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Centrally located in the Movie Colony East Neighborhood
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Sleeps 4
Betty’s is a newly renovated house in the historic Movie Colony East neighborhood, centrally located with easy access to all that the Coachella Valley has to offer. Walking distance to downtown Palm Springs shopping, restaurants and nightlife, the Casino, and the Convention Center, and an easy five-minute walk to Ruth Hardy Park for tennis, volleyball or basketball. The house is available for rental during the holidays, the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, the Palm Springs Film Festival, The Dinah Shore Weekend and the Palm Springs’ Pride Festival in October.
The house has all the contemporary comforts following a major renovation in 2013, new desert landscaping in 2015, and the renovation of the master ensuite in 2017. The architect-designed state of the art kitchen features stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, a gas cooktop, vaulted ceilings and a layout that flows from the kitchen to the family room area with its 60-inch wall-mounted flat-screen TV. There are two baths and two bedrooms, both with king-size beds. The house includes an expanded cable package, free long distance telephone in North America and WiFi.
The open concept living room and dining room have been beautifully furnished, capturing the Palm Springs mid-century modern feel. The spacious master suite has a king size bed, a 40-inch flat screen TV, French doors that lead directly to the pool, and a large ensuite bathroom. The walk-in shower has multiple showerheads to help create a spa experience. The guest bedroom has a large closet and sliding glass doors to the patio and pool area with an adjacent, cheerful modern guest bathroom.
The outdoor living space has a comfortably furnished patio, with an outdoor living room, an outdoor dining room and barbecue and chaises by the new pebble tech pool and spa. There are spectacular mountain views (completely free of wires!) from the backyard.
About Peter
Although we live in Canada, we’ve been coming to Palm Springs since the early 1980s. Clearly we love it here, and we love how vibrant the city’s become in the last decade or so. Couple that with everything else the desert has to offer – amazing hikes, Joshua Tree National Park, great restaurants and shopping – and it’s understandable why we’ve made Palm Springs our second home.
Why Peter chose Palm Springs, Central
Why is the house called “Betty’s”? It was originally built in the 1940s by a cocktail waitress – and former bathing-suit model – named Betty who worked at the popular downtown nightclub, Chi Chi’s, frequented by Frank Sinatra and other stars. Neighbors report that Frank loved Betty’s martinis and occasionally stopped by the house to have her whip up a batch. He also asked her to pick him up from time-to-time at the old Palm Springs train station. As only the third owners of the property we wanted to honor the history of the house by calling it after its first owner. On the counter in the kitchen there is a picture of Betty standing outside the house in the late1940s when the place was little more than a cottage and the street was still unpaved! There are also photos of the house prior to the recent renovations.
Guestbook comments from the manager
If you’re looking for a tranquil escape, a place where a big sun comes up every morning, where you can watch the clouds float by beneath a majestic palm, prepare meals (and margaritas) in a gourmet kitchen, sprawl on deliciously comfortable beds, and putter through a spacious and elegant home away from home – then Betty’s is for you. This past August, I spent a memorable two weeks with family in this stylish Palm Springs bungalow. We were all taken with the attention to detail from the moment we pulled up – the sleek design and décor, the poolside view of the mountains, and the large windows that stream a warm desert light into each room. We enjoyed the pool and spa, and many fine evenings in the outdoor living and dining area, marvelling at shooting stars. It was a terrific spot to gather, with something for everyone, quiet nooks to read and nap, large screens for movie nights, and a classic old Hollywood style neighbourhood worth strolling through. Betty’s is perfectly located just a few minutes from nearly anything you may want or need, grocery store, the eclectic shops and restaurants of downtown, the movie theatre, the art museum and on it goes. Joshua Tree National Park is also less than an hour two hours away, and the premium outlets aren’t far either. In all, I highly recommend Betty’s for singles, couples, and families. It’s that enchanting sort of destination that lets you set your own pace.
Amenities
Ruth Hardy Park House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1500 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain View
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace ...
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Master Bath -
toilet
,
shower
,
Two sinks
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
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Master Bedroom -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 king
- Master Suite with access to pool
- Satellite / Cable
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Golf ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Tennis ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub ...
- Private Pool ...
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- museums
- restaurants
- water parks
- gambling casinos
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- golf
- hiking
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(28 traveler reviews)
Another Relaxing Week at Betty's
Our family of four returned to Betty's last week, our second time at the property. Peter was a pleasure to work with and met us at the property to provide keys and information. We were able to check in early; a nice way to start our vacation.
The house was well-appointed, well-maintained, and clean. The kitchen is nicely designed and well-stocked with high-end appliances, equipment, cookware and tableware. Cooking is a pleasure. Adjacent to the kitchen is a home office area with a spacious counter/desk, ergonomic office chair, outlets, and printer. The beds are very comfortable and the master bedroom, in particular, is a quiet retreat. The master bath has a large, tiled walk-in shower.
The home's open design and large sliding patio doors make enjoyment of the outdoor areas very easy and inviting. The pool and jacuzzi are surrounded by beautiful drought-tolerant landscaping, including a mature and healthy palm tree, and the outdoor areas include a dining table, comfy couch and armchairs, lounge chairs, a cafe table, several umbrellas, and an outdoor heater (which we didn't use).
Betty's is located on a quiet residential block about a mile from the shops and restaurants of Palm Canyon Drive, and about a half mile from Ruth Hardy Park - ideal for early morning walking and running. We had no issues with noise from neighbors.
I look forward to returning to Betty's in the future.
A home away from home
We stayed here for a month and totally enjoyed it. The backyard is set up beautifully and there are different places to enjoy the sun or be in the shade. The furniture is comfy and clean. The kitchen had everything you would need to bake and cook. It was well stocked with all the amenities. We felt truly at home right away. Loved that it smelled clean and was clean. Peter was there to answer any questions or bring us something that was missing. The pool we loved, the weather was great and being able to walk to town was an added plus.
It would have been nice to have the television in the living room as it was more cozy there in the evening.
The beds were super comfy with egyptian cotton sheets. Nice that both rooms have access to the pool.
I hesitantly recommend this place as we would love to come back and it might be taken. Thanks so much to the owners for allowing us to enjoy beautiful Palm Springs in your home.
Lynne and Dale
Wonderful house in great City
We stayed at the house for five weeks in the winter of 2017. We couldn't ask for a better location or better equipped lovely home. A brisk 15 minute walk each morning gets you to all the shops, restaurants and coffee places on Palm Canyon. Hiking trails are also a convenient walk or brief drive away. Biking is safe in the city of Palm Springs and rentals aplenty.
But we also loved hanging out around the pool and spa at the house. With two comfortable bedrooms and a stunning master bathroom with walk in shower (the second bathroom with tub is cute!) as well as mid-century modern living room and dinning room and a fantastic kitchen we spent many days and nights just chilling!
We also enjoyed many of the events around Modernism Week in Palm Springs while we were here as well as conducting our own architectural explorations every week in this amazing city.
We couldn't recommend this property more - we hope to be back again next year!
Comfortable and Well Outfitted!
Very clean, close-in and extraordinary well equipped home. Quiet neighborhood and comfortable beds. Responsive manager. Additional utility charge ($250) for heating the jacuzzi and pool was not mentioned on the website.
Wonderfully private, but some improvements possible
We had a great time at the home in Nov. 2016. It was clean, the pool area was refreshingly private and quiet, and the location is fantastic (if you don't mind walking a mile in the sunshine to restaurants). The large master suite was especially comfortable, with a large-screen TV and comfy mattress.
A few other things could be easily improved. We were told not to adjust the heat in the house, but it was cold in the mornings — better directions would be helpful on how to manage the heating system. Much of the toilet paper was single-ply; a small thing, but when you're paying a lot for a nice home, it should be better. We had some tepid showers, although I think we found a way at the end to get hotter water; again, better directions would help. The TV in the guest room is tiny and doesn't get the same channels as the other TVs; upgrading to a better option would be appreciated (or just don't have a TV in that room). The TV beside the kitchen area is huge but just a few feet away from the couch; it's an odd and uncomfortable setup.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others.
Perfect Escape
We may never stay in a hotel again. Even a nice one! The convenience and privacy of staying at Betty's were really just what we needed.
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Rates & Availability
Ruth Hardy Park House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Manager accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer
May 26 2017 -
Oct 7 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$225
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$1,400
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$4,000
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Fall
Oct 8 2017 -
Dec 2 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$300
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$1,500
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$5,000
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My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
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$1,500
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$5,000
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $160 + Tax |
| Property Damage Protection | $59 |
| Tax Rate | 11.5% |
Stays 28 days and less are subject to 11.5% tax. Permit No. 3109. All rentals require a signed rental agreement.
Pool and spa heating is extra and charged at $250 per week, or $40 per day.
Rates are higher for special events.
Check in and check out on Sundays may incur an additional fee of $80.
Cleaning fees for summer weekend rentals are only $140.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
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