Wake up every morning and see the San Jacinto mountains and hummingbirds chasing around while you sip coffee. In the evening the high wispy clouds put on a natural light show. Inside 1311 Fuego Circle we have a love affair with the kitchen. A long white marble counter serves as a prep area and breakfast bar. The Wolf range is a joy. The Miele coffee machine produces barista quality cups. The cutlery and utensils are more extensive than any house we have ever rented. After cooking, there is a media room for a movie on the larger-than-life screen. The primary bedroom is nearly a house itself, certainly larger than many NYC apartments. The electric-driven shades keep the room dark until it is time to watch the hummingbirds again. What could be missing? The pool is uninviting: it looks murky and the jacuzzi was unreliable. The Tiki bar, while cute, seems to breed mosquitoes. The outdoor furniture is uncomfortable and unsightly. There is no table for a proper breakfast. The management of the property started off very responsive; they allowed us to check in a day early when we had to change our arrival. However at times we were left grumbling. But no one can grumble for long during a Palm Springs spring.