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Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home

Vacation home in Palm Desert with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Pool
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Nestled in a beautiful South Palm Desert neighborhood, this charming home offers a tranquil retreat. Large windows with mountain views bring the outdoors in, while the closed-in patio and covered back patio provide ample space to relax. Centrally located near El Paseo and Civic Center Park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home

South Palm Desert home in a beautiful neighborhood. Purchased in 2011 but built in the 50’s Large windows with mountain views. Home is small but bright and open. There is a closed in patio out front where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee, and if it's too warm out front there are French doors in the living room that leads to a covered patio in back.

We do not have a pool but are centrally located to the Aquatic Center with 3 pools, and the beautiful Civic Center Park; The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens; walking distance to El Paseo, (known as Little Rodeo Drive) and the McCallum Theater which sits on the edge of the College of The Desert Campus.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

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

Rules

Small children cannot be left alone upstairs
Surfboards and wetsuits to be left in laundry room
Please do not wash bedding if they are soiled leave in laundry room

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bright Cheerful Desert Home
Bright Cheerful South Desert Home
Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home Palm Desert
Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Palm Desert, CA

What's nearby

  • El Paseo Shopping District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Shops at Palm Desert - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Gardens on El Paseo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McCallum Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 23 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamba Juice - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Barn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home located?

Located in the heart of Palm Desert, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains, The Shops at Palm Desert, and El Paseo Shopping District. The Gardens on El Paseo and Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Exceptionally clean and furnished nicely Walk to El Paso and the mall
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Calgary, Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

Great location with everything you would need for a great vacation.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Cute house with everything you need. Very walkable location to shopping, the park & more. Highly recommend.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfil house

5 star all around
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Awesome small house. Well appointed with everything you need and more. Host is very thoughtful and super easy to communicate with. I’d definitely recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palm Deserts Best Kept Secret

Pictures don’t do it justice. Loved my month stay at Cecilia’s sweet desert oasis. The nice remodel makes the home comfortable, it was clean and convenient and the Mountain view out the front window is breathtaking!!! Waking up and sipping my morning coffee on the front patio was everything. Also loved the five minute walk to El Paseo shops and Starbucks. I loved the sweet neighborhood so much I’ve been looking for homes to purchase there. Hoping the right one pops up because this is the place to be! Thank you Cecilia for the amazing stay. Can’t wait to come visit again soon!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

This was our second time in this home and it did not disappoint. The house really is "Bright and Cheerful" and outfitted with everything one could need, from comfy beds to folding chairs to take to Sunday concerts in the nearby Civic Park. A 5 minute walk to El Paseo, 5+ minute drive to the wonderful Randall Henderson Trail, easy access to major roads in the region. The neighbourhood feels safe and is very quiet at night. Cecelia is terrific to deal with and is always available quickly by text or email to answer questions. She loves this house, her desert second home and it shows in the decor and care. Highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than expected.

The owner was very accommodating when we initially had to postpone our trip due to Covid travel restrictions and she was always quick to respond to questions. The property exceeded our expectations, the photos do not fully capture the lovely home Cecelia and her husband created. Unlike listings that are only used as rentals, this is her vacation home as well so things don’t feel “cheap”. The kitchen is fully stocked, the linens and towels are a good quality, the mattress was brand new and comfortable. It feels like a home without the clutter! If you prefer not to be “behind a gate” the location is ideal. A ten minute walk to both El Paseo and the beautiful Civic Park, and easy access to the major roads of the valley. The house sits on a main road through the neighbourhood but is not busy and at night we slept with the windows open as it was always quiet. Can recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 41 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home and property manager

Excellent
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

bill & jan w.

March in Palm Desert

We enjoyed our stay very much, the house was very comfortable and a great location for all of our activities.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

al s.

Liked it

Had everything we needed and is within walking distance of El Paseo and many restaurants, and a large shopping mall and theatre. Would rent again. Beautiful view of mountains and very nice landscaping. Neighbors are friendly and owner is a lovely lady. Thank you Cecelia. Al & Paulette
Stayed 67 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard B.

Brietzke stay at 73304 San Gorgonio Way

We loved it. Wonderful house and yard in a terrific location
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018