Cholla House - an Araby Cove Hillside Perch w/pool
Entire home in Palm Springs, California
- 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars.4 reviews
Hosted by Mark
- 16 years hosting
Listing highlights
In Upper Araby Cove, above Palm Springs
Perched in Upper Araby Cove, about a 5-min walk to the Araby Trailhead and 9 minutes by car to downtown
Private pool and hot tub
A private saltwater pool and raised hot tub on a covered patio with mountain and city views
Clean, comfortable, and as described
Guests describe the home as clean, comfortable, and exactly as pictured
PALM SPRINGS CHOLLA RENTAL HOUSE
+ Home perched on the hillside above Palm Springs in Upper Araby Cove.
+ Breathtaking city and mountain views.
+ 2 bedroom | 2 bathroom | plus a bonus space (workspace and/or sleeping).
+ Stunning elegant interior renovation completed in 2025.
+ Private pool and hot tub/spa.
+ Spacious rooms (covering 2000 sqft) w/10-foot ceilings.
+ Two-car garage.
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City of Palm Springs ID# 027736
The space
PALM SPRINGS CHOLLA RENTAL HOUSE
** SLEEPING OPTIONS //
+ CalKing (Primary BD);
+ two Twin-XL (with converter to make one King) (Guest BD);
+ Queen sofa sleeper (Office);
+ Full sofa-sleeper (Primary BD).
** INTERIOR //
+ The stunning 2025 renovation includes Italian large format ceramic floor tile, quartz and quartzite countertops, Mexican Talavera accent tiles, and Leviton smart lighting controls.
+ Gourmet chef's kitchen: wine / beer beverage refrigerator, 8-foot island with bar seating, coffee machine, Keurig coffee machine, blender, outdoor gas BBQ grill.
+ Living room with Room and Board sectional sofa, 75" Google smart TV with Dolby Atmos high-definition theater system with five Polk speakers (for music or TV).
+ Living room and kitchen include 4 Monitor Audio performance ceiling speakers.
+ Dining room with table seating 6, and a breakfast bar (views out to the city and mountains) with 4 bar stools.
+ Primary bedroom includes luxury Italian Frette 1860 sheets.
+ Primary bathroom has an architectural tile walk-in shower and private entrance to the pool area (with a separate outdoor shower).
+ Guest room has views of Rimrock (with multi-million dollar homes on the ridge) and two Twin-XL beds which can also be pushed together (with the bed bridge converter kit) to make one King bed.
+ Guest bath with bath tub.
+ Rolling desk and desk chair also available in the guest room.
+ Spacious office space configured with desk, desk chair, 2 monitors, and a printer.
+ Office also has an additional sleeping option: premium-quality American Leather Room and Board queen-size sofa bed (the most comfortable sofa bed according to Wirecutter).
+ Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer.
** EXTERIOR //
+ Brand new salt water pool and raised hot tub / spa next to the west-facing covered patio (with stunning views of mountains, city, sunsets). (Hot Tub heating included in rental price).
+ Covered patio spans ~1000 square feet for seamless indoor / outdoor living.
+ North side of house also has a sunning deck (with 360 degree views).
+ Yard highlights: large lot (1/4 acre) with mature cactus, succulents, and canyon rocks (couple citrus trees tucked in the back).
+ Palm Springs living at its best where modern comforts meet serene natural surroundings.
** LOCATION //
+ Quiet and secluded, but easy access to all that Palm Springs has to offer (9 minutes to downtown Palm Springs).
+ A bit like being in Joshua Tree, but with all the amenities of Palm Springs and other Coachella Valley cities.
** MISC //
+ EV Charger (standard J1772).
+ Garage has room for 2 cars (also room for 3 cars in the driveway); note that for Short-Term Rentals (less than 28 nights), city only allows 2 cars.
+ Garage has 2 bikes that guests can use.
** IMPORTANT - PALM SPRINGS RULES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS (less than 28 nights) //
By booking this property, you agree to follow all below City rules and the general house rules.
CITY RULES
(PLEASE READ BEFORE ARRIVAL):
Doc1=[Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure for Vacation Rentals PDF vitalita]
Doc2=[City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Statement of Rules and Regulations PDF vitalita]
Please note that the document listed above will need to be signed by all group members (you are confirming that you understand all the city rules and regulations), and returned to the Owner within 24 hours of arrival.
You must be at least 25 years old to book this property, and you will need to sign a vacation rental contract.
As per city rules, video call between owner and guest is required at time of arrival.
Occupancy Limit: Nighttime max occupancy is 4 people, but 2 additional people are allowed if they are 12 years of age or under. Total daytime max occupancy is 8 people.
Only 2 cars are allowed (if you are renting more than 28 nights, please discuss with owner if you have more than 2 cars).
GENERAL HOUSE RULES
No smoking.
No pets allowed.
No events, parties, or large gatherings.
City of Palm Springs ID# 027736
Guest access
Entire house, garage and yard can be used by guests.
Other things to note
** IMPORTANT - PALM SPRINGS RULES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS (less than 28 nights) //
By booking this property, you agree to follow all below City rules and the general house rules.
CITY RULES //
(PLEASE READ BEFORE ARRIVAL):
Doc1=[Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure for Vacation Rentals PDF vitalita]
Doc2=[City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Statement of Rules and Regulations PDF vitalita]
Please note that the document linked above will need to be signed by all group members (you are confirming that you understand all the city rules and regulations), and returned to the Owner within 24 hours of arrival.
You must be at least 25 years old to book this property, and you will need to sign a vacation rental contract.
As per city rules, video call between owner and guest is required at time of arrival.
Occupancy Limit: Nighttime max occupancy is 4 people, but 2 additional people are allowed if they are 12 years of age or under. Total daytime max occupancy is 8 people.
Only 2 cars are allowed (if you are renting more than 28 nights, please discuss with owner if you have more than 2 cars).
GENERAL HOUSE RULES //
No smoking.
No pets allowed.
No events, parties, or large gatherings.
Registration Details
027736
+ Home perched on the hillside above Palm Springs in Upper Araby Cove.
+ Breathtaking city and mountain views.
+ 2 bedroom | 2 bathroom | plus a bonus space (workspace and/or sleeping).
+ Stunning elegant interior renovation completed in 2025.
+ Private pool and hot tub/spa.
+ Spacious rooms (covering 2000 sqft) w/10-foot ceilings.
+ Two-car garage.
Enter [Palm Springs Cholla Rental House] into an engine for full details.
City of Palm Springs ID# 027736
The space
PALM SPRINGS CHOLLA RENTAL HOUSE
** SLEEPING OPTIONS //
+ CalKing (Primary BD);
+ two Twin-XL (with converter to make one King) (Guest BD);
+ Queen sofa sleeper (Office);
+ Full sofa-sleeper (Primary BD).
** INTERIOR //
+ The stunning 2025 renovation includes Italian large format ceramic floor tile, quartz and quartzite countertops, Mexican Talavera accent tiles, and Leviton smart lighting controls.
+ Gourmet chef's kitchen: wine / beer beverage refrigerator, 8-foot island with bar seating, coffee machine, Keurig coffee machine, blender, outdoor gas BBQ grill.
+ Living room with Room and Board sectional sofa, 75" Google smart TV with Dolby Atmos high-definition theater system with five Polk speakers (for music or TV).
+ Living room and kitchen include 4 Monitor Audio performance ceiling speakers.
+ Dining room with table seating 6, and a breakfast bar (views out to the city and mountains) with 4 bar stools.
+ Primary bedroom includes luxury Italian Frette 1860 sheets.
+ Primary bathroom has an architectural tile walk-in shower and private entrance to the pool area (with a separate outdoor shower).
+ Guest room has views of Rimrock (with multi-million dollar homes on the ridge) and two Twin-XL beds which can also be pushed together (with the bed bridge converter kit) to make one King bed.
+ Guest bath with bath tub.
+ Rolling desk and desk chair also available in the guest room.
+ Spacious office space configured with desk, desk chair, 2 monitors, and a printer.
+ Office also has an additional sleeping option: premium-quality American Leather Room and Board queen-size sofa bed (the most comfortable sofa bed according to Wirecutter).
+ Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer.
** EXTERIOR //
+ Brand new salt water pool and raised hot tub / spa next to the west-facing covered patio (with stunning views of mountains, city, sunsets). (Hot Tub heating included in rental price).
+ Covered patio spans ~1000 square feet for seamless indoor / outdoor living.
+ North side of house also has a sunning deck (with 360 degree views).
+ Yard highlights: large lot (1/4 acre) with mature cactus, succulents, and canyon rocks (couple citrus trees tucked in the back).
+ Palm Springs living at its best where modern comforts meet serene natural surroundings.
** LOCATION //
+ Quiet and secluded, but easy access to all that Palm Springs has to offer (9 minutes to downtown Palm Springs).
+ A bit like being in Joshua Tree, but with all the amenities of Palm Springs and other Coachella Valley cities.
** MISC //
+ EV Charger (standard J1772).
+ Garage has room for 2 cars (also room for 3 cars in the driveway); note that for Short-Term Rentals (less than 28 nights), city only allows 2 cars.
+ Garage has 2 bikes that guests can use.
** IMPORTANT - PALM SPRINGS RULES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS (less than 28 nights) //
By booking this property, you agree to follow all below City rules and the general house rules.
CITY RULES
(PLEASE READ BEFORE ARRIVAL):
Doc1=[Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure for Vacation Rentals PDF vitalita]
Doc2=[City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Statement of Rules and Regulations PDF vitalita]
Please note that the document listed above will need to be signed by all group members (you are confirming that you understand all the city rules and regulations), and returned to the Owner within 24 hours of arrival.
You must be at least 25 years old to book this property, and you will need to sign a vacation rental contract.
As per city rules, video call between owner and guest is required at time of arrival.
Occupancy Limit: Nighttime max occupancy is 4 people, but 2 additional people are allowed if they are 12 years of age or under. Total daytime max occupancy is 8 people.
Only 2 cars are allowed (if you are renting more than 28 nights, please discuss with owner if you have more than 2 cars).
GENERAL HOUSE RULES
No smoking.
No pets allowed.
No events, parties, or large gatherings.
City of Palm Springs ID# 027736
Guest access
Entire house, garage and yard can be used by guests.
Other things to note
** IMPORTANT - PALM SPRINGS RULES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS (less than 28 nights) //
By booking this property, you agree to follow all below City rules and the general house rules.
CITY RULES //
(PLEASE READ BEFORE ARRIVAL):
Doc1=[Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure for Vacation Rentals PDF vitalita]
Doc2=[City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Statement of Rules and Regulations PDF vitalita]
Please note that the document linked above will need to be signed by all group members (you are confirming that you understand all the city rules and regulations), and returned to the Owner within 24 hours of arrival.
You must be at least 25 years old to book this property, and you will need to sign a vacation rental contract.
As per city rules, video call between owner and guest is required at time of arrival.
Occupancy Limit: Nighttime max occupancy is 4 people, but 2 additional people are allowed if they are 12 years of age or under. Total daytime max occupancy is 8 people.
Only 2 cars are allowed (if you are renting more than 28 nights, please discuss with owner if you have more than 2 cars).
GENERAL HOUSE RULES //
No smoking.
No pets allowed.
No events, parties, or large gatherings.
Registration Details
027736
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What this place offers
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 540 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free residential garage on premises – 2 spaces
Private outdoor pool - available all year, open 24 hours, saltwater
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Where you’ll be
Palm Springs, California, United States
Meet your host
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Univ of Illinois
I stayed in my first vacation rental in Sintra, Portugal in 2000, and have loved the experience ever since.
Our rental property, the Cholla House in Palm Springs, is an investment property (although we also stay there when we come down to work on the house).
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