Hot Ticket

Hot Ticket: California

The Coachella Valley has become synonymous with Southern Californian cool. And this Mediterranean-style home in Indio, home of the festival, is a great spot for a group to spend a little downtime in the desert at any time of year. There’s plenty to do nearby – spend your days exploring the restaurants, shopping, golf courses and hot springs in Indio itself. Or it’s a half-hour drive to the mid-century modern architecture and pool parties of Palm Springs.

Perhaps you're just here to sunbathe by the pool and we can get on board with that. Soak in the hot tub, crank up the gas grill and eat out on the terrace – days here were made to be spent outdoors. Hosts can arrange for a private chef if you're really pushing the boat out and want to put the gourmet kitchen through its paces. Or, organise a relaxing massage at the house. The fireplace in the living can keep the place cosy warm on cold desert nights and wood shutters and tufted headboards in the bedrooms set a classy tone. It might not include a Beyonce appearance but this Coachella home is a hot ticket in its own right.

Home truths:
*Up to thirteen people can stay but five will need to share one room
*Keep in mind it’s against local law to play music outside vacation rentals in Indio and Palm Springs, fines will be passed on to guests
*Even though you're in Indio, the area is designed for car access so having a car is recommended and there is private parking on-site
*The swimming pool isn't quite big enough for laps, but it's perfect for cooling off