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 Known as the “Playground of the Stars,” Palm Springs is a celebrated California desert resort city, 110 miles east of Los Angeles and 140 miles northeast of San Diego.
Protected by the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south, and the San Jacinto Mountains to the west, Palm Springs is renowned for its warm, dry climate.
With 354 days of sunshine, less than 6 inches of rain annually, and winter temperatures that average in the 70s (with nights in the low-to-mid 40s), is it any wonder that Palm Springs is an outdoor lover’s paradise?
Over the last decade, many new residents of the resort city have acquired an appreciation for mid-century modern architecture – part of the worldliness and historic fabric of Palm Springs.
Born out of the aesthetics of the acclaimed German Bauhaus, this tradition of architecture is reflected in the work of Albert Frey (who designed the Palm Springs city hall, tram station, Movie Colony Hotel and airport), Donald Wexler, and other illustrious architects.
In the 1950’s, Alexander Homes – a home developer – popularized this post-and-beam architectural style in the resort city. Distinguishing features of an Alexander home included low-pitched roofs, wide eaves, open-beamed ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Today, “Alexander homes” are much sought after for their indoor/outdoor ambiance, which thoroughly lends itself to discreet, poolside living in the desert.
Thus baby boomers and yuppies, nostalgic for the kidney-shaped swimming pools and the ranch-style vacation homes, are restoring many of the original buildings to their 1950s splendor.
And yes, swimming, sunbathing, golfing, and playing tennis are still the primary pastimes in Palm Springs. It is not unusual to do any of the above outdoor activities in 80-degree weather mid-winter, all while gazing at the snow-covered peaks of the San Jacintos.
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Over the Top Designer Estate Overlooking City and Mountains – Property 106468
 Completely restored and originally built in 1942 by the city's first licensed architect, John Porter Clark and his partner Albert Frey, this spectacular property is an historic landmark.
- Architectural Digest editor Elizabeth McMillian describes it as "breathtaking, in every way."
- The very best of Palm Springs is offered in this home, featuring five spectacular suites with five en-suite luxury bathrooms.
- The property is gated and hedged for the ultimate in privacy and relaxation and sits on an acre in the exclusive Little Tuscany Estates area of Palm Springs.
- It is nestled on a hillside with 360 degree views of Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley, as well as unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Amenities include:
- Complete privacy behind electric gates
- An outdoor movie theater
- A heated salt-water volleyball pool
- Upper sun cabana features a retractable roof
- A private massage area with flat screen TV, refrigerator, pool floats
- Covered cabana poolside
- Extensive media systems for iPod, wireless, central sound
- State of the art security
- Steam room
- Custom king size outdoor sun beds
- Viking kitchen,
- Beautiful white Carrara marble in the kitchen and bathrooms,
- Approximately 4,000 square feet of travertine stone on the rear terrace, with pathways that extend to multiple sitting areas and abut the natural desert landscape
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 Designer Mid-Century House – Property 103884
We are located in the nice and quiet neighborhood of Sunmor Estates.
- We have a private backyard with a deep pool and a diving board for the kid in all of us.
- We also have an outdoor fire pit for those brisk desert nights.
- For the cook away from home, our kitchen is well equipped - kitchen cookware and knives are chef quality.
- There are four bedrooms in the house. Three of the bedrooms have queen size beds and the fourth bedroom has a queen size sleeper sofa.
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 Gracious Outdoor Living, Casa Serenidad – Property 70857
Our vacation rental, Casa Serenidad, is a large, handsomely appointed 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home (en suite) with an open floor plan that’s the perfect venue for a range of activities from indoor or outdoor entertaining to quiet reflection.
For outdoor activities, there’s no place like Palm Springs and its environs. Even in mid-winter you can enjoy yourself outdoors with only a T-shirt or maybe a light sweater.
- If you’re a golfer, you have over 100 courses in the Coachella Valley, both private and public, to choose from. Our personal favorite course is Tahquitz Creek.
- Tennis courts are available at many hotels and public parks.
- Other outdoor activities include bicycling (over 35 miles of trails in Palm Springs), swimming (thousands of public and private pools in the region, including the Olympic-size Palm Springs public Swim Center in the civic center area), and hiking.
- Rain or shine, for those who enjoy driving, the Palms-to-Pines Highway is a must. This is a spectacular all-day drive on California State Highway #74 from Palm Desert (just east of Palm Springs) over the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains, through woodsy, picturesque Idyllwild (for a lunch break), back down to Interstate 10 and Palm Springs.
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 Art Collector's Home/Writer's Retreat – Property 105183
Designed for peace and tranquility, this 2200 square foot, two bedroom, two and a half bath home includes:
- A two-station office.
- Minimal contemporary interiors.
- Abundant contemporary art.
- And virtually every amenity you might need.
- High ceilings and polished concrete floors add to the sense of spaciousness.
- Heated pool, Jacuzzi, and tennis court are just steps away.
- Guest passes to the Palm Springs Art Museum and restaurant recommendations are available too.
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 Palm Springs – 3 Bedroom Pool Home – Property 151436
Visitors from around the world come to our little piece of paradise for its natural beauty and exquisite winter weather.
- Amenities range from world-class golf, to tennis, hiking, theatre, shopping and restaurants.
- Don’t miss the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Annenberg and McCallum Theaters, shopping along El Paseo and the Arial Tram to the top of Mt. San Jacinto.
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Serenity in Palm Springs with Salt Water Pool and Spa – Property 151272
- Serenity’s backyard is enriched with desert landscape, Italian cypresses, palm trees, ivy and ficus Trees.
- This large private yard also provides the comfort of a salt water pool and spa, with an outdoor cabana.
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Brand-New, Spanish, Mediterranean-Style Townhouse – Property 98253
- What could be better than your own Spanish Mediterranean villa just steps from downtown Palm Springs?
- Take in whatever your heart desires – golf, restaurants, shopping, swimming – or just sit on your patio and enjoy the view!
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 Gorgeous Spanish Casa in Heart of Palm Springs –
Property 71790
- Casa Del Desierto Nuevo is a new Spanish Casa with imported Mexican iron and artifacts.
- At Casa Del Desierto Nuevo, you’re only minutes from Palm Springs’ downtown restaurants, theatre and museums.
- But you may just want to sit by the pool and watch the sun rise and set on the San Jacinto Mountains.
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 Palm Springs, California Getaway Home – Property 31073
- This home has a Mediterranean feel, and is only a few minutes from downtown Palm Springs.
- We are also a close drive to the famous Joshua Tree Park, a wonderful desert nature preserve for hiking, rock climbing, just taking a beautiful drive or going for a picnic in the spectacular outdoors.
- The weather in winter is internationally known for its warmth and comfort - great for golf and hiking and just taking a stroll or using the wonderful custom pool and spa right in your own backyard. Complementing the spa and pool, there is an outdoor hot-and-cold shower, as well as access to the guest bath from outside.
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 Palm Springs Getaway – Property 89766
- Palm Springs' pioneer and developer, Raymond Cree, built this charming, all adobe home and two separate guest houses in the 1930s.
- Over the years it has been a get-away for guests ranging from celebrities who seek ultimate privacy and intimacy, to families holding family reunions and weddings in a rustic yet upscale setting.
- A sparkling 3-tier fountain greets the visitor upon entering the compound, which envelops 2 1/2 acres of lush landscaping.
- Huell Howser featured the property on one of his Palm Springs segments featuring outstanding pools, and agreed that it boasts the largest privately owned pool in the Coachella Valley.
 It not only has a waterfall and spa, but also a swim-up bar. There is an additional pool and two whirlpools, as well as a regulation size tennis court.
- The expansive West Lawn is dotted with fruit and palm trees, and offers an intimate setting for receptions and dinner parties. A permanent dance floor offers a unique setting adjacent to the pool.
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 Private Gated Home with Pool, Detached Spa & Gazebo – Property 134559
- This gated home is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in Palm Spring's prestigious Andreas Hills.
- The yard features 15 mature Washington Palms, numerous citrus trees, and surrounding mountains.
- The property incorporates Mediterranean-enhanced architecture with Greek Key design elements including two and a half tons of St. Helena Vein imported Greek Marble flooring.
- A blue mosaic tile swimming pool anchors the large backyard. The detached spa is equipped with a wet bar and a triangular shaped Roman Gazebo.
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