About California Vacation Villas
California Vacation Villas leases and manages a portfolio of vacation rentals in the eastern end of the Coachella Valley. Specializing in studio to three bedroom condo rentals, our management and services team focuses on delivering a reliable, fresh and relaxing experience to over 10,000 guests annually. With units in almost every vacation rental friendly community in La Quinta and Palm Desert, we are the perfect fit for travelers looking to maximize comfort and value in one of our privately owned condos. Our management works closely with our property owners to ensure your visit to the California desert is one to remember. Staff housekeeping and maintenance, commercial laundry and a fully automated experience for our guests are just a few of the attributes that make our company unique among its competitors. California Vacation Villas looks forward to hosting you the next time you visit the beautiful place we call home!
Owners, Jelena and Quinn Tamm, started in the vacation rental business with a single two bedroom lock-off at Legacy Villas in La Quinta in 2011. After several years of self-management, they realized the limitations, inefficiencies and frustration associated with the owner-operator model and decided to make professional vacation rental management a focus of their real estate brokerage. California Vacation Villas was established in 2014 and quickly grew in the residential resort communities of La Quinta and Palm Desert bringing over 50 units under management by 2017. Attracting investment-minded property owners looking to maximize returns and stabilize income from their vacation rentals, the company invested in the development of systems and staffing to service its growing portfolio. Today with over 70 rental units spread across eight condo communities in La Quinta and Palm Desert, our goal remains to provide travelers a consistent, comfortable experience as a hotel alternative in one of North America’s premier resort destinations. From cozy studios to expansive three bedroom condos, our portfolio meets the needs of a wide range of guests visiting the Coachella Valley for a variety of holidays and events under never-ending sunshine. Our staff, management and property owners look forward to hosting you soon!
Lupe Martinez
Housekeeping & Maintenance Manager
Lupe supervises California Vacation Villas’ housekeepers and maintenance staff. She came to California Vacation Villas in 2018 with over 25 years in the hospitality industry working for brands such as Holiday Inn, Marriott and Intra-West. Lupe’s role has evolved to include managing seven housekeepers and two handymen while being directly responsible for property inspections and scheduled maintenance. Lupe is responsible for human resources and works closely with Darlene and Yahayra to service guest’s needs.
Darlene Espinoza
Reservation Manager
Darlene’s responsibilities include guest services and managing/monitoring the company’s reservation systems. Darlene started with the company as a housekeeper in 2019 and moved into her current role in guest services at the end of 2020. She came to the company with experience in front-desk and customer relations roles in the hospitality industry which included jobs at Holiday Inn and Marriott. Darlene works with Yahayra to manage all aspects of the guest experience including direct interaction, systems management and property set-up.
Yahayra Chavez
Operations Manager
Yahayra joined California Vacation Villas in 2020 and worked briefly as a housekeeper before moving into her role as Operations Manager. Yahayra develops and maintains the company’s systems and software as it relates to guest communication, operations, home automation and security. Prior to joining California Vacation Villas, she worked in multiple roles including private events and catering for the Hilton brands. Yahayra works directly with Darlene to automate and enhance the guest experience.
Jelena Tamm
Co-Owner, Owner Relations and Accounting
Jelena founded California Vacation Villas with Quinn in 2014 after working nine years with Wells Fargo Bank in their private mortgage division. Jelena touches all aspects of business operations with a focus on owner relations and accounting. Jelena is the primary point of contact for property owners and maintains the company’s accounting including monthly owner statements and vendor payments. She is actively involved in pro-short term rental advocacy as a board member (Treasurer) of VRON-LQ and also served on the vacation rental ad-hoc for the city of La Quinta. Jelena is a licensed California real estate salesperson (CA DRE# 01501044).
Quinn Tamm
Co-Owner, Owner Acquisition and Business Development
Quinn’s exposure to the vacation rental industry dates back to his childhood watching his parents manage a vacation home in Ocean City, NJ. Along with Jelena, he started California Vacation Villas in 2014 after seeing a need for professional property management that matched the service level and technology utilized in the hotel industry. Quinn’s focus with the company involves homeowner acquisition, systems management and business development. He manages individual unit pricing, implements software solutions/integrations and looks for opportunities to grow inventory. Quinn is a licensed California real estate salesperson (CA DRE# 01877277) and handles all of the company’s real estate related activities.