10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS
Holiday home in Palm Springs with private pool and kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Palm Springs, CA
- Place, Palm Springs Art Museum3 min drive
- Place, Palm Springs Convention Center3 min drive
- Place, Agua Caliente Casino3 min drive
- Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)6 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
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
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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
On-site 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 area
Palm Springs
Located in Uptown Design District, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Palm Canyon and Mount San Jacinto State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Las Palmas and Boomers! Palm Springs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Palm Springs Swim Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking.
Palm Springs, CA
What's nearby
- Desert Regional Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Palm Springs Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Agua Caliente Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Palm Springs Air Museum - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 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
- Boozehounds - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ana G.
10 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Ana G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana K.
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebekah J.
30 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five Star for Girls Trip
Rebekah J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
4 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the sun!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily P.
23 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location clean and cute!
Emily P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taylor W.
25 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ricardo for the Win!!
Taylor W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sophia G.
15 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Getaway
Sophia G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
laura u.
8 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and Fur Babies
laura u.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashli H.
6 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect girls get-away
Ashli H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
21 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Travis & Andrea Pedersen
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.
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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