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Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa.

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Dining
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Indio, CA
  • Place, Indian Palms Country Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, South Jackson Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coachella Music Festival
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa.

Southwestern Home/Retreat. Walking Distance to the Polo Grounds & Coachella Festival. 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms, 2300 square feet. Standard rate will sleep\ 8. Beautiful Southern exposure view, 9th fairway of the Royal course of Indian Palms CC. View across two fairways and the driving range. Spa, Private saltwater swim pool. Located 1 mile from the polo grounds. Close enough to walk or ride to the polo grounds, Large fenced yard with Palm Trees, birds of Paradise, hibiscus, fruit trees, potted flowers in the yard & around the pool. View from the backyard runs across 2 fairways and the driving range of the golf course. The kitchen includes a granite island in the kitchen, tile counter-tops. gas cook top, tile floors throughout house, new tile floors in all of the bedrooms. Added privacy with a beautiful courtyard entry with new quarry tile surrounding the tile with a nice water fountain. There’s a gas fireplace in living room. #1 Bedroom has a Master king bed, Bedroom #2 has a queen bed, Bedroom #3 bunk bed with twin bed on top, double bed on bottom bunk, couch in the front room is a pull-out double bed, Queen size Aero bed available if needed. Large master bedroom has tiled glassblock shower with 2 shower heads, large soaking tub, double sinks. #2 bathroom has Southwest decorative sink, tub/shower combo. Laundry room with washer/dryer. 47' & 32' flat screen TV's in the master and queen bedrooms, large 60' TV in living room with surround sound, Gas barbecue available. Outdoor furniture. Large metal outdoor table. AT&T, WiFi Internet available. Roku TV, Heat pumps/Air Conditioning. Off-Street Parking, Oversized 4 car garage (Owner uses 1/2 of the garage). Clubhouse , restaurant, tennis courts, 27 hole golf course. Security Gate. Clubhouse recently updated. Recent improvements to the golf course. Indian Palms golf course has the best greens in the desert at a reasonable rate!! $85 for 18 holes, $55 for 9 holes.
Activities:
Cinemas
Groceries
Hospital
Massage Therapist
Medical Services
ATM/Bank
Swimming
Tennis
Cycling
Golf
Mountain Biking
Basketball Court
Hot Air Ballooning
Hiking
Mountaineering
Roller Blading
Rock Climbing
Equestrian Events
Outlet Shopping
Mountain Climbing
Scenic Drives
Horseback Riding
Museums
Theme Parks
Live Theater
Restaurants
Botanical Garden
Churches
Library
Recreation Center near by
Water Parks
Shopping
Wildlife Viewing
Sight Seeing
Bird Watching
Gambling Casinos
Eco Tourism
Miniature Golf
Walking
Antiquing
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Indian Palms Country Club. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 10 minutes by car from Empire Polo Club and 7 minutes from Indio Community Health Center
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Leave the keys on the dining room table. Lock the door with the code please.

Be sure to leave the garbage out

Water the indoor plants

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If the AC or the pool heat is used excessively we will use the deposit to cover the expense. We will monitor the SoCal gas bill during your stay.

The pool will not be heated unless requested by the client. The cost for heating the pool is not included in the rent.

The house must be rented for 30 days or more. This is not our rule. This is the rule of the city of Indio.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We allow pets upon owner approval. $200 pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

It’s a retirement community we do not allow partys

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: It’s a retirement community we do not allow partys
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Johnson’s Retreat. Indian Palms. View of royal & mountain course. Pool & Spa. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Snowbird Experience

Such a lovely location amid the Indian Palms Country Club Resort area! The home is classic Californian-Southwest style with it's very own courtyard and beautiful luscious green grass in the back yard to wiggle your toes upon. PROS: (1) The KITCHEN! Every utensil you could EVER need or use is available and top of the line appliances to boot! We enjoyed the Traeger grill/smoker so very much! ((BTW we found that Ralph's had a wonderful selection of meats!)) (2) ABUNDANCE of beach towels, toiletries - including blow dryers, and cleaning supplies. You really don't need to bring much more than your clothes, swimsuit, and some sunscreen. Everything you need is here! (3) FRUIT TREES - All the lemons you could possibly want! The pompilios were amazing as well (we learned the difference between grapefruit and pompilios)! We made homemade lemonade and even juiced some pompilios. So delicious! (4) SUN - the backyard and outdoor patio area faces the West, so during our stay in January and February, the sun was warm and comforting even on the chilliest of days. (5) POOL - The large and lengthy pool is perfect for exercising AND lounging/floating. Five lounge chairs, two separate tables with seating for four and eight respectively, three umbrellas, and even a propane gas rock top fire pit for entertaining outside! (6) HOT TUB/SPA - Perfect. We used the hot tub on a daily basis. Nothing more relaxing after a day on the golf course! SUGGESTIONS: When contracting to heat the pool, ask for sole control and come to an agreement on days of use and temperature setting. This home is wonderful and contact with the owners is spot on. Every concern/need is addressed immediately.
Stayed 43 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical Desert Retreat

I enjoyed my month long stay in Shelly and Larry's beautiful home. It has a tropical vibe and beautiful pool and yard. My two dogs loved the size of the yard, which has plenty of grass and is completely fenced in. It is a great location with views of the golf course, but set-back enough to have privacy in the pool area. Shelly and Larry were excellent hosts. They were very fast to respond to my questions and were very helpful throughout my stay. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will come back!

We enjoyed this property. The owners were great as is the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

We can't wait to come back!!

Shelly and Larry are incredible hosts and their home is BEAUTIFUL, clean, comfortable, and spacious. They made us feel at home and completely welcomed. They were always available, very accommodating, and added special touches like fresh flowers and blown-up floaties in the pool to make us go "wow" when we walked in. The location is ideal and so close to the Empire Polo Fields, an easy and short walk. I cannot wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay in the Desert

My husband and I stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time. The backyard pool and garden are beautiful; we enjoyed morning coffee, afternoon dips in the pool and happy hour every day! The home has a nice southwestern vibe and was very comfortable for the two of us and our dog. The house is well equipped and included a very comfortable bed in the master. Despite the temps being in the 90's, the house never got too warm and we slept with just the fans going and windows open. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Backyard is the best!

It is lovely to sit outside and listen to the birdsong, swim laps in the pool, read a book or entertain a few friends. The homeowners are very responsive to any concern, and obviously love this property. We were in this rental for six weeks and Shelly and Larry were easy to work with. The property is a bit worn, but they are starting to upgrade the interior of the house. The renovated master suite and bath are top notch!

10/10 Excellent

JOSE LUIS M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Staycation Relaxation.

What a great place. Shelly was great always communicating with us. Checking in to see how everything was or if we needed anything. The place was perfect for me and my family. The pool is awesome 50 foot long wow. Great location can not wait to go back. Thank you Shelly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Treacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Desert Oasis

If you are looking for a Desert Oasis, look no further, this place has it all! Shelly and Larry have a beautiful 3 bedroom home on the golf course in Indio, with a fabulous swimming pool, that is beautifully landscaped. The house is stylishly decorated and has everything you might want to be indoors or outdoors. We highly recommend Shelly and Larry's vacation home, just bring your swimsuit and toothbrush, high end products and fluffy towels await!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as advertised

The listing for this property is 100 accurate. The bedding was comfortable, bathrooms beautiful, towels and towels and towels. the kitchen was nicely equipped with everything that you could need. Living room and dining table perfect for our family of four however it could fit 6 easily. The pool and outdoor area also great. We didn't eat outside because of the heat during August but in another season the outdoor dining table is large and nice seating, plenty of chaise lounge options as well. The yard is very private from the neighbors and looks out onto the golf course however the layout keeps the golfers well away from the house. I did not feel like anyone was "watching" us as we were in the pool. We would definitely stay here again. Owners were very quick to communicate with any of our questions before and during our stay and were able to answer them sufficiently.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

My husband and I stayed for a few days on our own and then had friends come visit us for the weekend. It was the perfect home for us and our two small dogs. Gorgeous pool and our friends loved it too. We had such a great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Comfortable and cozy

We had a wonderful time in this spacious, well maintained home. Larry was a pleasure to work with. The back yard is a special little sanctuary with a beautiful pool and lots of seating for company. The property was clean, well supplied with linens, and a well stocked kitchen. The master bedroom was huge and I would stay again just for the shower in the master suite. Thanks again for everything. Rollie and Susan
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2016