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In the heart of South Palm Springs' Tahquitz River Estates, this beautifully renovated mid century modern home offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the landscaped backyard with mountain views, pool and spa. Enjoy four bedrooms including a private guest suite with separate entrance and kitchenette.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa

  • Fully renovated 1953 mid-century home in Tahquitz River Estates featuring a separate private casita, pool + spa, and stunning mountain views. Ideal for families or groups, with flexible sleeping, indoor-outdoor living, and a prime location just 5 minutes from downtown and the airport.

    We will be available in case of emergencies and to answer any questions you may have.

    The home is located in a quiet neighborhood and it is within 1.5 miles to the center of downtown.

    Guests will have access to the entire house and separate casita. Please NOTE: This is not just another vacation rental, this is the owner's home away from home. Please treat it as your own home.

    This thoughtfully designed property offers 3 bedrooms across the main home + a private guest casita, making it ideal for families, multiple couples, or group getaways.

    ✨ Detached Casita (Guest Favorite)

    ~500+ sq ft of completely private space with separate entrance
    King bed + two bunk beds (great for kids or flexible sleeping)
    En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower
    Kitchenette, dining area, and lounge space
    Smart TV + dedicated A/C & heating
    Privacy doors to separate sleeping and living areas
    Oversized glass sliders opening directly to the pool
    Views of the fruit orchard

    Perfect for in-laws, another couple, or anyone who appreciates a little extra privacy

    Main House Highlights

    Primary bedroom: King bed, en-suite bath, backyard access
    Guest bedroom: Queen bed + smart TV
    Flexible TV room/3rd bedroom: Sofa bed with upgraded mattress + pool access
    Two full bathrooms (all with walk-in showers, no tubs)
    Bright, open living spaces with modern, designer finishes
    Outdoor Living

    Step into your private backyard oasis featuring:

    Pool + spa (pool heating available for an additional fee)
    Lush landscaping and tall privacy hedges
    Mountain views
    Multiple lounging and dining areas

    Location
    5 minutes to Palm Springs Airport
    ~1.5 miles to downtown
    Walkable to Tahquitz Creek trails

    Additional Details
    Pet friendly: Up to two (2) well behaved dogs are permitted
    Optional pool heating: $75/night with a 3 consecutive night minimum (recommended Sept–May)
    Separate casita is included only with this listing
    Stays 28+ nights: no lodging tax, but additional cleaning/utility fees may apply ( PLEASE inquire about utility fees for 28+ nights prior to booking)

    Palm Springs City ID #067512

    The house is a short 5 minute drive from the Palm Springs airport.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

**By City of Palm Springs Ordinance, the following are required to rent a short term rental in the City:

4. No more than 1 car per bedroom are allowed to be parked at the house overnight with 1 additional car allowed during daytime hours.

5. Trash must be kept in the provided receptacle out of public view.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property accepts cash
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 067512

About the area

Tahquitz River Estates, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, is home to this holiday home. Palm Springs Convention Center and Moorten Botanical Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Plaza de las Flores Shopping Center and Rimrock Shopping Center. Palm Springs Swim Center and Palm Springs Lanes are also worth visiting. Visit our Palm Springs travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
    Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    Palm Springs Convention Center
    5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    Palm Springs Art Museum
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tahquitz Canyon
    6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station
    21 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tool Shed
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    15 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    12 min walk
  • Elmer’s Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Koffi
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa have a pool?

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

Is Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa located?

Located in Tahquitz River Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Baristo Park, San Jacinto Mountains and Palm Springs Swim Center. Tahquitz Canyon and Moorten Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Rare Find: Home + Private Casita | Pool & Spa Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Henry K.

Oasis

A tranquil and invigorating oasis for rainy Oregonians. The backyard is so lush, private and welcoming - we almost never left! Spotless and flowing home, very cool, perfect for families - including our 7 month old grandson. Our local host was very responsive and helpful. We will return with pleasure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Palm Springs Get Away

What a wonderful place to spend a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Fabulous House and Location

House was great for our family of 5. Kitchen new and well stocked. Pool and hot tub and outdoor space was perfect. Casita offered comfort and privacy when we needed to work. Interior of house was comfortable snd well appointed. Easy walk to town and restaurants. This was a great place for us- just sad to leave.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hallie M.

The BOMB home in Palm Springs!

I hesitate to tell everyone how great this place is because it will fill up! But oh well! It's fantastic. Location, beds, pool - so easy to walk downtown. The real mid-century vibe throughout. Can't wait to go back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

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

Stay for Coachella

This house has everything you need. The kitchen was well equipped with all the things we needed for the weekend. The property was very spacious and well spread out. The back house is perfect for separation of guest. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. The property is closely located to Downtown Palm Springs with many places and amenities near by. Mike was great, he kept in contact with us for any questions or issues we had. My family had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell L.

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

Palm Springs Winter Break

We had a great stay for 6 nights. It is clean and backyard has lots of room and we swam in the pool and relaxed at the spa. It is a nice and quiet neighborhood, and super close to downtown, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Quiet neighborhood and lovely property.

This is a very nice and quiet neighborhood. The pool area is very well kept and a nice relaxing place to enjoy. The property is close attractions such as the down town area and close the dry river bed for walking. Highly recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jhenya P.

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

Perfect Honeymoon

This house is perfect for two couples or group of friends. It feels like it's ideally set up for 4 people based on the number of seats in the dining and living areas, but you could fit up to 6 if you're cozy. The location is a very short drive (<5 min) to the main strip as well as restaurants and grocery stores. It was exceptionally quiet with no road noise. Beautiful view of the mountains as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne K.

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

Perfect vacation

The property was perfect. Very clean, great for a quiet week. The only outdoor noise was landscaping - it was very peaceful yet very close to all the restaurants and activities. Like other reviewers mentioned, the owner is great and very available. The property is exceptionally well stocked for a vacation rental. It had more than what we needed. Can’t wait to visit this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naela A.

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

5 Star Experience

This is a beautiful house with everything you would need for a great vacation! Walt was great to work with, and we felt so comfortable during our stay. The beds are beyond cozy and the pool and backyard were something from a dream. Pictures do not do this house justice!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Perfection

Everything about this house was amazing. Best stocked kitchen we’d ever had, perfect pool and backyard, fantastic communication. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris F.

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

Fantastic week in Palm Springs!

Overall this is a great house. Full amenities as listed. Was worth paying to heat the pool / spa. The kitchen was well equipped. The contact with the house manager / agent was near real time and super helpful/responsive. The neighborhood is fantastic, the proximity to shops and food was also great. The only suggestion was that the air mattress was not great. Consider putting a mattress or day bed in the TV room.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Great Neighborhood and We’ll Stocked

We loved this property and the neighborhood! Great swimming pool with privacy, I’m glad we paid to have it heated this time of year. There was plenty of dishes and kitchen accessories including utensils for the bbq which we didn’t use. We will recommend this property and would love to come back to enjoy the pool and the down time in a relaxing home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Private and Perfect

Frank’s house was perfect for my husband and I, my daughter and her beau and our two dogs. We ended up spending most of our time outdoors in the beautiful yard, in the pool, spa or one often various sitting areas. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies that Frank generously provided (how often do you stay in a vacation property where there are extras of paper goods, dishwasher pods etc?) Also, prior guests left a number of useful pantry items. The three citrus trees provided us with amazing grapefruit and oranges for yummy drinks that we had to concoct because the fresh fruit tasted amazing. The house was comfortable and well appointed. We had a minor plumbing issue and I texted Walt who had a plumber there within 30 minutes. Walt also made sure that we were well situated upon arrival. The house is a quick walk to the Tahquitz river where we walked both our dogs and ourselves daily. Overall, a great house in a great location that is beautifully appointed and well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Palm Springs mid-century Modern

the property was everything we expected. The back garden and the pools were private, the grapefruit and orange trees beautiful. A perfect stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Palm Springs Perfection

This house was a delight from minute zero to the end. The front door opened - a portal to a zen oasis. I am a no-alarm-clocks type of Palm Springs visitor - which meant waking up pre-dawn to the concert of birds. Hours spent by the pool - reading, relaxing, and falling into that perfect water. I could have not been happier. Dog also approved - her highlight was laying underneath the citrus trees. Every thing you need. Every thing you expect. Every question answered - delightfully. Start to finish - 10's across the board!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

A five-star getaway

My first impression of this house from the photos online was that it was first class... and a surprise that the owner of such a lovely home would want to share it with strangers. But on arrival it even exceeded my expectations. It’s contemporary but comfortable, spotless and the kitchen is high quality. First rate! The neighborhood itself is quiet and a central location in Palm Springs. Great for riding bikes, long walks and very close to incredible hikes. We loved the pool during the day and hot spa at night. Our decision to spend our getaway here rather than at a resort was a wonderful choice! Thank you to the owner for sharing. Looking forward to staying here again soon. Do not hesitate to indulge in a stay here and do take advantage of the marvelous kitchen for a meal or two at home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

WOW! Great location...Upscale Mid Century Home

From the very moment we stepped through the front door of this home, we knew we were in for an exceptional experience! The entire property is nothing short of spectacular! the owner has done such a great job turning this house into a wonderful home and I am so happy he decided to share it with others! The backyard is surrounded by large shrubs giving you complete privacy, the pool and spa are brand new, there are several fruit trees and other desert landscape that complete this oasis. You will also find outdoor seating for 6 under shaded fabric sails, several chaise lounge chairs for relaxing by the pool and a new BBQ grill. The amazing view of the mountains from the backyard reminded me of a backdrop they would use in a movie! The inside of the house is just as fabulous, it is decorated in mid-century style, with beautiful artwork, plenty of seating, (I particularly loved) the separate TV room that can also be used as a 3rd bedroom with an inflatable mattress, an beautiful well-stocked kitchen that we really enjoyed preparing our dinners in, extremely comfortable bedrooms with TV's and bathrooms complete with all of the necessities. The center of Downtown is an easy 1-mile walk (or short drive,) and Palm Canyon Drive/111, the main (non-highway) artery that links Palm Springs and the surrounding communities, is easily accessible. The local property manager was very quick to respond to questions and extremely helpful both during the initial rental process and throughout our stay. Would definitely stay here again on our next visit! A+A+A+A+
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

A+

I have been to Palm Springs many times and always stayed in a hotel. Never again. The house was beautiful, stylishly furnished(but totally comfortable), great yard and a much larger than expected pool and jacuzzi. Everything about it was easy plus a great location.