INTRODUCTION
Palm Desert Resort Country Club, affectionately known throughout the Coachella Valley as "The Resorter," is one of the most vibrant, social, and investment-friendly gated communities in Palm Desert. Home to Tennis in a Pickle,recognized as the largest private pickleball and tennis club in the greater Palm Springs area and the Coachella Valley, The Resorter combines world-class racquet sports with an 18-hole championship golf course, 20 heated community pools and spas, a 42,000 sq ft newly renovated clubhouse, and an active social scene that attracts full-time residents, seasonal visitors, and savvy real estate investors alike.
Built between 1981 and 1989 on approximately 350 acres in the heart of central Palm Desert, The Resorter comprises 960 single-story condominiums in nine distinct floor plans ranging from 821 to 1,396 sq ft. Every home is a single-story condominium with a private patio offering views of the lush golf course, tranquil lakes, greenbelts, or the spectacular Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. The community is self-managed by a homeowner elected Board of Directors with an on-site General Manager and full support staff, ensuring decisions are always made in the best interests of residents.
One of the most compelling aspects of The Resorter for buyers today is the short-term rental approval with a 2-day minimum stay, making it one of the few private golf communities in Palm Desert where investment buyers can actively list on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO while building genuine long-term equity. The community's central location minutes from El Paseo, Acrisure Arena, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and the JW Marriott makes it a consistently popular choice for short-term visitors and vacation renters year-round.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Palm Desert Resort Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Joe Mulleneaux 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
18 holes | Par 72 | 6,546 yards | 4 sets of tees
Designed by Joe Mulleneaux | Opened 1983
Open to the public
The championship golf course at Palm Desert Resort Country Club was designed by Joe Mulleneaux and opened in 1983. Playing to 6,546 yards from the back tees with four sets of tees accommodating golfers of all skill levels, the course features wide fairways, large greens, mature landscaping, towering palm trees, and tranquil water hazards throughout.
Water features and sand bunkers are strategically placed to create a visually beautiful and strategically engaging round. The number one handicap hole is the 471-yard par-4 11th, a dogleg right that demands a long and accurate tee shot. The course is open to the public while homeowners enjoy preferred access and homeowner pricing. A full driving range, teaching pro, pro shop, and practice facilities are on site. Golf is available on a pay-as-you-play basis or by annual membership.
TENNIS IN A PICKLE
The racquet sports program at Palm Desert Resort Country Club is not simply an amenity. It is a destination. Tennis in a Pickle is the largest private pickleball and tennis club in the greater Palm Springs area and the entire Coachella Valley, attracting players from across the desert and beyond seven days a week throughout the season.
The facility features 28 dedicated pickleball courts organized into skill-level pods from 2.5-3.0 through 4.5+ with 2 challenge courts, ensuring players at every level always have an appropriate game. Eight courts are dedicated specifically for coaching and clinics. Professional pickleball lessons, demo paddles, and a ball machine are all available. A nicely stocked Pickleball Pro Shop with paddles and balls is on site.
For tennis, the facility offers 6 dedicated tennis courts including 1 center court with stadium seating, professional instruction, leagues, and clinics throughout the season.
The Roadrunner Cafe is located right next to the courts with hot food, grab-and-go snacks, beverages, and a full bar. An upstairs covered patio overlooks the courts. Ample, convenient, and clean restrooms throughout the facility.
Public seasonal memberships are available. Homeowners enjoy preferred access and homeowner pricing.
THE RESIDENCES
Palm Desert Resort Country Club offers 960 single-story condominiums built between 1981 and 1989 on approximately 350 acres in central Palm Desert. Every home is a ground-level or upper-level single-story unit with a private patiooffering views of the golf course, lakes, greenbelt, or mountains. Nine distinct floor plans range in size from 821 to 1,396 sq ft with 2 to 3 bedrooms.
Many homes have been beautifully renovated with contemporary kitchens, updated bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, and resort-style outdoor spaces. The community is popular with full-time residents, seasonal visitors, and short-term rental investors. 2025 Airbnb financial records are available upon request from sellers who have active rental histories.
The HOA covers water, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, and upkeep of pools and tennis facilities. A yearly $389 social membership fee supports the community's social amenities and is separate from the HOA. The community maintains a strong 30-year reserve funding program.
Short-term rentals are allowed with a 2-day minimum, making The Resorter one of the most investment-friendly private golf communities in Palm Desert.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $320,000 to $475,000+. The community offers consistent buyer demand from both lifestyle buyers and investment buyers attracted by the short-term rental opportunity.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Tennis in a Pickle
Clubhouse and Dining
Recreation
Investment
HISTORY
Palm Desert Resort Country Club was developed between 1981 and 1989 on approximately 350 acres in central Palm Desert. The 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Joe Mulleneaux and opened in 1983, providing the community with a genuine championship layout from its earliest days.
From its opening, The Resorter established itself as one of the most accessible and social private golf communities in Palm Desert, earning the affectionate nickname "The Resorter" that the community carries proudly to this day. The course and clubhouse facilities are open to the public, and the community has maintained a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere throughout its four decades of operation.
The addition of Tennis in a Pickle transformed The Resorter into the premier racquet sports destination in the Coachella Valley. With 28 dedicated pickleball courts organized by skill level and 6 tennis courts including a center court with stadium seating, Tennis in a Pickle is now recognized as the largest private pickleball and tennis club in the greater Palm Springs area and the Coachella Valley, drawing players from throughout the desert seven days a week throughout the season.
The approval of short-term rentals with a 2-day minimum has added a powerful investment dimension to The Resorter's appeal, attracting a new wave of buyers who see the combination of lifestyle and income potential as an unbeatable value proposition in the Palm Desert market. The community is entirely self-managed by a homeowner elected Board of Directors and maintains a strong 30-year reserve funding program, ensuring long-term financial stability for all residents.
LOCATION
Palm Desert Resort Country Club is located at 77333 Country Club Drive in central Palm Desert, California, near Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive.
Desert Willow Golf Resort and the JW Marriott Resort are within walking distance. El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away. Acrisure Arena, home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, is nearby. Agua Caliente Spa and Casino, McCallum Theatre, and The Living Desert are all within easy reach. The community is also close to the Artisan Club at Cotino, the first Story Living by Disney community in the valley. Eisenhower Medical Center is accessible. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Palm Desert Resort Country Club is one of the most dynamic and investment-friendly communities in Palm Desert, attracting a diverse mix of lifestyle buyers, seasonal residents, and short-term rental investors. Navigating the short-term rental approval process, identifying the best floor plans and lot positions, and understanding the HOA and membership structure requires genuine local expertise.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley real estate with deep knowledge of Palm Desert Resort Country Club, Desert Falls Country Club, Monterey Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a turnkey vacation rental investment, a beautifully renovated seasonal retreat with mountain views, or an affordable entry into one of Palm Desert's most social and amenity-rich communities, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Palm Desert Resort Country Club listings.
INTRODUCTION
Palm Desert Resort Country Club, affectionately known throughout the Coachella Valley as "The Resorter," is one of the most vibrant, social, and investment-friendly gated communities in Palm Desert. Home to Tennis in a Pickle,recognized as the largest private pickleball and tennis club in the greater Palm Springs area and the Coachella Valley, The Resorter combines world-class racquet sports with an 18-hole championship golf course, 20 heated community pools and spas, a 42,000 sq ft newly renovated clubhouse, and an active social scene that attracts full-time residents, seasonal visitors, and savvy real estate investors alike.
Built between 1981 and 1989 on approximately 350 acres in the heart of central Palm Desert, The Resorter comprises 960 single-story condominiums in nine distinct floor plans ranging from 821 to 1,396 sq ft. Every home is a single-story condominium with a private patio offering views of the lush golf course, tranquil lakes, greenbelts, or the spectacular Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. The community is self-managed by a homeowner elected Board of Directors with an on-site General Manager and full support staff, ensuring decisions are always made in the best interests of residents.
One of the most compelling aspects of The Resorter for buyers today is the short-term rental approval with a 2-day minimum stay, making it one of the few private golf communities in Palm Desert where investment buyers can actively list on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO while building genuine long-term equity. The community's central location minutes from El Paseo, Acrisure Arena, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and the JW Marriott makes it a consistently popular choice for short-term visitors and vacation renters year-round.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Palm Desert Resort Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Joe Mulleneaux 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
18 holes | Par 72 | 6,546 yards | 4 sets of tees
Designed by Joe Mulleneaux | Opened 1983
Open to the public
The championship golf course at Palm Desert Resort Country Club was designed by Joe Mulleneaux and opened in 1983. Playing to 6,546 yards from the back tees with four sets of tees accommodating golfers of all skill levels, the course features wide fairways, large greens, mature landscaping, towering palm trees, and tranquil water hazards throughout.
Water features and sand bunkers are strategically placed to create a visually beautiful and strategically engaging round. The number one handicap hole is the 471-yard par-4 11th, a dogleg right that demands a long and accurate tee shot. The course is open to the public while homeowners enjoy preferred access and homeowner pricing. A full driving range, teaching pro, pro shop, and practice facilities are on site. Golf is available on a pay-as-you-play basis or by annual membership.
TENNIS IN A PICKLE
The racquet sports program at Palm Desert Resort Country Club is not simply an amenity. It is a destination. Tennis in a Pickle is the largest private pickleball and tennis club in the greater Palm Springs area and the entire Coachella Valley, attracting players from across the desert and beyond seven days a week throughout the season.
The facility features 28 dedicated pickleball courts organized into skill-level pods from 2.5-3.0 through 4.5+ with 2 challenge courts, ensuring players at every level always have an appropriate game. Eight courts are dedicated specifically for coaching and clinics. Professional pickleball lessons, demo paddles, and a ball machine are all available. A nicely stocked Pickleball Pro Shop with paddles and balls is on site.
For tennis, the facility offers 6 dedicated tennis courts including 1 center court with stadium seating, professional instruction, leagues, and clinics throughout the season.
The Roadrunner Cafe is located right next to the courts with hot food, grab-and-go snacks, beverages, and a full bar. An upstairs covered patio overlooks the courts. Ample, convenient, and clean restrooms throughout the facility.
Public seasonal memberships are available. Homeowners enjoy preferred access and homeowner pricing.
THE RESIDENCES
Palm Desert Resort Country Club offers 960 single-story condominiums built between 1981 and 1989 on approximately 350 acres in central Palm Desert. Every home is a ground-level or upper-level single-story unit with a private patiooffering views of the golf course, lakes, greenbelt, or mountains. Nine distinct floor plans range in size from 821 to 1,396 sq ft with 2 to 3 bedrooms.
Many homes have been beautifully renovated with contemporary kitchens, updated bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, and resort-style outdoor spaces. The community is popular with full-time residents, seasonal visitors, and short-term rental investors. 2025 Airbnb financial records are available upon request from sellers who have active rental histories.
The HOA covers water, insurance, roof maintenance, landscaping, and upkeep of pools and tennis facilities. A yearly $389 social membership fee supports the community's social amenities and is separate from the HOA. The community maintains a strong 30-year reserve funding program.
Short-term rentals are allowed with a 2-day minimum, making The Resorter one of the most investment-friendly private golf communities in Palm Desert.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $320,000 to $475,000+. The community offers consistent buyer demand from both lifestyle buyers and investment buyers attracted by the short-term rental opportunity.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Tennis in a Pickle
Clubhouse and Dining
Recreation
Investment
HISTORY
Palm Desert Resort Country Club was developed between 1981 and 1989 on approximately 350 acres in central Palm Desert. The 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Joe Mulleneaux and opened in 1983, providing the community with a genuine championship layout from its earliest days.
From its opening, The Resorter established itself as one of the most accessible and social private golf communities in Palm Desert, earning the affectionate nickname "The Resorter" that the community carries proudly to this day. The course and clubhouse facilities are open to the public, and the community has maintained a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere throughout its four decades of operation.
The addition of Tennis in a Pickle transformed The Resorter into the premier racquet sports destination in the Coachella Valley. With 28 dedicated pickleball courts organized by skill level and 6 tennis courts including a center court with stadium seating, Tennis in a Pickle is now recognized as the largest private pickleball and tennis club in the greater Palm Springs area and the Coachella Valley, drawing players from throughout the desert seven days a week throughout the season.
The approval of short-term rentals with a 2-day minimum has added a powerful investment dimension to The Resorter's appeal, attracting a new wave of buyers who see the combination of lifestyle and income potential as an unbeatable value proposition in the Palm Desert market. The community is entirely self-managed by a homeowner elected Board of Directors and maintains a strong 30-year reserve funding program, ensuring long-term financial stability for all residents.
LOCATION
Palm Desert Resort Country Club is located at 77333 Country Club Drive in central Palm Desert, California, near Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Drive.
Desert Willow Golf Resort and the JW Marriott Resort are within walking distance. El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away. Acrisure Arena, home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, is nearby. Agua Caliente Spa and Casino, McCallum Theatre, and The Living Desert are all within easy reach. The community is also close to the Artisan Club at Cotino, the first Story Living by Disney community in the valley. Eisenhower Medical Center is accessible. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Palm Desert Resort Country Club is one of the most dynamic and investment-friendly communities in Palm Desert, attracting a diverse mix of lifestyle buyers, seasonal residents, and short-term rental investors. Navigating the short-term rental approval process, identifying the best floor plans and lot positions, and understanding the HOA and membership structure requires genuine local expertise.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley real estate with deep knowledge of Palm Desert Resort Country Club, Desert Falls Country Club, Monterey Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a turnkey vacation rental investment, a beautifully renovated seasonal retreat with mountain views, or an affordable entry into one of Palm Desert's most social and amenity-rich communities, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Palm Desert Resort Country Club listings.
We will be able to provide you with the most advantageous and up to date knowledge of the desert. Buyers and Sellers alike will tell you that they received the highest level of customer service and care.
