Make your holiday dreams come true at Villa Arzoo. This luxury Desert Cities vacation rental, whose name means “wish” or “heart’s desire,” is a gorgeous retreat that sprawls beneath the rugged mountains and glorious sunshine of southern California. The Moroccan-inspired architecture and enchanting gardens are a perfectly romantic setting for a family reunion, birthday celebration or even a Palm Springs destination wedding with an exotic twist.

Every detail and amenity at Villa Arzoo was chosen to create an inviting, relaxing atmosphere. This private sanctuary is surrounded by gardens with olive and pomegranate trees, brought in from the San Joaquin Valley, soothing water features, mountain views and gas lamps that cast a romantic glow at night. Spend your days by the pool and hot tub, whether in a lounger on the terrace, stretched out in the gazebo or in the water, and your evenings tending the barbecue or cozying up to the outdoor fireplace in the loggia. If you’re looking for more high-tech entertainment, the Apple TV, sound system and Wi-Fi are sure to satisfy.

Architecture by the Los Angeles firm of Tichenor and Thorp pairs with interior designs by San Francisco’s Fisher Weisman for an elegant yet inviting look. Its roots may be in traditional Moorish motifs—which show up in ceiling lanterns and a handmade fireplace in the great room—but it has one eye toward the future, as shown by the contemporary artwork on display in the living and dining areas, state-of-the-art appliances in the fully equipped kitchen, and even a whimsical striped rug in the breakfast nook.

There are two bedrooms in the main house and one in a casita at Villa Arzoo; all three have en-suite bathrooms. The main-house bedrooms include a master suite with a king bed, lounge area and jetted tub, and a second suite with a king bed. The casita has a queen bed and its own lounge area, and could be used as a honeymoon suite or private escape within the villa.

The wish fulfillment even extends to Villa Arzoo’s location. It feels quiet and secluded, and 5 miles or less from several golf courses, the Moorten Botanical Garden, the Palm Springs Art Museum and the shops, restaurants and mid-century architecture of downtown Palm Springs. Plan to spend part of a day taking the nearby Mount San Jacinto aerial tramway for spectacular views, or catch a concert on the Coachella festival grounds.

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