Rates and cancellation
Overview: The owners list $225 to $325 a night. Cancel more than 30 days out for a full refund less $50, more than 14 days out for 50% less $50, and within 14 days for no refund. Stays over 28 days are welcome by inquiry[1][5].
What does it cost?
The owners’ site lists a rate of $225 to $325 a night[1]. The exact price for given dates appears in the booking calendar, and taxes and fees are extra. Rentals of 30 days or less in unincorporated San Diego County, which includes Borrego Springs, are subject to the county’s transient occupancy tax[2]. See rental tax and registration.
Why book direct?
The site’s main pitch is direct booking: “When you book direct you are guaranteed the lowest price because there are no 3rd party charges”, and “you have direct communication with the owner”[1]. Those are the owners’ claims. The house is also listed on Airbnb and on Houfy, a direct-booking marketplace that says it charges guests no platform service fee[3][4]. Comparing the final total on each, for the same dates and with all fees, is the only way to check.
What is the cancellation policy?
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days before arrival | 100% of booking charges, less a $50 taxable cancellation fee |
| More than 14 days before arrival | 50% of booking charges, less a $50 taxable cancellation fee |
| Within 14 days of arrival | No refund |
The policy is quoted from the owners’ Rates page[5]. Platform listings can carry their own cancellation terms, so read the terms on whichever site you book through. The home page notes that travel insurance is offered[1].
Are long stays allowed?
Yes. The site says “Extended stays longer then 28 days are welcome” and asks guests to inquire directly[5], and the listing marks long-term rental as allowed[1]. Stays of more than 30 days fall outside the county’s transient occupancy tax[2].
Do prices vary by season?
The published range suggests they do. Borrego’s visitor season runs through the cooler months, with wildflower season in late winter and spring; summer highs average above 100°F[6][7]. The owners’ December 2025 release describes the winter months as “peak visitor season”[8]. See best time to visit.
Visitor questions
What is the cancellation fee?
$50, deducted from the refund when cancelling more than 14 days before arrival.
Can I get a refund within 14 days of arrival?
Not under the owners’ published policy.
Is there a minimum age to book?
Yes. The primary renter must be at least 30.
Footnotes
- ^ a b c d e Divine Desert Destination: New Divine Desert Retreat with Pool & Spa (home page: description, amenities, house rules). Divine Desert Destination (divinedesertdestination.com). Viewed 9 November 2026.
- ^ a b Transient Occupancy Tax. County of San Diego Treasurer-Tax Collector. Viewed 9 November 2026.
- ^ Desert Blooms @ Divine Desert Destination Borrego (listing 760742888909609245). Airbnb. Viewed 9 November 2026.
- ^ Desert Blooms @ Divine Desert Destination, Borrego Springs (listing 86374). Houfy. Viewed 9 November 2026.
- ^ a b c Rates (cancellation policy and extended stays). Divine Desert Destination (divinedesertdestination.com). Viewed 9 November 2026.
- ^ Global Historical Climatology Network daily (GHCNd), station USC00040983, Borrego Desert Park, California. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Viewed 9 November 2026.
- ^ Wildflowers (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park). California State Parks. Viewed 9 November 2026.
- ^ Divine Desert Destination Highlights Ideal Vacation Rental Timing for Ricardo Breceda Sculpture Unveiling (3 December 2025). Divine Desert Destination via Press Advantage (company press release). Viewed 9 November 2026.