Location: Private Homes, Movie Colony, Palm Springs, Central, Palm Springs, Deserts, California, USA (10 minute walk to Downtown Village, Casino & Convention Ctr)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Keywords: House
Welcome to the vacation you won't want to end! Embrace this magnificent custom home ideally situated in the heart of the historic Palm Springs Movie Colony.
Your own "place in the sun" is awaiting you, where it would not be hard to imagine the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift lounging with you poolside in this elegant desert retreat. Former neighbors included Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Gloria Swanson, Al Jolson, Tony Curtis and many more from the silent screen era to the martini and highball days of the ratpack.
Allow yourself to be drawn in to this desert hideaway where architectural elements are incorporated from the classic villa to the modern loft. From the unassuming exterior to the open and free-flowing floorplan, this house entices you on every level. Every space embraces the outdoors as the house gently wraps around the large and inviting lanai, pool and lush grounds.
Home includes: Beautifully hand thrown and diamond polished cement floors throughout; 14' high birchwood ceilings; large glass sliding walls and windows taking advantage of the magnificent views. Stereo system with in-ceiling speakers throughout home and patio and pool areas. Fire and security alarm system.
Kitchen: Unique pie-shaped kitchen (ideal for entertaining) with oversized ceasar-stone countertops and work space. Architectural stainless-steel appliances, wine refrigerator, custom glass back splash, gas fireplace, and birch cabinetry provide ample storage. Kitchen overlooks the great room, lanai, pool and mountains beyond.
Great Room (living and dining): 34-foot great room lends itself to entertaining on a scale, large or small. Mid-century furnishings, antiques, one-of-a-kind baby grand piano, large flat screen TV, DVD, surround sound, a rock wall awash in natural light, and lighted art niches all combine to make this contemporary living room architecturally interesting, warm and inviting.
The decor of the home boasts an extensive modern art and antique collection with a subtle nod to the whimsy in every room.
Bedrooms:
Master Bedroom has a queen-size bed with comfortable pillow-top mattress and tasteful linens. Includes walk-in closet, flatscreen TV, DVD, reading nook, gas fireplace, and large master bath with deep soaking tub, a two-person walk-through shower, extensive use of imported glass tile, custom two-faucet sink and large linen closet (a retreat on its own!).
The "Zen Room" with its tranquil, soothing palette, is a multi-functional room. Its sliding opaque glass walls provide privacy and yet allow it to become an extension of the lanai, sharing in its beautiful breezes and mountain view. his bedroom has a queen-size bed with comfortable pillow-top mattress and tasteful linens, TV, DVD, and a 1960s console record player and stereo with a wide selection of classic vinyl for your nostalgic enjoyment. Entering the Zen Bathroom is like stepping into a jewel box. The cool ice-blue glass tiles, and polished white pebble flooring surround you, and the wall-hung urinal offers an added convenience. The extremely high-end fixtures are a statement of elegance.
"The Moderne Room" is both comfortable and practical offering a hint of humor while the more serious can utilize the room's Heywood Wakefield glass-top office desk, computer, fax and printer. The room has a full-size bed with ultra luxurious Temperpedic memory-foam mattress and tasteful linens. This bedroom has TV, DVD, and a full-length mirrored wardrobe closet. Furnishings include Paul McCobb dresser, Biedermier settee, and a 1959 Gidget Movie Poster.
"The Bungalow Suite," while attached to the main house, is a step back in time. The suite can function as a stand-alone apartment and is styled in 1930's-50's streamline. Accessible from the great room, the suite also has a private entrance and patio and direct access to the lanai and pool. The kitchen is fully equipped with original 1930's gas stove and matching modular kitchenette. This room has an unusual small dining table with wood-grained formica, cream vinyl chairs, low-boy sofas and beautiful maple wood accent furniture. Birch cabinetry and closet, exposed metal ducting, and period bath fixtures and tile complete this suite's industrial deco design. The room has a queen-size bed with comfortable pillow-top mattress and tasteful linens, and includes large flatscreen TV, DVD, and original photography.
Lanai, Pool, Grounds and Garage: The home is situated on 1/3 of an acre and is VERY private. The lanai and pool areas are reminiscent of old Palm Springs and lushly surrounded by expansive lawns, screening hedges, fruit trees, palms and desert landscaping allowing for the utmost in privacy. A four-person conversation area is featured on a raised patio platform adjacent to the master bedroom's double sided fireplace and offers spectacular sunset views of the mountains.
The covered Lanai is a center point to the home. It features birchwood ceilings, a large round skylight with remote controlled retractable awning, large gas fire-pit, TV, DVD, all surrounded by comfortable round modular seating. The area has direct access to an outdoor kitchen complete with stainless steel gas barbecue grill, refrigerator, prep sink, and large ceasar-stone sit-up counter/bar.
The 37'x 18' pool is both beautiful and inviting. It is bordered by Italian glass tiles and is finished in a soothing custom blue/gray plaster. It is flanked on the far end by an 18-foot long fountain wall, the sound of which adds to the tranquility of the setting. The 12-person spa heats quickly and is sure to relax sore muscles at the end of a day. Fiber optic lighting enhances the evening further. The pool also contains two large tanning shelves with umbrella inserts.
Two-car garage, 4-car driveways, plenty of street parking. Includes use of bicycles, pool and sporting equipment.
Also great for commercial, television and film production daily shoots. TOT #44930000-2001130
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fourth bedroom is attached apartment completely furnished with own kitchen and bath. Courtyard feel throughout with slide-away walls of glass. Home includes large lanai with misting system, ceiling fans, outdoor speakers, gas firepit, retractable sunshade, and flatscreen TV. Pool has 2 tanning shelves, water feature, fiber optic lighting, and wraparound seating. Home features 5 large flatscreen TVs, unique baby grand piano, and extensive modern art collection, period furniture and antiques.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Rotating aerial tramway to top of snow covered San Jacinto Mountain Range, movie star home tour (self guided or by bus), world class shopping and antiquing, short walk to Spa Resort & Casino and Palm Springs Convention Ccnter. Weekly open air market and street festival, International Film Festival, Bob Hope and Dinah Shore Desert Golf Classics, World reknown Classic Car Auction, Coachella Valley Music Fest, Indio Polo Grounds, Joshua Tree National Park, day hikes to historic Palm Canyon and sacred Indian Waterfalls, and so much more!! International Airport nearby.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SUMMER RATES: (June-September)
Weekly ... $2300/week
Daily ... $350/night w/ 3 night minimum
FALL, WINTER, SPRING RATES: (Oct.-May)
Weekly ... $3150/week
Daily ... $475/night w/ 3 night minimum
Security Deposit starting at $2000 (fully refundable).
Monthly rates and long-term leases available upon request.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Front of house - Palm Springs Movie Colony Vacation Home Rental
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- Great Room from Kitchen - Palm Springs Movie Colony Vacation Home Rental
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- Great Room toward Kitchen - Palm Springs Movie Colony Vacation Home Rental
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- Kitchen
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- Gallery Hallway
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- Master Bedroom
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- Master Bathroom
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- Zen Bedroom
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- Modern Bedroom
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- Bungalow Suite
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- Lanai and Fire Pit
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- Pool and House
Traveler Reviews (7)
Could not be more satisfied!!!
Guest: Kristin
(Torrance)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/30/11
We just got back today and I could not wait to write a review for this property! The house was perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the park (great for my 3 kids ages 6,4,2years) and a 5 minute drive to the casino (great for my parents). Bill and Matt are awesome! We were kindly greeted by them with a tour of the house, beautiful flowers and a basket of goodies that my kids devoured:) The house is beautifully decorated, fully stocked and extremely clean!! The pictures of the backyard DO NOT do it justice! The lanai was perfect to lounge around during the day and roast marshmellows on at night. The retractable awning.... too cool! We cooked outside on the BBQ every night. The outdoor kitchen area with sink and refrigerator made the cooking so easy for me. My kids and I had a blast with all of the water floats and outdoor games that were there. The house felt very private and had a beautiful mountain view. On our second day the pool filter broke so we called Bill and he had someone at the house within an hour. Thank you Bill and Matt! We had an amazing time!!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Great Week Stay- Can't imagine anything better
Guest: DWC
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11
Review Submitted: 02/06/11
The house is fantastically laid out and in a great historical location. The house finishings transport you back to a near forgotten era, yet the art work holds you in a modernist present. You cant go wrong with this rental and Matt and Bill are very attentive hosts! We hope to be back.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
I LOVE this house
Guest: jon
(portland, oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/27/10
My family of four has stayed in this wonderful house 3 or 4 times and cannot wait for our next visit. The photos do not do the property justice. The house has a contemporary vibe but it is remarkably comfortable and has every creature comfort you can imagine including but not limited to state of the art TVs/indoor-outdoor stereo (the green rock speakers blend into the lawn quite nicely)/an outdoor gas firepit that has a retractable roof/a great pool and hot tub which has a waterfall and a color show available. The house is on a very quiet street and is very convenient to town and a couple of blocks to Ruth Hardy Park. The back yard has fantastic views of the mountains and is VERY private. All of the linens/towels/plates/glasses/stuff that make a house a home are available and of good quality. This house has everything. It even has a ton of pool floats and a couple of pool umbrellas if you want to sun one side or the other of your body. I cannot recommend the house w/any greater enthusiasm. The house is owned and lovingly maintained by Matt and Bill. On the one or two occasions where something has gone amiss-for example: a squeaking fire detector-they are all over it and have a fix in a friendly and competent manner w/in minutes. This place is perfection and so is Matt and Bill's hospitality and welcoming manner.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Summer Palm Springs Retreat!!
Guest: JC
(Redondo Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10
Review Submitted: 07/15/10
The best part about our recent weekend getaway was this fabulous house! We were greeted with a personal tour of the home, there were fresh flowers in almost every room, a welcome basket, fully stocked kitchen, bathroom, towels, poolside accessories…you think you might need it, they’ll have it. It was amazing! We wish we could have stayed longer. The outdoor lanai and grill were great for sharing meals and perfect for late night movies under the stars. This home is in a great neighborhood, private, quiet and close to supermarkets, cvs and downtown….although we never did make it out of the house but once to get more groceries. The photos don't do justice to how beautiful the house really is in person. The wide open layout and all the beautiful furnishings made us feel like we were in a 5 star resort. We’re already looking forward to our next trip back! Thanks Bill & Matt!! :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Best birthday so far
Guest: Melia
(Pasadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
I just celebrated my 27th birthday in this EXQUISITE home. I invited several friends to enjoy this space with me and everyone was thoroughly impressed. Everywhere you'll find unique furnishings that you would assume have a neat story to go along with it. The master suite/bathroom was amazing I made SURE to use the soaking tub. The Great Room is a lovely space and ALL the couches are so comfortable. Besides the Great Room, the Lanai and backyard is where most of our time was spent. I LOVE how much seating there is and no matter where you sit, you have a great view. It's so nice to eat outside under the lanai at ANYTIME of the day. Ugh! And the pool! The pool was HEAVEN... Seriously, I was here for 4 days/3 nights and we did not leave except to get food. This place is highly recommended for all kinds of guests. You will not regret it. The owners Bill & Matt are very nice also :)
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Why would we stay anywhere else...
Guest: Drew
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/18/10
Review Submitted: 06/28/10
My partner and I rented this incredible property to celebrate our 60th and 40th birthdays, respectively. All we can say is the pictures on the website don't do it justice - it is simply amazing architecturally with every detail considered. We occupied the master (of course) and invited close friends to stay in the other 3 bedrooms. The place is exquisite from head to toe, the master bathroom being one of the highlights of the property - it is such a work of art, it is difficult to leave (although one must leave eventually for practical reasons). Spending time inside and outside the home is fun for all since you can retreat to the indoor air conditioning, relax outside in a lounge chair or the pool to catch some rays, or even sit in the semicircle outdoor couch in the shade with misters blowing. Although we had great friends to spend our time there, the place is so beautiful and stocked with amenities, it provides comfort and entertainment in and of itself. Book it, Danno!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Palm Springs Gem!
Guest: CJI
(Atherton, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10
Review Submitted: 06/07/10
I honestly wish we could have a stayed a month in this lovely, welcoming home. The hosts are incredible - warm, friendly and very concerned that their guests have an enjoyable time. The house is almost too beautiful for words. The updated mid-century modern styling feels like a 5-star desert retreat, offering sophisticated artwork blended with retro furnishings and spiced up with intriguing fossils, sculpture and clever landscaping. Every where you look, there's something beautiful to see. Functionally, it's hard to beat the open layout of the house. Six of us stayed here and never felt confined or crowded. It's very well stocked - we cooked 3-4 meals, baked a cake and served plenty of fresh margaritas, all using the equipment in the house. We had planned several outings, but found the home so enjoyable, we canceled everything and just laid by the pool. We would return in a heartbeat!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
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