Desert Gem

We really enjoyed our stay in this unit. It comes well equipped and even included a significant amount of spices, oils etc which made cooking awesome as we only needed the actual food and not the little things that add up. The pool was great, the heater worked well and the staff was quick to response with the one question we had. Would definately stay again!

Had a great stay with my adult daughter. Perfect size house for us with all the amenities we were seeking. Pool and spa was delightful! The mid century modern decor was such fun and so well done. Everything was updated but on theme. Very clean and bright and cheery. Great location in peaceful neighborhood - quick drive to downtown restaurants and shops or grocery. We hope to be back again!

I had the best rested vacation at this property. Not only was it peaceful and quiet. I was able to really relax. Everything was so nice and clean and tidy, just the way I like it. Thank you for all your great service Altamira!

We had a great stay in Desert Gem, and have actually stayed in one of their other properties a few years ago. Both were great! Super easy to check in and very relaxing. We will definitely return. :-)

This property is perfect for a getaway to Palm Springs! The kitchen is fully stocked and there are so many outdoor areas to enjoy.

The house, grounds and neighborhood couldn't have been better. Everything was clean, the kitchen was very well equipped and Altamira was extremely responsive to all questions.

Wonderful

We much enjoyed our stay at Desert Gem. It sunny and clean and comfortable. We would love to return.

We really enjoyed this rental. There was a small supply of essentials: TP, paper towel, coffee filters, dishwasher detergent, laundry soap which was really nice! The house has been renovated recently and was nicely done. We found it very comfortable. The TV/cable situation was more complicated than most.

My sister and I had a lovely time in this home for a long weekend. The outdoor area is amazing and the home has everything you need for the weekend. The beds are super comfortable.

Beautiful house, private pool, perfect location! If you’re looking for a well-appointed, quiet retreat with a gorgeous pool, fast access to downtown Palm Springs and the mountains then this desert gem is for you. This property is exactly what the photos suggest and more. We wished we could have moved right in.

We loved our stay at this absolutely gorgeous home! It was even better in person than the photos showed. Nicer than any hotel I've stayed and with all of the comforts of home! Check-in and check-out went very smoothly. Will absolutely recommend and will also hopefully stay again ourselves.

The photos of this home are totally accurate, from the Yard to the interior. The hosts were very professional, with a seamless check-in and check-out.

My wife and I had a relaxing Thanksgiving getaway at Desert Gem. The size and layout was just right for the two of us. Nice, private pool and spa, fun design and well appointed. Couple of minor issues: notable gas smell when opening the drawers under the stove, would be nice to have a broom, dustpan and other cleaning supplies. All in, would book it again.

This house is awesome! Great location. Beautiful inside and out. The pool is the perfect. I highly recommend renting this house!

The house was perfect. Super clean, great location, beautiful pool, comfortable bed. We loved being there and want to return.

The house was just like the pictures, great location, quiet and exceptionally clean. Great layout and lots of room for 2 couples. Altamira staff provided timely service and were available as soon as we called.

We stayed at this rental for 4 nights during Thanksgiving and we all enjoyed the house very much. Clean and quiet, every amenity you may need, pool and spa were perfect. Close to the grocery and downtown, you could not ask for more. Can't wait to get back there! Any and all contact with Altamira was handled perfectly.

Very clean organized comfortable property. Recently renovated. Close to everything including the airport.

Great long weekend with kids

We had a wonderful few days at this very well-appointed and very PS-stylish pad. The pool and spa are lovely, and the location is good as well. Our hosts with Altamira were very quick to respond to any queries, and very helpful and friendly. We will return.

It was wonderful to find Desert Gem was accurately described. The property was simple to find. Everything we needed was available! Beautiful and immaculate front to back, top to bottom. Everything was well stocked and easily accessible. Linens were plentiful. The beds were comfortable and bedrooms were relaxing. We cooked everyday in the well appointed, well stocked kitchen. Everything was beautiful and functional.

The WiFi worked perfectly. There were children’s and adults books and DVDs, as well as smart TVs. The house has an awesome audio/video entertainment system. It was a bit disheartening the city has a strict noise ordinance so opening the doors to enjoy music or watch football from the pool was not an option... Seemed like such a waste. The weather was too beautiful to stay indoors with the doors closed to enjoy TV or music. Honestly outdoor quiet time was actually pretty relaxing. SHHHHHH the neighborhood is very very quiet.

Operating the A/V systems was a challenge. We really should have contacted them for instructions. For the most part we figured it out by trial and error.
Should be no problem for the tech savvy.

Altamira quickly responded to all inquiries. It was a great weekend. We will definitely consider this beautiful for our next trip and will definitely seek Altamira properties when researching our next adventure.

Had a great time with my girlfriends at this house. We needed a weekend of catch up, pool, and shopping and this house provided all of that and then some! The beds were comfy, the pool clean. We had a great time. The AC was a little temperamental, but we got it to a comfortable setting and it was fine.

Great spot, loved the pool and sound system. Decore was very nice

The house was perfect for us.--Comfortable, airy, in a quiet neighborhood. We loved the outdoor space and enjoyed evening meals by the pool after days spent hiking nearby trails and exploring Palm Springs and Joshua Tree. We hope to be back soon!

Fantastic vacation rental, with all the amenities a person could ask for. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The outdoor spaces are perfect for a relaxing and luxurious stay. Very close to downtown and shopping. Great customer service.

We enjoyed our stay at Desert Gem and will rent this house again. We did experience a couple of maintenance problems (HVAC & fire pit malfunctions) which the property managers worked hard to resolve, and they were nice enough to compensate us for the inconvenience....while it was inconvenient to have maintenance folks have to come, it did not really affect our overall experience. We loved the spa, BBQ every evening, nice view of the mountains, quiet neighborhood which convenient to stores, and comfortable beds. The house is very well appointed. We had a great time at Desert Gem!

I've stayed in several HomeAway/VBRO locations over the last few years. This house was very nice in an easy to get to location. The beds were comfortable, the pool (and especially the hot tub) were also very nice. There is a well equipped kitchen, as well as an outdoor kitchen area for (QUIET) entertaining.

The rental management company (Altamira) was OK. It all comes down to attention to detail, and it just felt like Altamira had a lot of house rules: especially for the departure checklist. Things like "if you use more than a couple towels per person, you should wash the towels. The Dishwasher should be run. Please use the dark towels to remove make-up or when using facial cleansers. All the rules on how to leave the house, but I still had to pay a $250 cleaning fee... If I have to do the laundry and the dishes, I'd think the cleaning fee could be a little less..

And then there was the issue with the coffee maker. It was old, very dirty in the reservoir,and there was a filter than was possibly never changed. When I notified them, to their credit, they came by that afternoon and brought a replacement (not new, but a replacement) coffee maker. But, this is where details matter... The old unit had a permanent filter. The new unit required a paper filter, and it was different shape from the old one. So, I had to go out and find the correct filters.

Again, these aren't huge problems, and it wouldn't really stop me from renting from them again, but, these little details make the difference between an "ok" management company, and a great one. Paying a premium for a house should get premium service to match.

I've stayed in several HomeAway/VBRO locations over the last few years. This house was very nice in an easy to get to location. The beds were comfortable, the pool (and especially the hot tub) were also very nice. There is a well equipped kitchen, as well as an outdoor kitchen area for (QUIET) entertaining.

The rental management company (Altamira) was OK. It all comes down to attention to detail, and it just felt like Altamira had a lot of house rules: especially for the departure checklist. Things like "if you use more than a couple towels per person, you should wash the towels. The Dishwasher should be run. Please use the dark towels to remove make-up or when using facial cleansers. All the rules on how to leave the house, but I still had to pay a $250 cleaning fee... If I have to do the laundry and the dishes, I'd think the cleaning fee could be a little less..

And then there was the issue with the coffee maker. It was old, very dirty in the reservoir,and there was a filter than was possibly never changed. When I notified them, to their credit, they came by that afternoon and brought a replacement (not new, but a replacement) coffee maker. But, this is where details matter... The old unit had a permanent filter. The new unit required a paper filter, and it was different shape from the old one. So, I had to go out and find the correct filters.

Again, these aren't huge problems, and it wouldn't really stop me from renting from them again, but, these little details make the difference between an "ok" management company, and a great one. Paying a premium for a house should get premium service to match.

very nice place , great hot tub and pool,
very good location. quiet ,

Had a great time at the Desert Gem. Has all the amenities, is very clean, and property management is friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this spot.

This house is perfect for a weekend getaway with the family. the house is really nice with lots of upgrades and the pool is very nice. We really enjoyed our time there.

Really enjoyed my time at this spot. Great amenities and very well kept. Look forward to coming back again!

The homes decor and design were great for my husband and I and our daughter and boyfriend. Super comfy beds . We wish there had been a few cleaning supplies , like a broom and dustpan and a few items in the kitchen ( salad tongs ) We had golf clubs and it was a bit cramped in the bedroom because the storage is limited since the garage is locked. These are small items and we really loved desert gem ! Planes fly right over the house but we didnt mind .

House was immaculate and in a convenient location. Quiet and very private. Highly recommend.

Was wonderful very quiet neighborhood my only warning is that the house is directly in path of the airport and planes fly constantly during the day. The house is exactly as pictured.

We had a great stay at the Desert Gem. It was very clean and well maintained. The backyard was wonderful. Very private and the hot tub was amazing. The Property Management company was very responsive to our needs and very helpful. Highly recommend this place!

The service we received from all Altamira's staff, and the property itself, exceeded our expectations and we would not hesitate to recommend anyone to stay here.

The property is beautifully maintained and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is peaceful and in easy reach (10 min drive) of downtown Palm Springs.

This was the most beautiful and pleasant stay we ever had by far.

We had an excellent stay at Desert Gem and would come back in a heartbeat. Clean and modern, and the perfect size for one family, or two couples, with everything you'll need to enjoy your time in Palm Springs.

Pros:
Altamira (property mgmt co) was friendly and responsive throughout the whole process, and even helped us out by arranging for a pack-n-play for our daughter to sleep in. Kitchen was stocked with many essentials, and washer/dryer in the kitchen was so handy. Bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. Bathrooms were modern, bright, and stocked with shampoo, soap, etc. Multimedia options (TV, blu-ray, Netflix, bluetooth stereo, surround sound) were great for lounging around the house in the evening. Power/USB outlets everywhere you'd need them. Location-wise, it's a 5 minute drive to the airport or downtown, 2 minutes from grocery stores/pharmacy/gas station, so it was perfect. Pool area was great, with an outdoor fridge to store beverages for easy access. We didn't use the outdoor fireplace but wish we had! Covered patio was a huge bonus for getting out of the hot sun every so often. Easy controls for the pool lights and heater via a remote.

Cons (minor):
As someone previously mentioned, this property is directly under the flight path from the airport, so most planes taking off fly directly overhead, which is a bit loud for 15 seconds or so each time. We actually didn't find this bothered us, but took a bit of getting used to. Our 2-year-old loved looking at the planes though, and it didn't affect our sleep or enjoyment inside the house. We did find one set of sheets was a bit scratchy, so we just changed them out for a spare set in the closet. A/C could have been a bit cooler (there were instructions not to adjust the thermostat), and getting hot water in the shower sometimes took a couple minutes, but these are all minor and wouldn't affect our decision to come back.

Thanks, Altamira! Can't wait to come back!

We loved this house. Very clean and quiet. The house is stocked with whatever one might need, down to notepads, rubber bands, all kinds of kitchen gear. Plenty of towels. Everything works. Very nice.

Our group was very happy with this property... Clean, nicely decorated, comfortable beds, TVs in each room with a great family room and kitchen area. The property managers took the time to meet us on the property to make sure it everything was fine. Great visit!

Such a cute, luxurious house. My boyfriend and I love going to Palm Springs every chance we get. This was our second time staying in one of Altamira homes and they are just so fabulous. The home has everything you need! It makes it so easy to make yourself right at home. Beds are comfy, pool is great, house is in a great location. Will definitely be staying in this Gem again SOON!!

I was very happy with this rental - had all of the amenities I wanted. Very well kept home and clean. Would highly recommend, and look forward to staying here again in the future.

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. Everything was perfectly maintained and perfectly clean. The home was well stocked with everything you need. Beautiful view of mountains from the backyard.

This was one of the most beautiful and well appointed vacation homes we have stayed in. Everything was clean and no need to run out and buy the basics they were there for us if we needed them. The beds are extremely comfortable, rest and the pool were so welcoming after a long day at Coachella! Unfortunately we would not select this home as an option in the future due to the extreme noise ordinance rules. I have rented plenty of homes in Palm Springs and this was the first one to have so many threats if you too loud or played music....."absolutely NO music outside EVER" or if you break the rule and even have music on your phone you will be evicted and there will be a $1000 fine. Whew made us nervous to have music in the house. It would have been nice to sit by the pool and enjoy a little music. If you are NOT into relaxing by the pool/spa with music you must stay here is is almost perfect! I personally love a drink in my hand feet in the pool and Frank singing to me in the background but at Desert Gem you have to forget the Frank part.

This was one of the most beautiful and well appointed vacation homes we have stayed in. Everything was clean and no need to run out and buy the basics they were there for us if we needed them. The beds are extremely comfortable, rest and the pool were so welcoming after a long day at Coachella! Unfortunately we would not select this home as an option in the future due to the extreme noise ordinance rules. I have rented plenty of homes in Palm Springs and this was the first one to have so many threats if you too loud or played music....."absolutely NO music outside EVER" or if you break the rule and even have music on your phone you will be evicted and there will be a $1000 fine. Whew made us nervous to have music in the house. It would have been nice to sit by the pool and enjoy a little music. If you are NOT into relaxing by the pool/spa with music you must stay here is is almost perfect! I personally love a drink in my hand feet in the pool and Frank singing to me in the background but at Desert Gem you have to forget the Frank part.

The home was beautiful. Leasing party was very professional and responsive. Great backyard. I'd give it a 10 if it weren't so deep into Palm Springs