Lap up the Californian sun in this gorgeous home within the Coachella Valley, overlooked by the Santa Rosa mountains. The history of this charming 1939 Spanish Colonial casita in La Quinta Cove is very apparent with its Saltillo floors and antique furnishings and original tiles. Dreamy summer afternoons can be spent having lunch beneath the shade of an umbrella before cooling off in the curved pool, then basking on a sun lounger with a great book. The inviting interior is ideal for curling up by the wood-burning stove come evening, and enjoying dinners around the rustic dining table during the cooler seasons. Golf-lovers will be within easy reach of the nearest golf course, while those not so keen on the sport can book in for a blissful day at the spa. There are also nearby public tennis courts and scenic hiking and cycling paths to explore if you're feeling active. And, back home, a cool drink, dramatic sunset and a night of stargazing in your desert sanctuary are waiting – it's the perfect end to any day.