Frequently asked questions
Staying at The Red Lotus or the whole estate, hosting an event, or filming at Dupont Estate Resort in La Quinta. Don't see your question? Call Lynne at 310-720-8222.
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What is The Red Lotus?
The Red Lotus is the estate's poolside guest house: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen, a living room and a poker table, set on the estate grounds in La Quinta.
More about The Red Lotus →Can I rent the entire estate?
Yes. For a family reunion, a golf weekend or a festival group, the whole estate can be booked together — the Main House, The Red Lotus and the Spa House, plus the pool, the lawn and the grounds. That is 8 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms, sleeping 18.
Renting the whole estate →Can I book just the Main House?
No. The Main House is only booked as part of the whole estate. The Red Lotus guest house can be booked on its own.
Will anyone else be staying on the property while I'm in The Red Lotus?
Yes — the owners. Lynne and her husband live in the Main House, so they are on the property while you stay in The Red Lotus. The Main House is never let to another group; the owners only move out when the whole estate is booked.
How many guests does the estate sleep?
The whole estate sleeps 18 across three houses. For The Red Lotus on its own, ask Lynne for the current sleeping arrangement.
How much does it cost to stay?
Rates are quoted on request rather than published. Call or email and you will get the current numbers for The Red Lotus or the whole estate.
Request availability and rates →Is there a minimum stay?
Ask Lynne directly — she will answer this when you get in touch.
Send an inquiry → or call 310-720-8222
What amenities are on the property?
A 39,000-gallon pool, two jacuzzis, a five-hole putting green, a sauna, a massage room, two whirlpool baths, a gym and a movie room with a 3D TV. Two full kitchens, a Viking catering oven, an outdoor grill, two bars, a Miele espresso machine and an electronic baby grand. SONOS indoors and out, WiFi throughout, a fire pit and yard games.
Full amenity list and floor plan →Is there WiFi?
Yes — WiFi runs throughout the property.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is private parking on the estate's driveway.
Can you arrange a private chef, massage or a driver?
Yes. Massage therapists, fascial-stretch therapists, personal trainers, chefs and chauffeurs are available on request.
Are pets allowed?
Ask Lynne directly — she will answer this when you get in touch.
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Is the pool heated?
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Events
What kinds of events can be held at the estate?
Weddings, corporate and brand events, offsites and press parties, festival-week buyouts, and milestone celebrations such as birthdays and reunions.
Events at the estate →How many guests can you host for an event?
Guest numbers are discussed directly with Lynne, so she can talk through your layout and plans. Send an inquiry or call to ask.
Send an event inquiry →Can our wedding party or event guests stay on site?
Yes — that is the point of the place. 8 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms across three separate houses sleep 18, so the people at the centre of the day do not go anywhere at the end of the night. No hotel block, no shuttle.
Where does a wedding ceremony usually go?
Most often on the lawn, with the Santa Rosa Mountains directly behind it. Couples have used both ends of the yard and put the reception at the opposite end from the ceremony. It is worth walking it before you decide.
Weddings at the estate →Do we have the whole estate to ourselves?
Yes. An event books the whole estate — all three houses, the pool, the lawn and the grounds. There is no second event and no shared lawn.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Vendor and kitchen arrangements are agreed directly with Lynne. What is on the property: two full kitchens, a commercial Viking catering oven, an outdoor grill, two bars and a Miele espresso machine, so a caterer has a real kitchen to work in and a second one to stage from.
Is there a time the music has to end?
Ask Lynne directly — she will answer this when you get in touch.
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Do you provide tables, chairs, linens or tenting?
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Can we tour the estate before booking?
Tours are arranged directly with Lynne — the estate is owner-hosted. Send an inquiry and tick the site-visit box, or call.
Ask about a tour →Can we book the estate during Coachella or Stagecoach?
Yes. The estate is under 5 miles from the Indio Polo Grounds, and festival weeks can be booked for stays and for events. Festival-week dates and terms are given on direct contact.
Festival weeks →Filming
Is the estate available for film, TV and photo shoots?
Yes. Send your dates and the type of production, and Lynne will confirm availability. Each production is quoted directly.
Check shoot dates →Can cast and crew stay on the property?
Yes. Three separate structures with 8 bedrooms sleep 18, so talent, crew and base camp can go in different buildings — there is no hotel run at wrap.
Is there a floor plan?
Yes. The estate's floor plans — a site plan and a plan of each of the three houses — are published on this site, with a downloadable PDF, so a scout can see how the buildings sit before calling.
Floor plans →What looks does the property offer?
Open-plan Main House interiors with a wall of glass, a stone fireplace and a sports bar; a master suite with a private patio and hot tub; a rock-grotto shower; a covered lanai; a poolside guest house; the Spa House with sauna and whirlpool baths; a 39,000-gallon pool with two jacuzzis, a cabana and a gazebo; a five-hole putting green; a movie room; and gardens of citrus, bamboo and date palms with the Santa Rosa Mountains behind.
Filming at the estate →How much power is available, and can trucks get in?
Ask Lynne directly — she will answer this when you get in touch.
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How much parking is there for crew vehicles?
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What insurance does a production need?
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General
Where is Dupont Estate Resort?
In La Quinta, California, in the Coachella Valley, backed onto the Santa Rosa Mountains. El Paseo shopping, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and golf are nearby, and the Indio Polo Grounds are under 5 miles away.
Why isn't the address published?
For the privacy of the estate and its guests, the address is given on a phone call. That policy predates this website.
Who will I be dealing with?
Lynne, the owner. The estate is owner-hosted, so you deal with her directly — for a tour, a stay, an event or a shoot — not a booking desk.
How do I check availability or book?
Send an inquiry through the website, call 310-720-8222, or email Lynne@DupontEstateResort.com.
Send an inquiry →Is the estate a permitted vacation rental?
Yes. The estate holds La Quinta short-term vacation rental permit STVR 110438.
Where can I read reviews from past guests?
Reviews from past guests, gathered from the booking platforms the estate has been listed on and from guests directly, are collected on the reviews page.
Guest reviews →Is the estate wheelchair accessible?
Ask Lynne directly — she will answer this when you get in touch.
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Still have a question? Call Lynne at 310-720-8222 or send an inquiry.