Mini Estate, former movie star home

Let your world slip away as you live "The Life Of Riley" Once owned by Willliam Bendix, Movie and Television star, known for portraying Chester A Riley in the Life of Riley and Babe Ruth in the Babe Ruth Story. The space ------------------------------------------------------------ 5 bedroom Mini Estate property (1/4 acre, lush and tropical and more intimate than a hotel. Enjoy total privacy and intimacy) Old world charm and modern updated living meet at the Palm Springs Life of Riley vacation rental home! Our California luxury vacation rental, located in the fashionable Ruth Hardy Park area is available for your family. At our home you will find a 5 bedroom private home with pool, spa, and tropical gardens and a small fruit orchard. Pets deserve to live the Life of Riley, all well behaved humans are welcomed when accompanied by their pets -) Our home is owner operated so you get the personal service you deserve, allowing you to fully enjoy local Palm Springs events and attractions. Property Description: Start Your Perfect Vacation With This Vintage Mini-Estate 1/4 acre Palm Springs Rental Home! *Ideal for Family Reunions or Corporate Retreats *Private Quiet Upscale Neighborhood *Pool, Jacuzzi, Full Kitchen, Oversized Living Room *Stay in Historic Ruth Hardy Park section of Palm Springs, Sunroom *Enjoy a private and comfortable alternative to any Hotel Experience Unique Desert Homestead Life with Your Own Private Oasis Description: A fifteen minute walk from downtown this Ruth Hardy Park Mini Estate sleeps 8-12. There are two separate wings east and west of the over sized living room - 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the west and 2 bedrooms 1 bath on the east, a sunroom opening onto the pool with a queen size convertible sofa that sleeps two. There is also a roll away bed available upon request. The lovely master suite and one addtional bedroom both open directly to the pool and spa. Experience the ambiance of old Palm Springs from the days when Hollywood stars flocked to the village of Palm Springs to build homes for weekend retreats. The house is situated in the historic Ruth Hardy park section adjacent to Movie Colony area, aptly named for it's famous neighbors; boasting the estates of Hollywood Royalty such as Al Jolson, Desi and Lucy Arnaz, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, and Darryl F. Zanuck (and of course, William Bendix) This property is graced with mountain views and a lush well-maintained garden and orchard will let you forget the world around you. Although you probably won't want to venture out, this house is only ten blocks away from the SPA casino, a Las Vegas style casino in the heart of Palm Springs, and just a block away from the beautiful Ruth Hardy Park. Accommodations: The kitchen, living, dining areas (and two bedrooms) open onto the pool & spa area, allowing for gracious indoor-outdoor living - a coveted hallmark of Palm Springs living. Come experience the unique charm and elegance of this historic newly remodeled vintage mini-estate. Enjoy 2 working fire places, a fully equipped kitchen with granite top counter, gas bbq and ample out door dining and relaxing furniture. Amenities: This spacious villa features magnificently landscaped and private grounds, a swimming pool with built in fountain that shoots water across the pool and attached in-ground spa, two fireplaces, and two separate sleeping quarters. A well-appointed kitchen stocked well enough to prepare just about anything you desire provides an excellent alternative to the world class restaurants located so conveniently nearby. An oversized living room with books leather furniture, a fire place, Flat screen TV with Showtime and On-Demand cable plus DVD point inside the house while the palm trees, front court yard garden, lighted swimming pool and gardens complete with wrought iron patio furniture will keep you busy outside. The separation of east and west wing offers privacy and can give in laws or teenagers a feeling of independence Bed Set-up West: 1) Master Bedroom: 1 California King (door to pool area) 2) 2 Twin beds (door to pool area) 3) Queen bed, garden court view East: 4) Queen bed, garden court view, opens to living room and to kitchen 5) Queen bed, garden court view Guest access Entire house except garage and owner's closet. Off street driveway parking included. Other things to note Please understand *Our rates are based on 3 night minimum stays. 2 night stays when available at may be higher. *4 night minimum during holidays and special events *RATES INCLUDE: 12.5% PALM SPRINGS OCCUPANCY TAX + OPTIONAL POOL/SPA HEAT. JULY & AUGUST RATES DO NOT INCLUDE POOL/SPA HEAT. *Deduct $39 per night for no pool/spa heat. *Cleaning fee additional: $300 plus $37.5 tax = $337.50 Weekly Rate quotes are for check in any day EXCEPT Saturday. Saturday - Saturday stays require additional night purchase. (We are not able to rent the second weekend). Check in 3 pm, Check out 11 am. 6 pm Late check out $112.50 (tax included) additional. Complimentary early check in subject to availability the night before. Guaranteed Early Arrival, $112.50 (tax included) additional Registration Details 4800