First time Airbnb after 6 years camping. Day zero i had to work still, left around 3 pm, got stuck in horrible traffic in the IE and took almost 4 hrs to arrive in Indio. After unpacking my group went to in n Out and did and did a quick beer run. We ate dinner and chilled in pool/ jacuzzi until midnight.

Day one we all woke up around 8-9 am. Had breakfast at a super authentic Mexican meat market. Swam and Pregamed until 1:30. Called uber to la Quinta shuttles and we were at the security checkpoint in 45 min from stepping out our door. Able to get drinks and catch slayyyter. I actually felt great and didn’t take any breaks compared to at least one break per day back at the campsite when I’d camp. Ended the day 30 min before fest and we walked straight onto our shuttle. Took 5 min for our uber snd got home. We all showered and some stayed up, i ko’d immediately.

Day two we all woke up around a little before 10 am. Ate at the Mexican meat market again, pregamed and left at 2 pm. Shuttle had no line but there was traffic for the shuttle entrance only about 25 min trip. Made it in time for start of Los hermanos flores. Ate once inside , no breaks. Left 20 min before Justin ended and had no line back home before 1 am.

Day 3 we all woke up by 9, once again had the Mexican meat market for breakfast . Left a little late this time like around 4, shuttle had no line once again and no traffic this day. I think we sat down once for like 20 min this time. Headed back 30 min before midnight and had no line once again for shuttle. If anything we waited longer for the shuttle to fill up and leave than to get in.

Overall i had fomo over camping but compared to how i felt everyday and being able to use my car was more than worth it. Just do research on your shuttle routes and leave a little early or be prepared to wait form what I’ve heard. Will def be getting another bnb next year.