HEAD TRIP FESTIVAL 2026

Why Stay in a Vacation Home vs. a Hotel?

Festival weekends in the Coachella Valley are chaotic. Hotels fill up fast, prices spike, and you end up sharing corridors and parking lots with strangers at 2 am. A private vacation home is a different experience entirely.

Here’s what our guests love most:

• Private Pool to cool off between sets, day or night
• Full Kitchen to cook together and save on food costs
• Generous Space with Multiple bedrooms, living areas, and outdoor space
• Privacy & Quiet to decompress in your own space after the festival
• Pet Friendly Options to bring the whole family, four-legged members included
• EV Charging at select homes offers onsite EV charging stations

Where to Stay: Palm Springs, Palm Desert & Indio

All three areas put you within easy reach of the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, the same legendary venue that hosts Coachella every spring. Here’s a quick guide to each:

• Palm Springs – Palm Springs is the classic desert escape with mid-century modern architecture and a walkable downtown. It’s about a 25-minute drive to the festival grounds and a great base if you want to explore beyond the music.
• Palm Desert – Sitting right in the heart of the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert is a smart choice for groups who want upscale amenities without the Palm Springs premium. Our homes here tend to offer larger spaces, country club access, and stunning mountain views.
• Indio – If proximity is your priority, staying in Indio puts you minutes from the gates. Less driving, more time to enjoy the festival.

How to Book Your Stay

Reserving your Head Trip stay is easy. Just follow these steps:

• Browse available homes in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, or Indio on our specials page
• Select your dates from October 9 to 12, recommended for the full experience
• Choose the home that fits your group size, style, and budget
• Confirm your booking before homes sell out

Getting to Head Trip from Your Home

The festival takes place at Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 

• From Palm Springs: Approximately 25–30 minutes via I-10 East
• From Palm Desert: Approximately 15–20 minutes via Highway 111
• From Indio: Under 10 minutes, depending on your property location

Head Trip also offers a GA + Shuttle pass bundle starting at $559, a smart option if your group wants to avoid driving and parking hassles entirely. Check headtripindio.com for shuttle pickup locations near major hotels and landmarks.

About Alice Lodging

We’re a vacation rental company based right here in Palm Desert and Palm Springs. We’ve been hosting festival guests in the Coachella Valley for years through Coachella, Stagecoach, and now Head Trip, and we know what makes a great festival stay.

Every home in our collection is personally vetted. We’re not a platform with a million listings and zero accountability. We’re a local team that answers the phone, knows the neighborhoods, and genuinely wants your trip to go well.

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