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Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home

Holiday home in Palm Springs with private pool and kitchen

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Gather and relax in the oversized living room and adjacent sunroom
Relaxing pool side
pool built in fountain
Pool
Immaculate grounds surround you in your private courtyard with working fountain

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10197.6 sq m

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Air Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home

Let your world slip away as you live 'The Life Of Riley'


Once owned by Willliam Bendix, Movie and Television star, best known for his portrayal of Babe Ruth in the Babe Ruth Story and Chester A Riley in the Life of Riley

5 bedroom Mini Estate property (1/4 acre, lush and tropical and more intimate than a hotel. Enjoy total privacy and intimacy)

Old world charm and modern updated living meet at the Palm Springs Life of Riley vacation rental home!

Our California luxury vacation rental, located in the fashionable Movie Colony East area is available for your family. At our home you will find a 5 bedroom private home with pool, spa, and tropical gardens and fruit trees.

Pets deserve to live the Life of Riley, all well behaved humans are welcomed when accompanied by their pets -)

Our home is owner operated so you get the personal service you deserve, allowing you to fully enjoy local Palm Springs events and attractions.

Property Description:

Start Your Perfect Vacation With This Vintage Mini-Estate 1/4 acre Palm Springs Rental Home!

*Ideal for Family Reunions or Corporate Retreats

*Private Quiet Upscale Neighborhood

*Pool, Jacuzzi, Full Kitchen, Oversized Living Room

*Stay in Historic Movie Colony East section of Palm Springs

*Enjoy a private and comfortable alternative to any Hotel

Experience Unique Desert Homestead Life with Your Own Private Oasis

Description:

A fifteen minute walk from downtown this Ruth Hardy Park Mini Estate sleeps 8-12. There are two separate "wings" east and west of the over sized living room - 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the west and 2 bedrooms 1 bath on the east, a sunroom opening onto the pool with a full size convertible leather futon/sofa There is also a roll away bed available upon request.
The lovely master suite and one addtional bedroom both open directly to the pool and spa.

Experience the ambiance of old Palm Springs from the days when Hollywood stars flocked to the village of Palm Springs to build homes for weekend retreats.

The house is situated in the historic Ruth Hardy park section adjacent to Movie Colony area, aptly named for it's famous neighbors; boasting the estates of Hollywood Royalty such as Al Jolson, Desi and Lucy Arnaz, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, and Darryl F. Zanuck (and of course, William Bendix)

This property is graced with mountain views and a lush well-maintained garden will let you forget the world around you.

Although you probably won't want to venture out, this house is only ten blocks away from the SPA casino, a Las Vegas style casino in the heart of Palm Springs, and just a block away from the beautiful Ruth Hardy Park.

Accommodations:

The kitchen, living, dining areas (and two bedrooms) open onto the pool & spa area, allowing for gracious indoor-outdoor living - a coveted hallmark of Palm Springs living.

Come experience the unique charm and elegance of this historic newly remodeled vintage mini-estate. Enjoy 2 working fire places, a fully equipped kitchen with granite top counter, gas bbq and ample out door dining and relaxing furniture.

Amenities:

This spacious villa features magnificently landscaped and private grounds, a swimming pool with built in fountain that shoots water across the pool and attached in-ground spa, two fireplaces, and two separate sleeping quarters.

A well-appointed kitchen stocked well enough to prepare just about anything you desire provides an excellent alternative to the world class restaurants located so conveniently nearby. An oversized living room with books leather furniture, a fire place, 75 inch smart TV inside the house while the palm trees, front court yard garden, lighted swimming pool and gardens complete with wrought iron patio furniture will keep you busy outside.
4 of the bedrooms also feature smart tv’s.

The separation of east and west wing offers privacy and can give in laws or teenagers a feeling of independence

Bed Set-up
West:
1) Master Bedroom: 1 California King, pool view (door to pool area)
2) 2 Twin beds (door to pool area)
3) Queen bed, garden court view
East:
4) Queen bed, garden court view, opens to living room and to kitchen
5) Queen bed, garden court view

This home is owner operated so you get the personal service you deserve.


Keywords: Home, villa, sleep 10, spacious, family reunion, 8 beds, pool, spa, enclosed, pet friendly
Licensed by the Finance, Treasury Room Tax division, Palm Springs license number 48000000-20014534

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Springs

Located in Movie Colony East, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Canyon and Mount San Jacinto State Park, while Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum are cultural highlights. Las Palmas and Boomers! Palm Springs are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪John's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home have a pool?

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

Is Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home located?

Located in Movie Colony East, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ruth Hardy Park and Palm Springs Convention Center. El Paseo Collection and Desert Regional Medical Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Lim

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I came here from Thailand in the 1980's and grew up in Los Angeles. Although Hawaii is my home now, Southern CA occupies a special place in my heart. I've been privileged to travel the world, spending a lot of time in Europe, South America and other parts of Asia I find that the desert became the perfect place to relax. Palm Springs offers so much more than just sun, I enjoy the museums, theater, shopping, nightlife and occasionally even the casino.

The desert has a way of growing on you and while

Why they chose this property

An avid tennis player myself, being a block away from lighted tennis courts held a lot of appeal. Combined with jogging at Ruth Hardy Park the location was simply perfect.
We fell in love with the oversized living room and really enjoy hosting my family get togethers as much as I hope you'll enjoy spending time with yours.
We know that this is where we will retire when the time is right and until then couldn't think of a place we'd rather spend time with friends and family.

What makes this property unique

Great for family reunions, corporate retreats, golf outings, girls weekends, etc.
The oversized living room opens to the sunroom each with a working fireplace makes this a nice home for nesting with friends and family.