I am already planning my next visit to this property so that tells you just how much I enjoyed my stay. The condo was comfortable and well-appointed and the location was fantastic, but what really sets this place apart from other nice units in great locations is the responsiveness of the hosts.
It started with Sally being extra accommodating to me to ensure that I could get the gate key before heading to the tennis tournament since I wouldn't be back until after the security guard had left. That accommodation meant so much to me and set the tone for how responsive Sally and her husband were when I needed something (extra Kleenex, new pans, a hairdryer). In addition a welcome gift of red wine goes a long way after a long day of traveling and tennis! (Well, wine is welcome any time. :))
I was also pleasantly surprised when I walked into the condo and it was so much bigger than I had anticipated. In addition, the cathedral ceilings contributed to how big the space felt plus the windows on three sides of the unit that extended all the way to the ceiling brought in an amazing amount of natural light. It was so pleasant to have the unit bathed in light the entire day. The huge balcony with a dining table, four chairs and a nice BBQ helped extend that indoor/outdoor living.
In addition, even though it is a studio, the way it is set up really delineates the dining, living and sleeping spaces well. Although there weren't separate walls, they really did feel like separate spaces.
Since I was staying for eight nights, I also really appreciated the extensive storage space - a nice big dresser with six large drawers and four good-sized drawers and a huge closet in the bathroom.
Finally the location on the cusp of Indian Wells and La Quinta was fantastic. There were several grocery stores really close by (Vons, Trader Joe's, Stater Bros.) as well as multiple delicious restaurants (Fisherman's Market & Grill, My Thai, The Broken Yolk and more).
Overall, this was a really comfortable space to spend a week plus out in the desert!