Welcome to Blue Cactus, your desert paradise! Blue Cactus house features a large pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen including a 65" outdoor TV, ping pong table, fire pit, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 kitchens. This 5 bedroom home features a casita with a kitchenette and its own private entrance comfortably sleeps 10 adults and up to 16 total guests including children.

Blue Cactus house is full of colors!  We put a lot of love into creating a special atmosphere and hope you will feel right at home.  We are certain you will love the ambiance, outdoor space, lighting, and comfort this house has to offer.  With views of the mountains, you’ll get to observe stunning sunsets!  The house is perfect for couples, business travelers, and large family gatherings including kids.  

For the time of your stay, we ask that you please treat our house as if it were your own; with love, respect and laughter!

ABOUT THE SURROUNDINGS

At Blue Cactus house, it’s all about proximity!  You are 10 minutes away from the polo fields where Coachella & Stagecoach festivals are held every April, 5 miles to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and surrounded with world-class golf courses. 
The Coachella Valley is special for a number of reasons. The weather, views, music and art. Indio, the most populous city in the Coachella Valley, is a great place to visit if you're looking for a desert oasis. The city has a warm, dry climate year-round, and it's surrounded by beautiful mountains and desert scenery.  Indio is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach Festival, the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

The pool heat is on-demand, meaning we do not heat it when it's not in use or when no guests are staying. It heats up about 3 degrees per hour and it can get down into the 60's during the winter so if you want it heated upon your arrival please keep that in mind and notify us. October Through the end of May the charge is $100/day if pool heating is paid upfront for every day of the stay or $125/day if not. Spa only heating is $40/day if prepaid for the entire stay and $70/day if not. Most resorts heat pools into the low 80's we allow guests that pay for pool heat to heat pool to the mid-80's and spas as high as they like. Please keep in mind, mid-winter, larger pools will have a hard time even reaching mid-80's, pool temperature is not guaranteed, however, generally low to mid 80's is common, even mid-winter. 

Pets are subject to owner approval and may or may not be approved. If they are approved a pet fee applies. Please inquire with breed, age, and weight of your pet prior to booking. No Cats Allowed.

Things to do in the desert- 
THINGS TO DO
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: Held every April and features a lineup of the biggest names in music. 
Stagecoach: Held every April and features a lineup of the best country music artists.

BNP Paribas Open: Held every March in the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and hosts the top-ranked tennis players (ATP & WTA) in the world.

Palm Springs International Film Festival: Held every January and features independent and foreign films. 

Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival: Held every February and features rides, games, food, and a date festival. 

Indian Canyons: Home to a variety of palm groves and hiking trails. 

Coachella Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival: Held every November and features hot air balloon rides, food, and entertainment. 

Acrisure Arena: A state-of-the-art 10,000-seat indoor arena hosting the biggest artists and events on the planet, and new home of the American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken - the Coachella Valley Firebirds. 

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens: A non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden in Palm Desert, California. It is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species from the deserts of the world.

Palm Springs International Jazz Festival: Held every February and features a lineup of the best jazz artists. 
McCallum Theatre: Hosts a variety of performances, from Broadway shows to concerts. 

Palm Springs Art Museum: Features a collection of modern and contemporary art. 
Old Town La Quinta: Home to lively festivals such as the Annual La Quinta Arts Festival and seasonal Art Under the Umbrella in Old Town. You can search for the perfect souvenir at Old Town La Quinta during your stay.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Ride up and over Mount San Jacinto State Park in the world's largest rotating tramcar. The activity is wheelchair accessible, and hours of operation may vary seasonally.

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert: On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep Tour, you will travel deep into the heart of California’s world-famous San Andreas Fault and witness the forces of nature that have created amazing, steep-walled canyons and the most twisted and tormented landscapes on earth!

Joshua Tree National Park Driving Tour: Just north of Palm Springs lies one of nature's majestic creations, Joshua Tree National Park. In the comfort of an enclosed, climate- controlled vehicle, your guide will take you on an extensive tour through the stunning rock formations and otherworldly landscape of the Mojave Desert.

Desert Hills Premium Outlets: An elite shopping experience in the desert with outlets from luxury brands and more.

FOOD & DRINK
El Mexicali Cafe II: Authentic, low-key restaurant, around the corner.

Nobu Sushi: World-wide renown sushi. Japanese restaurant located in Stadium 2 of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. It is known for its fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients. The restaurant is a popular spot for celebrities and locals alike. Reservations strongly recommended.

La Quinta Cliffhouse: A New American restaurant with a mountaintop location. The restaurant has a patio with stunning views of the Coachella Valley. The menu features a variety of dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Enzo’s: Great Italian food. Enzo's Restaurant is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The restaurant is known for its friendly service and its delicious food.

Sloan’s Breakfast: Classic American breakfast dishes and homestyle cooking if you are looking for a delicious and hearty breakfast or brunch. 

Lavender: A New American restaurant with a romantic atmosphere and award-winning patio. It serves fine dining made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Reservations strongly recommended.

La Brasserie Bistro & Bar: Classic French dishes and relaxed atmosphere. The menu features a variety of French dishes, such as steak frites, moules marinière, and coq au vin. The restaurant also has a full bar, with a wide selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.


La Quinta Brewing: The brewery was founded in 2013 by a group of local residents. It has won several awards for its beers, including a gold medal at the US Open Beer Championships. The brewery has a taproom open to the public, where you can sample their beers and enjoy food from local food trucks. 
TKB Bakery and Deli: YELP rated number one restaurant in America in 2018. 

*Minimum age of responsible renter is 25

*Maximum number of adults is 10

*  Do not move the furniture

For any stay of over 27 nights, you will be required to fill out a RentSpree application and wire or Zelle a deposit equal to one month's rent.

Weekly housekeeping service is not provided. However, can be added at the guests expense upon request

Absolutely no smoking. Smoking fines start at $500

If you smoke fine is $500, if smoking bothers other guests you will be responsible for any compensation to other guests.

The desert has extreme temperatures, including sustained daytime temperatures of over 100 degrees. With such high temperatures, ACs can struggle to cool homes by more than 25 degrees. Boatman bugs are common in pools with biologically safe water. If food is left out, ants will come, and if doors are left open, flies will come.
These are a part of life in the desert and not grounds for a refund.
We use the top pest control, pool cleaners, and home cleaners in the area. Please contact us if you have an issue, and we will do our best to assist.
When it's windy, a perfectly clean pool will not remain perfectly clean for long


Cancellation policy and procedures

Our cancellation policy is a 100% refund for cancelations at least 90 days in advance. 50% refund for cancellations at least 60 days in advance. If the guest cancels less than 60 days in advance, the nights not spent are not refunded. If the guest arrives and decides to leave early, the nights not spent are not refunded. Cleaning fee refund only for cancellations within 60 days to arrival. 

Our goal is to keep our prices as competitive as possible, in order to keep them competitive it's important that we avoid the losses that come from cancellations.

Owners of these properties depend on the income and last-minute cancellations result in lost revenue through vacancy and lower prices.

For those that don't like the risk that comes with cancellation policies, we strongly recommend you look into travel insurance.

Here is a direct link where you can purchase insurance for your upcoming trip: https://everydaylux.rentalguardian.com/ 
If you didn't purchase the travel insurance offered, you will likely not get any refund.
To ask for an exception to our policy you must first cancel your reservation by sending us an email, or a text message. Exceptions are up to individual owners and are very rare. Your best chance is to ask for a credit to be used for a booking for the same property.
The credit can to be used within the window you cancelled. Ie. If you cancel 3 days before your stay and the owners payout is $4500, you didn't purchase travel insurance you may ask for a credit to be used to reserve the same property no more than 3 days before the drag you want to use the credit for.

Example request.

"I had to cancel because my kids are sick. I didn't purchase the recommended travel insurance. My stay is 3 days away. I'm requesting a credit for the owner payout amount to be used to reserve the same property 3 days before our stay. I.e, we want to stay August 23rd so I will make a request on August 20th  if the unit is still available. 

Thanks."

We will share this with the owner and encourage them to allow us to agree. 

No exceptions will be made if the process is not followed.

Sincerely,
Everyday Luxury Inc.