Rancho Mirage is the middle of the valley and the quietest of it — big lots, old money, and the shortest drive to everywhere else.
They call it the Playground of the Presidents, and the reason is Thunderbird — the country club that hosted Eisenhower, Ford and a run of Hollywood names. Thunderbird Heights still sits above the valley floor on the largest lots in the city, and the architecture around it runs from Steve Chase interiors to low desert-modern houses with nothing behind them but mountain.
The houses here tend to be bigger than Palm Springs and further apart. Walled acre lots, tennis courts, guest casitas, and in one case the only private lazy river in the desert. It is where we put groups who want room and quiet rather than a walk to a bar.
Practically, it is the most convenient base in the valley. The El Paseo shops are ten minutes one way, Palm Springs twenty the other, and the Eisenhower medical campus and Agua Caliente casino are on the doorstep.
Figures are counted live and change as homes join or leave the collection.
14 houses, from 3 to 15 bedrooms, sleeping 6 to 30 guests. The range is wider here than anywhere else — modest three-bedroom houses through to estates.
The largest sleeps 30 across 15 bedrooms — a private resort on its own grounds in the heart of the city.
7 of the 14 houses accept dogs, which is a higher proportion than most of the valley.
The Living Desert zoo and gardens, Sunnylands, the Agua Caliente casino, and El Paseo's shops and restaurants ten minutes away in Palm Desert. Several golf clubs are within a few minutes' drive.
Our stay at this luxury vacation home was exceptional from start to finish. The property was spotless upon arrival?"immaculately clean and beautifully maintained, with every detail thoughtfully prepared. The management company went above and beyond, offering friendly, prompt communication and personalized service that made the entire experience seamless. It truly felt like a five-star stay, and we can’t wait to return!
The hosts were very responsive to our questions and sorted any issues very quickly. House was great, housed 8 adults with lots of room. Well stocked kitchen. We would stay here again.
The home was perfect for us. It is so quiet and tucked away against the mountains. It's one of the closest properties to the rest of So Cal right off 111 and very close to downtown Palm Springs. The seclusion you feel on the pool deck with rock walls all around is so relaxing. We loved the gentle waterfall from the top hot tub down to the pool. The rooms were setup well so everyone had their own private space. And the staff at Desert Luxury Estates were very professional, helpful,...
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Indulge in bespoke luxury with our elite concierge service—private chefs, in-home spa treatments, and beyond, tailored to your desires.
Every home features a private pool, offering you and your family a secluded space to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Stream, game, and work at warp speed, making your stay as productive or entertaining as you desire.
We are devoted to providing expert, round-the-clock service, resolving any issue you encounter with the utmost care and timeliness.
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