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Discover the ultimate in luxury and comfort at this stylish pool house in Pioneertown, California. This custom-built oasis offers stunning mountain views and a tranquil setting perfect for relaxing and unwinding. The clean and bright interior design showcases a modern aesthetic, while the lavish amenities ensure a truly indulgent getaway.

Pioneertown Oasis

We're rolling out the red carpet with this mega-mansion set within an exclusive country club in the Camarillo hillsides. Tailor-made for a large group escape, every corner of this home is beautifully curated. The on-site cinema room, gym, games room, showstopping pool and alfresco dining pavilion will keep you entertained from day to night. But for a change of scene, the country club's shared 18-hole golf course, fitness facilities and on-site restaurant are just a golf-buggy ride away. You'll need a car for anything else – but that's nothing new in California, where the car is king.  

In the Dream House

With a breezy and bright living area, a sunny garden and bedrooms as comfortable as they are stylish, this mid-century home comes with everything you need to sit back, relax and soak up the desert sunshine. 

Inside, retro design seamlessly blends with 21st-century comforts to create a contemporary ode to the swinging 1950s and 1960s. Sprawl out on the cushy sofa and catch up on your favourite Prime, Netflix or HBO Max shows. Rustle up tasty meals in the gourmet kitchen while listening to your favourite playlists on the Bluetooth sound system, then gather around the dining table for a delicious dinner.

Outside, unobstructed mountain views set the scene for peaceful living. Spend afternoons soaking up the sunshine on the lounge chairs, splashing in the refreshing pool and sipping cocktails on the outdoor sofa. Come dusk, settle around the fire pit for an evening of good conversation and lots of laughter under the stars. 

When you fancy exploring, you're just a seven-minute walk from the boutiques and restaurants at The River shopping centre, a five-minute drive from downtown Palm Desert and forty minutes by car from Joshua Tree National Park. Add in the countless hiking routes and the myriad of award-winning golf courses nearby and you'll never have a dull day in this desert paradise.

Swing On a Star

Set within the Sandpiper community – one of the original mid-century complexes in the Coachella Valley – this Historically Listed home was designed by famed architect William Krisel. A Hockney painting come to life, this single-level retreat places the best of southern California at your fingertips – you're just a short drive from Joshua Tree National Park, Coachella Valley, national forests and lakes here. At home, the pool offers the chance to mix with the other residents, while the sleek interior is a stylish backdrop for dinner parties or general relaxation. With an abundance of space, you won't be on top of each other here – it's perfect for both families or two couples, and there's driveway space for having friends over too. Along with the great outdoors, the home also positions you perfectly for shopping, museums, zoos, and copious rounds of golf. 

Krisel Krisel

This home, located down a dirt road in the wilderness, is a truly great hangout spot. The spacious living and dining rooms are just waiting to be filled with laughter and chatter as you catch up with family and friends. Alternatively, you might find yourself in the yoga studio, stretching away life's stresses, or reclining on one of the comfy loungers with a great book. But we think the crowning glory of this home is the pair of outdoor hot springs tubs, complete with epic views across the rugged landscape. With four cosy and comfortable bedrooms, everyone has their own space, and the minimalist, desert-inspired decor will make you feel right at home. The gates of Joshua Tree National Park are just a fifteen-minute drive away, where you join one of the walking trails and get close to nature. And, after an invigorating hike, this oasis is the perfect spot to come back to – mix your favourite cocktail and spend an evening gazing up at the stars. 

The Tamarisk Oasis

Welcome to wonderland. This dreamy and expansive Palm Desert home was built at the height of the 1960s, with modern upgrades not detracting from its original mid-century architecture. Designed for entertaining, with games, poolside fun, barbecues and drinks high on the agenda, it's a slice of decadence in the desert.

Set behind high privacy fences, its garden is a riot of fun features, with the pool, sunken spa, four-hole putting green and half basketball court being just the tip of the iceberg. You'll also find sociable outdoor dining spots, sun loungers, a bar and even a quiet place to sit and enjoy the sun away from the rest of the gang. 

Inside, the vaulted ceilings and mid-century fireplace are there as you'd expect, along with contemporary furnishings, concrete tiled floors, modern art and splashes of vibrant colour – none more so than the purple sofas in the living room. A huge, high-spec kitchen opens to a dining room with pink acrylic chairs and there's even a playroom for the kids. 

But it's the bedrooms that do it for us here. Large, impeccably styled rooms with plenty of character, they're all unique and fabulous – with one well suited to kids.

A short drive from the centre of Palm Desert, and with Indian Wells, Palm Springs and the rest of the Coachella Valley within easy reach, it's perfect for keen golfers, happy hikers and, most of all, those wanting to just let their hair down.

South Palm Daydream 

Rewild your life amidst the extraordinary desert wilderness of Yucca Valley with a stay at this mid-century modern retreat.

This is a home that beats to the rhythm of its magnificent canyon setting. Spend lazy, hazy days hopping between the hot tub and cowboy-style tub for post-hike soaks before losing yourself to a good book in the swinging hammocks. You can always break up the day with yard parlour games or beat the heat with a round of billiards or table tennis in the indoor games room. At sunset, turn up the heat with barbecues before an evening of stargazing beside the firepit – if you're lucky, you might even spot the Milky Way.

Inside, the home effortlessly fuses cool boho interiors alongside all those creature comforts. Expect open-plan living that's bright and breezy by day and cosy by night for movie evenings or board game marathons curled up in the living area. The quiet office area tucked away in one of the bedrooms will be handy for those planning to work or study during their stay. And you can keep on top of your fitness easily with the dedicated gym area.

In such a tranquil setting, you might think you're miles away from civilisation here, but you're just a fifteen-minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park for guided hikes and rock-climbing lessons. And even closer, Yucca Valley Town, for antique browsing and lunches in its one-of-a-kind restaurants.

Go Wilder

Nestled in the heart of the desert, this Palm Springs home boasts views of the surrounding mountains. The outdoor space is well set up for alfresco dining – there’s a built-in gas barbecue with bar-stool seating for casual bites as well as a dining table on the terrace – and you can cool off from the heat in the private pool. Inside, there’s plenty of space for everyone with two lounge areas to relax in and a sociable kitchen complete with breakfast bar. Location-wise, you’re just a short drive from downtown Palm Springs where you can catch some live music, grab a drink in one of the many bars, or enjoy a bite to eat. 

Palm Springs Memories

Slotting seamlessly into Palm Springs’ laidback vibe, this mid-century villa with knockout mountain views is the perfect place to soak up the sunshine after days spent on the nearby golf course or hiking through the Indian Canyons. Outdoor living is encouraged here, thanks to the private pool, hot tub, putting green and barbecue. When the temperature drops, gather around the fire pit with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand. Head inside, and you’ll find a sociable living area with a billiards table for keeping the young at heart entertained.


Palm Springs Spirit

Surrounded by the stunning nature of Bennett Valley, this one-acre compound is nestled between two seasonal creeks and surrounded by heritage oaks and acreage. Made up of three separate buildings with their own private outdoor spaces, this is the perfect location for large groups or multiple families to have enough room to stretch their legs while still being in close proximity to one another. Stay secluded from the outside world in your beautiful patch of Eden, while being only minutes away from fantastic local restaurants, wineries, golf, parks and shopping. Relax in the hot tub on the terrace without a care in the world or the worry of being interrupted, or sit out in one of several outdoor seating areas and dine alfresco under the California sunshine. In the evening, gather on the terrace under the outdoor lighting with drinks and discuss how to spend the coming days. There's no shortage of amenities to explore, whether you're looking to take part in sporting activities, sightseeing, or just appreciating the stunning beauty of Santa Rosa. Let this stay become your home away from home as you explore Wine Country from your own personal compound.

Wine Country Rhapsody

This villa subtly blends Mediterranean and modernist influences. Built for cloudless skies, this home uses geometrical shapes and sharp lines to emphasise light and shadow. The stylish back garden is a sun trap, and there are enough deckchairs to go around, so no one will be fighting for the best space. For those feeling the midday heat, you can even soak in rays on built-in pool beds or simply swim off any stickiness. Make lunch in the outdoor kitchen and enjoy it alfresco, while looking out over the breathtaking Santa Rosa mountains. The interior is just as stylish, blending sleek monochrome tones. The spacious open-plan living space has enough cosy corners for a large party, and you can easily find your own private spot to relax. With a pool table, miniature putting green and TV room, there’s ample opportunity to entertain the children (and adults). Once you’ve exhausted these activities, head into La Quinta or visit the closeby PGA West Golf Course.

Palms & Splendor

Surrounded by ten acres of stunning desert landscape in the Yucca Valley, this remarkable net-zero energy home really is the epitome of a secluded getaway. It’s been profiled in Dwell Magazine as well as on countless high-end websites, and you can immediately see why. With glass sliding doors in each room inviting you to step out into the wild beauty outside, there’s a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors making this home feel completely at one with the Mojave Desert. We love the balcony equipped with a sun chair – accessed via the master bedroom and living room – and the outdoor shower that will get any morning off to a refreshing start. Spend the day hiking around your sun-drenched house, taking in the majesty of the ancient junipers, weathered boulders, desert oaks and piñon pines, or hop in your car to visit Joshua Tree National Park, just a twenty-minute drive away. After a day of adventuring, come back home for drinks around the fire pit before firing up the barbecue for an alfresco feast. Then end the night with a soak in the hot tub while you watch the night sky turn into a blanket of shimmering stars. 

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