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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Las Palmas
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Mid-Century Modern Celebrity Estate By Wexler! Alan Ladd Estate! Private! Spectacular Mountain Views!

Palm Springs City ID# 1481-4592

THIS FORMER HOME of cowboy and tough-guy actor Alan Ladd, who starred in “This Gun for Hire” and "Shane," boasts movie-star quality throughout: gated entryway, vibrantly appointed, huge entertaining spaces, comfortable mid-century modern furniture, open layout, and dramatic views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Also noteworthy, this luxury quintessential mid-century Palm Springs estate was designed by the acclaimed architect Donald Wexler whose elegant and cool designs are humble and focused on the beauty of the natural surrounds.. This property boasts a beautiful pool and jacuzzi and is bright and minimalist allowing the sunlight to grab the spotlight and dance with the vibrant interior decor. So private and exclusive, this property was selected to be part of the very selective “2019 A Peek Behind the Hedges” Modernism Week Tour.

Marble makes a cameo in the dining room table and in the glistening master bath. Three of the five bedrooms feature their own en-suite bathroom providing the ultimate in privacy.

With 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, and 2 ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator, the kitchen is not only “kosher ready” but ready for a formal dining experience or just a backyard BBQ. The kitchen is fully appointed with every cooking amenity and waiting for your engagement or get-together.



Our Starter Kit to you is designed to get you through your first day only, it may very well get you through 2 or 3 days as many of our guests will attest to, but our design is to get you through your first day before you may need to go to a grocery store.

Your Starter Kit:
Your kitchen is fully equipped with pots & pans etc., nearly every utensil you need to use to cook with and cleaning products to clean with.
However, there is only a starter kit in each respective bathroom & kitchen of the following supplies:
o Facial tissues
o Toilet paper
o Liquid Hand soap
o Vanity travel pack soap, shampoo & lotion
o Paper towels
o Dishwashing liquid
o Dishwasher tablets
o Trash bags
o Laundry soap
o Dryer sheets

Cleaning fee of $325.00 added to all reservations


1. You must be at least 30 years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions. Guest must provide a copy of a valid
government issued photo id.
2. Your reservation will not be accepted or confirmed without providing a valid government issued photo ID and a signed
rental agreement within 36 hours of this reservation request to Jim@ModMansions.com, Owners of this property.
3. Parking: A maximum of 5 cars must be parked in the driveway. Street parking is prohibited.
4. Check-in is 4 pm and check-out is 10 am.
5. All homes are non-smoking. Smoking inside the properties is a violation of the rental agreement and subject to immediate
forfeiture of any money/deposit.
6. Exterior music of any level and/or amplified exterior sound is prohibited 24/7 by the City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental
Ordinance and your signed rental agreement, resulting in immediate house closure.
7. Our homes are for overnight accommodation only. No Parties or Events permitted
8. Dogs (2 dogs maximum) are welcome at our property with a $200 each non-refundable deposit.
9. The Pool is NOT heated.
However, please let reservations know if you would like to have the Pool heated.
Pool HEAT: Flat rate of $65 per night--three night minimum stay. Contact Mark@ModMansions.com at least 2 days prior to
arrival for this option. Pool is heated from 5am-9pm, to between 80° - 85°
If property is listed as having a Jacuzzi, then Jacuzzi & Pool HEAT combined OR separate has a flat rate of $65 per night.
10. Third Party Vendors such as Chefs, Masseuses, etc., need to provide liability insurance certification. Please advise
ModMansions.
11. CANCELLATION POLICY:
30 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a refund of any advance payments. 14 days prior to scheduled
arrival date will receive a 50% refund.
Between 0 and 13 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds will be granted.
No refund will be given for early departures.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact ModMansions at 760-209-4311 or email to
Jim@modmansions.com
Special event weekends, holidays (Christmas/NYE/Thanksgiving/Coachella, etc.) & long-term rentals (stays 28 nights +) no
refund will be given. Should ModMansions re-rent the property for those specific dates, then ModMansions has the option
of refunding the amount we were able to re-rent it for, up to the prepaid amount.
Rates:
Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include cleaning fees nor a combined 12.5% percent tax which includes City of Palm Springs room tax and a TBID Tax Assessment.

Payment Schedule:
An advance Deposit (50%) is due at the time of signing the contract with ModMansions. The balance is due 90 days prior to your arrival at the property. In complex long-term reservations, payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.

Utilities - (stays of 28+ nights)
If staying in a home, with its own private pool, for 28 nights or more, the guest will be required to pay a utility deposit of $1,000.00 to $3,000.00 depending on the property. This deposit will be used to pay the actual monthly gas and electric bills and copies of the actual bills will be provided to the guest. Should the stay exceed 28 nights and utilities used exceed the utility deposit, the guest agrees to pay an additional deposit to cover the remaining stay. This is not an additional income source for ModMansions
Additional Fees/Terms:
• 3-night minimum stay required. 4, 5, 6 nights required during In Season holiday dates and events. Ask
ModMansions for details.
• Cleaning fee of $325.00 is added to all rentals.
• Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $65 per night. Please let us
know at least 24 hours in advance of your stay. (Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
• City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5% and TBID Assessment is 1.0%
• Please note the difference between In Season and Off Season Rates:
In Season: November 1 – May 31 Off Season: June 1 – October 31
Higher rates apply during holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve and special events. Please contact
us about dates you have in mind.
• Lost keys are charged $125 per item.

Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Noise Level Limits:
• City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance
• City of Palm Springs permitted noise levels
• City of Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure
• Palm Springs residents are also provided with a complaint line 24/7 number to call: 760-322-8382 and the City of Palm
Springs invites you and your guests to call and be informed.
• The City of Palm Springs prohibits exterior music and amplified sound 24/7. As per your ModMansions rental agreement,
8:00 pm is "Quiet Time". So, in order to ensure a most wonderful and enjoyable stay for you and your guests, please
share and familiarize yourself with the above information and your rental agreement.
WiFI, Internet & Smart TV’s --The National provider of WiFI & Internet is Spectrum.
Smart TV’s are App based only. Guests are responsible for their own Usernames & Passwords.
Suggestion: Bring along your Apple tv, Google tv, or plug & play programing entertainment.
Please note that outages are rare but it goes without saying that ModMansions is not responsible for any outages due to the actions by the wifi national provider or outages by utility companies.

Swimming Pools :
Our pools are exclusively for humans, NEVER for dogs. Should any evidence be found or observed that your puppy was in the pool accidently or otherwise then, ALL associated costs of completely emptying the pool, installing new filters, adding associated chemicals will be billed to the credit card on file.
billable Pool & Garden services available to guests:
Our pools & gardens have fixed dedicated service days. For whatever reason that you may want to request an additional service when in residence, then you must email David@modMansions.com requesting your service. We will reach out to the service companies on your behalf and endeavor to secure services depending on their availability. These additional services will be billed to the Guest credit card on file.



We are glad you are here.
To access your home and make the most out of your stay, here is the key info you need to know: 1, 2, 3…

1. Come on in & Welcome.
Please provide an ETA a few days prior to your arrival.

2. Arrival: How Early is Check In? Check in time is 4pm - 6pm. (Inquire about the possibility of a 9am check-in at no
additional cost).

3. On the day of your arrival, please text or call 40 minutes prior to arriving at your property as this will ensure immediate
access with no waiting.
We, the owners, will meet you at your home to show you around and answer any questions.

Check ins after 6pm - You must advise Reservations at time of booking.

Property manager

Jim Murphy Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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
Under request
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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 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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1481-4592

About the area

Palm Springs

Uptown Design District, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Palm Springs Art Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon. Las Palmas and Boomers! Palm Springs are also worth visiting.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Las Palmas - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tac/Quila - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Palm Springs Koffi - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Modern Celebrity Estate By Wexler! Alan Ladd Estate! Private! Spectacular Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Modern Celebrity Estate By Wexler! Alan Ladd Estate! Private! Spectacular Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Modern Celebrity Estate By Wexler! Alan Ladd Estate! Private! Spectacular Mountain Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Modern Celebrity Estate By Wexler! Alan Ladd Estate! Private! Spectacular Mountain Views! located?

Located in Uptown Design District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains. Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway and Desert Regional Medical Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trish R.

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

Amazing house and location

Visited for a girls weekend and had a fantastic time. Great layout of the house to accommodate a large group, pool is unbeatable with quintessential palm spring views, and neighborhood is quiet and very scenic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

excellent

We have rented two consecutive years and also for next. Love this house and neighborhood. Amenities are fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liv A.

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

So relaxing

Perfect location - fit 8 women comfortably. Best view from the pool. Well appointed kitchen. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Beautiful house

We were a group of 9 staying to celebrate a birthday in Palm Springs. The property is historic and fabulous and was well located and incredibly well equipped. The kitchen had everything and then some. Management met us at check in and were friendly and welcoming, this was a relief as so much pre-stay communication on rules and guidelines was a little off putting. We had no issues during our stay and would love to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

leah p.

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

Great location!

The property is as described. Check in was flawless and we were met by the owner and given a tour of the property, tips for getting the best of our 4 day weekend and an overview of the rules. The grounds are lovely, and we ate fresh oranges from the trees daily! The spacious villa was more than adequate for our group of only 6 but could easily accommodate twice that without feeling as though you would run into one another at all. They have 2 of every appliance! Thank you, ModMansions, for a perfect girl's getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Perfect Palm Springs Stay

From the initial inquiry to the day of check out we were impressed with everything! Excellent communication and top notch customer service. The home is absolutely perfect and very comfortable. The Las Palmas neighborhood is fun to stay in - we learned something new about the celebrity homes everyday we walked the neighborhood. This home is close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrys M.

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

great spa girls weekend house

super
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Palm Springs weekend.

Wonderful weekend and home to sit at the pool and enjoy with friends. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arik S.

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

Iconic Property

Beautiful and well-appointed house in the heart of historic Palm Springs. This place is the ultimate Palm Springs vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

50th Birthday

The house was amazing! Great pool and outdoor space. Lovely location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Girls weekend

The pictures didn’t do the property justice. Its was much larger and more beautiful then we thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Wine, whine and laughs

It was terrific location for a family getaway. It was sage, spacious and fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley O.

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

Amazing weekend getaway

Location and size of house was amazing. We didn’t want to leave the backyard, pool with amazing views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Spectacular

Perfect in every respect
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Amazing Oasis

We were a group of six friends looking to stay cool and enjoy Palm Springs. We loved our stay. Plenty of room for all and the pool was beautiful. Location was great. House was well stocked, perfectly clean, and fun. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loraine W.

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

The girls!

We had a wonderful weekend relaxing in this beautiful property. Pool was perfect and the view is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis W.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect house for five siblings and spouses to meet for an enjoyable weekend family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

margie w.

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

Getaway

Beautiful property and very spacious. Well-maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia v., Carlsbad

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

Amazing Trip

Beautiful house. Great location. I’m afraid to tell you how fabulous it is because then it won’t be available for me! Can’t say enough great things about it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

SPECTACULAR!!!

We booked this house to cekebrate our friends retiremen. It was the perfect size for our 8 person group.This house is so beautiful, spacious and quiet...just what we all needed after a long year. We enjoyed the amenities and private pool everyday. Already planning our return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie C.

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

Hangin’ with the Stars

We are four couples who have known each other for over 50 years, having met when the men were young Army officers in Augsburg, Germany. We have stayed in contact over all these years, traveling together whenever we can. The Alan Ladd house provided a relaxing, comfortable week for us to laugh, retell stories and just enjoy being together. We think your group will also enjoy this lovely, historic house as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Our Palm Springs adventure

A group of friends from the East coast visited Palm Springs to reunite with friends who have retired there. We all fell in love w the PS area. Our lovely modernist home away from home was perfect! The Alan Ladd house is a dream and accommodated all of our needs. Mod Mansions delivers - you’re surrounded by the mid-century look at every glance, but have all the conveniences you need! We’ll definitely be seeing you again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Fun house for family vacay

We had a great week at this property. Spacious, well-appointed, and great location. Dave, the property manager was super helpful. My family loved the lemon, orange and grapefruit trees in the backyard. Also, with a large group the 2 refrigerators, washer/dryers and dishwashers came in very handy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

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

Family time

This was a great house for the ten members of my family to just be together and enjoy each other. Great space to relax. Great pool to play in. Great location with good restaurants and coffee shops close by. David was very helpful and a text away to answer any questions we had. We’d love to return for another visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

We will stay again!

Beautiful relaxing home and very comfortable for our party of 9 and 2 dogs. David was great to show us all the ins and outs of the house, and they had everything we needed. We went in April and we kind of wished we had the pool heated for our stay, it would have been more comfortable being out there! Otherwise it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Murphy Owner

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Hal (r) and I are the owners of ModMansions, LLC. We also own each of our homes having purchased, completely renovated, decorated and now manage each one. We pay particular attention to the details for a superb guest experience! We are NOT a property management company, but offer our exceptional homes for your vacation pleasure!

ModMansions offers exceptional luxury vacation rental homes and estates in Palm Springs, California.

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests