The Whitehawk community of Palm Desert has 288 homes situated on expansive streets behind electronically controlled gates. The location boasts La Quinta and Indian Wells as neighbors and is in close to the 10 Freeway for easy access to the entire Coachella Valley. In addition to the 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home has a bonus room with floor-to-ceiling custom shelving accessed from the main bedroom or via the French doors located in the front courtyard. Highlights include a large front courtyard with a double-door entry to the foyer, dining and lounge areas of the home; separate laundry room with a convenient sink and storage, a garage with built-ins for storage, and ceiling fans in every room. The great room has a gas fireplace, built-ins for housing devices for entertainment, dining areas including a breakfast bar and nook, views to the open kitchen, and access to the covered patio, pool, spa, and built-in kitchen in the back yard. The kitchen has lots of storage, marble counter-tops, a custom-paneled double-door refrigerator, and a gas cooktop. In the main bedroom are French doors to another covered patio in the back yard and a double-entry walk-in closet accessed from the private bathroom with double vanities, soaking tub, and a separate large shower and commode room, and access to the bonus room that can be a private office, hobby room, or additional closet, for example. This home has a lot of amenities to consider and it is available for showing now and occupancy by February 1st with a minimum 9-month lease. Move in costs include a $50 application for each adult over 18, rent, security deposit equal to one month’s rent, renter’s insurance, and a set-up fee of $100.