Cali Palms Desert Horse Park Oasis · Thermal, CA
A private five-bedroom vacation home in Thermal, California, four minutes from Desert International Horse Park. Room for the trainer, the riders, the owners and the family under one roof, with a heated saltwater pool and spa waiting when the last class ends.
Home base for DIHP champions and Olympians from around the world.
Built for show season
We've hosted DIHP champions and Olympians from across the globe, along with the trainers, grooms and families who travel with them.
Request a trainer rateFrom the ring to the pool
Forgot a bridle? Long break between classes? Early schooling? You're close enough to run home. And at the end of the day there's a real kitchen, a quiet bedroom and a hot tub instead of a hotel hallway.
Why barns stay here
Five bedrooms and two ensuite suites. Trainers, riders, owners and families stay in one place instead of spread across five hotel rooms.
Room for four cars or trucks in the main driveway, plus a separate corner paver driveway on the side of the house that fits a horse trailer. Extra street parking out front, and no gate or HOA check-in.
A fully equipped kitchen inside and a built-in grill and bar outside, for early breakfasts, packed lunches and team dinners. Show weeks get expensive fast when every meal is out.
A heated saltwater pool, a stone spa with a waterfall spillover and an outdoor TV facing the Santa Rosa Mountains. The best part of a twelve-hour show day.
A full laundry room with a large LG washer and dryer and a utility sink. Show shirts, breeches and saddle pads come out clean for the next class.
711 Mbps wifi and desks in three bedrooms. Plus a three-hole putting green, pool table, video pinball, karaoke, cornhole and axe throwing so siblings and non-riders stay happy all week.
Kitchen and great room
An open kitchen, dining and living space under vaulted ceilings, with sliders straight out to the pool. Cook breakfast before the first class, regroup at lunch, and debrief over dinner.
Game room
A full-size pool table sits in the middle of the great room, under the pendant lights and next to the Cali Palms neon wall. Add the video pinball, Xbox and karaoke, and nobody gets bored on an off day.
The resort amenities
A private, walled backyard built for winding down after the show: pool and spa, a gazebo with a fire table and TV, a grill and bar, hammock chairs, a three-hole putting green, a turf lawn with cornhole and axe throwing, and a lounge that faces the sunset over the mountains.
Backyard putting green
A private three-hole putting green with a putter rack, string lights and a pair of lounge chairs in the corner. Sink a few putts while the sky over the Santa Rosa Mountains turns colors.
The bedrooms
Every room is themed after a piece of the Coachella Valley, with blackout shutters, ceiling fans and good mattresses for early call times.
The trainer's room. A big suite with a king bed, a sitting area with a hanging chair and a desk, its own mini-split for temperature control, and a door that opens straight onto the pool deck. The bath has a soaking tub, a glass walk-in rain shower and a double vanity.
A second suite with its own bathroom and rain showerhead, its own mini-split, plantation shutters and a tennis theme in honor of Indian Wells. Good for an owner, a second trainer or a couple who wants privacy from the rest of the crew.
A calm queen room with a desk and monitor, plenty of drawer space for a full show wardrobe, and a putting green rug for the riders who can't sit still.
Wake up to the Santa Rosa Mountains out the window. A queen bed, a 42-inch TV and an electric keyboard for anyone who wants to play.
The junior riders' favorite. A full bed plus a full-over-twin bunk with storage stairs, Star Wars video pinball and a TV with Xbox and classic Nintendo.
2026 to 2027 desert season
The season at Desert International Horse Park opens October 28, 2026 and runs into early April, with hunters, jumpers and dressage. Show weeks book first, so reach out early if you know where your barn will be.
Free donuts and coffee by the rings on Sunday mornings, trivia Thursdays and music bingo Fridays at the Roadrunners Tiki Bar, Saturday facility tours, plus pet adoption days and vendor markets. Most spectator events are free.
See the full DIHP events calendar
Dates from the official DIHP events calendar and subject to change; check it for exact weeks and class dates. Cali Palms Desert Horse Park Oasis is a privately owned vacation home and is not affiliated with Desert International Horse Park.
4MIN
to Desert International Horse Park
From our driveway to the show rings
Direct rates
Booking direct means no OTA service fees. Show-week stays get preferred pricing, and barns that come back every season get first call on their dates.
Weekend shows, family visits, golf trips. See live pricing and reserve online.
Book onlineA full competition week at our preferred direct rate.
Book online or askTwo or more show weeks for a trainer, barn or returning family. Pricing sent fast, usually within an hour or so.
Request a quoteSeveral weeks across the Desert Circuit, or the same weeks every year. Custom seasonal pricing.
Talk to MattTrainer & Barn Program. Bringing a team to Thermal? We'll hold your preferred weeks before they go public, give you the same house each season, and price multi-week stays directly with you.
Ask about trainer ratesPick your dates, pay securely, and complete a quick ID check. Most stays confirm automatically within minutes, and we personally review the rest fast.
Staying multiple weeks with a barn or team? Request a trainer rate instead.
Tell us about your team and your weeks. Matt or Sina will reply very soon, usually within an hour or so, with availability and pricing.
Matt or Sina will get back to you very soon, usually within an hour or so, with availability and pricing.
Guest reviews
Incredible stay. Such a great place to rest and recharge after long days. Everything was clean, organized, and exactly as advertised.
Our family loved the house. Perfect for a large family, tastefully decorated, and fully equipped.
Beautiful home with a very cool vibe. Spotlessly clean and well stocked. Would definitely stay again.
The pool, hot tub, and outdoor TV were awesome. We loved our stay.
Your hosts
Cali Palms is our second home and we host it ourselves. No property manager, no call center. You'll be talking to us from your first question to checkout, and we've hosted DIHP champions and Olympians from around the world since we opened.
About four minutes by car to Desert International Horse Park in Thermal. Close enough to come home between classes.
Yes. If you need stabling near the house during your stay, send us a note with how many horses and which weeks, and we'll help you find a spot. Ask about boarding.
The main driveway fits four cars or trucks. There's also a separate corner driveway in pavers on the right side of the house that can fit a horse trailer, plus street parking out front. There's no gate or HOA check-in. Let us know in your inquiry how many trucks and trailers you're bringing.
Yes. Use the trainer rate request and list your weeks. We'll put together custom pricing and hold the dates for you.
Keyless entry. We send your code and house guide before arrival so you can come straight from the show grounds.
Yes, on request. Let us know before your stay and we'll send the garage code with your check-in details.
Yes. We offer concierge service, so if you need tack, feed, supplements or anything else shipped ahead of your arrival, just let us know and we'll arrange for it to be there when you are.
Matt and Sina's local favorites
The spots we send our own friends to, plus the handy stops every show week needs. Drive times are from the house.
Drive times are approximate. Hours change, so check before you go.