We stayed at Emerald Desert in Palm Desert about three years ago and it was a very pleasant experience. Very clean, nice pools and workout areas. Only downside was the sound from the trains that went through once in a while. Not a big deal as we were a ways from them. Very nicely maintained area and close to everything in the Palm Springs area. The Living Desert museum is a wonderful place to visit and make sure you take the tram to the mountaintop.