Desert Isle of Palm Springs

The resort and its setting

Desert Isle of Palm Springs is a villa-based timeshare resort on E Palm Canyon Dr, within easy reach of central Palm Springs. The property is described as a modern, upscale resort with bright villa-style accommodation, two pools, sports courts and a casual on-site restaurant — a layout aimed at families and groups who want space to spread out rather than feel confined to a single hotel tower. With a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 393 Google reviews, it's clearly well regarded by the people who've actually stayed there. The resort operates under the Hilton Vacation Club brand following Hilton Grand Vacations' acquisition of Diamond Resorts, so owners here will see both names referenced in paperwork and club communications.

The area and things to do

Palm Springs is the classic Coachella Valley desert getaway — known for its mid-century modern architecture, relaxed spa culture, and backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. From the resort you're close to downtown Palm Springs, with its seasonal Thursday night VillageFest street market, independent galleries, restaurants and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up into the cooler mountain air. The wider valley is also home to golf courses, outlet shopping in Cabazon, and the desert hiking trails around Indian Canyons. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months to be outdoors here, with summer bringing serious heat — worth bearing in mind when deciding when to use, rent out, or advertise your week.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Desert Isle of Palm Springs and are thinking about selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale — unlike broker-led resale channels, the price you agree is the price you keep.

A few things specific to this resort are worth knowing before you list or buy. Hilton Grand Vacations (which now administers Diamond Resorts' former contracts) hasn't published an official transfer or resale fee for this type of contract, but owners have reported paying around $250 per contract to process a transfer, as of 2024. There's no published right of first refusal on these contracts. Importantly, resale buyers do not automatically become members of "The Club" (HGV's internal points and benefits programme), and HGV Max — the enhanced exchange and booking tier — is not available to anyone buying on the secondary market. If exchange flexibility matters to you, note that this resort's weeks are associated with the RCI exchange network, which is separate from HGV Max.

Sellers should be upfront about these restrictions in their listing, since they affect what a buyer is actually getting. Buyers, in turn, should go in understanding that a resale purchase here gets you the week or points and RCI exchange access, but not Club membership or HGV Max perks — factor that into what you're willing to pay.

Practical notes

Typical transfer processing times haven't been published by HGV for this contract type, so buyers and sellers should ask directly during the transaction about expected timelines and any paperwork requirements. Always confirm the current annual maintenance fee directly with HGV or the resort's owners' association before finalising a sale, since fees are reviewed periodically and aren't fixed figures we can quote here. Renters should check with the owner exactly which dates, unit size and villa type are included, as resort amenities like the pools and sports courts are shared facilities rather than tied to a specific unit.