We booked this house for my family to celebrate Christmas together for a week. We looked at other less expensive options elsewhere in town, but we decided that the extra money was worth it, and we were not disappointed, for the following reasons:
The location is great. It is removed from the rest of Palm Springs in a quiet, upscale enclave. There are a ton of hiking trails within walking distance. It is quiet. But it also is very convenient to good grocery stores, golf, and downtown.
Second, it worked for my family. Lovely master suite for my aging parents. Two other bedrooms with big beds and en suite bathrooms for their adult children. And it was dog-friendly. Note, however, that the property is not entirely fenced in, and our enterprising labrador found a way to sneak out of the back yard while we were on a hike. Luckily, our dog is very trustworthy to be left indoors, but for others with dogs more likely to chew, that could be an issue.
Third, the home was beautifully appointed and had all the amenities we sought. My dad made a ritual of sunrise soaks in the hot tub, there were plenty of nooks and informal places to take some alone time while still being part of the family, the kitchen was well furnished (my family prefers to cook for ourselves than eat out for every meal), and there was not a cheesy rental vibe--the artwork and furniture were of a taste level and quality that made us feel like we were in a friend's home, rather than a rental property.
The property manager was very attentive and concerned that everything was in working order when we arrived. We had no need of his help during our stay, but he made it clear that he was available if anything came up, or if we needed any recommendations on what to see/do/eat while we were in town.
The drawbacks were minimal. A couple dining chairs needed repair, and coffee-making was an unexpected challenge (the normal coffee maker needs to be replaced, the espresso machine was too elaborate for us to figure out, but thankfully, there was a Keurig that saved the day). The two non-master bathrooms sported what appeared to be original fixtures, which were cool from a design perspective, but their efficiency is from another era--water pressure was a little light, and as I am 6'5" tall, I had to get into some interesting poses to get the job done.
But those aspects were trivial. We had a wonderful time in a beautiful home, and would recommend it to anyone.