Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis!

Welcome to Desert Retreat, a VARE property!

Enjoy resort-style amenities with the comforts and privacy of Desert Retreat in the beautiful, gated community of Puerta Azul. Surrounded by picturesque mountains, an abundance of golf courses, shopping, dining, and year-round sunshine, it's the perfect retreat for visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors and the arts.

The Space:
BEDROOMS/SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Master Suite: King bed, 55” TV

Guest Bedroom: Queen bed, Smart TV

Living Room: Queen pull-out bed

LIVING/DINING ROOM:
- 55" TV
- Comfortable sofa with pull-out bed
- Dining table and chairs (6)

KITCHEN:
- Refrigerator, gas stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
- Cookware, glassware, dinnerware, and utensils
- Kitchen island with barstool seating
- Coffee machine

OUTDOOR SPACE:
- Golf putting green
- Outdoor table with umbrella & chairs (4)
- BBQ (propane) and grilling utensils

COMMUNITY ACCESS:
Guests have access to Puerta Azul's amenities including the Olympic size swimming pools, tennis courts, BBQ area, and clubhouse (pool table, ping pong, gym, and more). There are two large swimming pools (shared) with jacuzzies in the community. Both are within walking distance (a few minutes) from the property.

GUEST ACCESS:
You will have access to the entire house, including all the rooms. There is a small, 1-car garage that guests are welcome to use (larger vehicles may not fit) as well as unassigned spaces along the street.

Please call or TEXT on your phone’s keypad the letters PM(zero) - DRH - K(one)R(zero) to speak with us directly to discuss special pricing, festival bookings, or any questions you may have.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR VACATION HOME:
All of our vacation rentals are fully furnished with live TV (YouTubeTV) and high-speed WiFi (free WiFi). Your home will be stocked with an initial supply of trash bags, paper towels, kitchen sponges, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, laundry pods, and dryer sheets. 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, conditioner, and liquid body wash. There is also a fully equipped laundry room with a washer, dryer, ironing board, iron & steamer.

NEIGHBORHOOD:
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 10 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 15 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 PUERTA AZUL
- Jack Nicholas & Stadium PGA West golf courses: 5 min
- Ernie’s Bar & Grill (PGA West 19th hole): 5 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: 30 mins
- Downtown Palm Springs/Airport: 30 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. By issuing the code prior to arrival, the check-in process is much easier.

WHAT ARE THE POOL HOURS? ARE THEY HEATED?
Puerta Azul community: The two community pools are heated year-round and are open 7 am – 11 pm. Homes with a private pool & jacuzzi can be heated for an additional fee. Check individual listing for info.

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.

IMPORTANT: VARE is committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest. We ask it be completed prior to check-in, as we do reserve the right to cancel the booking.

Interaction with Guests:
The property manager will be available via text or phone call for questions/concerns.