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The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage

Family-friendly holiday home in Desert Hot Springs with a hot tub

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A heated pool
A heated pool
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 153037 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage

Family-friendly holiday home in Desert Hot Springs with a hot tub
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include gas grills. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Norman and Lynda

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,037 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents must supervise children outside for safety

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Suitable for weddings & events-quiet after 10pm
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 75310, 001449

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b581ddx

About the area

Map
Desert Hot Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 27 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 20 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Its Taste Of India - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Desert Dunes Golf Club, Desert Hot Springs Town Center, and Sand to Snow National Monument. Sands Rv & Golf Resort and Cabot's Pueblo Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Grotto- 5bd/4ba-Waterfalls-Pool-Spa-Games Room-Secluded Acreage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Stay

This was an excellent property with all the amenities we needed. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi K.

Review

It was very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Desert Oasis

Beautiful property with lots to do for kids. Easy access to activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Three generations enjoy vacation together

The covered patio and grotto pool with waterfall was a real hit with the whole family, and the arcade room had all the right games to keep active teens entertained. The whole house is well appointed and all the bedrooms and baths were comfortable and neat. There is plenty of parking for larger groups. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Renter

The place was great. secluded and the pools were very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Beautiful property with amazing pool

Property and home were great, with amazing pool. Great for families! Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals at the house when we wanted to. Very clean, and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Amazing guys golf trip

Place is exactly as advertised. It was Clean had tons of room for out party of 12. the pool and spa are great only 20 min from most golf courses . And it was nice to have all the room with no neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S., Oakley, CA

Great Home, Great Property

This house was all that we expected. We had a wonderful week and enjoyed all the amenities. I think the pool and game room were the biggest hits!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

carla w., Lake Stevens

Great property

The property is wonderful for a family. Game room was great. Only issue we had was figuring out pool and hot tub controls. Needs to be set up on a scheduled program so people dont have to mess with the programming themselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lloyd W.

great property

everyone had a great time. think check in & check out could be adjusted, in @ 3 and out @ 11. had a couple minor problems but owner said he is fixing them.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Diane L.

Like the place

In general, it’s a very good staying, nice location and great privacy . Everyone enjoy various arcade games. Only thing that surprised me was the way the host calculates the gas usage of pool heating, don’t feel it’s fair.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nora N.

So many things to do!

Great property, lots of fun and so many activities--we didn't get to them all! The house is a bit smaller than expected, but there were still plenty of beds for my group. A few things could be tightened up around the house (fixtures, handles, etc.).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., North Aurora, Illinois

Beautiful desert oasis!

This property is a private compound offering a spacious home with enough room to accommodate 6 adults and 2 children with private space! The pool was gorgeous with water falls and a lounging area! My grandsons especially loved the game room although all of the adults played the games as well. We enjoyed the fire pit in the late evening. The grounds were especially beautiful with nice breezes to moderate the heat without humidity.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew c.

The Grotto

The home is within 15-20 minutes to everything. There is a lot to do right on site with the games room, cards and board games. With three families and generations the layout of the house was perfect for all of us. It had a private area for each family group and communal areas for all to meet as well. It's starting to show it's age but still very functional and peaceful (except for the rooster next door). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this location for a larger group.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben Y.

40th

Great property to host an event all weekend long. Never really left the compound except for golf. Had an issue with the a/c for the main living space, but Norman was able to have someone come to the house within 20-30 mins to fix it. Would definitely come back to reserve this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Quiet, relaxing, beautiful - can't wait to return!

So many things were amazing! The game room was so much fun but it was the outside of the property that stole our hearts! We are a family that is constantly on the go - but we could have sat there all day and stared at the pool and surroundings. We hiked at Joshua Tree, around the Airtram and at Indian Caverns but couldn't wait to get back to the pool and beautiful grounds. Also....the property managers went out of their way to make your stay memorable, which doesn't always happen with VRBO properties. Do yourself a favor and book it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

William G.

Fun Family Time

Nice big property and very private. Beautiful pool, although we all got some scrapes from the rocks. The hot tub was also beautiful, if a bit difficult for those of us who are older to get into. The game room was amazing. The kids loved it. The online pictures are deceiving. My husband, who is in construction and home maintenance of vacation rentals and second and third homes, said the house needs some serious maintenance. Make sure to read the fine print about the extra costs for heating the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Frank G.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brook V.

Amazing Property! Fantastic Host!

This was a true find in the Palm Springs area. The property is just beautiful, exactly like the pictures. It was so relaxing to be here in December whether we were reading our books in the sunshine looking at the mountains or whether we were enjoying a cocktail in the hot tub. I went with 8 of my friends to play in a tennis tournament and this house had room for everyone. We enjoyed the hot tub practically every night and the game room was so fun! You should have seen our 50-70 year old age group laugh hysterically at the hockey game and pin ball machine. The pool table was a hit too. I wish we had more time to get out the corn hole set but that was on our list next. The outside is so comfortable with 3 couch options in addition to the shaded couch by the pool. We played our favorite songs one night and made an impromptu dance floor right by the pool. I would like to personally thank our host, Norm. He was so patient with our technical challenges (now I am an expert!) He responded within minutes to all of our questions and never made me feel like I was imposing. He even asked how our tennis tournament went. I so much appreciate this type of an owner versus a management company. There is an automatic gate that encloses the property which really makes you feel secure. And there is a remote control used to open and shut it which is very convenient. I was worried about the wifi since we were in the dessert, but just as Norm promised it was "skippy"! I had no issue with working from this awesome house. I think it was even faster than my own home! There were hot springs near by- 10 minutes away. That was a super fun day trip. Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis. I think this house would appeal to all ages since there is so much you can do. I want to come back in the Fall when the weather will be more pool like. You can heat the pool if you like but we chose to relax in the hot tub and then those brave enough did get in the pool for a "polar plunge". So fun! This vacation created so many fun memories for us and where you stay is certainly a big part of it!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Wonderful experience

We stayed at the property with my two adult children and our 4 grandkids ranging in age from 16 months to 6 years of age and had a wonderful time. The property was spacious and had lots for us to do. The game room was a HUGE asset!! The bedrooms were nice sized and the pool and hot tub were amazing. The owner was SO easy to reach when we needed to get in touch with him and was right there to help with our needs. We will be staying here again next year! It was an awesome family vacation we will all remember. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022