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Private Luxury Estate in Little Tuscany - walking distance to Palm Canyon

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Interior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10339.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Casita bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Double queen bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master 2

Toilet · Shower only

Twin bed bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Luxury Estate in Little Tuscany - walking distance to Palm Canyon

Welcome to Villa Amelita, City ID#3717. Set at the base of the mountains in the beautiful Little Tuscany neighborhood, Villa Amelita is your private sanctuary, minutes from downtown Palm springs. The views are truly majestic. Practice your golf game on our brand new professionally designed putting green! Walking distance to Palm Canyon's uptown design district, this unique property is set on well over half an acre and boosts over 3600 square feet of living space. The villa has 5 spacious bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, including the detached casita. The bedrooms flow out to the gorgeous exterior via the French doors which open onto private patios. The property has been extensively renovated and is decorated with a Palm Springs metro modern vibe! The open plan kitchen features an enormous center island made of quartz. High end stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances and a huge farmhouse sink will delight the most discerning chef. The dining and living area flow seamlessly from the kitchen and are accentuated by 2 fireplaces framed with stacked brick. Vaulted ceilings and French doors add to the already spacious living areas. Each bedroom in the main house has direct patio access via French doors and its own private bathroom. You will not want to leave Villa Amelita!!

City of Palm Springs ID#3717
All guests are subject to City ordinance governing vacation rentals. No parties are permitted. 10 guest maximum plus 2 children under 12 years. No music is permitted outdoors at any time nor can it be heard from the property line.
Per City ordinance primary renter is required to sign rental agreement and provide government issued picture ID prior to check in. All adult guests are required to sign city issued statement of rules.

Pool/spa heating is not mandatory and charge may be removed upon request

Property manager

Clare Mc Ternan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum occupancy is 10 adults and 2 children under 12 All guests are subject to the City of Palm Springs ordinance for short term rental properties.
City rules prohibit outdoor music nor can it be heard from the property line. Excessive noise outdoors is not allowed, particularly after 10pm.
Good Neighbor brochure will be provided to guest upon booking and guests must agree in writing to follow city and house rules.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Palm Springs

Located in Little Tuscany, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Las Palmas - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 12 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 15 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown's BBQ and Soul Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Luxury Estate in Little Tuscany - walking distance to Palm Canyon have a pool?

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

Is Private Luxury Estate in Little Tuscany - walking distance to Palm Canyon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Luxury Estate in Little Tuscany - walking distance to Palm Canyon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Luxury Estate in Little Tuscany - walking distance to Palm Canyon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Luxury Estate in Little Tuscany - walking distance to Palm Canyon located?

Located in Little Tuscany, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Palm Springs Square Shopping Center and San Jacinto Mountains. Las Palmas and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great getaway in a perfect Palm Springs location

This place is a gem. It feels comfortable and homey - great for a group of friends. It easily sleeps 10 people with lots of private and groups spaces. All the amenities you need for a week away with friends. Easy walk to several restaurants and a short drive to downtown Palm Springs. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. The real gem here was the owner and managers. Clare was very responsive and a great communicator. She was awesome and made us feel at home right away. We also met Regenia who made the check-in super simple, a real sweetheart. Guarantee: we will stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gord M.

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

House to relax with family

Stayed with family to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Age range from teenagers to 70’s. House had space and activities for all to enjoy. Large backyard as well.Very quite area.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

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

Wonderful location, accommodations and welcome!

We celebrated “nana camp” in Palm Springs at this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B.

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

Perfection

I cannot think of enough superlatives to describe this house. Decor is beautiful, layout is terrific, kitchen is great, and the backyard is magnificent. You feel like you are in your own private resort.It is perfect for families. Lots of activities and wonderful pool and hot tub.Clare is a terrific host, responds quickly to questions and is very accommodating . Absolutely the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

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

Girl's annual reunion

It's the perfect set up for us. private rooms and bathrooms. large kitchen , dinning and living areas for visiting. we even used the hot tub this year We love it!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot M.

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

Fantastic Property

This place was perfect and we 100% want to come back again. The house is set up really nicely, a great place to stay with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Repeat stay at Villa Amelita

Having had a previous stay during the holidays, our family elected to return to this wonderful property that had plenty of room for all of us. The bedrooms were all very comfortable with bathrooms that were spotless. We also enjoyed time in the hot tub, relaxing during our holiday break. We made many fine meals and snacks in the spacious kitchen. The host was easily accessible throughout our stay and answered questions very quickly. Overall, this was a great stay once again and I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Great place and location

We stayed in this place, I, a grandmother, with two adult children and their families. The place is stocked well with two washers and dryers. Everything worked properly and ample space. The location was very central to many activities and restaurants. We would not hesitate to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Sibling get together

Great property for a week in the Palm Springs area with siblings and spouses.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzan K.

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

Lovely Home in Little Tuscany

We are 3 couples who travel to Palm Springs every year. Via Amelita is a beautiful property that we will return to in 2025. It boasts 4 bedrooms with en-suite baths, a well appointed chef’s kitchen, a separate casita that we used as our “office” and an expansive outdoor pool and spa area. Clare, the owner is by far the most responsive host that we have ever encountered during all of our years using VRBO. We had a slight issue heating the spa and she took care of it immediately. The neighborhood is extremely quiet, but very close to stores, restaurants, etc. Highly recommend for a vacation in the desert.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

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

Friends reunion

Great environment in which to visit with close friends you haven’t seen in a long time. Plenty of space to visit with the privacy of your own room and bath. It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Great place for relaxing family vacation

This was the perfect place for our family of nine. The property is beautiful with lots of areas for relaxing, reading, cooking, and hanging out. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint T.

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

Great VRBO

Great Location! Central to everything Palm Springs. Clare was on top of everything and communication was great. Excellent property. All bedrooms have their own bath and access to the back yard. Property is really nice and well appointed. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B., Canada

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

Awesome

This property was perfect for us, a group of siblings in town for a family wedding. Tons of space for meals together and time alone. Host was responsive. Pool and spa were great as was firepit. Walking distance to main street. Topnotch experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blythe B.

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

Gorgeous house

Excellent property. Quiet, spacious, clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

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

K. Peterson

We (8 of us) went to PSP and stayed at Villa Amelita in the Little Tuscany neighborhood. This was a retirement trip and the majority of us are L/E. Clare was awesome and very responsive - we were able to check in early. The property was beautiful and the pool a welcome since the lowest temp for our stay was 99 degrees! I personally love the heat! We walked every day in the neighborhood and everyone is so friendly! Loved the property - thank you for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy N.

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

Amazing girls weekend

Our group of college friends had the absolute best time celebrating our 50th birthdays at this property. Clare provided great communication and ideas for our trip. The layout of the house was perfect with tons of beautiful outdoor space. The location was perfect for accessing everything Palm Springs has to offer. We highly recommend it, and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

A fantastic vacation

A beautiful property with every amenity you could hope for. It’s a wonderful place to get away for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally d.

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

We love Villa Amelita.

This is just a beautiful property, well stocked kitchen and attention to details with linens, bedding and cleanliness. We love everything about this home, especially Clare, the owner, and Reginia, the manager. This was our second stay and it was just perfect. It was so hard to leave but we will be back. Thank you, Clare.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted E.

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

Great House

Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri D., Saratoga

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

Great Family Reunion Location!

After our mother's celebration of life, the 5 siblings and their spouses enjoyed 4 nights at the home. It was a great location, we had fun in the pool, and cooked a few meals together in the large kitchen and enjoyed at the dinner table. Everyone had their own room and bathroom - we loved it and would definitely come back. Thank you, Clare!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Perfect Stay in the Perfect Home

This house provides everything you'd want for a Palm Springs stay -- it's beautiful, spacious, private, and so comfortable. We never wanted to leave during the days, and thanks to the incredible outdoor space, you don't have to -- there is so much to do on the property. I've gone to Palm Springs every year for the past decade and never had as enjoyable of a stay as I did here. Clare, the property owner, was very attentive, responsive, and kind. For weeks leading up to our check-in, she was sure to answer all of my questions, provide necessary information, and share her contact info for any immediate needs. Regenia, the property manager, was equally as lovely -- showing up upon our arrival for a quick and seamless check-in. This house somehow exceeded any and all expectations, which was a tall order for me and my 10 friends who were visiting from the east coast. Will absolutely be rebooking this property next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Awaitha B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring trip 2023

The house is as pretty as advertised. Clare was great to communicate with for any issues. We had a few glitches but were taken care of right away. I would definitely recommend the house to other friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T., Montréal, Canada

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

This villa is gorgeous!

We had a wonderful stay at villa Amelita. The house is fully equipped and clean, the rooms are large and the outdoor terrace is huge. We were 9 adults and we were very comfortable. Clare is incredibly kind and responds quickly to requests for information both before and during the stay. I recommend this place without hesitation, you will have a remarkable stay. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Clare Mc Ternan

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Our family of 4 (2 kids, 9 and 11) live in Los Angeles. My husband is from France and I am from Ireland. We fell in love with this property the minute we saw it! The views were incredible and we loved the huge private garden where all we can see are the trees and the mountains. Being in Little Tuscany, the property had a sort of Tuscan modern vibe, which we loved. The huge open kitchen was a real show stopper and the style was so unique and different from other properties we had seen. We loved the fact that we can be in town in minutes and even take the Buzz trolley which stops 5 minutes away. We came up with the name Villa Amelita from a combination of our daughter's middle name (Amelie) and our son's name (Liam). We hope our guests enjoy our little piece of paradise as much as we do!!

Languages:

English, French

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