Plum Guide - Desert Ace, Rancho Mirage

Kick-back at this oasis in Palm Springs. Surrounded by desert, this luxury villa lies in the celebrity neighbourhood of Rancho Mirage. With its chic white interior, wood-beamed ceilings and terracotta roof, the villa has the feel of a grand Spanish hacienda. Expect suite-like bedrooms with panoramic windows, open-plan living spaces and even a bar and pool table. For those who love to chill, lounge by the sparkling pool or relax in the bubbling hot tub surrounded by palms. If you like to stay active on holiday, the full-sized tennis court is perfect for tournaments and there’s a separate lap pool where you can work out. In fact, there’s so much to keep you busy here that you might not bother with the area’s surrounding golf courses, hot springs and desert hikes. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy drinks from the outdoor bar while kids take advantage of the jungle gym, playhouse and table tennis. When night falls, you can all regroup around the fire pit to toast marshmallows under desert stars.

Home truths:
*Ask your host about heating the pool for winter stays
*We recommend a car for this location, and there's plenty of room to park onsite
*There's a spice rack and salt and pepper in the kitchen, but other cooking supplies like oil, cling film, foil etc. is not supplied