Encinitas Homes for Five People

Lilypad

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

La Quinta, Riverside County

It's an oasis of calm and solitude in the heart of the Palm Desert – for an ultra-private retreat to California, this home really hits the mark. With a sublime backdrop of the Santa Rosa mountains, a luscious green garden – complete with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, fire pit and an alfresco dining area – you'll be drawn to the great outdoors here.

Desert Seclusion

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Vista Las Palmas, Palm Springs

Lapping up 80-degree views of the San Jacinto mountains and the Dry Falls, this Palms Springs home resides in the luxurious Vista Las Palmas neighbourhood – renowned for its rich architecture and Hollywood history. It provides a peaceful desert getaway, positioned less than one mile away from Palm Canyon Drive, which paves the way through the Uptown Design District to an array of incredible restaurants, shopping boutiques and a lively nightlife scene too.

A Place of Peace

• 5 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County

Whether you're an outdoorsy type that likes nothing better than setting off on a hiking trail or somebody who just wants a few days away from the noise and non-stop pace of city life, this cute home sat just a mile away from Joshua Tree National Park is a dream. Surrounded by Californian desert, there's seating on the terrace or hammocks from which to enjoy the silence, as well as a fire pit for when the sun goes down and it's just you and the stars up above to keep you company.