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The Butterfly 4 Bedroom Home, Ideal Downtown Historic Tennis Club location

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Infinity edge pool, deck with fire feature
Ipe wood deck with flush fire feature. Detached, private 1 bed/bath Casita
Private gated entry and yard
Entry with exposed concrete floors throughout
Main house entry

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8209.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2 (Main House)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (Main House)

1 Queen Bed

Primary 1 (Main House)

1 King Bed

Primary 2 (Casita)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Mater Bath (Casita)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer · Outdoor shower

Primary Bath (Main House)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

The Butterfly 4 Bedroom Home, Ideal Downtown Historic Tennis Club location

The Butterfly House is not a remodel but built 100% new in 2009. This private, modern, iconic, William Krisel designed butterfly home and detached pool casita are ideally located just two blocks west of the vibrant downtown core and nestled in the heart of the charming Historic Tennis Club neighborhood. Located just just steps from both the famous Melvin's Restaurant (w/ 1950's "Rat Pack" style piano bar) and the always hip Avalon Hotel & Spa / Citron Bar & Restaurant, the location couldn't be more ideal for walking to nearby entertainment and sight seeing.

Fully walled and gated backyard for complete privacy while enjoying the infinity edge pool and jacuzzi. Pool has an oversize mosaic bottom tanning shelf, South facing and an IPE hardwood deck with a modern, fire feature will keep you warm on those chilly desert nights. Pool deck has plenty of sunny / shade areas depending on your tastes and extra seating for larger parties.

The modern, detached pool casita is designed as a second master with a full bath, indoor and outdoor showers, kitchenette with a separate, private entrance.

This home may be available for private events and professional photo shoots. The home is located near the Avalon Hotel and Ingleside Inn and is perfectly suited for a bride/groom/family wedding preparation and/or a honeymoon suite. Please inquire with owner.

Free super fast 1000 Mbs internet with Eero Wifi 6 mesh throughout

Property manager

Michael
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Only if approved in advance by owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small, Trained Dogs Only. No Cats! Clean up after
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in or around the house.
Renter is solely responsible for any noise or other related city violations or fines resulting from their actions or the actions of their guests
No smoking or discarding cigarette butts on the premises. Place all trash in the designated trash cans outside. Excess trash must be removed offsite.
Please do not turn on pool heat without Owner consent. Guest shall be responsible to pay the pool heat fee provide by Owner in advance of check-in.

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
Note from host: Only if approved in advance by owner
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Springs

Located in Palm Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Palm Springs Swim Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 17 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Village Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lulu California Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Las Casuelas Terraza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Castañeda's Mexican Food - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Butterfly 4 Bedroom Home, Ideal Downtown Historic Tennis Club location have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Butterfly 4 Bedroom Home, Ideal Downtown Historic Tennis Club location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Butterfly 4 Bedroom Home, Ideal Downtown Historic Tennis Club location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Butterfly 4 Bedroom Home, Ideal Downtown Historic Tennis Club location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Butterfly 4 Bedroom Home, Ideal Downtown Historic Tennis Club location located?

Located in Historic Tennis Club, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Palm Springs Art Museum. Ruddy's General Store Museum and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marshall S.

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

Pleasant stay

Beautiful home and pool/spa. Very convenient location. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

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

Girls trip

This home is a perfect place to stay. Walking distance to downtown Palm Springs with eclectic shopping and dining. Beds are super comfortable and pool and jacuzzi the perfect place to unwind and relax. We will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

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

What an amazing experience

This beautiful midcentury modern home was the perfect place for us. There were 4 adult couples and we had a wonderful time there. All four of the bedrooms were very comfortable, and we thoroughly enjoyed hanging out by the pool. We also were able to walk everywhere, since the location is truly right in the heart of Palm Springs, even though the house itself is in a great neighborhood in a very quiet street. Michael was a gracious host and quickly responded to all of my questions. If it's available for the dates you want, I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Y.

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

Family Holiday

The property is beautiful and well maintained. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

Perfect PS getaway

Location is excellent. Quiet neighborhood with great privacy. House is well decorated and comfortable. Loved the pool & jacuzzi. Really loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tijana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

Michael's house is nothing short of awesome. It is beautiful and very well equipped. It is also situated on a nice street in close proximity to the main drag in Palm Springs so was very easy to get around. Michael is a pleasure to deal with and responded quickly before and during our stay! Was a great Thanksgiving and we hope to be back at the Butterfly again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciro A.

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

Great location and property

Great location and property. We had a really nice stay at this home and loved the pool and extra space with the casita.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Quick Trip

In a far too short stay, we discovered a lovely little gem. It's wonderfully located to downtown, easily within walking distance to local shopping and dining, and everything else I love about being in town. It's entirely private, with a fantastic little backyard and pool. in addition to the 3 bedrooms, it has a separate self-contained casita. The added comfort of inclusion of an available garage cannot be overstated. Everything about the stay was easy, our time was delightful, and we can't wait to come back. Thank you! xoxoxox
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

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

Wonderful Stay at the Butterfly House in Palm Springs

We had an absolutely delightful time staying at the Butterfly House in Palm Springs. The location was perfect, nestled in the charming Historic Tennis District. This prime spot allowed us to easily walk to a variety of fantastic restaurants and shops, making our stay even more enjoyable. The house itself was lovely, with beautiful decor and all the amenities we needed for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. It was clear that a lot of thought and care went into maintaining the property. We particularly enjoyed the peaceful ambiance and the overall charm of the house. Overall, our experience at the Butterfly House was wonderful. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient and charming place to stay in Palm Springs. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Mid-Century Modern Holiday!

We had a fabulous stay in this lovely mid-century modern home just 5 minutes from downtown Palm Springs! We loved the pool, spa and the indoor-outdoor bathroom in the casita! It was the perfect desert vacation we hoped for! We also brought our miniature dachshund who loved the shallow tanning ledge part of the pool to cool off in. The kitchen was great but the BBQ was out of propane so we weren’t able to BBQ as planned. The house and casita do need better drapery as the sun would wake us up at 6am in full force. The landscaper also woke us up with the blower just after 7am which was too early for holiday sleepers! Otherwise was a perfect stay and we’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Perfect location

We were so fortunate to find this gem in the historic Tennis Club neighborhood. It's difficult to give it the praise it deserves because we don't want this to become so popular that it becomes unavailable for repeat visits. The casita offers a separate quiet spot from the main 3 BR hub. The pool and spa were easy to operate and the kitchen has most all supplies/cookware/small appliances/utensils needed for meal prep. Kitchen appliances are a bit older and the freezer did not keep our items fully frozen. However, with SO MANY wonderful restaurants within walking distance, it's easy to forgo meal prep and dine out for every meal. The host, Michael, was very responsive from the moment we booked until the moment we departed. The main living space has one medium sized sectional sofa and a few other seats so a larger group is challenged to all relax together in the same room. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all good sized. If you value sleeping in, we suggest you invest in a sleep mask as the beautifully restored MCM design has large upper windows which are not serviced with coverings. In all, we enjoyed our time at the Butterfly House.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

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

Great place.

Excellent property & location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEANNE K., Elmhurst, IL

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

Fantastic

Perfect location. Agreeable host. Well-stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Great decor.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Beautifully Organised and Cared For

First of all, the property absolutely does live up to the photos on the site, which is great. The property is first rate. Secondly, the instructions provided by the owner are simple, straightforward, user-friendly and comprehensive. We had one or two questions regarding the operation of the hot tub and the owner was immediately responsive and walked us through the process. Location is great, easy walking distance to the centre of Palm Springs. All in all a great experience and we all agreed we would love to return. Thanks for a great holiday!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Golf trip

Great place to stay, walking distance to downtown
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis U.

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

This is a great place don’t hesitate

Stellar location and home; friendly and efficient host. This is a great place. Highly recommend it. Don’t hesitate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian B.

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

Great Location & Hot Tub

This is our second time staying at this property. It was a bit chilly this January to enjoy the pool like we had hoped but the hot tub was great and comfortably accommodated six people. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook a few meals and snacks. Walking distance to downtown Restaurants made the stay very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

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

Holiday starter

We and our friends have traveled every year the first weekend of December to get the holidays kicked off and this year we chose to stay at the Butterfly house in Palm Springs. We loved the house, the location, closet space, lighting, the ease of entry & departure and our host! All just fabulous and we would return in a heart beat. Our only yearning was for good coffee with an espresso maker or coffee grinder in the house. Even a drip coffee press would be welcomed. Other than that, all was great. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank S., Austin, Texas

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

Perfect!

Fantastic house in the perfect location. The owner was a pleasure to deal with
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

A truly magical house

We have enjoyed every stay at Butterfly House over the last few years. Michael is a responsive and helpful host whenever we have had a question or need. The house is a dream, honestly. The layout, the beautiful art, the pool, the casita, the privacy -- we've rarely left it once we arrive and prefer to just stay and soak it all in. It's our place when we need to "just be"... Thank you for sharing this gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

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

Fabulous!

Fantastic house in a superb down town location. We had the best time and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Beautiful and fun

The house is beautiful and the pool and hot tub are fun. Great location; easy walk into town. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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