We rented Villa Verbena to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday with our family. The size was perfect for a large group of people. We felt at home inside the house, and it lended itself to a variety of activities, from watching March Madness, to playing shuffleboard and ping pong, to working remotely. The WiFi inside the house was excellent but was a bit sketchy the further away you got from the house (not surprising!). Most of the bedrooms had ensuite bathrooms, and the beds were very comfortable.
The outdoor space was divine. The large yard hosted games of corn hole, spike ball, hide-and-seek and basketball. Most of our time, however, was spent by the pool and spa. Every door had a basket of rolled beach towels by it. The outdoor furniture was all comfortable, and there were plenty of lounge chairs around the pool for all of us to relax. One thing to know if you are renting Villa Verbena is that heating the pool is an extra charge.
After the sun went down, we were visited every night by a family of cats. Perhaps the most exciting event was finding a tortoise hanging out near the pool. And, by the time we left, a hummingbird had built a tiny nest on the hammock. It was a true menagerie!
Kristin with AvantStay was very responsive to our needs. Although I didn't have many queries, she responded quickly to the ones I did have. She also helped to arrange massages at the house which were really wonderful. We had a dinner catered through Iora Hospitality, as well, and that too was really good.
Villa Verbena's location was ideal. We were within a mile of grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants. It is also just a short drive to the Indian Wells Tennis Center, Old Town La Quinta and El Paseo Drive. Despite being so close to all of that hustle and bustle, the house itself is tucked away in a very quiet and small neighborhood.
This is such a great spot to vacation. We are hoping to make it a yearly trip!
