Old Las Palmas | Pool-Spa | Firepit | Rooftop Deck

Old Las Palmas - Best Location - Walk To Town, Heated Pool + Hot Tub + Steam Sauna + Rooftop Deck + Fire Pit + Grand Gardens + Guest House. Each BR has an ensuite bathroom, fireplace and private outdoor terrace. 6 fireplaces, 2 outdoor fountains, separate guesthouse (casita), private meditation garden, and baby grand piano. Designed around a central courtyard, the public rooms are on one side and the bedroom wing is on the opposite side - for maximum privacy. The space The History: This splendid 1926 Spanish revival style estate property is located in the fabled Old Las Palmas neighborhood adjacent to Downtown Palm Springs. Over the years, El Dorado has been owned by many luminaries but was most notably owned by Silent Screen star, Mary Pickford. Pickford was the second recipient of an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1929. She and her then husband, 1920’s actor Charles "Buddy" Rogers lived in the home. Charlie Chaplin was a frequent guest and it is noteworthy that Pickford and her first husband, Douglas Fairbanks, along with Chaplin and D. W. Griffith founded United Artists in 1919. The Home's Features: Almost 100 years later, the home has been thoughtfully expanded and was recently painstakingly restored. Conceived as a grand Spanish colonial revival and built for Charles Crane (Crane Plumbing), El Dorado has 5 bedrooms and five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. The 5th bedroom is now furnished as an office. The home has 6 fireplaces, 3 outdoor fountains, a freestanding guesthouse (casita), a rooftop terrace, private meditation garden and an outdoor fire pit. It is sited on a half acre and the compound is entirely walled and gated with both pedestrian and automobile gatehouses. - Every bedroom has its own fireplace, private outdoor terrace and bathroom. Two of the four bathrooms have belfry tower showers with abundant natural light. There are several outdoor gathering areas including the central courtyard with seating for 8; the upstairs "tower" deck (covered and uncovered portions seat 14), the front lawn outdoor fire pit which can seat up to 10 and there is covered dining for 10 outside the back den area. There are other private outdoor enclaves around the property including poolside seating by the master bedroom, a covered terrace off the dining room, private terrace off each guest room and a meditation garden at the guest house. Also, enjoy the enormous 10' deep heated salt water pool and spa. Guest access The entire home and property. Other things to note (City Property TOT ID # is 4166) SMOKING: is permitted only in the outdoor spaces. Ashtrays are provided. Noise: *Outdoor Music* is strictly prohibited by the Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance. This means no music or voice projection from AV speakers, Beats Pills, small or large portable speakers, etc. If a neighbor were to report unusually loud voices, music or event sound projection to the City; violation of this ordinance may result in guest eviction by *City officials* with no refund paid. The City of Palm Springs has a dedicated 24 hour compliance enforcement team for Vacation Rental monitoring. While we have never had an issue like this arise at our property, it's important for prospective guests to know this in advance.