your reservation.

WILL I NEED TO MEET THE PROPERTY MANAGER TO GET A KEY?
Our homes are keyless entry, we issue a “code” rather than a physical key. The code changes for every reservation so it is an incredibly safe alternative. Issuing the code before arrival makes the check-in process much easier.

WHAT ARE THE COMMUNITY CLUB & POOL HOURS? ARE THEY HEATED?
Clubhouse hours: 5:30 am – 10 pm.
The community pool & hot tub are heated from October to May.

DO YOU ALLOW PETS?
Certain non-shedding hypoallergenic dogs will be considered at an additional fee. Service animals are permitted, and the fee is waived for such situations (however the animal is never permitted to be in the unit alone if it is a service animal). Please note we do not allow any pets other than dogs.

Signature PGA West Community Rules:
1) The City of La Quinta & Signature PGA West has a quiet hour ordinance (10 pm – 8 am).
2) No more than 2 vehicles per home unit may be parked on the street at any time during the hours of 12 am – 7 am.
3) No trailer, camper, mobile home, commercial vehicle, truck (other than a standard-size pick-up truck), boat, or inoperable vehicle will be allowed in the community.

House Notes: During the hot summer nights, it's possible to encounter some gentle insects such as crickets, etc.. Rest assured, our property undergoes regular pest control treatments, though a few may still make an appearance. To ensure the upkeep of our surroundings, our diligent pool maintenance and landscaping team may visit the property during the week for service. Your comfort is importance, and we strive to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for your stay.

We've installed a security camera outside, facing the front entrance (placed to the left of the door), to ensure safety during your stay. Additionally, there's a noise monitoring device in the living room to ensure compliance with local noise ordinances during quiet hours.

IMPORTANT:

Guest Screening: We're committed to protecting our properties, which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider.

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VARE Properties
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English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 256712

About the area

La Quinta

Located in La Quinta, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Coachella Valley History Museum and Arthur Newman Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Empire Polo Club and PGA West Golf Course. Shields Date Garden and Riverside County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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La Quinta, CA

What's nearby

  • PGA West Golf Course - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coachella Music Festival - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Empire Polo Club - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lunas Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cunard's Sandbar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stuft Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tack Room Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Encanto by VARE | Pool, Spa, BBQ, PGA West! have a pool?

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

Is El Encanto by VARE | Pool, Spa, BBQ, PGA West! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Encanto by VARE | Pool, Spa, BBQ, PGA West!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Encanto by VARE | Pool, Spa, BBQ, PGA West!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Encanto by VARE | Pool, Spa, BBQ, PGA West! located?

Located in the heart of La Quinta, this golf holiday home is steps away from San Jacinto Mountains and PGA West Golf Course. PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Cornell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Five Star

Very nice property and well organized and appointed. Responded quickly when we had questions. Would rent from this group again and recommend to others.

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