To furnish or not to furnish? That is the question! Full-time, vacation, STR-approved - available furnished, including dcor, kitchenware & linens, an entire wall of books, crafts, games, & toys for all ages - or emptied in escrow. Puerta Azul is just moments from world-renowned golf courses (PGA West & The Palms), hiking trails (Lake Cahuilla Regional Park), Old Town La Quinta, & biking distance to the Empire Polo Grounds for Coachella & Stagecoach. Charming, gated community of 126 homes: resort-style living with an intimate, relaxed desert ambiance that feels like a private retreat. Spanish for “Blue Door,” Puerta Azul welcomes residents & visitors alike with its vibrant architecture, lush landscaping, & picturesque pathways. You’ll experience comfort, beauty, & leisure outside & inside every room! When you tour the house, please gift yourself a greenbelt walk & poolside lounge at either of the two pools & peek in the Clubhouse. The Great Room: 12’ ceilings, 48” TV & seats 14 at DR, LR & counter. Easy access to low-maintenance patio, while interior plantation shutters guarantee privacy at night. 32 steps from back patio to pool, you’ll have peek-a-boo views of both the pool & hot tub & spacious greenbelt. Wet bar with plenty of wine glasses. Kitchen fully stocked with dinnerware for 8+, pots, pans, appliances, serving ware, etc. Master Bedroom: California King with luxurious linens, sliding door access to back patio for evening breezes – 10’ ceiling with adjustable lighting & ceiling fan. Ensuite encourages comfort with a double vanity, WC, & shower with separate jet tub. Huge walk-in closet with “cubby” storage beyond that. Adorable guest bath. Plenty of pantry and closet storage. Upstairs: Linen cupboard is fully stocked with new, soft towels & sheets. 2 colorful bedrooms with Jack & Jill full bath between them. “Tuck-in Teal:” low-rise queen bed, stand-in closet & small side patio (staying cool and dark). “Tangerine Dream:” super-soft, high-rise queen bed, desk, full-size closet, & access to a full-sun, front-side balcony with mountain top views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. One-car garage includes ceiling mounted bike racks & enclosed cabinets. New tankless water heater. One additional parking space in shared driveway & plenty of parking spaces around the community. Full-time living? Part-time resident? Short-term rental? However you move forward, you’ll want to welcome others to experience the comfort, leisure & connection this property has to offer.