You don't have to be mad about golf to enjoy a stay at this palatial home, but it's certainly no harm if you are. Not only is it located in La Quinta's exclusive PGA West community with six of its own courses for guests to play on, but the property also looks out over one of the holes. For those indifferent to the sport, there's plenty else to please. The saltwater pool and connected spa is a thing of beauty, especially with the shady pergola perched at one end, and the trickling waters of the fountain make for a delightful backdrop while you're gathered together on the terrace. This is clearly a home that wants to make it as easy as possible for guests to spend the majority of their time outdoors, as seen with the barbecue island and the TV positioned by the firepit. When you do decide to venture inside, you'll find a grand interior that matches its exterior for luxury, especially the mammoth-sized and granite-topped kitchen. Nearby, you can get to the restaurants and bars of La Quinta in a fifteen-minute cab ride.

Home truths:
*The host can arrange for groceries to be ordered ahead of your arrival
*There's parking space for up to four cars here
*A cot and high chair can be provided if required
*There's a set gas allowance set aside for heating the pool already included, but if it's exceeded, guests will be liable for the extra costs