Beautiful Desert Oasis, Saltwater Pool, 3BR, Peace & Quiet in La Quinta

Our 1900 sq/ft home is only minutes away from over 100 world-class golf courses including Silver Rock Resort which recently hosted the Bob Hope Classic in 2008.  Old Town La Quinta with its numerous shops and restaurants is also just minutes away.  Our mild winters make us a popular destination for tens of thousands of "snowbirds," who travel here from all over the United States, Canada and many other countries to enjoy championship golf, tennis and polo, swimming, hiking, luxurious spa treatments, fine dining and unique shopping.  And with an average rainfall of 3 inches, the Coachella Valley is a 'Fun In The Sun' destination for thousands of people from all over the world. Simply enter this code (3sL-hzMtuaQ) in YouTube to watch a 3.5 minute video walkthrough of our home.

Our home is GREEN! The property has desert landscaping with water efficient bubblers to conserve water. Inside and outside, we use energy efficient lighting. Our appliances are also energy efficient and our washer and dryer play a big role in conserving energy. The washer uses minimal amounts of water and the gas powered dryer minimizes the electricity used. Our home is equipped with a water softener and we use special, all-natural soaps and detergents throughout the house, from the bathrooms, to the kitchen to the laundry. These concentrated soaps are made to work well with the soft water and minimize the impact to the environment. Our pool is filled with salt water to minimize the amount of chemicals required (better for the environment) and we had an energy efficient pool pump installed to reduce electricity consumption. Even some of the electronics in the house are Energy Star rated.

Gorgeous mountain views surround Casa Calliandra, our home in La Quinta Cove.  Located near the top of the 'Cove' and only one block from the hiking trails around the perimeter, Casa Calliandras is the perfect getaway for those who seek the sunshine, peace and tranquility of the southern California desert.  The only sounds you will hear during the day are birds chirping and doves cooing.  Hummingbirds are quite numerous and are attracted to some of the beautiful flowers in our desert landscaped yard.  Relax near our private pool and read a good book or go hiking or biking on the numerous nearby trails.  Nights in the desert are magical with a beautiful, clear view of the Milky Way Galaxy unhindered by city lights. 

Come and see how the deep blue skies mix with the earthy browns of the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains and the vibrant greens of palm trees and desert plants!!  The natural beauty of this area will captivate you and bring you back time and time again.

• Central Air Conditioning and Heating.
• High Efficiency LG Washer/Dryer.  A small amount of laundry detergent is also supplied.
• All three beds are made-up with luxurious 600 thread count cotton sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers.  There are three sets of high-quality towels in each bathroom and four pool towels are also supplied. There is a hair dryer in each bathroom and a make-up mirror in the Master Suite.
• 2-Car Garage with garage door opener.
• Extra parking is available in the driveway.
• Master Suite features a Cal-King Bed, a flat-screen Hi-Definition LCD TV, remote control ceiling fan, French doors leading to the patio, an alarm clock, a telephone, a large walk-in closet, a bathroom with double sinks and a large walk-in glass, marble and tile shower, a make-up mirror and a separate office with a wireless, flat screen computer and a nice, well-lit, quiet seating area that is the perfect place to curl up and read a good book.
• Both guest bedrooms are equipped with Queen beds, ceiling fans and alarm clocks.
• High Definition flat-screen LCD TV with Surround Sound in Living Room and High Definition flat-screen LCD TV in Master Suite.  All High-Def Sports and Movie channels. Pay-per-view available at an additional cost.
• DVD Player w/ Surround Sound and wireless subwoofer
• DVD Library with over 40 DVD's
• High-End Bose SoundDock Series II Digital Music System for your iPod or iPhone!  Bring your own music to enjoy while staying at Casa Calliandra! 
• CD/Stereo System
• Private Pool. The pool deck features beautiful potted desert plants, a bistro table w/ chairs, umbrella and two chaise lounge chairs.  Heated pool and spa available at additional cost.
• Full Kitchen. Granite countertops with a large island and bar stools.  Coffee maker, toaster and blender.  We also supply all-natural dishwasher detergent, hand soap and dishwashing liquid.  Our home is on a water softener system and we use only natural soaps and cleansers.
• Cooking Utensils Provided
• Microwave & Dishwasher
• Catering is available for an additional charge and needs to be pre-arranged through the owners.
• There is a patio with a nice table and seating for six, an umbrella and a gas barbecue in the rear yard.  The rear yard is also beautifully landscaped with native desert plants, a grapefruit tree and a lemon tree (help yourself to any ripe fruit).
• Mountain Views.  Our home is surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south and west and Coral Ridge to the east.  Blue skies, brown mountains and the gorgeous greens below all combine to thrill your visual senses.
• There are three telephone handsets in the house.
• Free long-distance in the U.S. and Canada.  No other International calling is permitted.
• There is a powerful computer in the office off the Master Suite.  Access to the Internet and e-mail is available.
• High Speed 10 MB cable Internet access.
• Wireless network access is available for those guests who wish to bring their own laptop computer.  Network password is supplied to all guests.
• Granite, Marble and Tile in the kitchen and bathrooms, 10' High Ceilings throughout the house, Ceiling fans in every room, Master and one guest room have remote controlled ceiling fans, Huge open floor plan in the Great Room, Beautiful desert landscaping, Bistro table with chairs, umbrella and two lounge chairs on pool deck.  Rear patio has a nice table with seating for six, an umbrella and a gas barbecue for grilling steaks, burgers, fish, vegetables or whatever else you'd like to cook.
• Handicapped/Wheelchair Accessible: The whole house is on one level.
• Children are welcome in our home as long as they are well behaved and supervised.
• Please inquire of the owners if you are between 21-25 years of age.  Special restrictions may apply.
• No smoking allowed anywhere on the property, including outdoors on the patios.

Sun, sun and more sun!  Golf, golf and more golf!  Nearby activities include:

• Golf
• Tennis
• Theme Park (Amusement Park)
• Zoo/Wildlife Park
• Shopping
• Sightseeing
• Restaurants
• Swimming
• Biking
• Mountain Biking
• Wildlife Viewing
• Hiking
• Rock Climbing
• Fitness Center/Gym
• Health/Beauty Spa
• Racquetball
• Basketball Court
• Antiquing
• Cinemas/Movie Theaters
• Live Theatre
• Museums
• Miniature golf
• Horseback Riding
• Hot Air Ballooning

• Palm Springs International Film Festival January 5-16, 2012, Palm Springs
• Bob Hope Chrysler Classic January 16 – 22, 2012, La Quinta
• Kraft Nabisco Championship March 26 – April 1, 2012, Rancho Mirage
• Southwest Arts Festival January 27 – 29, 2012, Indio
• Riverside County Fair/Date Festival February 17 – 26, 2012, Indio
• Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational March 1 – 3, 2012, Indio
• BNP Paribas Open March 5 – 18, 2012, Indian Wells
• La Quinta Arts Festival March 8 – 11, 2012, La Quinta
• Indian Wells Arts Festival March 30 - April 1, 2012, Indian Wells
• Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival April 13 - 15 and April 20 - 22, 2012, Indio
• Stagecoach Music Festival April, 2012, Indio (dates TBA)
• Thermal / Indio Horse Show January 25 – March 13, 2012, Thermal

High Season (Oct-May) ............ $250/night (3 night minimum) .. $1250/week
Low Season (Jun-Sep) ...... $200/night (3 night minimum) .. $1000/week

$120 Cleaning Fee, $500 Reservation Deposit on Credit Card, 10% Occupancy Tax (rentals under 31 days) 

• A minimum reservation deposit of $500.00 is required to book our home and the full amount will be applied towards the total rental. The reservation is not considered confirmed until the deposit is received by the owners. We also require a copy of your drivers’ license or passport to confirm identity. 
• Damage Deposit: Guests pay a Property Damage Protection fee of $49. This one-time payment covers up to $3000 of accidental property damage during your stay.
• Rates may be higher during peak holiday periods. Please contact the owner for more information on rates and availability.