Retreat home in Mountain Center California, near Palm Desert/Palm Springs, private, hiking/tourism

3 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the Santa Rosa Mountains, mountain/city views, very private, small kitchen, all new applicances, granite counters. Thirty minute drive from Palm Desert and Idyllwild, 1 1/2 hour drive from San Diego, 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. Hiking trails galore, world class shopping and dining a 30 minute drive away. If you love the great outdoors with access to nearby cities, this is a perfect match for you.

15 homes comprise the entire neighborhood. Most homes on acreages with wide open spaces and views as far as the eye can see. Very quiet, mix of young and mature families. Homes situated at 4500' elevation overlooking the San Jacinto Mountains. Some light snow in the winters, summers much cooler than nearby Desert cities. Nearest restaurant 6 miles away, 10 minute drive. World class restaurants 17 miles to Desert floor, 30 minute drive.

My wife and I occupy the home. My wife is a professional Human Resources Vice President. I'm an Insurance professional specializing in group Employee Benefits for employers and individual health insurance coverage. Our adult son and daughter live in nearby San Diego. We have a 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier named "Jack". We traveled to Europe several years ago and toured 10 countries in 21 days. We are looking forward to traveling throughout the world.