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Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Pool
A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a bar.
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Agua Caliente Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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1 King Bed

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1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

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Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly

Experience a wonder of Palm Springs architecture at The Aluminum House, a renovated, two-bedroom retreat that sits within sight of the San Jacinto Mountains in the wonderfully central neighborhood of Movie Colony East. Only Albert Frey, in Palm Springs, was known to have used strong, lightweight, all-aluminum frames like this one, which dates back to 1953. The living space was ahead of its time, with walls of windows that let in the sunlight, an open kitchen, and front and rear patios that allow you to relax outdoors at any time of day. The windows throughout the home were also recently renovated and reimagined by H3K design. There's a private swimming pool with great sun exposure, plentiful outdoor seating for lounging and dining, as well as a firepit where you can unwind beneath the stars each evening.

This home is located in the desirable Movie Colony East neighborhood of Palm Springs, where it's surrounded by other architectural gems and celebrity homes. You'll be a few blocks from the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park, and less than a mile east of Palm Canyon Drive - the main strip in downtown Palm Springs that's lined with celebrated restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, casinos, and other attractions. The Palm Springs Art Museum is just over a mile west, Palm Springs International Airport is two miles southeast, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is less than seven miles west.

Things to Know
Outdoor music is prohibited. Music that is played indoors must not be heard outdoors. City ordinance states that any music that is audible from the property line is a violation. People noise during the day is permissible but must be measured and reasonable. Daytime is considered 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The utility deposit is $1,500 for 28 nights with $375 added for each additional week the guest stays.
Pool and Spa heating can be purchased for an extra fee per day. Pricing can vary, depending on the size of the pool and spa, it can take up to 48 hours to heat. Please reach out prior to arrival if you are interested in adding this amenity.
This home is managed by Vacation Palm Springs Real Estate, Inc.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2227
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Palm Springs

Movie Colony East, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Canyon and Mount San Jacinto State Park, while Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre are cultural highlights. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Plaza Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 15 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascade Lounge - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪360 Sports - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lola Rose Grand Mezze - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly located?

Located in Movie Colony East, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ruth Hardy Park and Palm Springs Convention Center. Agua Caliente Casino and Sunrise Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home !

This home has everything you need for a relaxing , comfortable vacation! Love the pool and back patio for morning coffee Just a few blocks from downtown This is our fourth time staying here. Can’t wait to come back ! Lynda & Bilal L
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Beautiful home/stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at this house! Cozy home, incredibly comfortable beds, lovely layout and use of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Charming Palm Springs Stay

Fun little two bedroom home with everything you need to enjoy your stay in Palm Springs. Comfortable beds, very well stocked kitchen, pleasant pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Great Locations in a true Mid-Century

Newly refinished home in a great locations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Gorgeous home in Palm Springs

Super spacious and in a perfect location close to downtown, but still far enough away.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience!

This is our third time at the aluminum house. The house has everything you need and is in the best location to downtown Palm Springs. We will definitely be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Perfect house and location!

We had a wonderful stay at this fun and unique house! It was in a perfect location and was just the right size for us! The pool and yard were the icing on the cake! Loved this house and can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Logan N.

A lovely retreat

This private home felt very secluded. It was a welcome retreat from busy life. The pool was excellent and we loved grilling out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gladys S.

The Albert Frey Aluminum House

The house is simply lovely. It is well stocked in every way. Indoor and outdoor relaxing is premium. Absolutely loved the private pool! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

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

Little Gem in the Desert

This was the perfect, small house for 2 couples. Great location, good access to stores and downtown. Nice, open plan, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

Aluminum House

Loved the house, first time to visit Palm Springs and we found the perfect house to stay in. Can’t wait to comeback.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bilal L.

Cool house!

House was comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed ! Loved the back space for having coffee in the morning ! So convenient to downtown!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Fantastic home!

Super cute and comfortable home! Loved the windows that lined both side of the house for views of the pool and the patio on the other side. Nice, airy and bright. Close enough to walk to the downtown area too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Loved The Aluminum House

Everything about this house was excellent - great location, pool and amenities. The house was quiet, clean and very comfortable. Great location and beautiful views. Thank you for the guidebood which I used often - all instructions provided for the barbecue, TV's, etc. I would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Great location!

This place was great! Great location, rooms were nice, outdoor space was good. I wish it was cheaper to heat the pool...but totally get that utilities are expensive. 100% 5 stars. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Christine M.

Lovely house overshadowed by street traffic

The house was perfect for 4 - bright, airy with nice mid-century touches. Kitchen was well equipped. The issue is its location on an frequently used access road to downtown…not quite the peaceful retreat we were hoping for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Room With A View

This mid-century bungalow has fantastic views of the mountains around Palm Springs. Super clean, well equipped, and beautifully decorated. We were able to walk to the main drag where all the bars,shops, and restaurants are located. My husband and adult son were able to work remotely--- there is a desk area and the wifi was great. Loved the Aluminium House and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DANE H.

Great old school cool place to hang in Palm Springs

Perfect spot for 2 couples. Very well equipped with everything you need. Kitchen included spices, olive oil etc. A little street noise but not so much at night. Nice little private pool. Close to downtown shops and restaurants. Would stay again. Management was very helpful and responsive as needed. ENJOY!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Palm Springs Modern Living

Architecturally interesting property updated for contemporary living. Nicely appointed with everything one might need. Very clean. A bit noisy during the day from street noise but quiet at night. Had some issues with a few appliances during the stay which were very quickly replaced or repaired. Over all a fantastic property.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe S.

Beautiful home

Gorgeous space, beautiful light, convenient location, good energy. Traffic can be loud from inside the house and because of the foliage surrounding the pool it gathers debris quickly. Even with those caveats would still highly recommend. Grateful for the space!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cute abode

Loved the layout and retro feel of the home! We were not completely informed of the location. Downside is the driveway off MAJOR thoroughfare. Traffic and noise were obtrusive. Led to believe home was walking distance to town and park. Not so. But overall, a very enjoyable week in a cute and comfortable aluminum house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

sharon l.

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

Nice, but.....

The house is small and the bathrooms are very small with no place to put your cosmetics. The pool was lovely and we did enjoy that but there is no shade, so it was uncomfortable to sit outside. It was very warm and you can not set the ac below 76 but there were no fans in the house and it’s pretty much all windows, so it felt warm. We went and bought a fan to help. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cool, Updated House, With Room For Improvement

overall, the Aluminum House was a nice place to stay. it was well appointed and the bed was really comfy. as advertised, it was walking distance to downtown PS, which was great! however, there were three very disappointing things about the place. 1. there was no working tv. i admit, i'm on the old side. at home we watch cable and stream Hulu. this house had three TV's and every one of them required a streaming service to watch. we were unable to watch TV during our entire stay. did Vacasa bother to tell us this before? nope. we ended up reading books, which in the greater sense of things, was probably not a bad alternative. 2. the spin cycle on clothes washer doesn't work. after three hours, waiting for it to spin and drain, we had to put soaking wet clothes in to the dryer to get them dry! 3. the shower head in the master bath was installed wrong. it cannot be adjusted so that it doesn't spray water against the glass door, which then runs out on to the floor. fortunately, there was another shower in the other bathroom, but still - an unworkable shower in the master?
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2024
Peter, thank you for being our guest and taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased that you found our home well-appointed and that its location served you well! That said, we apologize for the issues you encountered that kept you from fully enjoying your stay. Our local manager assured us that the TVs have the Spectrum app to watch regular TV and we regret any inconvenience you encountered. Additionally, the shower head is installed correctly, it's just the design of the shower and the washer was addressed and is in good working order. We enjoyed having you as our guest and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home, unfortunate location and subpar service

The home itself was nicely maintained, decorated, and clean. However, it is located directly on a noisy street, with a pool at the front of the property, which rendered it unsuitable for relaxation with near constant noise from traffic. The listing did not advise either of these facts. Poor Service from Vacasa - Confusing, poorly managed check-in process with conflicting information from multiple sources. Including being given multiple access codes. - Very late 4 PM check-in time. Request for earlier check-in denied. This necessitated a very late arrival due to available travel options. - There are multiple lockboxes on the property, which I was not told about. The lockbox right next to the front gate wouldn’t open with any of the codes provided. Vacasa was slow to respond to inquiries gaining entry (considering I was stuck outside the house, unable to enter). Eventually I found an additional lockbox, hidden around the side of the house (in darkness, because by then it was well into nighttime) which contained the keys so I was able to get into the house. - Only one set of keys provided for multiple guests, and a request for additional keys was also denied. This required constant coordination to ensure we didn’t inadvertently lock the other one out of the house. While the home's condition was good, the noisy location and subpar service from Vacasa detracted from the stay. The listing transparency and check-in experience need to be vastly improved.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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