Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
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1 Queen Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
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Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly
P.S. City ID #001612 | 25+ to Rent (Proof of age required)
Welcome to Papillon Palm Springs, a beautifully preserved Alexander Butterfly mid-century modern home located in the iconic Racquet Club Estates—one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated architectural neighborhoods. Designed with signature butterfly rooflines and classic desert modernism, this home delivers the authentic Palm Springs experience with thoughtfully updated comforts. Beds: K, Q, Q
Inside, an airy open-concept floor plan showcases clean lines, clerestory windows, curated mid-century–inspired décor, and expansive walls of glass that open directly to the private pool yard. Seamless indoor–outdoor living defines the space, making it ideal for sun-filled days, relaxed evenings, and effortless entertaining.
OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES The resort-style backyard is a true Palm Springs retreat—private, beautifully landscaped, and framed by towering palms with stunning mountain views. Guests will enjoy a sparkling swimming pool, an integrated waterfall spa, and a fire pit lounge perfect for sunset cocktails or evening conversations.
A covered outdoor dining pavilion, BBQ grill, hammock, and multiple lounge areas create a flexible space for both relaxation and gathering. Whether you’re soaking up the sun, enjoying al fresco meals, or unwinding under the desert sky, the outdoor living here is designed to impress.
** The pool will be heated upon request with an additional service fee. Please let us know if you'd like to heat the pool so we can ensure it is heated before your arrival. If you home has a spa or hot tub, heating the spa is included with your rental at no extra cost **
** Please Note: 1. This fee is not included in the quoted price on some booking platforms. 2. Pool heating may be added in minimum of 3 day blocks per request **
INDOOR LIVING SPACES Light-filled interiors blend iconic mid-century design with modern convenience. The living room, dining area, and kitchen flow effortlessly together, creating a welcoming central gathering space. Clerestory windows and floor-to-ceiling glass enhance the sense of openness while connecting the indoors to the outdoor oasis.
The fully equipped kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and everything needed for preparing meals at home. Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, upgraded climate control, and comfortable furnishings throughout—perfect for both vacation stays and remote work.
** The term "Pets Allowed” or “Pets Accepted" at an ACME House Company vacation rental means that we welcome dogs only. No other pets are allowed. **
SLEEPING QUARTERS Each bedroom at Papillon Palm Springs is styled with a refined boutique-hotel aesthetic, offering comfort, privacy, and thoughtful details throughout. The Primary Suite features a King bed, an en-suite bathroom, a comfortable adjacent seating area ideal for remote work or quiet moments, and direct access to the backyard for easy indoor-outdoor living.
Two additional Guest Bedrooms, each appointed with Queen beds, share a well-designed hall bathroom. For added convenience and flexibility, a third full bathroom is located just off the patio—perfect for guests enjoying the pool and outdoor spaces and ideal for group stays.
LOCATION Papillon Palm Springs is ideally located in Racquet Club Estates, just minutes from Palm Springs International Airport, the Convention Center, and local casinos. Downtown Palm Springs—home to Palm Canyon Drive’s renowned dining, shopping, galleries, and nightlife—is less than one mile away. Grocery stores, coffee shops, and casual dining are all nearby, offering both convenience and walkability. This prime location places you at the center of Palm Springs while still providing a quiet, private retreat.
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Pool
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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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 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
About the area
Palm Springs
Located in Racquet Club Estates, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this holiday home is near a water park. Palm Springs Convention Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Big League Dreams Sports Park.
Palm Springs Square Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Desert Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
Palm Springs Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Ruth Hardy Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Palm Springs Station - 14 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar - 16 min walk
Rick's Desert Grill - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly on 26 May 2026 start from AU$582, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Papillon Palm Springs – Classic Alexander Butterfly located?
Located in Racquet Club Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palm Springs Square Shopping Center and Ruth Hardy Park. Desert Regional Medical Center and Palm Springs Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My partner and I attended a wedding in the Palm Springs area and thoroughly enjoyed this VRBO! The checkin and checkout process was ideal, the house is convenient to anything you need and served as a relaxing place to unwind every day! We’d definitely stay here again.
Eric W.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thanks, Eric! We're so happy you had a relaxing Palm Springs vacation with us and we can't wait for your next stay!
We loved staying in Palm Springs again and this was the perfect property for our family - only issue was the landscapers came on a different day and did a lot of work - this could have been better communicated / managed. Would stay here again :)
Nicholas F.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you, Nicholas! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely stay with us and we're looking forward to your next visit!
My wife and I stayed four nights and enjoyed every minute. The house is well decorated, yard was immaculate and super private. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, but if you want to use the hot tub make sure you turn it on well before you want to get in, it seems to take a while to heat up. Great stay!
Kyle R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the privacy, decor, and outdoor space. Thanks for the tip on the hot tub—we’ll take a look! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen D.
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Moms trip
Great house and amenities. Right on a busy road which was not ideal but each room was equipped with a white noise machine which helped. Kitchen was fully stocked and great for cooking meals. Pool and hot tub were perfect. Loved the decor, furnishings and overall ambiance.
Kristen D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thanks, Kristen! We're so happy you had an amazing moms trip and we hope you visit Palm Springs again soon!
The house and grounds were beautiful and well maintained. We enjoyed the pool and the backyard. There is a large park across the street that was great for our dog to exercise.
The street in front of the house is busy but it was not a distraction.
Eric R.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thank you Eric! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified
8/10 Good
Melissa R.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Christmas stay
Really nice home. 3rd bathroom outside main house is a little odd. Busy street and was not aware of the amount of street traffic. Great house but location not my favorite.
Melissa R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Melissa. We're glad you enjoyed the home overall. We appreciate your insights regarding the third bathroom and the busy street. Location preferences can vary, and we hope to provide a clearer picture of the neighborhood for future guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
This property is as stunning as pictured and had all of the amenities one could want. The pool and yard were perfect and the location is great being located so close to downtown; dining and shopping. The house was also right near a playground which was ideal for our young child. Only downside is it’s location on a busy street with bedrooms located at the front of the house with decent road noise. We would still stay again regardless.
Monica M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you, Monica! We're so glad you enjoyed the property and hope you visit us again soon!
The house is beautiful and the amenities were great. The area is very quiet and peaceful. There was a reviewer who mentioned the car noise from the busy street but the noise machines in the bedrooms are great at canceling it out. The pool accessories could use a refresh. Other than that our stay was perfect and ACME is great at responding with any questions. Definitely will stay here again!
Diana Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you, Diana! We're so happy you enjoyed a peaceful Palm Springs retreat and we look forward to your next getaway!
We lost our home and needed a place to stay for over a week as our new home got ready. This mod house with a pool was a fantastic break in our frantic reality. It's very different from how we normally live, and we love that. We even learned a few things about midcentury modern architecture thanks to their well-chosen books in the house. And the pool was just right! Highly recommended.
Patrick O.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Thank you, Patrick! We're so happy we could be your home away from home, and we hope you stay with us again soon!
The property was perfect as it checked off all the boxes for us. The interior is very clean, roomy and comfortable. My only suggestion to be more family friendly, would be to add another TV in the primary bedroom or office as there is only one television in the living room. This home overall was our favorite out of all the PS rentals we had thus far. We definitely want to rent this home again.
Melinda K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thank you, Melinda! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to your next visit!
Girls' weekend with my daughters and our besties! I looove the heat, so Palm Springs in July is perfect for me. The MCM was on point, everything was super clean, there was plenty of space for eight to play and six to sleep (following the rules!). The road is very loud with many firetrucks, but we were close to everything including the Best Bookstore, Pink Palm, thrift stores, groceries and great Mexican food. This house was spectacular and the pool was amazing. Already planning our next trip.
Hannah G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you, Hannah! We're so happy you had a spectacular Palm Springs getaway with us and we look forward to your next desert adventure!
Exactly what a rental should be! Great house, beautifully furnished with everything you need. Super communicative and helpful management company. Wonderfully maintained pool and spa. Close to everything. And absolutely no checkout to-do list (other than lock the door behind you)!
Other reviews talk about street noise - and there is some, but it was a complete non-issue for us. There’s also light in the bedrooms early, so if you’re a light sensitive sleeper, you may be up early.
Darcy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you, Darcy! We're thrilled you had an awesome Palm Springs vacation with us and we hope you'll return again soon!
House was great. It was immaculate. There are 3 bathrooms, not 2 as listing states. The third is outside by pool. Outdoor area is lovely. Hammock was fun. Kitchen is well stocked. Area is convenient to town. Management staff is extremely responsive.
Large playground across the street, so great for families with children.
Small negative is that this area of town is breezier than I had expected. Would be great in summer, but was chilly in March.
Myra F.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
John Z.
6 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Racquet Club Estates
Home was very comfortable and our family really enjoyed the pool while our dog loved the yard. After some initial issues with pillows which Acme resolved quickly our stay went well. One of the problems with vrbo bookings is you never know the exact location until you confirm the booking. The home is on a very very busy street and the traffic noise detracted from our stay, particularly in the early morning rush hour - you could not sleep in past 6:00am! A very nice home but a very poor location.
John Z.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2023
Thank you, John! We're so glad you had a comfortable stay with us and enjoyed the wonderful pool yard, despite any difficulties you may have experienced. We hope you can give us another chance to provide you with a fabulous Palm Springs vacation!
We had a great trip. We loved the backyard and the pool and spa. The natural light in the house is fantastic with all the glass sliding doors. The front street noise is definitely noticeable when in the bedrooms. If you are a light sleeper this might not be the right place for you. We used ear plugs making it okay for sleeping, but the house is on a busy road. You do not hear it in the backyard, but loud in the bedrooms and noticeable. The bedrooms are in the front of the house and single panel windows. Overall though a great rental. The kitchen has a lot of great cookware and supplies.
Meredith O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thanks, Meredith! We're so happy you enjoyed all of the natural light during your poolside vacation! We hope you'll come back soon!
I love ACME. Their service team are responsive and helpful. They are managing glorious mid Century Modern dreamboats with every mod con you'd need. The pool and jacuzzi were heated (it is winter!) and the kitchen was full of plates and glasses and cooking accoutrements. A guide was provided, updated, to tell you where to eat and drink.
The bed was ultra comfortable! It was amazing, having two bathrooms! Not used to that at all.
We came for the PS Film Festival, and I would def return and book an ACME home. Because these are not just houses. This place felt like home! We had a view of the mountains to die for, and could watch the tram make its way up the mountain at night.
If I could ask for anything, it would have been perhaps some standing lights, so that you could sit, for example, on the sofa, and read a book, without having to use the overhead lights.
But this is a small request. We loved our experience!
Feef and Frankie M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful review, Feef and Frankie! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing stay and enjoyed all of the wonderful amenities, and we're looking forward to your next stay with us!
The house was clean and had all of the essentials we needed to enjoy the pool, spa and kitchen. There was plenty of room for our family of 5 adults to play and eat. So close to great hiking and shopping. We all agreed it was the best VRBO we have ever stayed at.
Rarely is the listing BETTER than the description - however, in this case, it was! Views spectacular. Home stylish and clean. Process at every point - smooth! Loved every second.
We spent 5 delightful days in PS for a wedding. We brought our children and their spouses for a family rendezvous. Lots of relaxing time around the pool/hot tub. The white noise machines in each bedroom worked well to block street noise. ALMOST close enough to downtown shopping and restuarants to walk, but a very short drive. Would stay again for sure!!
Lovely place! Only issue was the 3rd bathroom was placed outside. We ran out of toilet paper. A/C made a lot of noise that vibrate the whole house. Server minor issues, however we managed and we had a wonderful time.
Khristian M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you, we're glad you had a wonderful time. We'll look into the A/C noise concern. Thank you for letting us know.
Great example of period architecture that is well maintained from an exterior and interior design perspective. The neighborhood is off of a busy street, which wasn't an issue for us, but can be noisy. It is also in a windier part of town. Once again, it is part of the town and topography, not a fault of the property.
Well-appointed kitchen, fun interior design, clean and well-maintained. Owner provides towels for the pool. Third bathroom off of the pool is nice so don't get tracking through the house. Perfect for our stay and all-in, very nicely done.
The beautiful house was clean and ready from the start of our visit and had the perfect layout and Palm Springs vibe. It was very hot so the pool was necessary and welcoming! We had everything that we needed and if not, there was plenty of shopping close by. We will definitely come back here again!!
Our stay was very enjoyable. It's a beautiful pool and yard. The house was clean and easy to access. In the evenings, there were some cicadas that dropped in the pool, which freaked out my wife, but she's deathly scared of any bugs.
I'd stay here again. There is a grocery store 5 min away and downtown Palm Springs is 10 min away.
Jason H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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