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Terrible vacation. Need Hotel recommendations for Palm Springs area?

7 years ago

My father has a beautiful little mid century vacation condo in PS area. He and I live in different states. Once a year we get together at his condo. We play basketball, hike, go to our favorite restaurants, the movies, catch up, and do nothing. I really needed a break and was looking forward to this trip.

We got in late at night Thurs. I immediately took a shower and put on my pjs. My father then tells me there is sewage in his shower! We had this happen one time before (Christmas Eve of course) and the plumber opened the line. There are 3 units on one septic system on a golf course.

The plumber showed up at 10 AM the next day. He spent all day trying to clear the lines. The neighbors show up for the weekend and notice their unit is backed up into their showers. My father and I use the clubhouse to eat and go potty. By 7 Pm the owners of all three units are in our condo, drinking vodkas, socializing. The plumber is still working and his boss is on the way. By 930 PM they tell us there is nothing they can do. It needs a hydrojet, which they will try to get for the today. But there is no guarantee it will work! THey think there are massive roots in the main septic line.

I started looking for hotel rooms, but at this point I realized I have a terrible cold and I am so tired. I got a motel 6 room ($150!) to use the shower and slept on the couch of the condo. I would rather sleep in our condo than the hotel room, plus I have a healthy fear of bed bugs.


My father an I are at Starbucks with our towels and clothes in the car. We are going to the motel 6 to take our morning showers. If the hydrojet doesn’t work, we will need 2 hotel rooms for 3 nights. Or a casita or suite would be great. Are there any recommendations? I have checked air bnb but not real happy with the choices. We can stay in LaQuinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, etc. I want a nice place where I can relax....

Comments (21)

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Sorry no help here. Just wanted to give you cyber hugs. Hope you feel better and your place gets fixed or if needed you get a nice place to stay. Sending healing vibes and thoughts your way. (((((rockybird and Dad))))).

    rockybird thanked yeonassky
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    We were there a couple of years ago and stayed at the Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel. Clean, convenient and reasonable. So sorry to hear about your troubles.

    BW Las Brisas

    Edited to add: Looks like BW is booked. Here's what I found on Hotels.com

    Hotels

    rockybird thanked Bonnie
  • 7 years ago

    No recommendations here, but I’m sorry to hear about the plumbing problems, and the Cole. What a bummer. Hope you find something nice quickly so that you can relax and enjoy the remaining time.

    rockybird thanked nutsaboutplants
  • 7 years ago

    We stay at the Ritz Carlton in the summer when it’s cheap. We’ve also stayed at the Courtyard on Tahquitz and it’s not bad. Good location. You might look at the Casino in Cabazon to see if they have a decent rate, although I’ve never stayed there.

    rockybird thanked 1929Spanish-GW
  • 7 years ago

    Thank you all! I ended up booking a mcm home in Palm Springs on airbnb. I will let you know how it goes! It seems a lot of the hotels are booked for the modernism show. We called many!

  • 7 years ago

    I’d love to hear about the house, especially if it has a pool. Want to plan something with my girlfriends later this year.

    rockybird thanked 1929Spanish-GW
  • 7 years ago

    Sorry to hear your vacation is going sour...or stinky. Hope the home is amazing!

    rockybird thanked robo (z6a)
  • 7 years ago

    Your break sounds kind of stressful up til now. I hope you and it get better soon.

    rockybird thanked chickadee2_gw
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Thank you guys!! The home is very nice! I will post pics tomorrow if you are all interested. We are relieved that it’s a decent place! Also, it’s much better than a hotel!! It’s in a neighborhood of mcm homes, but is very private...everything is hidden by tall hedges. It’s very quiet too and has a nice pool and an outdoor shower.

  • 7 years ago

    So glad you got a nice place with proper Plumbing. Hope you get lots of quiet rest and good food. Look forward to the pictures.

    rockybird thanked yeonassky
  • 7 years ago

    I read your post late last night and am so relieved to read that you are pleased with your rental. How stressful to find a problem such as a sewer issue when you are there for relaxation and fun with your Dad. I hope you can now relax and enjoy the rest of your vacation.

    rockybird thanked OutsidePlaying
  • 7 years ago

    Thank goodness you found a nice place and can enjoy the rest of your vacation.

    rockybird thanked Fun2BHere
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    THank you all!

    Here are some pictures of the place. If anyone wants the link, PM me. Hopefully the owner doesnt mind me posting.

  • 7 years ago

    Wow, that looks nice!

    rockybird thanked nosoccermom
  • 7 years ago

    Jeez, that’s all you need. Don’t give your brother the address. You’ll have the whole gang hanging at the pool. Meet them at their hotel. The place where you’re staying looks nice. I hope you can get some rest there and feel better.

    rockybird thanked chickadee2_gw
  • 7 years ago

    Thanks nosoccormom and Chickadee2. :). I deleted the part about my brother. I did go meet them at the zoo. Hopefully, no one caught my cold. It was great to see my little nieces and nephews. They are so adorable and sweet.


  • 7 years ago

    Thanks for posting pics. Sent you a pm. :)

    rockybird thanked 1929Spanish-GW
  • 7 years ago

    In a word Perfect. Thank you so much for posting those pictures. I'm glad you were able to see the family. Take care and get well quickly:-) hugs

    rockybird thanked yeonassky
  • 7 years ago

    I'll be sending a pm too! We've stayed at La Quinta Resort & Spa and at the Ritz, great resorts, but staying at a house would be much better.

    Glad things worked out. I hope Dad and neighbors will make a permanent repair this time around!

    rockybird thanked chispa
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Thanks guys! It has been a terrible vacation, but still nice to see my father. I was really sick and am just now feeling better. The plumbers that were out there all day Friday seemed incompetent and I think they weren’t plumbers but were technicians who only know how to unclog drains.

    Chispa- Thanks! I think a home is a better choice for extended periods of time. We considered La Quinta Resort, but everytime we go to eat there, there are so many people and children. We just wanted peace. And it’s nice to have a kitchen and w/d, plus a pool. The house is like it’s own little compound. It’s walled off by high shrubs and completely private.

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