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Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home

Vacation home near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert

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A residential area with palm trees, a cactus garden, and a house with a brick exterior.
A swimming pool with lane dividers and a diving platform.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a chandelier, and a view of a desert landscape through open windows.
A patio area with palm trees, a brick wall, and a barbecue grill.
A golf course with a pond, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Palm Desert, CA
  • Place, El Paseo Shopping District
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shops at Palm Desert
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Gardens on El Paseo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palm Desert

Heart of Palm Desert.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find San Jacinto Mountains and The Shops at Palm Desert. El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Paseo Shopping District - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Shops at Palm Desert - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Gardens on El Paseo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • McCallum Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Keedy's Fountain Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Kitchen + Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

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.

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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

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

  • 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

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (9-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino (12-min drive) are nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home to downtown Palm Desert?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Palm Desert.

Bright and Cheerful South Desert Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Stayed 59 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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