The citrus-sweet scent of verbena flowers lingers in the air at this sprawling, Mediterranean-style villa in Coachella Valley. Apart from the inviting smell of desert flowers, the endless entertainment option in the ground will have you wanting to spend every second outside. At its heart, a free-form pool fed by a waterfall from the lagoon-like hot tub provides a place to cool off during the day. Stringed lights have been strung up between the palms, illuminating the lawn at twilight and creating a festival atmosphere. Get the fire pit roaring and a few games of cornhole on the go before settling down for dinner on the covered terrace. Inside, the home feels like boho luxury where an acoustic guitar and grand piano await in the lounge, in keeping with the Coachella Valley vibes. There’s a gym if you want to keep on top of your fitness schedule and a steam room and sauna to unwind in after. Or, head to the private basketball court outside and shoot some hoops to work up a sweat.

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