Title: Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! Lakefront vacation home with a water park and a fitness center ## Photo gallery for Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! ![Pool - Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! (La Quinta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87340000/87337600/87337596/3af5cb63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! (La Quinta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87340000/87337600/87337596/f3cb3ef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! (La Quinta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87340000/87337600/87337596/deedf66d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis - Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! (La Quinta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87340000/87337600/87337596/f67f781d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! (La Quinta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87340000/87337600/87337596/d7aa29b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled within the gated community of Puerta Azul, Desert Retreat offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by scenic mountains and golf courses. This 2-bedroom haven is perfect for those seeking a blend of outdoor and artistic pursuits, with shopping and dining nearby. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61371 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! Welcome to Desert Retreat, an exclusive VARE property! Experience the best of resort-style living while savoring the comforts and seclusion of Desert Retreat within the gated community of Puerta Azul. Offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, our retreat is embraced by scenic mountains, numerous golf courses, shopping, dining, and enjoys constant sunshine throughout the year. It's an ideal retreat for visitors seeking a perfect blend of outdoor and artistic pursuits. Book your stay at this incredible Puerta Azul vacation home today and experience the ultimate in relaxation, luxury, and outdoor living… VARE style. BEDROOMS/SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: ✔ Master Suite: King Bed, 55” TV ✔ Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, 50” TV ✔ Living Room: Queen Sofa Bed (sleeps 2) LIVING ROOM: ✔ 55" Smart TV ✔ Comfortable Sofas ✔ Natural Light KITCHEN & DINING: ✔ Coffee Maker ✔ Modern Appliances ✔ Dining Table (seats 6) ✔ Breakfast Bar Seating BACKYARD: ✔ Outdoor Dining Table w/Umbrella (seats 6) ✔ BBQ Grill ✔ Putting Green OTHER AMENITIES: ✔ Free high-speed Wi-Fi ✔ Pack & Play (available upon request) ✔ Full-sized washer/dryer PARKING: ✔ 1 Car Garage COMMUNITY SPACE: ✔ Gym ✔ Heated Pools ✔ Jacuzzi ✔ Tennis Court ✔ Sun Loungers ✔ BBQ Grill INCLUDED WITH YOUR VACATION HOME: The property will be stocked with an initial supply of trash bags, paper towels, kitchen sponges, hand soap, dish soap, and toilet paper. The property is equipped with a specific quantity of bath and pool towels to accommodate the max occupancy of the home. The bathrooms are stocked with shampoo and conditioner. There are also fully equipped laundry rooms with a washer, dryer, and iron. THE FOLLOWING IS NOT INCLUDED: cooking oil, sprays, foil, plastic wrap or other cooking ingredients. Guests have access to Puerta Azul's amenities including the Olympic size swimming pools, tennis courts, BBQ area, and clubhouse (pool table, ping pong, gym, and more). There are two large swimming pools (shared) with jacuzzies in the community. Both are within walking distance (a few minutes) from the property. There is a small, 1-car garage that guests are welcome to use (larger vehicles may not fit) as well as unassigned spaces along the street. We are minutes from PGA West with five public courses to choose from, as well as SilverRock Resort, an Arnold Palmer Classic Course, another terrific local option. In January, you can walk to the Stadium course to watch the pros play in The American Express Golf Tournament. Tennis fans - in March, you'll be minutes away from the 5th largest tennis tournament in the world, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, which draws the top-rated men and women tennis players in the world. Tennis and pickleball players - the Fritz Burns park is 10 minutes away with 6 tennis courts and 8 pickleball courts lit and open from Dawn until 10 pm. Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals are the main attractions in April, both taking place at the famous Empire Polo Grounds. Close by is the famous El Paseo and Old Town La Quinta areas with excellent dining and shopping options. Ralph's is the closest supermarket, about 10 minutes away, and Trader Joe's is also nearby. Highway 111 is the home to Costco, Target, Coffee Bean, and Starbucks, among many local favorite restaurants and shopping. Less than 15 minutes from the I-10, you can quickly head to Palm Springs, nearby casinos, Joshua Tree National Park, and other Coachella Valley destinations. ESTIMATED DISTANCES FROM PUERTA AZUL \- Jack Nicholas & Stadium PGA West golf courses: 5 min \- Ernie's Bar & Grill (PGA West 19th hole): 5 min \- Old Town La Quinta: 5-7 mins \- PGA West Greg Norman Course: 10 mins \- SilverRock Resort Golf Course: 10 mins \- Empire Polo Fields (home to Coachella & Stagecoach music festivals): 10 mins \- BNP Paribas Open / Indian Wells Tennis Garden: 10-15 mins \- PGA West Dunes Course: 15 mins \- PGA West Pete Dye Mountain Course: 15 mins \- Palm Desert/El Paseo: 15-20 mins \- Acrisure Arena: 30 mins \- Downtown Palm Springs/Airport: 30 mins \- Joshua Tree National Park: 45 mins \- LA/OC/SD: Roughly 2 hours without traffic This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, guest verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver. The optional damage waiver is $49 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $4.90 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional. To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Boarding Pass. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account — it's a safe and secure website. Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to purchase to enhance your stay. These upgrades are optional and include: Early Check-in Late Check-Out Mid-Stay Clean Pet Fee Pack N Play Crib ​​​​​​​ \- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - WHAT TIME IS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT? Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out is at 10 a.m. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for your reservation. WILL I NEED TO MEET THE PROPERTY MANAGER TO GET A KEY? Our homes are keyless entry, we issue a “code” rather than a physical key. The code changes for every reservation so it is an incredibly safe alternative. By issuing the code prior to arrival, the check-in process is much easier. WHAT ARE THE POOL HOURS? ARE THEY HEATED? Puerta Azul community: The two community pools are heated year-round and are open 7 am – 11 pm. Homes with a private pool & jacuzzi can be heated for an additional fee. Check individual listing for info. DO YOU ALLOW PETS? Certain non-shedding hypoallergenic dogs will be considered at an additional fee. Service animals are permitted, and the fee is waived for such situations (however the animal is never permitted to be in the unit alone if it is a service animal). Please note we do not allow any pets other than dogs. Puerta Azul Community Rules: 1) The City of La Quinta & Puerta Azul has a quiet hour ordinance (10 pm – 8 am). 2) No more than 2 vehicles per home unit may be parked on the street at any time during the hours of 12 am – 7 am. 3) No trailer, camper, mobile home, commercial vehicle, truck (other than a standard-size pick-up truck), boat, or inoperable vehicle will be allowed in the community. House Notes: During the hot summer nights, it's possible to encounter some gentle insects such as crickets, etc.. Rest assured, our property undergoes regular pest control treatments, though a few may still make an appearance. To ensure the upkeep of our surroundings, our diligent pool maintenance and landscaping team may visit the property during the week for service. Your comfort is importance, and we strive to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for your stay. We've installed a security camera outside, facing the front entrance (placed on the door), to ensure safety during your stay. Additionally, there's a noise monitoring device in the living room to ensure compliance with local noise ordinances during quiet hours. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Table tennis - Tennis - Water park - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,371 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 239900 ### Property is also known as 838055 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.63143%2C-116.25469&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ip0W4JGWVEzPxMmgXVElOE8FZRI=) La Quinta, CA #### What's nearby - The Quarry at La Quinta \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - PGA West Golf Course \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 km - Palms Golf Course \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 km #### Getting around - Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Villa Zenyara - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ernie's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪June Hill's Table - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Cantina at Eldorado Polo Grounds - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bistro 60 - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! have a pool? ### Is Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis!? ### What time is check-out at Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis!? ### Where is Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Desert Retreat by VARE | Pool, Spa, Gym, Tennis! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maxine B. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We had a very relaxed and quiet visit while at Puerta Azul. Loved how calm and quiet it is here. Caught up on sleep, reading, and work. ##### Maxine B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray and Peggy H. Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice property in a beautiful location! We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It’s located in a beautiful community and has been updated since our last visit with new paint, refinished kitchen cupboards, new tile flooring in the bedrooms and new furnishings inside and outside. The mattress in the master is amazing. It was very clean and the owner and property manager were very responsive to any questions/concerns. We would definitely recommend this property. ##### Murray and Peggy H. Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cesar M. Jun 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Great stay, short walk to pool.. 5 stars rating ##### Cesar M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dane N. Dec 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place The house was overall really nice and well kept, garage access was pretty tight and the neighbor kept their car in the driveway which made it tough getting in and out of but overall nice home in gated community with nice pools. ##### Dane N. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tina and steve d., Leeds Jan 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great community!! Thank you Michael for your patience with us the first day, attempting to get into the property. We could not follow directions and Michael help us out quickly, The property was clean and well stocked with anything you need. We did have a small problem but Damian came to the rescue and fixed the problem. The community was close to our family and things we needed to do, shopping and dining. We will stay again at any of Michael's properties . Thank you Dyroff Family ##### tina and steve d. 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