Luxurious Newly Renovated 3-BR Modern Mid-Century

• Swanky Mid Century Modern Celebration

  Swanky Mid Century Modern Celebration

  • Guest Sandi G
  • Date of stay 11/28/12
  • Review Submitted 12/08/12
  I researched MANY houses/websites before I chose this beauty to celebrate my 50th bday with best friends. We loved the historic architecture with all its upgraded features. What a treat to be soaking in the pool/hot tub while watching tv - the backyard was our favorite part of the house. The landscaping was impeccable and provided privacy. Very convenient to downtown, airport and tram. Scott was wonderful to work with in booking this house, being available whenever needed and providing recommendations. We were very sad to leave but hope to return one day. I do hotel site inspections for a living so it was a nice change to rent a house (I had never done that before and neither had any of my friends). This was a fantastic first time experience and gave the celebration an upgraded feel from cramming into hotel rooms. We felt like rock stars!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Beautiful, Bright, Functional and Clean

  Beautiful, Bright, Functional and Clean

  • Guest Lynn
  • Date of stay 10/17/12
  • Review Submitted 10/19/12
  I love the layout and feel of this house. The gated private entryway opens into a very functional kitchen and family room, out to a gorgeous pool area and outside barbecue, hot tub and fire pit. It’s the kind of space that just keeps unfolding as you explore. The bedrooms have their own private outside sitting areas to hide from the family in. The master bedroom has a window over the bed that perfectly frames the red San Jacinto mountains. Quite stunning in the morning. I was concerned about the above review that said the was house was dirty. I was able to contact the owner directly before we rented and was told the cleaning company had been fired. I found him very concerned and honest when answering my questions. The house was spotless when we got there. He also accurately answered my question regarding noise (I have a very noise sensitive husband), and it was in fact a very quiet and private house. The kitchen knives were even sharp – a pet peeve of mine when renting houses.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Absolutely Magnificent, Serenity in Paradise

  Absolutely Magnificent, Serenity in Paradise

  • Guest Don
  • Date of stay 10/20/11
  • Review Submitted 10/14/12
  My wife and I met our grown children from the East Coast at this house to be able to spend time with them in the sun away from the damp climate of the Pacific Northwest. I am very discerning regarding travel accommodations. Most of our hotel stays begin with at least one in-house move, sometimes more, to settle on a room that I am satisfied with. I was more than a little hesitant about staying in a house where my options were more limited, but the Butterfly House far exceeded my expectations. Simply stated, situated in a peaceful neighborhood, it is elegantly appointed and well provisioned throughout. The electronics are superior and more than adequately met all of our requirements – and those of our even more discriminating children -- for entertainment and the usual workload I sneak along on more extended trips. It was so refreshing to open the large sliding doors in the morning and let the outdoors in, then enjoy my morning coffee by the pool, the savored moment enhanced by the private, lushly landscaped and well-maintained yard, a consummate gardener’s delight, all with the desert mountains as a backdrop. We had a great time in the pool. It is large enough to make lap swimming worth the effort and has a deep end safe enough for those cannonball contests that seem to be unavoidable with our family where water is involved. The fire pit seating area and Jacuzzi were great for kicking back with a beer or margarita and catching up with our children. The large kitchen was perfect for all of us to prepare meals together, then enjoy our food at one of the outdoor eating areas. Thank you for creating such pleasant surroundings that were a perfect destination for our family gathering. I would definitely return for another stay.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+.

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• Fantastic Accomodations

  Fantastic Accomodations

  • Guest Trackbarron
  • Date of stay 07/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  Would highly recommend. This property was delightful in all aspects from the ideal features indoors to the "wow" factor of the backyard landscaping and pool. Has everything one would need and more. Would be a great family-type retreat too.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Gorgeous house, lots of privacy, great outdoor space!

  Gorgeous house, lots of privacy, great outdoor space!

  • Guest MCMlover
  • Date of stay 03/03/11
  • Review Submitted 04/09/11
  Beautifully done re-model of a classic mid-century modern house. Light, bright and feels much more open than a lot of mid-century houses. Great flow between the living areas and outdoor spaces. Nicely done interiors, very comfortable and laid back. Re-done bathrooms, walk-in master shower is awesome! Kitchen is on the smaller side, but has everything you need. Outdoor space is great! Pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, covered lounge area, fire-pit....we spent most of our time outside! My labradoodle Sophie loved the yard, plenty of room to run and play. I've stayed in several other mid-century houses in the area and wind has been an issue in the evenings. No wind issues with this house though! We would definitely stay here again, thanks for sharing your home!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+.

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• A mid-century modern decorators dream!

  A mid-century modern decorators dream!

  • Guest Mike and Jim
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 04/09/11
  We are lovers of modern architecture and first saw this house in person on the Palm Springs Modernism Week Tour in February, it was one of eight featured homes on the tour. We immediately fell in love with the place and couldn’t believe it was a rental. The pictures really don’t do it justice, it is so amazingly appointed and the open indoor/outdoor floor plan with the private patios and large outdoor lounge/kitchen/TV/seating area almost double the effective living space. The house was perfectly clean, not sure what happened with the other reviewer, but we were impressed at how clean and new everything was in the home. Our only problem was that one of the TV remotes didn’t work, we called and someone showed up immediately – it turned out the batteries needed replacing, other than that we had one day of rain, but were perfectly happy to move inside for our dinner party. The website pictures don’t show an indoor dining table, but there is indeed one that seats six, so we ended up lighting the fireplace and had a wonderful time cooking and watching the game on the giant TV. For those of you who appreciate outstanding design and the amazing beauty of glass and beam construction, you’ll love the surrounding neighborhood – all the nearby houses are mid-century, which makes for a lovely walk, especially if you have a dog!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+.

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• WOW! Comfortable, Private and Gorgeous!

  WOW! Comfortable, Private and Gorgeous!

  • Guest Chop Pilot
  • Date of stay 01/13/11
  • Review Submitted 04/09/11
  Mid-century modern desert aesthetic at its absolute best! This Butterfly house is gorgeous, really comfortable PRIVATE, QUIET and has great electronic toys, including fast, fast, fast WIFI. ... and even better: next time I will be able to bring my dog as there is a doggie door and completely enclosed backyard (Mom can come too as there are no steps...) I will be staying here again soon!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Almost Excellent

  Almost Excellent

  • Guest coco
  • Date of stay 03/18/11
  • Review Submitted 03/23/11
  This is a wonderful house, but it needs better cleaning staff. I have to say when I talked to the rental agency about the issues they asked if I wanted someone to come clean. I chose not to have this done because I felt like it would be intrusive for my elderly parents. Also, it needs to be cleaned before a renter arrives not during the rental period, we pay for that service. We had a plumbing problem on the first day and it was quickly taken care of with no charge. Pros: * Backyard pool and spa are absolutely beautiful * Open floor plan, better than the pictures * Large backyard with Lawn for dog * Wonderful open kitchen to living room and backyard * Great private spaces out of all bedrooms * Lots of media goodies * Fully stocked kitchen * Fresh and bright, even on a rainy day * Close to old Palm Springs and airport * Very secure and private * Garage and much more Cons: (the first item is a biggie for me) * 4 full cans of recycle and garbage left from previous renter that we had to take through the yard and out to the curb. There are excellent directions for renters on what needs to be done with garbage, but it was not done. Someone came and took out 2 small containers of cardboard but not the 2 cans of garbage and recycle overflowing with bottles and garbage * Outdoor kitchen had what looks like steak blood or cocktail splatters/drips on the cabinets * beer caps are in the firepit * Emtpy toilet paper roll was in the seating area * Kitchen stove had food debris on it * Master bath floor and shower had lots of long black hair, and dirty medicine cabinet * Patio needs to be hosed, spills and spatters all around dining & spa

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+.

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  • Guest Sherry D.
  • Date of stay 12/16/10
  • Review Submitted 01/04/11
  My friends and I just returned from here and we had a great time. The house was beautiful and the outdoor entertaining/pool area was fabulous! The backyard had hedges and fences make it very private. The kitchen was well stocked with nice plates, utensils, martini glasses, everything I need for entertaining. The living room was comfortable and made it easy to hang out and relax (love the fireplace - really easy to operate.) Huge LCD TV with HBO and lots of entertainment, no need to ever leave the house! ... comfortable beds, plenty of extra blankets and towels and a washer/dryer. Overall: amazing house! I look forward to coming here again, next time for a longer stay.

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Additional information about rental rates

Additional costs:

Pool Heat, optional: $59/daily (it is a deep pool!)

Cleaning fee- $190

$500 Refundable damage/noise deposit

$69 PDP policy

Commercial photography or filming requires pre-approval and additional fees.

Palm Springs TOT #4004-146

Fees:

• Property Damage Protection: $69
• Pet Fee: $0
• Pool Heat: $59
• Cleaning Fee: $190 + tax
• Tax Rate 11.5%

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations Policy: • 90 days prior to scheduled arrival full refund of pre-paid amount, less a $250 cancellation fee. • Between 60 and 89 days prior to arrival refund of up to 50% of the pre-paid amount, less a $250 cancellation fee. Refund based on our ability to re-rent the property. If we can re-rent the property we will credit back the amount we were able to rent it for up to your pre-paid amount. • Between 0 to 59 days prior to arrival no refund required. Although if we re-rent the property, we will credit back the amount we were able to rent it for up to your pre-paid amount. If the re-rental is less than the pre-paid amount no refund will be given. • No refunds or credits will be issued in cases of early departure.

If you have any questions please contact the owner.