Sunday March 5rd-Sunday March 12th (7 nights for $3250). For anyone who knows the BNP, the first week is the best week. You get to see more players, doubles and lots of action on the courts.
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I is a beautiful oasis in Palm Desert. Marriott knows how to build resorts and just a partial list of the amenities are: pools, fitness center, Kid's Club, tennis courts and match making, casual dining plus five restaurants, a spa and 36 holes of championship golf at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort. For a visual tour visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s_DeuSsDDw
ABOUT THE UNIT:
**Kitchen is fully equipped and has a full size refrigerator, microwave, stove, dishwasher, and oven. Includes coffee maker, toaster, blender, pots & pans, serving utensils, dishes, silverware. Unit has own washer/dryer.
**Living/sitting area has full size sofa and overstuffed chairs, LCD 42 in TV with premium TV channels, DVD player. A separated dining area has round table and chairs for 6. The private patio or balcony, accessed by sliding glass doors, has lounge chairs and a table. The kitchen counter has three barstools.
**The master bedroom has a king size bed, LCD TV, Full-size oversized bathtub + separate shower, and double vanities.
**The 2nd bedroom has a king size bed and a full pull out sofa, full bathroom, private patio or balcony, living/sitting/eating area. The bedroom has a mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, silverware, dishes & glasses, dish cleaning supplies, and LCD TV with premium movie channels.
**Free High-Speed Internet, and free parking. No additional taxes or resort fees.
**These villas have just recently been renovated and remodeled.
**1404 sq. ft. with 153 sq. ft. patio or balcony. Maximum occupancy: 8 people.
ABOUT THE RESORT:
**Seven heated pools, outdoor Jacuzzi's, children's playground, wading pool, sauna, barbecue areas, recently remodeled exercise facilities with cardiovascular machines and free weights.
**Two championship 18-hole golf courses (6,400 yards) plus a driving range.
**The tennis facility has world class instructors, a pro shop, 19 courts (clay, hard court, and grass surfaces), and offers lessons daily. Guests are provided an hour of free court time on clay or hard court surfaces Monday-Friday!
**Amenities include the Market Place (on-site convenience store), a poolside grill & bar, concierge service, fax & copying, barbecue area and Kids/Teen club.
**Scheduled daily activities for adults as well as children (crafts, movie + popcorn nights, wine tastings, seminars, hiking, games, etc.)
** Guests receive discounts on golf, tennis, and Marriott hotel restaurants and local area restaurants.
NEIGHBORING JW MARRIOTT:
**The Villas are adjacent to the 5-star JW Marriott Resort and Spa. Free Shuttle (or you can walk).
**The hotel lobby features an impressive towering, open air atrium where waterfalls cascade down to the resort's extensive waterways.
**JW Marriott has five specialty restaurants (incl. Seafood, American, Californian, or Japanese). two lounges, a Starbucks Coffee, a Sushi Bar and night club. The hotel also has a poolside restaurant for lunch only (a small combo plays live music on the weekends).
**Recently remodeled 30,000 sq. ft. luxury European spa with an elaborate fitness facility, sauna, steam room, beauty salon, massages, etc.
**Many specialty and gift shops.
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
The Palm Desert area is famous for world class shopping, great restaurants, hot air ballooning, aerial tram, natural beauty, nature preserves, biking, hiking, exploring, and many other attractions. Very close to the legendary city of Palm Springs, theaters and galleries.
Some highlights include:
*The Indian Wells Tennis Center (BNP Paribas Open Tennis) is just a few miles away.
*Over 100 Golf Courses in the Coachella Valley to choose from
*Numerous Gambling Casinos
*Factory Outlets Shopping Centers
*El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert
*Palm Springs Tramway, which rises 8500 feet above the desert floor, to the San Jacinto state park wilderness area
*"Living Desert Zoo," the "Botanical Gardens," the "Date Farm," the "Airplane Museum," the "Art Museum" (free admission Thursdays from 4 - 8 pm) and take the "Art Tour."
*Village Street Fest on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs every Thursday from 6-10 pm
*Joshua Tree National Park
*Many hiking trails for hikers of all abilities.
The Resort (including the Villas) is 135 miles from Los Angeles (LAX), 111 miles from Orange County (SNA), or 142 miles from San Diego (SAN). From Palm Springs Airport, it is a 25 minute drive.
Marriott rents this 2-bedroom villa for nearly $800/night. Many nights this week are already sold out.
