The Sandpiper Street Residence
Perks for the Parents
This mid-century condo in Palm Desert, California has exhilarating 11-foot ceilings and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and desert. It sleeps 6. As part of a stunning architect-built complex, this generously-sized 1850 sqft semi-private home has a shared swimming pool and beautiful landscaped grounds, as well as its own private courtyard. Parents with an eye for design will love the Californian style of the house which fits perfectly with the laid-back desert surroundings. Spend your days hiking in the hills or lounging around the pool - this is the perfect place to get away from it all.
Why Kids Love it
This home offers the space of a private house, together with some hotel-style facilities for the family. Kids will love splashing in the shared heated pool, and there is a pool-side shuffle board and putting green within the complex. It’s less than 10 minutes’ drive to The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens where they can learn about ecosystems, conservation and exotic animals. Older kids and teens can hire bikes from El Paseo, and kids of all ages will love Civic Center Park (7 minutes' drive), which has the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, an amphitheater, sports fields, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic areas and more. Palma Village Park (20 minutes' walk) also has a beach volleyball court, basketball court and skate park.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Maximum number of guests is 6. The courtyard garden comes with a whole host of luxury features, including a warm weather mister, dramatic lighting, pond and gas lit fire pit. Indoors, the home comforts include a wet bar, Sonos whole house audio system, 2 TVs, full-sized laundry machines and dedicated parking, although car rental is not strictly essential as there are bus stops on the nearby Highway 111 to get around the area. The Nest-controlled central AC/Heat Pump system creates a comfortable year-round stay. The den room may be used as an additional bedroom for a child - check with the hosts when booking. Pets are permitted with a fee of $100 per week, or $200 per month.
About the Location
The Sandpiper complex is located in Palm Desert, California. It’s 20 minutes’ drive to Palm Springs airport or just over 2 hours to both LAX and San Diego international airports. The complex is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and you can walk directly to hiking and biking trails in the stunning desert hills, right next door. It’s a short walk to nearby amenities, stores, farmers markets, eateries and malls, as well as the El Paseo area for luxury boutiques. Further afield, this area is known for its world-class golf courses, amazing wineries in Temecula and Julian, and the Coachella festival in Palm Springs (half an hour away). The San Diego area (2 hours away) offers more family-friendly attractions, including: San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and Legoland California.
Accommodation Details
This residence has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all set on 1 floor. It has 2 large bedrooms (1 with a California kingsize bed, 1 with 2 double beds) plus a den/office with beautiful mountain views, all with huge built-in closets. Both bathrooms have a walk-in shower. The living space is open plan, with a large kitchen, dining area and cozy living room in one room. The two main bedrooms and the kitchen all face out into the courtyard area with slider door access, while the great room and the den open out to the pool. Outside, there is a private inner courtyard with a pond and fire pit, dining table for 8, charcoal BBQ and hammock.
Style Notes
Mid-century condo. This historic community is one of the finest mid-century modern sites in the Coachella Valley. Designed by world-renowned architect William Krisel and built in phases between 1958 and 1969, this recently renovated property retains a true Californian style, with classic cacti plants, bright colors and warm wooden textures. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors create stunning views of the spectacular scenery, while the polished floors look sleek and stylish. We love the retro artwork on the walls, the luxuriously large double sinks and the warm blue exterior tiles.
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Palm Desert, Palm Springs
Just a short drive from it’s famous neighbor Palm Springs, this is the retail and cultural center of the Coachella Valley.
Mountain landscapes and striking desert views create the perfect backdrop for challenging hikes, but there’s plenty of retail therapy on offer at the designer boutiques of El Paseo.
Play a round at one of the many world-class golf courses, check out the luxury country clubs, or visit the Living Desert Wildlife and Ecology Museum for a great family day out.