Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Palm Desert, CA

El Paseo Shopping District9 min walk
The Gardens on El Paseo10 min walk
McCallum Theatre12 min walk
Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

South Palm Desert home in a beautiful neighborhood. Purchased in 2011 but built in the 50’s Large windows with mountain views. Home is small but bright and open. There is a closed in patio out front where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee, and if it's too warm out front there are French doors in the living room that leads to a covered patio in back.

We do not have a pool but are centrally located to the Aquatic Center with 3 pools, and the beautiful Civic Center Park; The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens; walking distance to El Paseo, (known as Little Rodeo Drive) and the McCallum Theater which sits on the edge of the College of The Desert Campus.

Property manager

Cecelia Lucido

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Small children cannot be left alone upstairs

Surfboards and wetsuits to be left in laundry room

Please do not wash bedding if they are soiled leave in laundry room

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is not 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 in the mountains. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Acrisure Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Palm Desert, CA

What's nearby

The Shops at Palm Desert - 7 min walk
El Paseo Shopping District - 9 min walk
The Gardens on El Paseo - 10 min walk
McCallum Theatre - 12 min walk
Desert Willow Golf Resort - 7 min drive

Getting around

Palm Springs Station - 23 min drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Buffalo Wild Wings - 9 min walk
The Real Italian Deli - 4 min walk
Panera Bread - 7 min walk
Jamba - 8 min walk
California Fish Grill - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home located?

This family-friendly Palm Desert holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains, The Shops at Palm Desert and El Paseo Shopping District. The Gardens on El Paseo and Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

4 Feb 2024

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

Location Location Location

This was our second time in this home and it did not disappoint. The house really is "Bright and Cheerful" and outfitted with everything one could need, from comfy beds to folding chairs to take to Sunday concerts in the nearby Civic Park. A 5 minute walk to El Paseo, 5+ minute drive to the wonderful Randall Henderson Trail, easy access to major roads in the region. The neighbourhood feels safe and is very quiet at night. Cecelia is terrific to deal with and is always available quickly by text or email to answer questions. She loves this house, her desert second home and it shows in the decor and care. Highly recommend.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed V.

30 Dec 2023

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

Great stay

Exceptionally clean and furnished nicely Walk to El Paso and the mall

Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Calgary, Alberta Canada

7 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful Property

Great location with everything you would need for a great vacation.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

6 Feb 2023

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

Great house!

Awesome small house. Well appointed with everything you need and more. Host is very thoughtful and super easy to communicate with. I’d definitely recommend.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

18 Mar 2022

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

Even better than expected.

The owner was very accommodating when we initially had to postpone our trip due to Covid travel restrictions and she was always quick to respond to questions. The property exceeded our expectations, the photos do not fully capture the lovely home Cecelia and her husband created. Unlike listings that are only used as rentals, this is her vacation home as well so things don’t feel “cheap”. The kitchen is fully stocked, the linens and towels are a good quality, the mattress was brand new and comfortable. It feels like a home without the clutter! If you prefer not to be “behind a gate” the location is ideal. A ten minute walk to both El Paseo and the beautiful Civic Park, and easy access to the major roads of the valley. The house sits on a main road through the neighbourhood but is not busy and at night we slept with the windows open as it was always quiet. Can recommend without hesitation.

Stayed 41 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cecelia Lucido

Anthony and I play golf and loved coming to the desert. We always dreamed of owning a home in the desert. We owned a company called "Salinas Cash Register Company " and sold Point of Sale Systems to restaurants in the Monterey Penninsula Area.

Why they chose this property

While staying at the SandPipper I pulled out my IPad and googled Zillow to see if there was anything for sale in the surrounding area, we saw there was a home for $75k a few miles away. I was so excited!!! Well I have to say it was the worst home in a beautiful manicured neighborhood.
We loved the location and the mountain Views and bought it right then and there!

What makes this property unique

Although the house was the worst home on the block we fell in love with the mountain Views and it was sitting on a large corner lot with one large beautiful Palm Tree and we knew it
needed us to bring it back to something wonderful.
The benefits were many:
Walking Distance to El Paseo
Walking Distance to the Cinema at Westfield Mall
Walking Distance to the World Gym, and if your a Silver Sneaker Member it's free.
Walking Distance to Walgreens down the street
Eisenhower Hospital on Bob Hope in Rancho Mirage is 8 minutes away and open 24 hours.
Palm Springs Airport is 20 minutes away.