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Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!

Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!

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Overview of Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Popular LocationPalm Springs Convention Center16 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Palmas17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalm Springs Art Museum20 min walk
  • AirportBermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!

1) Palm Springs City ID # 1048-4592 - Cuckoo's Nest
2) You must be at least 30 years of age to rent this property!
3) Your reservation will not be accepted or confirmed without providing a valid government issued photo ID and a signed
rental agreement within 36 hours of this reservation request to ModMansions, Owners of this property.
4) Exterior music of any level and/or amplified exterior sound is prohibited 24/7 by the City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental
Ordinance and your signed rental agreement, resulting in immediate house closure.
5) Pool heating is optional and additional fees apply. (See "heating" in price and availability)
6) Our homes are for overnight accommodation only. Strictly No Parties or Events permitted.
7) 3rd Party Vendors such as Chefs, Masseuses, etc., will need to provide liability insurance certification. Please advise
ModMansions.
8) Pet(s) on property. 2 dogs maximum. A non-refundable cost of $500 per dog, will be billed to guest.

THIS luxurious pool with a jacuzzi and waterfall estate is the ULTIMATE property in the heart of the Movie Colony Neighborhood. Located just a few blocks from the downtown center of Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park, five star restaurants, cafes, the famous Spa Casino and the historic O'Donnell Country Club are all within an easy walking distance.

Formerly owned by Dale Wassermann who wrote "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," this luxury estate is crazy good! If you’re looking for a large private property, luscious greenery, and luxuriously appointed, this private Movie Colony Neighborhood estate is for you.

Lavish layout includes living room, dining room, and step-down media room. There’s not only a large modern kitchen, but also a butler’s pantry, replete with a bar and 2 wine refrigerators.
Each of the 7 bedrooms are tastefully decorated. Full sets of fluffy bath towels and pool towels are provided leaving you with room in your suitcase for more poolside fashion. The stunning master bath shines with polished marble, his and her walk-in closet, dual sinks, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub.

The landscaped exterior with its jaw-dropping waterfall, pristine pool, jacuzzi and private sunning area make being out of doors a magnificent experience. A covered patio runs the length of the house providing shade and a breeze from 2 exterior-ceiling mounted fans. Features include Chaise lounges, conversation corners, and dining tables that collectively serve up to 20 guests. And, the separate Casita makes it easy to vacation together, yet provide “alone” time, too.

Nearby Ruth Hardy Park affords public tennis courts, basketball courts, children’s play area, shaded picnic areas and walking paths.

Our Starter Kit to you is designed to get you through your first day only, it may very well get you through 2 or 3 days as many of our guests will attest to, but our design is to get you through your first day before you may need to go to a grocery store.

Your Starter Kit:
Your kitchen is fully equipped with pots & pans etc., nearly every utensil you need to use to cook with and cleaning products to clean with.
However, there is only a starter kit in each respective bathroom & kitchen of the following supplies:
o Facial tissues
o Toilet paper
o Liquid Hand soap
o Vanity travel pack soap, shampoo & lotion
o Paper towels
o Dishwashing liquid
o Dishwasher tablets
o Trash bags
o Laundry soap
o Dryer sheets

Parking: All cars must be parked upon the interior circular driveway and within the garage of the property. Street parking is prohibited.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a refund of any advance payments minus a $300 cancellation fee and any processing fees ModMansions incurs.
Between 0 and 59 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds will be granted.
No refund will be given for early departures.
However and provided the guest cancels reservation on the original booking platform and ModMansions is able to re-rent this property for the same rate and same dates, then ModMansions has the option and MAY refund the same amount.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact ModMansions at
760-209-4311 or email to Jim@modmansions.com

OPTIONAL:
❌The Pool is NOT heated.❌
❌The Jacuzzi is NOT heated.❌ (Should your property be listed as having a Jacuzzi)
However, please let reservations know if you would like to have the Pool/Jacuzzi heated.
Pool HEAT- Flat rate of $600 per minimum stay + $100 for each additional day. Contact Laurie@ModMansions.com at least 2 days prior to arrival for this option.
Pool is heated from 5am-9pm, to between 80°–85°
If property is listed as having a Jacuzzi, then Jacuzzi & Pool HEAT combined OR separate has a flat rate of $600 per minimum stay + $100 for each additional day.
The Jacuzzi when selected will heat to 102°.

Check in times
Check-in is 4 pm and check-out is 10 am.

Airports
Palm Springs International Airport

Policies & disclaimers
In order to keep our homes in beautiful condition, we have a few policies that ensure your next visit is just as wonderful as your first visit.

Age Requirement:
You must be 30+ years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions. Guest must provide a copy of a valid government issued photo id.

Rates:
Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include a combined 12.5% percent which includes a City of Palm Springs room tax and a TBID Tax Assessment.

Payment Schedule:
An Advance Deposit is due at the time of signing the contract with ModMansions. The balance is due 90 days prior to your arrival at the property. In complex long-term reservation, payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.

Utilities - (stays of 28+ days)
If staying in a home, with its own private pool, for 28 nights or more, the guest will be required to pay a utility deposit of $1,000.00 to $2,500.00 depending on the property. This deposit will be used to pay the actual monthly gas and electric bills and copies of the actual bills will be provided to the guest. Should the stay exceed 28 nights and utilities used exceed the utility deposit, the guest agrees to pay an additional deposit to cover the remaining stay. There is no markup by ModMansions on any utilities.

Cancellation Policy
60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a full refund of any advance deposit(s) or pre-paid amounts less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees MM incurs.
Between 0 and 59 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refund is given. Should ModMansions re-rent the property for those specific dates, then ModMansions has the option of refunding the amount we were able to re-rent it for, up to the pre-paid amount, less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred.

Special event weekends & holidays (Christmas/NY/Thanksgiving/Coachella, etc.) & long-term rentals (stays 28 nights +) no refund will be given. Should ModMansions re-rent the property for those specific dates, then ModMansions has the option of refunding the amount we were able to re-rent it for, up to the pre-paid amount, less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred.
No refund given for early departures.

Smoking
All homes are non-smoking; Smoking inside the properties is a violation of your rental agreement and subject to immediate forfeiture of your deposit.

Additional Fees/Terms:
• 3-day minimum stay required. (4, 5, 6 nights required depending on High Season holiday dates and events. Ask ModMansions for details)
• Cleaning fee of $600 is added to all rentals
• Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $600 per minimum stay plus $100 for each day thereafter. Please let us know 24 hours in advance of your stay. (Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
• City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5%.
• TBID Assessment is 1.0%
• Please note the difference between High Season and Low Season Rates:
o High Season: November 1 – May 31 Low Season: June 1 – October 31
o Higher rates apply during special holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years´. Please contact us about the date you have in mind.
• Lost keys, gate openers or garage door openers are charged $125 per item.
• Check-in is 4 pm to 6pm and check out is before 10 am.

Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Noise Level Limits:
• City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance #1918
• City of Palm Springs permitted noise levels
• City of Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure
• Palm Springs residents are also provided with a complaint line 24/7 number to call: 760-322-8382 and the City of Palm Springs invites you and your guests to call and be informed.
• The City of Palm Springs prohibits exterior music and amplified sound 24/7. As per your ModMansions rental agreement, 8:00 pm is "Quiet Time". So, in order to ensure a most wonderful and enjoyable stay for you and your guests, please share and familiarize yourself with the above links and your rental agreement.

Internet & Smart TV’s
The National provider of Internet to your home is Spectrum.
Smart TV’s are App based only. You are responsible for your own Usernames & Passwords.
Suggestion: Bring along your Apple tv, Google tv, plug & play programing entertainment.
(Internet outages are rare but it goes without saying that ModMansions is not responsible for any outages due to, the actions of the national provider or adverse weather conditions etc.)

Swimming Pools: Our pools are exclusively for humans, NEVER for dogs. Should any evidence be found or observed that your doggie was in the pool accidently or otherwise then ALL the associated costs of completely emptying the pool, install new filters, adding all the associated chemicals etc. and the labor hours involved plus pet deposits will be billed immediately to the card on file.

Optional additional billable Pool & Garden services available to guest

Property manager

Jim Murphy Owner
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Under request

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Palm Springs

This vacation home is located in Uptown Design District, a neighborhood in Palm Springs. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Agua Caliente Casino or Acrisure Arena.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Desert Regional Medical Center - 10 min walk
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 16 min walk
  • Las Palmas - 17 min walk
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 20 min walk
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cascade Lounge - 15 min walk
  • Denny's - 13 min walk
  • La Quinta Brewing Co. - 16 min walk
  • The Tropicale - 15 min walk
  • John's Restaurant - 6 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in the Movie Colony
Place was big enough to easily accommodate our family of 10 plus a 1 year old. House had everything we needed for bbqing and cooking and extra fridge space for wine and beer. The area was quiet. The pool was great and well used, as was the ping pong table. Bedrooms were of good size and laid out well for our group of grandparents, adult children, teenagers and family with baby. We rented baby equipment from the recommended Desert Baby Rentals and their service was also great. The house is only about 15 minutes from the airport and is in easy walking distance to the Palm Springs “strip”, which everyone took advantage of. We would recommend this house for any large family or group who want to both enjoy the property and Palm Springs without having to do a lot off driving.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great place to stay for the weekend, good location in PSP, clean, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Great property for our family vacation. There were 8 adults and 5 children 6 and under. The pool was an absolute hit and the yard was beautifully landscaped. The house was just as represented with plenty of room for all. TVs and bathrooms for all the bedrooms. On site manager was totally available and accommodating. Looking forward to when we can go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
This property was perfect for our family. The kitchen was great for multiple cooks and the pool and hot tub were a great gathering place. Close to a great coffee shop and restaurants. Nice park with a playground less than 2 blocks away. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Movie Colony Nirvana
This house is fabulous. It is large and well laid out. The outdoor space and furniture is fantastic with multiple seating areas and arrangements. The pool has a lovely waterfall in it. There is an outside fireplace and a large gas grill. Inside, the kitchen is very well stocked. it has everything and more. I have rented houses and condos for 35 years and this is the best stocked kitchen ever. It has a subzero refrigerator, a viking stove, several sinks and two dishwashers in the kitchen. As an example, there are two crockpots, 3 coffee pots, a dozen frying pans, glassware for dozens and on and on. An extra refrigerator is in one of the garages. There is a whole cabinet of plastic glassware for the pool area alone. The house has a room that is a bar adjacent to the kitchen. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms clean and well stocked with towels, washcloths and hand towels. The house was very very clean. There are two living rooms, two large dining room tables. There are two driveways off of two different streets so plenty of room for 6 cars.It is very easy to rent and the response from the management is immediate and awesome. We called about a faucet in the kitchen that needed attention and the maintenance staff came and fixed it. The location is supreme - walkable to everything in downtown Palm Springs. Location, location, location. There were 9 of us with 7 bedrooms and at least 6 bathrooms - perfect for all.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim Murphy Owner

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Hal (r) and I are the owners of ModMansions, LLC. We also own each of our homes having purchased, completely renovated, decorated and now manage each one, We pay particular attention to the details for a superb guest experience! We are NOT a property management company, we own our homes and take pride offering them to you for your vacation pleasure!
ModMansions offers exceptional luxury vacation rental homes and estates in Palm Springs, California.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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