Specialties
At Gone South Vacation Rentals, we believe where you stay should feel just as special as where you’re going. What sets us apart is our commitment to thoughtful, intentional hospitality—every home we offer is personally curated, meticulously maintained, and designed to feel comfortable, elevated, and effortless.
We’re not a large, impersonal management company. We’re a hands-on, boutique brand that focuses on quality over quantity. Each property is selected for its unique setting—from the resort-style experience of Legacy Villas in La Quinta to the peaceful mountain escapes of Idaho and Montana—and prepared with the details that truly matter: comfortable beds, quality linens, well-equipped kitchens, and reliable high-speed Wi-Fi.
Our guests also benefit from a more personal experience. We’re responsive, attentive, and invested in making every stay seamless—from booking to check-out. Whether you’re visiting for a festival, a golf getaway, or a quiet retreat, we aim to create a stay that feels easy, relaxing, and memorable.
Simply put, we don’t just offer places to stay—we create spaces where you can truly relax, recharge, and feel at home.
History
Established in 2017.
Gone South Vacation Rentals began in November 2017 with the purchase of eight properties—three villas in Legacy Villas in La Quinta and five condominiums in Mountain Cove in Indian Wells. From the start, our goal was to create thoughtfully designed, comfortable spaces that feel more like home than a typical rental.
After COVID, we chose to simplify and focus on quality over quantity, downsizing to our two signature properties: The Tahiti Suite Villa in Legacy Villas (La Quinta0 and The Weiskopf Suite in Mountain Cove (Indian Wells)—each offering a refined, resort-style experience in the desert.
In 2024, we expanded beyond California with Black Bear Lodge in McCall, Idaho—a cozy mountain retreat near Payette Lake—and in July 2025 added Wolf Creek Basecamp in Montana near the legendary Missouri River and popular Holter Lake, designed for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Today, we offer a curated collection of distinctive stays where guests can relax, recharge, and feel at home.
Meet the Business Owner: Kelly and David B.
I was born in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in Boise, Idaho -- two places that taught me to love both the mountains and the open sky. I'm a writer and real estate agent who enjoys reading, cooking, gardening and travel. I also have a fondness for Prosecco, fine food, skiing, snorkeling and paddle boarding -- anything that celebrates adventure, flavor and connection.
David, an avid outdoorsman and teaching and playing golf professional, grew up in Mill Valley, California. His passions include fly fishing, bow hunting, golf and downhill skiing. He also appreciates an occasional cigar -- savoring life with the same precision and ease that he brings to his golf game.
We split our time between the Indian Wells desert, our fishing basecamp in Wolf Creek, Montana, and our lakeside retreat in McCall, Idaho. When we're not in the desert or the mountains, we're usually exploring somewhere new -- each trip inspiring the way we design, host and live.