Posted this on Yelp, but also wanted to share here as I've been able to visit more than once! ||||These resort-style villas were once part of the La Quinta Resort next door. But then some years ago, the La Quinta Resort sold off the property and each of the condos were then sold to individual owners. Some owners live there year-round, some rent independently via VRBO or AirBnB, but most opt to hire a property management company of which there are several to choose from. Thus, each condo has a unique owner/manager who has his/her own rules, furniture, decor, wifi, level of cleanliness, cancellations policies, damage deposit and check-in/check-out procedures. This explains why some people have a fantastic experience at Legacy while others have a less than pleasant stay. Also, the HOA has some house rules, but it mostly has to do with quiet hours and general consideration for others. The only time they really get super strict with "the rules" is during music fest weekends like Coachella when partying concert-goer crowds have the potential to get crazy around the pool areas. Most of the time, however, it's a family and couple friendly resort.||||Though it feels like a resort, with 24-hour manned security gate, and gardening & maintenance staff, it is still private real estate with no main concierge, front desk or room service. It's like renting a cabin in the woods, except "resort living" style with multiple pools and Jacuzzis spread throughout the complex, and luxury community areas and a high-end gym by the main pool. Stay in an upstairs unit if you want the views and balconies (note: no elevators). Stay in a downstairs unit if you hate stairs and prefer patios. Pretty much everywhere we've stayed, the beds are comfy and the showers are huge!||||As far as renting a condo goes, the management company I'm most familiar with is GoodLifeRetreats.com because they've donated to community causes and cancer survivor non-profits. These are good people who run an honest business, and I've recommended them to many friends. For other options, if you walk around the resort grounds (really peaceful and lovely at night), you'll see signs for other rental companies, though I am not familiar with them. If you're lucky, you might also see desert critters, like a road runner or desert bunny!||||There was a flood a year or so ago which did some damage to a few pool areas, but as of this review, almost all the pools have been fixed and renovated. Good news is the main pool, jacuzzi and spacious children's pool and splash area have been totally revamped and are just as gorgeous to splash in as ever. During the off season, with the crowds gone for the summer, you may even get a satellite pool all to yourself!||||What I love is when you're staying at Legacy, you feel like you're far far away from the weary world, in a palm tree'd snow globe of safety and comfort, but in reality, Trader Joe's, Costco, and even Home Depot and Walmart, as well as endless eateries are just 5-10 minutes beyond the walls. Palm Desert is about a 15-20 minute drive. Palm Springs will take 25-35 minutes depending on traffic. And The La Quinta Resort next door is only a five-minute walk gate-to-gate. (Note: Staying at Legacy does not allow use of the pools at The La Quinta Resort, only the pools in Legacy but there are a ton to choose from!) Even with all the nearby eateries, we usually just cook at "home" in the kitchen. Legacy is so relaxing, we never want to leave!||||TIP: While you're there, visit Louise's Pantry. A good local place for a hearty breakfast! More...