Lush Pueblo Escape Minutes from Downtown

Entire home in Palm Springs, California

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Lu
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Featured in

The Washington Post, December 2018
The New York Times, August 2025

1-hour drive to Joshua Tree National Park

This home is near the national park.

Enjoy the pool and hot tub

Swim or soak at this home.
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A Fine Villa is a modern desert escape for those who actually want to be in the desert. Located in the heart of Movie Colony, just across the street from Frank Sinatra’s iconic Twin Palms estate, this revived pueblo-style home is all about movement, nature, and living offline.

The space
This place is built for sunshine, not screen time. Lounge in the large saltwater pool, sweat it out in the Finnish dry sauna, or stretch out in the yoga room. The house sits on half an acre of lush, landscaped land with mountain views, olive trees, grapevines, and a citrus grove. It's also fully solar powered and 100% pet and kid friendly, with gear available by request.

Grab a bike or take a short walk to downtown restaurants, bars, shops, and nightlife. You’re less than 10 minutes from the best of Palm Springs.

Highlights:

- Large saltwater swimming pool and hot tub with mountain views
- Finnish dry sauna and yoga room with mats and props
- Family amenities available on request including stroller, crib, high chair, and baby-proofing
- Free EV charging with Tesla Wall Connector and J1772 Universal Adaptor
- Complimentary sparkling water and organic coffee from Koffi
- Fully equipped kitchen with gas range, pizza stone, and all the essentials
- Indoor and outdoor dining for 8 to 10 people
- Pet friendly with fee

Stay your way:

There is a 2-night minimum stay. Book for 3 or more nights and a discount is applied automatically.

Want to level up your stay? Ask us about:

1. Pre-stocking the kitchen with groceries, champagne, or anything else
2. Booking a private chef, bartender, or babysitter
3. Daily turndown service so you can come home to fresh sheets and chill vibes

Guest access
Your privacy is important to us. We’re available by phone or text should anything urgent arise during your stay.

For your safety and peace of mind, a Ring Floodlight Cam is installed outdoors for insurance and security purposes. We kindly ask that you ensure all doors are locked when entering and leaving the property.

Other things to note
- Price per night includes 11.5% Transit Occupancy Tax. No hidden fees upon check-in.
- All bookings must be a minimum of 2 nights per TOT restrictions.
- All bookings must include an accurate guest count or be subject to host cancellation.
- Pool heating is available upon request 48 hours prior to your arrival. Service fee of $150 per day will apply. Pool heating is suggested for months October - May. A Fine Villa is not responsible for last minute pool heating requests that fall outside the 48 hour window. Please check the weather prior to your stay.
- Complimentary early check-in is available if you need it. As early as 1PM. Peak season exceptions may apply.
- If booking as a THIRD PARTY or PERSONAL ASSISTANT, please include the name and contact number for the primary person(s) checking-in in your Messages. All third party or personal assistant bookings must be disclosed or be subject to host cancellation.

GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICIES - CITYWIDE NOISE ORDINANCES - IMPORTANT HOUSE RULE:

You certify that each responsible guest is 25 years of age or older (unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian) and agree to honor the specified occupancy limits for this home and conduct yourselves in a manner respectful of neighbors by refraining from loud or unnecessary outdoor noises, disruptive parties, over-occupancy or any activity that interferes with the quiet enjoyment of neighbors, traffic flow, the community, and residents.

Pursuit to the Palm Springs Vacation Rental Noise Ordinance No.1918, there is absolutely no music allowed outside at any time (this includes noise from bluetooth speakers, mobile phones, radios, etc). All registered Short Term rental properties are prevented from playing any music that may be audible from outside the property line. Music must be fully contained within the the home at all times.

A call from the neighbors to the City will bring a zero tolerance Vacation Rental Compliance Officer to the door and result in a (1) $250 fee towards the guest, as well as (2) immediate cancellation of booking (3) forfeiture of deposit (4) immediate eviction of all occupants. All guests will maintain the home in good order and appearance at all times and will not disturb, annoy, endanger or inconvenience neighbors or prompt written or verbal complaints to A Fine House from police, neighbors, or any & all others.

The citywide noise curfew is 10PM. All guest activities outside must be brought indoor with all doors and windows closed.

Registration Details
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Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 401 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Palm Springs, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Movie Colony East is one of the oldest and most sought after neighborhoods in Palm Springs; a rare location where you will experience unobstructed views. This vintage, star studded neighborhood was home to Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe.

It features two parks: (1) Ruth Hardy Park has tennis courts, basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, 2 play areas for children, plus ample picnic tables and parking. It’s also a very popular park to bring your dog for a romp. (2) The Wellness Park has a ¼ mile loop for walking or jogging, 5 exercise stations, and four gardens including a meditation garden, healing garden, fragrance garden, and memorial garden.

ART, ARCHITECTURE, & EVENTS:

Robolights: A two-acre art installation by Kenny Irwin and maintained by Kenny Irwin Jr. Private tours are available.

Canyon View Estates: The part of Victory that Alice and Jack live in from the movie Don’t Worry Darling.

Acrisure Arena: Southern California’s newest 11,000-capacity world-class concert venue in Greater Palm Springs.

The Indian Wells Masters/BNP Paribas Open: An annual tennis tournament usually held in mid-March at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. MAR 4-17, 2024

Modernism Week: Tour Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate, a Class 1 Historic Site. OCT 19-22, 2023

Desert X: Tour this site-specific biennial exhibition where contemporary artists from different parts of the world are invited to make work in response to the unique conditions of the Coachella Valley. MAR 4 – MAY 7, 2025

Coachella: APR 12-14 & 19-21, 2024

Splash House: TBD

Meet your host

Superhost
277 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Where I went to school: UC Berkeley
My work: Designer at large
Hello friends. We're Aaron & Lu. We are designers living in Los Angeles. Aaron is from a small coastal town in Maine, and moved to California to pursue artistic endeavors. Lu grew up in Palo Alto and Shanghai, where her father is a distinguished fine painter. We have two sons named Alastair and Roe. A Fine Villa was established over half a decade ago as an oasis in the desert. Ever improved by our hands.

Lu is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm