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The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Place, Desert Regional Medical Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Agua Caliente Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS

The Ricardo mid-century modern vacation rental was once owned by a close friend of Lucille Ball and was Lucy's Palm Springs hideaway. Located near the once popular El Mirador hotel, The Ricardo is a 5-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs. With tall green hedges, amazing mountain views, and zero traffic noise, you can see why Lucy felt a strong sense of privacy and relaxation during her time at the property.

PLEASE NOTE that a city-required 12.5% occupancy tax on the nightly rate will be added to the reservation by VRBO payment request after booking. VRBO does not currently allow the tax to be added to a line item so this will be in addition to the total shown.

Palm Springs City ID #2100
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number Palm Springs City ID #2100

About the neighborhood

Palm Springs

Located in Uptown Design District, a neighborhood in Palm Springs, this vacation home is near a water park and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Check out an event or a game at Agua Caliente Casino, and consider making time for Palm Springs Convention Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling, and mountain biking.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Desert Regional Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Springs Square Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Desert Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪John's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS on Apr 28, 2026 start from $673, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS located?

Located in Uptown Design District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Ruth Hardy Park and Desert Regional Medical Center. San Jacinto Mountains and Palm Springs Square Shopping Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was private, beautiful, and clean. It came with various amenities such as mini golf putting patch, corn holes, foosball table, and board games that we enjoyed. My family and I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at The Ricardo! We loved hanging by the pool during our hot July stay. We enjoyed using the BBQ and well appointed kitchen for many of our meals. The home is super clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Star for Girls Trip

Stayed with friends and appreciated the attention to style and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Everything was great. We enjoyed a weekend of much needed r&r. The pool was so relaxing. The home was super close to everything. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location clean and cute!

Great location close to downtown, house is so cute! Well decorated and clean. Kitchen well appointed. Comfortable beds, all was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Supper clean. Supper cozy and so beautiful! Had everything for a short vacation! Thank you for hospitality! Definitely will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun!

We had a such a great stay. The home was incredibly clean and decorated beautifully. We had our 1.5 year old with us so we chose this home so there would be plenty to do while he napped and after he went to bed - we were not disappointed! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ricardo for the Win!!

We enjoyed our stay so much! The house was amazing and decorated so cute. The house was also well equipped everything we needed and more. Thank you to the wonderful hosts! We can’t wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The house was accurately described, clean and very local to downtown Palm Springs. Communication was easy and fast with our host. Very family friendly, had a lot of amenities within the property and kept my 1 year old entertained during the entire weekend! We will definitely be back to the Ricardo in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and Fur Babies

We really had a delightful time with great friends and our fur babies!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashli H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect girls get-away

We had the most fun at The Ricardo. Every single thing was perfect from the jasmine outside the kitchen, to the little vignettes all around the property, to the games, to the AMAZINGLY comfortable beds. The main feature of saltwater pool area gave us the best Saturday we’ve shared in a long time. They thought of everything and we instantly began talking about when we could all return. Highly, highly recommend to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Travis & Andrea Pedersen

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Travis & Andrea here! We want to say hello and welcome! Our primary time is spent working in Orange County, CA, but absolutely love spending time in Palm Springs with our young kids. We love to travel and let our kids experience new parts of the world. We hope you enjoy our pad as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1900 square feet of living space, the home is suitable for families or friends groups hoping to have fun under the desert sun. You are sure to spend your days lounging by the pool with palm trees swaying in the background highlighting the mountain views.

The sleeping arrangements include; two rooms with California King Beds, a third bedroom with a Queen bed, and a Queen pullout sofa bed in the living room.

Lastly, cleaning is complimentary for all our guests.

What makes this property unique

The Ricardo mid-century modern vacation rental was once owned by a close friend of Lucille Ball and was Lucy's Palm Springs hideaway. Located near the once popular El Mirador hotel, The Ricardo is a 5-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs. With tall green hedges and amazing mountain views, you can see why Lucy felt private and relaxed during her time at the property.

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