Las Palmas Estate, Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs

The Best Luxury Vacation Homes in Palm Springs

Six Palm Springs homes we’d send our own friends to, each with a private pool, a local team on call and all-inclusive rates when you book direct.

By the Desert Luxury Estates team · Palm Desert, CA · Updated October 2026

There are a lot of beautiful houses for rent in Palm Springs. The ones that make a trip are rarer: the house where the pool gets the last of the sun, the bedrooms don’t feel like an afterthought, and someone actually picks up the phone when you call.

We manage 23 homes in Palm Springs itself, and every one has its own private pool. These six are the ones guests ask about by name: a gated 1.3-acre estate with its own tennis court, a 1950 Herbert Burns house next door to Sinatra’s Twin Palms, a hillside home whose 40-foot pool looks out over the city lights, and three more with room for families and groups of 8 to 14.

Bringing a bigger group? After the Palm Springs homes, we’ve added a short list of our largest estates elsewhere in Greater Palm Springs, each labeled with the city it is actually in.

Quick picks

If you want…Stay at
The classic Palm Springs estate Las Palmas Estate 1.3-acre Old Las Palmas compound, saltwater pool and spa, lighted tennis court
A Spanish hacienda near downtown Corte Valentino Gated half-acre in Old Las Palmas, a short walk to downtown
Views Cielo Estate 40-foot heated pool and spa above the city lights, five en-suite bedrooms
A big group Roxy Palm Springs Saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, billiards
Walk to Palm Canyon Drive Blue Skye Modern Historic Tennis Club, saltwater pool with waterfall spa
Real mid-century history The Beehive 1950 Herbert Burns design in Movie Colony East, next to Sinatra’s Twin Palms
A very large group (outside Palm Springs) Delgado Estate, Indian Wells Two acres, lap pool and leisure pool, tennis and pickleball court

Palm Springs

Our best luxury vacation homes in Palm Springs

Las Palmas Estate, Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs

01 · Old Las Palmas

Las Palmas Estate

The full Palm Springs fantasy, on 1.3 private acres.

6 bedrooms · 7.5 baths · sleeps 12 · 7,022 sq ft

Pool
Private saltwater pool and spa, heated
Standout
Lighted north–south tennis court, a one-bedroom guest house overlooking the pool, and a casita by the court
Inside
Deluxe chef’s kitchen, grand piano, cocktail bar, several fireplaces, dining for 12 indoors and out
Location
Old Las Palmas, the neighborhood of Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis. Walk to Palm Canyon Drive.

A secluded mid-century compound split across a main house, a guest house and a casita, so a group of 12 never feels on top of each other. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the palms and the San Jacinto Mountains.

Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
Corte Valentino, Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs

02 · Old Las Palmas

Corte Valentino

A gated Spanish hacienda a short walk from downtown.

6 bedrooms · 5.5 baths · sleeps 12 · 5,822 sq ft

Pool
Private pool and spa with eight lounge chairs
Standout
Privately gated half-acre with a motor court for six or more cars, outdoor fireplace and fire pit
Inside
Gourmet kitchen, great room, media room and billiards room; dining for 8 indoors plus outdoor dining
Location
Old Las Palmas, near the former homes of Liberace and Clark Gable; a short walk to downtown Palm Springs

Walled, hedged and full of mature palms and fruit trees, with every bedroom opening straight to the yard. A good fit for a group that wants an estate feel and still wants to walk to dinner.

Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
Cielo Estate, The hills above Palm Springs, Palm Springs

03 · The hills above Palm Springs

Cielo Estate

A 40-foot pool that points straight at the city lights.

5 bedrooms · 6.5 baths · sleeps 10 · 5,074 sq ft

Pool
40-foot heated pool and spa
Standout
All five bedrooms are suites with their own bath and private entry; the primary suite is a glass “pod” above the property
Inside
Chef’s kitchen with two Viking refrigerator-freezers and a double Viking gas range, dining for 10, stone fire feature, bar
Location
A secluded street in one of Palm Springs’ oldest neighborhoods, about a mile from Palm Canyon Drive

Walls of glass, wide-open views and neighbors you will never see. The two casita suites sit in a separate guest house with their own sitting room and kitchenette.

Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
Roxy Palm Springs, Near the Uptown Design District, Palm Springs

04 · Near the Uptown Design District

Roxy Palm Springs

The group house: room for 14 and a backyard built for long evenings.

6 bedrooms · 4.5 baths · sleeps 14 · 3,427 sq ft

Pool
Large private saltwater pool with tanning shelf and spa
Standout
Outdoor kitchen with bar seating for six and an outdoor TV, fire pit by the spa, grassy lawn
Inside
Custom billiards table, great room with fireplace, double-island kitchen, dining for 10
Location
Under a mile from the Uptown Design District and downtown; gated, with a four-car garage

A modern house on a half-acre lot, set up for a big group that wants to spend the whole day outside and most of the night there too.

“The pool is worth every penny, especially since it has a jacuzzi. It worked very well for our family of 14, from age 3 – 74.”

— Stephen & Nancy L., guest
Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
Blue Skye Modern, Historic Tennis Club, Palm Springs

05 · Historic Tennis Club

Blue Skye Modern

New-build mid-century style, a stroll from Palm Canyon Drive.

4 bedrooms · 4.5 baths · sleeps 8 · 3,604 sq ft

Pool
Saltwater pool with tanning deck and an integrated waterfall spa
Standout
Four en-suite bedrooms, three with their own doors to the yard; walled and gated
Inside
Vaulted ceilings, moving walls of glass, chef’s kitchen, media room, wet bar
Location
Historic Tennis Club, Palm Springs’ oldest neighborhood, within walking distance of downtown and the North Lykken trails

For a smaller group that wants downtown on foot and a trailhead almost at the door.

“Great private, quiet property. Pool area amazing. Great location and perfect for hiking, basically out your front door.”

— Kelly S., guest
Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
The Beehive, Movie Colony East, Palm Springs

06 · Movie Colony East

The Beehive

A 1950 Herbert Burns house, next door to Sinatra’s Twin Palms.

4 bedrooms · 4.5 baths · sleeps 10 · 4,300 sq ft

Pool
Private pool and spa; walled and gated yard with an outdoor shower
Standout
Designed by Herbert Burns and built in 1950, with the original 1950s bar still in place
Inside
Two primary suites (one with a fireplace and a soaking tub overlooking a waterfall), a workout room with massage table, ping pong
Location
Movie Colony East, beside Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate, minutes from downtown

A house for people who come to Palm Springs for the architecture. Updated for comfort, with the 1950s character left where it belongs.

Book direct Call (760) 201-1009

Also worth a look

  • Glass Haus (Cahuilla Hills): 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8, circular pool with tanning shelf, mountainside spa, walls of glass over the canyon.
  • Casa Sonora Grande (On Tahquitz Creek Golf Course): 6 bedrooms, sleeps 12, pool with two waterfalls and spa, billiards, ping pong, giant chess.
  • Solstice (Miralon): 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, private pool and spa, with Miralon Club access: lap pool and fitness center.
See all 23 luxury vacation homes in Palm Springs Browse our full collection of luxury vacation homes

Greater Palm Springs

Beyond Palm Springs: Greater Palm Springs estates

Need more bedrooms, more land or a backyard that is its own resort? These are our strongest estates elsewhere in the Coachella Valley. They aren’t in Palm Springs itself, so each one is labeled with its real city.

Delgado Estate, Indian Wells

Indian Wells

Delgado Estate, Indian Wells

One of the largest estates in the Coachella Valley, built for big groups and retreats.

17 bedrooms · 18 baths · sleeps 36 · 26,000 sq ft

Pool
Three-lane lap pool plus a leisure pool with built-in seating, two oversized spas, poolside bar palapa
Standout
Full-size sunken tennis court with pickleball lines, built to the same specifications as the Indian Wells Tennis Garden; gym, massage room and sauna
Inside
Gourmet kitchen with four islands, four ovens and four refrigerators; formal dining for 10; a hidden wine cellar; a game room with billiards; a golf simulator (additional charge, ask us)
Location
Indian Wells Country Club. Underground garage for 15 cars; an on-site house manager is available for emergencies.
Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
La Paz Estate, Palm Desert

Palm Desert

La Paz Estate, Palm Desert

Five private acres with 360-degree mountain views and a lagoon-style pool.

8 bedrooms · 6 baths · sleeps 18 · 6,300 sq ft

Pool
Lagoon-style saltwater pool with beach entry, waterfalls, infinity edge, tanning shelves and in-pool bar seating; raised center spa
Standout
Four-hole putting green, fire pit, misters, game room with billiards, foosball and a cocktail arcade table
Inside
Chef’s kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, two great rooms, sunken wet bar, dining for 12; a separate guest house and casita
Location
Cahuilla Hills area of Palm Desert, about five minutes from El Paseo
Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
Casablanca, Palm Desert

Palm Desert

Casablanca, Palm Desert

A gated villa compound on five acres, spread over three buildings.

8 bedrooms · 10 baths · sleeps 18 · 6,000 sq ft

Pool
Infinity pool and spa
Standout
Lighted pickleball court, a pond, two golf carts for getting around the grounds, outdoor dining for 20
Inside
Main villa, guest house and casitas; great room, media room, game room with billiards and shuffleboard, chef’s kitchen, indoor dining for 20, gym
Location
Cahuilla Hills area of Palm Desert, minutes from El Paseo Drive
Book direct Call (760) 201-1009
Lazy River Oasis, Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage

Lazy River Oasis, Rancho Mirage

A private lazy river and a waterslide, in its own backyard.

5 bedrooms · 5.5 baths · sleeps 12 · 6,334 sq ft

Pool
Large pool with tanning deck and spa, a private lazy river with three current speeds, a waterslide, and an island spa that seats 18
Standout
Two island hammocks, bocce court, fire pit lounge, outdoor kitchen and indoor/outdoor bar
Inside
Gourmet kitchen, great room with fireplace, dining for 10, gym, upstairs music and game lounge; one bedroom is a private guest house overlooking the river
Location
Clancy Lane area of Rancho Mirage, a few miles from El Paseo
Book direct Call (760) 201-1009

How we choose

What we look for in a luxury Palm Springs home

  • A private pool you don’t share. Every one of our homes has one, heated before you arrive.
  • Bedrooms that work for adults. En-suite baths and separate casitas or guest houses, so couples and families get real privacy.
  • The right neighborhood for the trip. Old Las Palmas, Movie Colony and the Tennis Club let you walk to dinner. Hillside homes trade walkability for views.
  • Someone local who answers. Our team works out of Palm Desert and offers 24-hour support during your stay.

Book direct

Booking direct vs. Airbnb or Vrbo

Many of our homes are also listed on the big booking platforms. When you book on desertluxuryestates.com, our rates are all-inclusive, with one small booking fee of about 3% that basically covers credit-card processing. Per Desert Luxury Estates, that comes to up to 15% less than booking the same house on Airbnb or Vrbo. Same house, same local team, and the difference can go toward the chef night instead.

Book direct with DLEAirbnb / Vrbo
RatesAll-inclusiveNightly rate plus platform fees at checkout
Fees at checkoutOne booking fee of about 3% (basically card processing)Platform service fee typically added
Overall priceUp to 15% less than Airbnb or Vrbo, per Desert Luxury Estates—
Who you talk toThe local team that manages the housePlatform messaging, then the host
ConciergeArranged by our team before and during your stayVaries by host
24-hour supportYes, from a local teamVaries by host
Total priceShown before you payShown before you pay

Concierge

All the service, none of the lobby

Our concierge team is based here in the desert and looks after guests staying in our homes across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Everything is arranged on request, and we confirm pricing with you before anything is booked.

“Our 2nd rental experience with DLE — very consistent with quick responses, professionalism and accommodating.”

— Erin P., guest
Plan your stay with our concierge
  • Private chef. Chef-prepared dinners, meal prep for the week, cooking classes.
  • Groceries in the fridge before you land. Your list, your brands.
  • In-home spa. Massage, facials, nails.
  • Bar & butler service. Bartenders, servers for dinners, bar stocking.
  • Mid-stay housekeeping. Towel-and-tidy visits or a full reset.
  • And more. Luxury car rentals, private yoga, flowers on arrival, pickleball lessons, horseback riding.

Good to know

Palm Springs luxury vacation homes: FAQ

What are the best luxury vacation homes in Palm Springs?

Among our homes, the standouts are Las Palmas Estate (a 1.3-acre Old Las Palmas compound with six bedrooms, a saltwater pool and a lighted tennis court), Corte Valentino (a gated six-bedroom Spanish hacienda near downtown), Cielo Estate (five suites and a 40-foot heated pool over the city lights), Roxy Palm Springs (six bedrooms, a saltwater pool and an outdoor kitchen), Blue Skye Modern (a walkable Tennis Club home with a waterfall spa) and The Beehive (a 1950 Herbert Burns house next to Sinatra’s Twin Palms).

Do all of these homes have a private pool?

Yes. Every Desert Luxury Estates home has a private pool, heated before you arrive at no extra charge, and all six featured Palm Springs homes also have a spa.

Which Palm Springs luxury home is best for a large group?

In Palm Springs itself, Roxy Palm Springs sleeps 14 across six bedrooms. Las Palmas Estate and Corte Valentino each sleep 12 in six bedrooms, and Las Palmas spreads those bedrooms across a main house, a guest house and a casita. For bigger groups, our largest estates are elsewhere in Greater Palm Springs: Delgado Estate in Indian Wells sleeps 36, and La Paz Estate and Casablanca in Palm Desert each sleep 18.

Can we walk to downtown Palm Springs?

From Blue Skye Modern (Historic Tennis Club), Las Palmas Estate and Corte Valentino (Old Las Palmas), yes. Cielo Estate is about a mile from Palm Canyon Drive, and Roxy Palm Springs is under a mile from the Uptown Design District.

How much does a luxury vacation home in Palm Springs cost?

Our Palm Springs homes run from $300 to $5,500 a night, depending on the house, the season and the length of stay. Rates are highest from January to April and over holiday weekends.

Is there a minimum stay?

Most of our Palm Springs homes take a two- or three-night minimum, longer over holidays, Modernism Week and Coachella weekends. A few carry a 28-night minimum or more. Each home’s page shows its own rule.

Why book direct instead of on Airbnb or Vrbo?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Booking direct adds just a small booking fee of about 3%, essentially the credit-card processing cost, and per Desert Luxury Estates it still comes to up to 15% less than booking the same house on Airbnb or Vrbo. You deal directly with the local team that manages the home, and concierge and 24-hour support come with the stay.

Can you arrange a private chef or an in-home massage?

Yes. Our concierge arranges private chefs, grocery pre-stocking, in-home spa services, bartenders, mid-stay housekeeping, car rentals and more, with pricing confirmed before anything is booked.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM or after, and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

What is your cancellation policy?

A 10% cancellation fee applies from booking until 60 days before arrival. From 60 to 30 days out it is 50%, and within 30 days of arrival the reservation is non-refundable.

Ready when you are.

Tell us your dates and your group, and a local villa specialist will match you to the right house and set up anything you’d like waiting when you arrive.

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