Take in the stark desert landscape and rugged mountain formation vistas from your own slice of calm in the Palm Desert. Natural light – and a glimpse of the palm trees outside – streams through huge windows into the humble, minimalist space, illuminating the mosaic artworks and charming furnishings. Care is obvious in this home’s interiors and evidence of its thoughtful design is all-encompassing – soft linen sofas invite you to sit back, throw open the patio doors and let peace wash over you in your vaulted living space. One of the main allures of this home is the garden, where you can spend the day poolside on the loungers or plunging into the azure pool and when evening unfolds, share a cold bottle of Pinot Gris beneath the Palm Springs glow and soak up the residual heat. When the desert chill hits, challenge one another to a game of foosball or pool in your converted games room. Contented, sink into your soft sheets ready to be welcomed by the Sonoran sun. If you want to get out and explore, drive seven minutes to hike the Araby Trail across the Santa Rosa Mountains for a full dose of desert fauna, wildflowers and rock formations. After your hike, you’ll deserve big-flavoured replenishment - our pick is Rooster and the Pig for crunchy jasmine tea leaf salad and pork belly fried rice.