This trip to the desert was our first time staying in Rancho Mirage. Usually, we stay in La Quinta and have done so at least on six other occasions. However, we had several families staying at a nearby resort and wanted to be close to them to visit their property each day.
The property was clean, and the owner was very proactive with communication. He did come and introduced himself on the first day. The wifi was reliable; the backyard had misters and a cabana that had an industrial overhead fan and a large tv that can swivel as you sit in the pool/tub. There were individual remote-controlled units for the rooms that did not have access to the central AC vents.
The neighborhood is quiet and a throwback to mid-century modern homes. You are VERY close to shopping and entertainment. You are about a mile or so walk away from The River entertainment area.
I probably would have got more out of the property during the spring or fall. The backyard lends itself to staying outside and enjoying conversation and the surroundings. There were minor things that, for me, are important but not deal breakers. It wasn't easy figuring out the lighting within the home. I prefer not to experiment or read instructions on how to turn on the lights. Also, the master bedroom bed was a mattress on a frame. The photo showed a bed with a headboard, and that was missing. The AC in the central area worked VERY well and fed one of the rooms. However, it was difficult for my daughter, who was staying in the guest room, to cool her room down. And it was too cold to stay in the central area. Again, first-world problems, not a deal-breaker but a good to know. My son stayed in a bedroom that was a converted sala with a pullout. That was nice. However, I could not find blankets for him to use for the bed. Fortunately, I did find sheets and the warm weather helped him maintain the right level of warmth.
Overall, this is a lovely property. I did learn that each city has different requirements for the owner and occupant. So, though I did not have anything to worry about, I thought the city rules were a bit much compared to when I stay in La Quinta. Keep in mind that it is beyond the owner's control and has to do with the city of Rancho Mirage.