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Modernism Rediscovered. William Krisel Designed Julius Shluman Published House

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Enjoy the streamline design and spectacular desert sky in Palm Springs style.
As photographed by Julius Shulman and published in 1957.  Copyright Getty Images
Lounge by the sparkling pool in the desert sunshine with lovely mountain views
Mid-century designed living room with original gas fireplace and circular couch
Well designed indoor-outdoor living to enjoy all that Palm Spring has to offer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1. Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2. Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3. Doris Day Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

1. Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

2. Middle Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

3. Doris Day Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Modernism Rediscovered. William Krisel Designed Julius Shluman Published House

Palm Spring City Permit #2821

Light and bright with stunning floor to ceiling windows, this truly iconic mid-century modern home is an amazing example of indoor-outdoor architecture. Located on a very quiet street in Twin Palms neighborhood in central Palm Springs, which is dog friendly and very walkable. Designed by William Krisel and once owned by the famous science fiction author Ray Bradbury. The stunning 1957 design showcase home offers indoor-outdoor living with floor-to-ceiling as well as clerestory windows in almost every room.

The home has been published many times and photographed by Julius Shulman the famous mid-century architecture photographer. Located in the quiet and very walkable neighborhood called Twin Palms, this architectural gem has been featured in Palm Spring’s Modernism Week architectural tours and published in several publications, including Modernism Rediscovered. It has also been published in Modern Mechanics magazine (1958) as "The House of Tomorrow" showcasing Post Modernism design. In addition, NPR recently featured the home in an article on William Krisel, the architect who brought mid-century modern architecture to the masses... helping make Palm Springs what it is today.

The Bradbury home has been lovingly restored to its original charm and Hollywood roots. It has a spacious and open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and living room that is perfect for groups of families and friends. The bedrooms are elegantly decorated with comfortable beds and high-quality linens, providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for guests to unwind after a long day at the pool or enjoying nearby downtown Palm Springs (less than 5 minutes). Inside, the living room features a large curved mid-century couch with a 55” flat screen TV, while the dining room has a sleek, spacious dining table with seating for 6-8. The kitchen boasts the original pink and chrome oven and stovetop with a pass-through window to the patio, and a private patio off the kitchen features period designed patio seating for 10.

The home has three light and airy bedrooms, including two primary suites with their own private bathroom. Also large comfortable beds and large sliding glass windows, as well as a third bedroom with beautiful views of the private atrium. All bedroom have floor to ceiling windows and are beautifully appointed with vintage designed furniture and modern amenities, such as wireless Internet, flat screen televisions, and state-of-the-art Lennox A/C. It also now has sustainable "solar" power with Telsa battery to help save energy and the planet!

Enjoy this very "instagramable" mid-century home with its amazing architecture and light and bright rooms. Play in the desert sun while enjoying the very private backyard and sparkling pool. Almost every room features upper clerestory windows showcasing the mountain views and palm tree sky.
Don't miss your chance to stay in this truly original Mid-Century vacation home and experience living in the true modernist style of this Krisel designed Alexander & Company built home.
Small dog weighing less than 20lbs will be considered with approval and pet fee. During cooler months, the pool can be heated for an additional fee.

Property manager

Steve
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dog less 20 lbs. will be considered; pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Attached rental agreement must be completed, signed and returned within 2 days of booking. It includes the City of Palm Springs VR ordinance.
Pool heating on request - additional fee required. Please enquire for rates.
The name of the primary person renting the property must match the Vrbo name. And primary renter must provide an official ID such as driver's license.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 358482

About the neighborhood

Palm Springs

Located in Twin Palms, a neighborhood in Palm Springs, this vacation home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Desert Willow Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Palm Springs Swim Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 25 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Manhattan in the Desert - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Modernism Rediscovered. William Krisel Designed Julius Shluman Published House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Modernism Rediscovered. William Krisel Designed Julius Shluman Published House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Modernism Rediscovered. William Krisel Designed Julius Shluman Published House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modernism Rediscovered. William Krisel Designed Julius Shluman Published House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Modernism Rediscovered. William Krisel Designed Julius Shluman Published House located?

Located in Twin Palms, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Boomers! Palm Springs, Indian Canyons Golf Resort, and Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium. San Jacinto Mountains and Canyon Country Club South Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Original MCM Home
Nice place, great for small groups
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing again !
We have stayed here before with our pups and once again it was all perfect ! The neighborhood is awesome and is fun to just walk around and look at all of the beautiful homes! Love that the house still has much of the original charm and it always feels like we are stepping back in time when we stay here. Check in is a breeze and the owner is always quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and classic Palm Springs vibe!
We enjoyed the home and space! It is an older home with many original amenities. Something’s may need an update, but it is worth the stay for sure. Very comfortable and well appointed for our long weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Architectural delight
As pictured. A treasure trove from the time period.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star Property
This truly is a wonderful property - I have rented a few in Palm Springs and this was a wonderful hidden gem. Thank you to the hosts for allowing us to stay here and for making the whole process so easy. Do not hesitate, this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid-Century Heaven in Twin Palms!
The Bradbury house far exceeded my expectations! The owners keep it beautifully maintained in the spirit of Ray Bradbury, with modern touches. The pool area is beautiful. There were towels, linens, and kitchen equipment to satisfy all of our needs. The owners are always available if there is a question. I cannot say enough about my stay here, and will return as soon as the opportunity arises.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great classic getaway
We had a great time staying at the Bradbury House. It was a bit like stepping back in time. The decor was amazing and the room were comfortable for 3 adults. My only note would be that it was a bit worn in places but some of that is just to be expected from the age of the house. But, overall, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Stay!
Everything was wonderful. The home is gorgeous, beds
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyscelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th Birthday
The house was adorable and well appointed. Our host was helpful and responsive. It was really, really difficult to leave. We would have loved to stay longer than just a weekend. It was the perfect place for my little birthday getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
A perfect spot for a low-key long weekend. Great location, great pool, great decor. . .great vibes! Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rajat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great family vacation
Overall a great stay. Prime location and beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid-Century Mod Magic!
My daughter and I enjoyed a two day/night’s stay at this architectural and historical treasure. The property is beautifully maintained and would most definitely make William Krisel and Ray Bradbury proud! Staying here felt like walking into a dream and waking up in the beauty of the breathtaking past. I highly recommend a stay here, especially if you’re a nostalgia buff like me!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bradbury House Gem
We love staying at the Bradbury House. Not only it’s history but it’s classic mid-century vibe is so very pleasing. The neighborhood is great and very quiet. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid century Dream House
This is a fantastic, beautiful and comfortable property in mostly original mid century condition. It has a lot of history as the former home of Ray Bradbury. We could not have enjoyed our stay more and the host was incredibly responsive. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful -a perfect escape and still convenient to downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee B., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ray Bradbury's House with great pool
The house is filled with vintage detail including lots of RB memorabilia which our cocktail party guests marveled at. The flowing layout to a large heated pool just outside the wall of windows made for delightful days in the sun. Palm Springs is fabulous! Take note that vintage means a stove from the 50's. For heating up chicken pot pies from Jensen's it worked fine. Communication with the host could have been better.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modernism living
Terrific stay in the classic Twin Palms neighborhood. This property is exactly as advertised and the communication with host made this stay a delightful modernism adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bradbury House
Darling and authentic mid century charm with lots of memorabilia and up To date furnishings. We loved our travel back in time in this charming Twin Palms neighborhood
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning mid-century house
We rented the house for a few days for a fashion photoshoot. Steve was the most helpful and accommodating host, friendly and communicative whenever we had any questions. The house itself is clean and stunning, located in a beautiful and peaceful neighborhood. Thanks again Steve for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Big Birthday Trip
I loved my stay at the Bradbury! The house is lovely with many original mid-century features. It was also well stocked. Steve was very responsive to questions and had great recommendations for places to eat and see! My friends enjoyed themselves as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay!
Stayed at Twin Palms with my partner and 2 friends and had a wonderful time! The house and the neighborhood are gorgeous, and the property owner was super responsive when we had a last minute request to heat the pool. The fun mid century details around the house like typewriters in guest rooms, and a cool closet tiki bar were an extra bonus! And of course we got down to reading the Ray Bradbury books that were on display. Great time and would happily rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

T S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay at Bradbury House
Great weekend staying at Bradbury House with friends for PS Pride, highly recommend this property! Host was very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Still perfect !
This is the second time staying here and everything was still perfect about the house and the location. Steve was quick to respond to a question we had and checking in was a breeze. Highly recommend this lovely house and neighborhood and hope to be able to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D., Corpus Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST DTAY EVER!
The Bradbury House was everything we hoped for and more!! We had the most relaxing mother daughter trip EVER! Only wish we could have stayed longer. It looks exactly like the pictures and is so spotlessly clean!!!!!!! The pool was fabulous and the location was divine. Steve was the most wonderful, kind, welcoming host we’ve ever encountered. Prompt to reply and make sure we had everything we needed. Also extremely convenient to get to airport and anywhere we wanted to visit in PS. Book it now ! Thank you Steve for a memorable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bradbury
Take a step back in time and enjoy the Bradbury house. The furnishings took me back to my childhood. I thoroughly enjoyed reading some of Ray's thoughts and interviews. The pool is lovely and would be even better when the weather cools down a bit. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely. The architecture is amazing. I highly recommend the Mid-Century Modern Twin Palms home,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles J., Los Angeles, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Palm Beach Getaway
Our time at The Bradley was absolutely perfect. A wonderful place for a quiet getaway weekend. The house was stocked with everything you could need. Very clean and beautifully designed. The pool and yard were well maintained and private and the neighborhood was great for a morning or evening walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve

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We love exploring in the desert and hiking

We love the original architecture and the history of the home. The house is modernism at its best. Clean lines and walls of glass. It's very peaceful and quiet with views of the mountains and the house is extremely comfortable with quality beds and fine linens.

Why they chose this property

We love the neighborhood which is in the heart of Palm Springs in an area known as Twin Palms. The neighborhood is very walkable and has many other restored mid-century modern homes. And has been featured in architectural tours as part of Palm Springs Modernism Weeks. It's also an easy walk to Kofi coffeeshop or trendy Ace Hotel. We can also walk to the smoke tree shopping area for great restaurants-- the best Vegan Restaurant in town and grocery store. There's also other restaurants nearby that feature authentic Vietnamese food as well as pizza and pasta. Close to everything, yet a very quiet neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

This is a true Mid-Century home with wonderful Mid-Century modern furnishings that are authentic to the original design. Staying here feels like you're transported back in time with elegant and simplistic esthetic. A true feeling of indoor-outdoor living.... and so peaceful and quiet... in all surrounded by a spectacular neighborhood.

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