Moonlight Mountain View

Moonlight Mountain View: California

Pulling up at this home is pure Palm Springs. First impressions count, and this place hits it out of the park on that count. It's postcard perfection from the perfectly manicured lawns to the flawless facade of the low-slung single storey home with those all-important giant palms protruding from the backyard.

On entering the house, the first thing that strikes you is the sense of space. At over 3,000 square feet, it's far from small. However, the fourteen-foot high ceilings add another dimension entirely. The grand entryway leads you through to the sociable open living area with an abundance of comfy seating – perfect for sitting back and bingeing your favourite Netflix shows. We don't usually delve into the minutiae of amenities here, but at 80", the TV is surely worth a mention – it's huge!

The breakfast bar cordons off the kitchen while still maintaining a link to the rest of the space, and there's an opulent dining room with striped wallpaper, bold artwork and a chandelier hanging from the gold ceiling. The bedrooms are large and inviting, with en-suite bathrooms and garden views. And what a garden! There's barely a blade of grass out of place out here. The inviting pool area, along with the hot tub is the perfect spot to top up that tan, while hedge borders maintain privacy.

If you can tear yourself away, you're less than a ten-minute drive from Downtown Palm Springs with its bougie boutiques and farm-to-fork restaurants. Closer to home, you're within a nine-iron hit of a few golf courses, as well as some challenging hiking trails.

Home truths:
*We suggest having access to a car to explore the area fully
*The driveway has space for up to three oversize vehicles
*The fourth bedroom is located in a separate guesthouse with its own private entrance – it is not accessible from the main house
*There is an additional fridge in the garage with two ice makers
*There's a dedicated office here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay