Built in 1937, Villa Verde is a classic Spanish-style estate, recently remodeled with a colorful Palm Springs-inspired aesthetic. It grants you all the modern amenities you desire, while staying faithful to this magnificent property’s art deco era.
Offering 5 luxurious bedrooms with en-suites, the home is situated within its own private 3/4 acre grounds, and is rumored to have been the regular retreat for Hollywood legend Bette Davis, whose picture graces the bar in homage to this famous guest.
Enter through the tall iron gates and high manicured hedge of Villa Verde, and you’ll be immediately immersed in the classic Hollywood style of this estate and its impressively sized front yard, complete with its own pergola. As you head towards the bright green front door and enter, the drama builds with the entrance introducing you to the majesty of a bygone era, cleverly updated with a timeless Palm Springs twist.
Here you’ll find the elegant deco-style “Bette’s Bar”, a walk-in bar that pays tribute to the aforementioned guest Bette Davis. Pull up a stool, enjoy a welcome drink, or simply lounge around, and play a game or two of pool on the green felt table, or listen to music on the old school record player that also works via bluetooth to stream your favorite playlists.
As you pass the bar you will enter the fully-stocked Spanish-style kitchen, featuring double sink, large stainless steel fridge, coffee station with both drip and espresso coffee makers, plus electric kettle for the tea drinker. The adjacent breakfast nook provides seating for six in the morning, or somewhere else to wait for your shot on the pool table at night. There’s also a very bright and fun guest powder room just off the kitchen as well.
Beyond the kitchen, the light-filled lounge and dining areas open up to magnificent views through to the covered patio via the multiple floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. The large and comfortable L-shaped sofa and swivel chairs can accommodate everyone who wants to take in what’s playing on the giant flat-screen TV. The adjacent traditional-style dining area provides an extendable table and luxurious yellow velvet seating for ten, so start planning that sophisticated Spanish dinner party!
Outside in the courtyard, you’ll find a comfortable conversation area, an outdoor kitchen complete with fridge, grill and stool seating, plus additional outdoor dining for ten. This is all placed around the ornate fountain that has been transformed into a desert-inspired colorful succulent planter.
Beyond the patio, the luxury and tranquility continues… To the right is the pond with waterfall, complete with 10 large koi fish of multiple hues. To the left you’ll find the citrus grove and a number of latticed courtyards, one with a private seating area and another with everyone's favorite, table tennis.
Further on is the giant chess set, just near the entrance to the 1930s-style fully-tiled and heated swimming pool. With its classic black and white pattern, paired with the green and white striped awnings and cabana, it will transport you back to the the elegance and luxury of yesteryear and old Hollywood.
Ample sun lounges and shade umbrellas add to the ambience, and provide a perfect place to work on that desert tan. Meanwhile, the striped cabana at the far end of the pool provides shade for the hot tub as well as additional table seating near the neon sign that’s perfect to capture that photo worthy moment.
Around the pool is also where you’ll find the gazebo with its tropical flavor. It grants more covered seating with its comfortable lounges, set around the gas flirepit for those chillier desert nights.
The extensive back yard with its magnificent mountain views provides plenty of space for lawn games like corn hole, while a gym room complete with equipment means you don’t have to miss a work out!
Meanwhile, for accommodations, Villa Verde gives you five suites to choose from, each with direct bathroom access…
La Rosado Suite
Situated towards the front of the home, this cute pink-themed room provides abundant space with its king bed featuring hotel quality linens, plus a tiled fireplace and striking Spanish-inspired wallpaper. It also features a flat screen TV, walk-in closet, make-up vanity, and large en-suite bathroom with original pink bath and basin, plus beautifully tiled shower. It also provides direct access to the gym room.
La Roja Suite
This rich red-themed room situated in the middle of the home is generously sized with its king bed featuring a super soft mattress, plus flat screen TV, ample closet space and an en-suite bathroom with original deco era sink and superb traditional-tiled shower. This room also has direct access to its own private courtyard, the perfect place for that morning coffee.
La Amarillo Suite
With its yellow and blue vivid Spanish-inspired wallpaper, and main patio access and views, this is a super bright and fun room in which to stay. It also provides a queen bed with hotel quality linens, work desk, flat screen TV, closet, and direct access to the en-suite bathroom.
La Cielo Suite
Inspired by the bright desert skies, this blue-themed room towards the rear of the home features beautiful Spanish-inspired wallpaper and a king 4-poster bed with hotel quality linens. There’s also a flat-screen TV, direct access to the main patio, walk-in closet and direct access to the en-suite bathroom.
La Casita Suite
Situated separately from the rest of the home, this Casita accommodation overlooks the magnificent pool area and features its own kitchenette and bar amongst its tropical-flavored green decor. This suite presents a queen bed with super-soft mattress, flat screen TV, extra seating, closet and an en-suite bathroom.
One of the most unique and fabulous vacation homes in the desert, Villa Verde is definitely the place to make all your friends “green” with envy!
Amenities:
• Accommodations for 10 (or 12, Refer to the 'Other Detail To Note' Section)
• King and Queen Beds with plush hotel quality mattresses
• 4 En-suite bathrooms
• Luxury linens
• Detached Casita
• Fully Equipped Gym
• Yoga Studio
• Pool Side Cabana
• TV’s in all bedrooms
• Private heated pool and hot tub with floats
• 6 Sun lounges plus 2 deck chairs
• Ample shade umbrellas
• Gazebo with fire pit
• Outdoor kitchen with gas grill
• Outdoor dining area with seating for 10
• Large flat-screen TV in living room
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Dining table with seating for 10
• Kitchen table with seating for 6
• Walk-in bar with stool seating
• Pool table
• Record player
• Table tennis table, large chess set, corn hole
• Laundry with separate washer and dryer
• Pool towels
Guests will be able to access the entire house and property. There will be no one else on site.
My husband and myself will be available through the app and by phone thorughout your entire stay.
We also have a local person who will be available through out your stay to answer questions or come to the property and help fix any issues if they come up. He will also meet you and your group after you have arrive when it is most convenient to go over the city rules and show a few things at the property.
Villa Verde Estate is located in the historic Racquet Club West neighborhood in the North End of Palm Springs. It is located 5 minutes from the Uptown Design District in Palm Springs with its fabulous selection of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and vintage shops. It is only a couple minutes to the Aerial Tram and a short drive to a number of beautiful hikes. Other close by attractions are the Casino, Art Museum, The Air Museum and the Botanical Garden. When you're at Villa Verde you're not far from all that Palm Springs has to offer.
There is a large driveway on the property. Per the City of Palm Springs rules only one car per bedroom is allowed to park on the property.
5 cars max are allowed to park at the property and in the driveway.
There is no parking on the street.
PLEASE NOTE: Number of Guests (12) must Include 2 children aged 12 or younger, otherwise the Max Number of Guests is (10). This is dictated by the Rules and Regulations governing short term vacation rentals in the City of Palm Springs.
In addition to 3 King beds and 2 Queen beds, there are 2 Twin Air Mattresses available.
Total Daytime Occupancy is 14. Daytime Occupancy is between 10am and 10pm, as required by the City of Palm Springs.
City ID: 1556
Permit #: 9274
*PLEASE READ THROUGH RENTAL RULES*
Thanks for booking Villa Verde Estate for your vacation! Please remember this is our personal family vacation home and not a big business. Please respect our home and leave it as beautiful when you leave as when you arrive. If anything is not as expected please let us know right away! We want your stay to be amazing.
By renting our home you are agreeing to the following house rules:
1.0 RULES
1.1 COVID 19 CLEANING STANDARDS
We have sanitized and cleaned the home, linens, and spa prior to your arrival. We will also leave sanitizing products for you to use. Please do not come if you are feeling ill or suspect you could be sick. Let us know and we will try to reschedule your visit.
1.2 AGE LIMITS FOR BOOKING
Primary renter/guest must be 25 years of age or older. Primary renter/guest is defined as the person reserving and paying for the rental fees and is responsible for all guests staying at the property during their stay and must themselves be present at the property with the other guests. The primary renter/guest is financially responsible for any damages done to the home. Please make sure to look around after you check-in to make sure there is no obvious damage and notify us if you see anything out of the ordinary.
1.3 GOOD NEIGHBOR LAWS – CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
All guests must comply with the County of Riverside transient rental rules and restrictions.
