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5 BR

4 BA

16 Guests

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Private Pool
Air Conditioning
Grill/BBQ
Gated Community
Spa

Description

Enjoy five acres of private paradise at this incredible sun-kissed oasis. Surrounded by stunning mountain views, your retreat boasts amazing outdoor space with a private pool, attached pool spa, large sundeck, and an outdoor half bath for convenience. Relax and unwind poolside, watching birds nest, and visit the expansive succulent garden featuring dozens of giant saguaros, ocotillos, and other desert flora.

Gather around the firepit and watch the sunset cast spectacular colors across the desert sky. Or grill out and dine alfresco on the covered patio. You'll love being located near Sky Valley Resort, the natural hot mineral water pools and spas offer a rejuvenating experience.

Great for multiple groups, your getaway is made up of a main house and a casita. The main house features an attached annex (accessed via an exterior entry) offering even more privacy. The main house features a well-equipped kitchen with a full suite of appliances, a dining area, and a welcoming living area - complete with an office nook, smart TV, and foosball table. A primary suite with a walk-in shower, a second bedroom, and a guest bathroom with a walk-in shower round out this side of the house. In the annex, another bedroom and a bonus room each offer bunk beds, while the bathroom has a walk-in shower. A game room with a wet bar, pool table, and smart TV create even more entertaining space.

Located beside the main house, the two-story casita has a living area and a sink with counter space. Upstairs, find a bedroom, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a private balcony.

THINGS TO KNOW

Pool heat is unavailable in January and February.
Streaming is available using your own account.
There will be a lot of construction debris in the northeast corner, which is off-limits to guests.
Due to the rural nature of this property, please be aware there are wild animals (coyotes, rattlesnakes, etc) in the area.
The main home and annex are not connected via an interior entryway. You must enter via exterior doors.
The fireplace in the dining area is not operational.
This property does not have any closet space.
Riverside County regulations prohibit any 'party' lighting (outdoor luminaires shall not blink, flash, or rotate) and will hold guests/Vacasa liable for any 'light trespass' on surrounding properties.
Permit: RVC - 1399.

Amenities

Internet

General Info

Permit ID #: 000962

Features

Iron
Washer/dryer

Heating & Cooling

Central AC

Kitchen & Dining

Dishwasher
Fridge
Microwave
Stove

Media

Internet
TV

On-Site Activities

Pool spa

Outdoor

Patio
Enclosed yard

Rates & Availability

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Reviews

Great Home for Big Group!

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

May, 2024

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

This home is a great place for a big group looking to play lots of games and share some quality time together. 100% recommend this to anybody!

ChristopherM

Desert Hot Springs, CA

The pool heating doesn't work

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

March, 2024

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

We paid to heat the pool and could never get it heated despite multiple requests. No one ever came or consistently communicated with us, despite being great communicators leading into the reservation when it came to the intense rules around the property. The pool issue had a profoundly negative impact on the weekend. Not enough supporting equipment (baking sheets, knives, trash bags). Beautiful place but it really felt like they were doing the bare minimum.

Manager Response:

Thank you for your review, Josh. We are very sorry that you could not enjoy the pool heat during your stay. The pool heater does work properly but unfortunately, when payment was taken our agent didn't create the ticket for our local team to turn the pool heat on, so the pool heat didn't get turned on until the morning of your arrival. Due to the pool being large and deep, we needed 48 hours to heat the pool so it struggled to get the pool to temp, and the cold weather didn't help. The pool heat fee paid has been refunded in full. The kitchen is fully stocked, and we will have housekeeping leave more trash bags. There are 2 baking sheets and a full set of knives, which is standard. We can talk to the owner about putting more knives and baking sheets. We sincerely apologize for this mistake and we understand your frustration. We hope to have a chance to better impress you in the future.

Josh R

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Awesome pool, house is questionable

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

March, 2024

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

Let me start by saying - we had a great time and a lot of fun. That being said, the pool area was by far the highlight of the stay. You should be aware - only two bedrooms are truly “in the main house”. The two bunk rooms are hooked to the main house, but require going outside to get to them. The extra house counts as 4 of the sleeping spots. The backyard with the playset - the turf was good for soccer but the playset not in good condition. The sand volleyball court was set up, but not in great condition. You can get Shipt delivery at this address (bonus!). Please note that the only shared living space is the one shown in th “garage”. It worked but we didn’t realize that was the only space. The bathrooms were all remodeled- so nothing gross but the showers are all those “rain” style shower heads that didn’t allow much pressure or to not get your hair wet. Again, was the house a fun time overall? Yes. Did we feel like it was mis represented? Yes.

Manager Response:

Thank you for staying with us! We are so glad you had a great time! We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can review and update the home as needed for future guests. We will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!

KellyP

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Awesome place

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

January, 2024

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

Home amenities and check-in / out process was easy

ARUNKUMARA

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Wonderful stay

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

November, 2023

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

This property met our high expectations. Vacasa was extremely responsive and easy to reach thru text. We loved all the space, hammocks, and beautiful pool area, complete with colorful nightlights. The comfortable memory foam mattress was one of the best we have experienced in a vacation rental. And all the TV’s worked! Great for families, fun things to do on property for kids of all ages! Foosball, pac man, fire pit (great for s’mores). Highly recommend!

LauraG

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Guest Review

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

November, 2023

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

LilyR

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Such a beautiful and functional space!

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

September, 2023

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

We LOVED this space for a relaxing mom's getaway. While it was great and comfortable for us (16 women in 30s), we all talked about how great it would be to bring our families. We stayed mostly by the pool and used the grill. The backside has a playground and volleyball court. It was nice to know it was there, but not look at kids toys the whole time! They had plenty of towels and everything was clean and organized. The kitchen is a bit small and hard to cook big meals in. Would definitely recommend brining some meals prepped and easy to heat up in the oven or bringing food to grill. While very remote and beautiful, there are some neighbors. We didn't see or hear from them, but knowing they were there was nice. We did have to run to the store a couple of times and it was close enough!

LindsayR

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Guest Review

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

August, 2023

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

TeresaS

Desert Hot Springs, CA

family reunion

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

May, 2023

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

Great pool, great views, lots of privacy. Well equipped kitchen and lots of beds for a large group. Clean and comfortable to hang out at or head to palm springs for restaurants etc. No shopping or restaurants nearby so plan accordingly.

Denisk

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Fun place, but poor communication

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

April, 2023

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

The property was clean and actually a fun place to stay, but the location was a lot farther out from Palm Springs than we realized and issues we had with the pool and communicating with the manager/owner overshadowed our stay. We visited in April, and the temps outside were still quite cool. In the listing it states the pool fees include heating the pool in the winter, but then further down states a $125/day fee (plus tax) is required to heat the pool. The main reason we chose this property was for the pool/hot tub, so after inquiring about the fees/confusion in the listing (and it took 12 days for the owner to respond. They didn’t even respond at all to another question I had), we decided to pay to have the pool heated. We got there and the pool was not warm. I repeatedly contacted the management company, hoping to resolve this issue so we could swim during our stay. They had to contact “local” representatives to get the issue resolved, and we never had anyone come fix it. We were unable to swim for our stay, except the last day, when the temps outside finally got warm enough, the cool water didn’t matter as much. I requested a refund, and we were given a partial refund, which was good (less than half), but considering it was so cold no one wanted to swim, I feel we should have gotten all but one day back, at a minimum, if not everything. This issue, in addition to the fact that communication was difficult, is why I would not recommend staying here, and wouldn’t go back.

Manager Response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback, Melissa. While we are pleased that you liked the property, we are saddened to know about your experience. Our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused by the pool heat as well as any personal touch you found lacking. Please know that this is not the standard we aim to provide our guests; hence, we do our best to provide the best quality service possible. We apologize for any aspects of our pricing that were not to your party's liking, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We hope you'll give us a second chance to better serve you.

MelissaM

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Family Friendly

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

January, 2023

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

Stayed here with a few families. The house is equipped with everything you need. We were able to relax while our kids played in the backyard jungle gym. Tons of space for the kiddos to explore. The views were incredible! Would definitely stay here again.

JulietteP

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Great for a large group!

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

October, 2022

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

SamanthaC

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Palm Springs/Joshua Tree Stay

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

September, 2022

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

Great place to stay if you have a large group and need a lot of space. It was close to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, so we didn’t have to drive too far to visit the sites and do some hiking. The home is equipped with almost everything you need to stay entertained.

lesliel

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Beautiful home!

Property Reviewed:

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

Dates Stayed:

July, 2022

Review Source:

Vacasa

Rating:

We came to Saguaro Gardens for our annual family vacation. The home was beautiful. We have 16 family members & this home has all the room we needed. Everything looked newly remodeled & the decor was very nice. Anything you need to cook with you will find in the kitchen.
The outside area has a huge pool & hot tub. There is seating for everyone.
There is even a little casita to use as part of the rental. Perfect for the older kids that was their own space. Or the parent that want a little privacy.
We will be booking this home for our future family vacations.

JulieV

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Location

November 2024
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Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

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Great Home for Big Group!

The pool heating doesn't work

Awesome pool, house is questionable

Awesome place

Wonderful stay

Guest Review

Such a beautiful and functional space!

Guest Review

family reunion

Fun place, but poor communication

Family Friendly

Great for a large group!

Palm Springs/Joshua Tree Stay

Beautiful home!

Saguaro Gardens Desert Retreat

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