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One-of-a-kind luxury home with private pool & spa, WiFi, AC & on-site ruins

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Terrace/patio
A heated pool
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6326 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

One-of-a-kind luxury home with private pool & spa, WiFi, AC & on-site ruins

The Lookout - 4119

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Originally designed by local architect, Thomas Jakway in 2007, this truly remarkable, one-of-a-kind home welcomes you and your guests to the historic and eclectic South Palm Springs neighborhood known as the Mesa. Inside this 3,500-square-foot, two-story, luxury home, you'll find a number of high-end fixtures, amenities, and decor, all chosen with artistic attention to detail. The large, open kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, custom walnut cabinets, and Caesarstone countertops with easy access to a cooking terrace with a built-in barbecue grill and a view of the backyard and pool deck. The sunlit great room joins the kitchen and dining area with the living room complete with Fleetwood multi-stacking glass doors that vanish into the wall, erasing the line between indoors and out, and taking you out to a living/dining terrace with stunning mountain views.

For sleeping options, there are three phenomenal bedrooms here, all with en suite baths and separate climate controls, spread out over both levels of this home and accessible via a spectacular glass staircase or a personal elevator. The impressive main suite, located on the upper level, includes a dual-sided gas fireplace, a stone soaking tub, front and rear facing windows, and a walk-in closet.

Outside, the uniqueness of this property continues with an astounding oasis backyard nestled up against the hillside, featuring a saltwater pool and spa, a wet bar, gas firepit, numerous seating areas, and your very own ruins! That's right, neighborhood folklore suggests that the ruins were part of a never-completed project to build a casino on an adjacent lot in the 1920s, but now you can dine or socialize within the ancient walls that have been expertly integrated into the landscape.

WHAT’S NEARBY
The surrounding Mesa neighborhood is more than just a historic celebrity enclave once home to famous actors, authors, and songwriters, it is also conveniently located between downtown and South Palm Springs for easy access to restaurants, golf courses, and hiking and biking trails. From this home, you can walk to several popular destinations including the legendary Ace Hotel, the Moorten Botanical Garden (founded in 1938 by the desert's first horticulturist), Mr. Lyons, and so much more. This property is also just 23 miles from the Empire Polo Club, home of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival.

THINGS TO KNOW
Full kitchen with a wine fridge plus an outdoor wet bar
Two barbecues included.
High-capacity washer/dryer.
Outdoor shower inside the ruins.
A twin futon in one of the lower-level bedrooms offers extra sleeping space.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Security camera details: One in the side yard facing the trash; one at the front door facing porch; one in the front driveway facing street; one in the backyard facing the spa/ruin/partial pool; no audio.
3 days notification is required in order to heat the pool and pool spa. A fee of USD 72 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool and pool spa heat for your stay.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3504 sq ft (326 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

51220
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 27 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koffi Palm Springs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Townie Bagels - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One-of-a-kind luxury home with private pool & spa, WiFi, AC & on-site ruins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One-of-a-kind luxury home with private pool & spa, WiFi, AC & on-site ruins?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One-of-a-kind luxury home with private pool & spa, WiFi, AC & on-site ruins?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One-of-a-kind luxury home with private pool & spa, WiFi, AC & on-site ruins located?

Located in The Mesa, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium. Boomers! Palm Springs and Indian Canyons Golf Resort are also within 1 mi (2 km).

One-of-a-kind luxury home with private pool & spa, WiFi, AC & on-site ruins Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

doug f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time in paradise
Fabulous home—- great art and beautiful design!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
The home was more gorgeous than the photos. We enjoyed all living spaces inside and outside the property. It was very clean and well maintained. We cannot wait to stay there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome accommodations!
Great space for 3 couples, lots of common areas. Master bedroom was huge, the other 2 not nearly as big but still quite nice. Very well equipped for cooking in. Very private.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonder Stay
We absolutely loved our stay at this very special property. The accommodations and amenities were a perfect match for our needs. We will book again for next year.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F., Lancaster, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat in the desert
The property is stunning and spacious. The outdoor space was unique with great views of Palm Springs and a gorgeous mountain in back that was a beautiful view in the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We enjoyed our stay so much! The home is well equipped and comfortable. Beautiful views out of every window.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy H.

Long stay at The Lookout
When we arrived the ice maker was broken, took a week to get repaired only to find out that the entire refrigerator was not working. We paid extra to heat the pool but could not use the pool due to a bees nest in the wall behind the hot tub and the pool never got warm enough to use. The heater in the master bedroom did not work and it was quite cold during the month we were there. The house is getting very tired, lots of things need repair and just plain updating.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tom T Review
We absolutely loved this property. The location is very convenient to downtown Palm Springs and all of its wonderful restaurants. The architecture of the house is spectacular with great views of the surrounding mountains. We have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We very much enjoyed our stay here. Great location, beautiful loving space. I love the living, dining, kitchen area for entertaining and hanging out. Pool area is not totally private to the neighbors. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
The house was beautiful inside and out. We have stayed in a lot of vacation rentals and this was by far our favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house! Everything was perfect.
We loved “The Lookout”. Beautiful house in the perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ching-lynn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
Beautiful and unique property. Great for our girls weekend! Great sunrises and sunsets, plenty of places to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig E., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Best property we have ever rented
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022