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Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte

The City of Palm Springs ID #990

Vista del Monte (View of the Mountain) is a private, walled and gated authentic 1940's Spanish hacienda home.

The home has been published and appeared in the book PALM SPRINGS LIVING. It was restored by San Francisco-based designers' Candra Scott and Anderson. The firm specializes in the restoration of landmark hotels and properties throughout the world.

The property has been totally renovated to its original pristine state and has been fully updated to include all modern conveniences while preserving the period aesthetics. The newest addition to the property is a completely remodeled saline pool. This attention to detail is rarely found in a rental property.

The home offers an open living plan with easy access to the expansive backyard with a covered patio, large pool, built-in Jenn-Air BBQ all set within a picturesque backdrop of mountain views, accented by the glowing lights of the PS Aerial Tramway.

The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with a French door leading to the covered patio, pool, and backyard. The large screen 48" Smart TV equipped with Roku, Hulu, free Netflix and Amazon Prime. If you prefer to get back to basics, you can enjoy our book library and a vast array of board games.

The open dining room has views to the front courtyard water fountain, living room fireplace and beyond to the backyard pool.

The fully equipped kitchen is complete with modern appliances as well as all amenities necessary for cooking and entertaining.

The home's floor plan has two separate bedroom wings and is bridged by the living room and dining room.

From the master suite, allow yourself to gaze out to the spectacular mountain and pool views. The pillow-top California king bed, luxury linens, 32" flat-screen TV and full en suite bathroom. To increase your comfort, bathrobes and throws are located in each bedroom closet. The en suite master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower and bathtub, where you will enjoy our complimentary Molton Brown bath products.

Let the queen bedroom welcome you with a pillow-top bed, luxury linens, robes and a flat-screen TV. Just outside your patio door, you will be enchanted by the tranquil splashing of the water fountain as it entices you to the cactus garden. Our collection is consistently expanding, and we currently showcase over 80 specimens collected from around the world. You just may be lucky enough to witness to one of nature's rare wonders; a cactus flower from one of our many varieties. There are two French doors that lead to the backyard and private patio, which is just steps away from the pool.

The second bathroom, adjacent to the queen bedroom features a beautifully designed glass enclosed tile shower with complimentary Molton Brown bath products and a luxurious rain-head faucet.

The light and airy twin bedroom features two twin beds and is perfectly suited for both children and adults.

The west-facing backyard and newly remodeled saline (salt) water pool are totally private with beautiful mountain views and a splashing water fountain. Enjoy the spectacular sunsets while sitting under the grapevine-lined arbors, grilling on the large Jenn-Air built-in BBQ, floating in the pool or relaxing with a refreshing drink. The citrus orchard containing orange, grapefruit, tangerine, lemon and limes provides our guests with fresh seasonal fruit. The covered patio contains a sofa, chairs and a table for intimate outdoor dining. There is an additional umbrella-covered dining table for larger groups. There are numerous cushioned chairs and chaise lounges for relaxing in the sun.

For bocce ball enthusiasts, you can enjoy playing the sport on our regulation-sized court.

Fast Wi-Fi 364 Mbps

#vistadelmontepalmsprings

Security Cameras are located in the front, side and backyard and actively record. Backyard camera will be turned off at guest's request. There are no interior cameras.

Property manager

Brandon Burg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoor Min 25 ft from CLOSED doors or windows

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 990

Property is also known as

Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Living Book House
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Palm Springs Living Book
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Living Book
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured in Palm Springs Living Book
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Living Book House
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Palm Springs Living Book
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Living Book House
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Palm Springs Living Book
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured Living Book
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured in Palm Springs Living Book
Designer Spanish Oasis Home Featured in Palm Springs Living Book

About the area

Map
PALM SPRINGS, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Visitor Center - 15 min walk
  • Palm Springs Square Shopping Center - 16 min walk
  • Las Palmas - 3 min drive
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 6 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown's BBQ and Soul Food - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte have a pool?

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

Is Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte located?

Located in Racquet Club West, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Palm Springs Visitor Center and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center. Palm Springs Square Shopping Center and Desert Highland Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Nostalgic Gated Spanish Palm Springs Home with Mountain Views - Vista del Monte Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Absolute Palm Springs Dream
No photos can really describe how wonderful and beautiful this place is. Truly a Palm Springs gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Vista del Monte
This is a hidden gem with wonderful character. You'll see and feel it the moment you set foot on the property. The reviews are spot on (5 Stars), the property owner and manager are excellent. Our stay could not have been better, we're already looking forward to our return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B., Hana, Hawaii

Great Stay‼️
Everything went smoothly from booking to greeting; courteous, friendly and professional. The house is beautiful and decorated with care and expert aesthetic; cozy bedding and immaculately clean; pool area beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Perfect!
We loved our stay at this beautiful, comfortable home. Thank you! We will definitely arrange to stay again when we visit Palm Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

jeff k.

Perfection
Everything was heaven. I cant wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

A perfect getaway
This is an absolutely beautiful and unique home. The pool and grounds are stunning; the decor of the house is exquisite. The owner and manager are professional. We will be coming back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Midwesterners meet Palm Springs
We had high expectations for Vista del Monte and were very pleased with this vacation rental. The house delivered excellent accommodations with clean and sunny rooms and a beautiful view of the mountains that changed throughout the day. The history of the home and the furnishings made it even more special; with hummingbirds in the yard a daily delight. The positive interaction with the owner and property manager made this one of our best rental experiences. We look forward to a return trip!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Kristina and Grant K.

Surprise ending
The home itself, during our stay, warrants a four star rating. However the customer service received after the stay overshadows this rating with two stars. The home is authentically decorated and has been updated with some 21st century comforts. It feels safer with the fenced and gated property. The landscaping is beautiful. I highly recommend heating the pool in order to enjoy early morning and evening swims. The property manager was receptive to the request for more towels, toilet paper, and linens, and overall dirty floors and dust bunnies under chairs, dressers, and sideboard. The homeowner never addressed our complaint about the BBQ (not fully operational with a missing knob). Unfortunately my experience after the stay has become very unpleasant. After we were not afforded the opportunity for a walk-thru upon check-out, my security deposit became a target; we had two children on this vacation, also it seems an offense was taken to a comment from one party to the other. After this things turned malicious, including making false accusations. This has been a sad set of circumstances for me as I pride myself in excellent communication, professionalism, honesty and an experienced VRBO renter. One example, we have been accused of tampering with all of the homeowner's locked cabinets, which is absurd. I received a 7 page letter and half of my security deposit. Every tiny offense was put under a microscope. We were even charged for a wood band that popped off from the underside of an old chair; hopefully for the next guests this was caused by a broom sweeping under it for dust bunnies. I will never know how it went so wrong, all I can do is find peace in the truths that I know and share some advice. If you choose to rent: Consider VRBO insurance. And participate in a very thorough walk-thru upon check-in and check-out. If in doubt, report any deficiencies, concerns, damages, and cleanliness concerns immediately; stop enjoying your vacation, and report immediately no matter how trivial, otherwise you too could receive a letter stating what I received, “I find it quite suspect that an onslaught of issues were documented post departure and only after you learned that I would be withholding part of your security deposit.” Lastly, stay accountable to one another in your party, even if one of you has stayed there before, you're in it together no matter how differing your styles. Trust and credibility shouldn't be taken lightly. Let's be good to one another.

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Get Away
An extremely special place curaited beyond imagination providing a one of a kind experience to be remembered a life time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Springs
Over all a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S., Great Sampford, Essex

Fantastic
A wonderful stay in a very characterful home. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darin H.

Amazing Property and Host
Perfect private setting in your own little piece of Palm Springs. Every detail was thought thru and the host is great to deal with. Perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter C., Andover, MA

Fabulous property
Amazing Spanish-influence home, meticulous property with attention to detail at every level. Home and backyard/pool area are a true paradise. He is located on a busy street which makes getting in/out a bit tricky. But worth it to enjoy this home! Owner and property manager are accessible and fantastic to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana a., pasadena

Had been wanting to stay here for years
Finally got around to booking this incredibly charming home. Had bookmarked it years ago when a popular antiques dealer had posted photos of it online. It's even more stunning in person, with such great attention to detail. The bonus being that it was by far the cleanest rental home we've stayed in and the host is very attentive and helpful. We'll be looking forward to many more visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Absolutely Wonderful!
An amazing place and experience. Both the inside and outside are beautiful and impeccably maintained. The outside at night is magical and relaxing - with the pool, mountains and lights. Everything was extremely clean. And the property owner and manager are the best I’ve ever experienced. Extremely attentive and responsive. A great place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise R., Los Angeles, California United States

Gorgeous and elegant home
This home was a perfect place for five family members to shelter in place. The home is absolutely gorgeous, with an elegant Old California Spanish/Ranch feel evoked by the fantastic design, beautiful and whimsical decorations, and vintage furniture. This is not a place for those who only dig minimalist or "modern" style; no grey cabinets and white everywhere and marble counters here. This house is filled with rich wood and warm color. This is classic Southern California at its best. While stylized, it is effortless and this home also is very functional. A great kitchen, good beds and linens, and two lovely and very good bathrooms. And the backyard is wonderful. So many places to hang out and enjoy the view of the mountains, the pool, the huge amount of healthy succulents, and the abundant fruit trees, as well as enjoy games of bocce ball and grilling if so inclined. At night, with the lights on, it is pretty magical outside. We found no need to leave the property. The only downside is that the street the home is on is busy and can be noisy at times. It did not bother me but it might those who crave total silence. As a final note, the owner was lovely to deal with, as was the property manager; both very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike F., Portland

Lovely Palm Springs home
My family and I loved every minute of our stay at this home. We very much appreciated the restoration and attention to details. The house was very clean, the owner was wonderful to work with, and we enjoyed the u-type floor plan which allowed for our family to spread out. The pool was perfect and grounds were well maintained. As previous reviewers noted, the house is on a main street which makes exiting and entering tricky -- we got used to it! Downtown is a quick 8 minute drive and there's an amazing sushi restaurant within minutes. We'd stay here again and recommend this house!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Awesome weekend getaway!
We were looking for a unique house for a weekend vacation in Palm Springs and Vista del Monte definitely fit the bill. You've probably already read many other reviews and I don't really have anything new to add but I'll just reiterate this is such a cool house, a real time machine, and the backyard with pool, bocce ball court, grill, and mature citrus trees are fantastic. Literally every plant on this property produces something edible from olive to orange trees, even grapes. We spent most of our time in the backyard. The layout of the house was also perfect, my wife and I plus our one year old stayed on one side and my mother-in-law had the queen bedroom on the other. The only downside I have is since it is an older house some of the doorways are low, I'm on the taller side at 6-6 so I had to be careful but it wasn't really an issue. Just something to keep in mind. If Vista del Monte happens to be available during your trip to Palm Springs I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The best of the best
This is a fantastic property. It’s actually better than the pictures. Brandon the owner, created this fantastic time machine that will transport you back to the late thirties when Palm Springs was the exclusive playground of Hollywood royalty. The setting is fantastic and the owner has seen to every detail. There is no down side to this home. Tom the property manager is a total professional and greets you on arrival to show where everything is and how it works. Thank you guys. We had a fantastic stay and look forward to returning in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Magaret W., San Fransisco

Beautiful, stylish property
Beautiful, tasteful home that is perfectly maintained. There are details through out that make it feel like a luxury resort: perfectly organized kitchen spaces, amazing smelling soaps, meticulously manicured outdoor spaces and details like magnets sewn into the curtain hems to keep curtains closed for a good night sleep. We had four adults (2 cars) and one dog in the space and were all happy as clams. The bocce ball court amongst the fruit trees was ::chefs kiss:: The one draw back is the busy road it is located on, making getting in/out of driveway a bit tricky but that shouldn’t stop anyone from visiting this lovely home. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Great place with great communication....
Wonderful house with a beautiful pool area. Super nice place for a long weekend. The property owner and his assistant were so helpful and very responsive when we had questions - super nice to deal with as well! I would definitely stay here again when visiting Palm Springs!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Perfectly Appointed and Remodeled SW Style Home
We were so impressed with this home. The remodel was so carefully done that it appears to be a perfectly preserved original when in fact it underwent a major refurbishment. The furniture, the tiles, the windows were all exactly in keeping with the theme. The bathrooms and TVs are all updated so you don't sacrifice any modern conveniences. There is a little road noise and the driveway is tight but this is still the best place we've stayed in Palm Springs. One more thing: the pool and backyard area are also immaculate, well-landscaped and very relaxing. Thanks to Brandon for minding every detail in this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Wonderful home
We enjoyed our stay. The home is clean and comfortable with terrific linens and soaps and comfortable for sitting. Great furnishings and you feel right at home. What's best of all is the backyard. It is an oasis and a place to sit and relax all afternoon. The only down side is the location. It's a busy street. A bit noisy at times and hard to get in and out. The property manager and owner were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

Good Vibes
We've stayed at a number of properties in Palm Springs - this one was my favorite. Overall it just felt like our own private oasis, and the detail in design was really fun to discover throughout our stay. We appreciated they stocked the toiletries and everything was very clean. Our top/favorite things were: -the pool, it was beautiful and was the perfect temp. - the layout of the house and backyard, perfect for our group. - the fountains, it brought a level of peace, serenity, and calm to the property. - loved the mornings and waking up there. having a cup of coffee out on the HUGE open gorgeous patio, with great furniture, facing the mountains; it truly is the perfect backdrop for what feels like your own personal sunrise. - loved the openness of the property, has a very nice indoor/outdoor flow. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J., New Mexico

Family Thanksgiving in Palm Springs
... this will become our ‘go to’ VRBO for our next Palm Springs visit. You step right in to a warm & cozy home away from home property. I continually walked from room to room looking at the beautiful decorated space.... like out of a magazine. The kitchen was stocked with all the right accessories to make our Thanksgiving Dinner as well. Picking fresh fruit from the trees on the property was a treat we throughly enjoyed.... homemade lemonade..... so good! The backyard was perfect from the pool, Bocce Ball court, gas grill and plenty of lawn/lounge chairs for our family. You will not be disappointed! What you see, is what you get.... beautiful.... simply beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019