Mid-century HomeSunmor Modern Pool House
Downtown Palm Springs · Palm Springs
3 bd2 baSleeps 6
Private saltwater poolMountain viewFire pit
from $520 / night
California
Palm Springs vacation rentals
Mid-century modern houses, private pools, and desert sun nearly year-round.
Best time to visit
November through April for pool-and-patio weather; summer brings big discounts and serious heat.
Rental types
Mid-century pool homes · Desert modern villas · Golf-course condos · Casitas & guest houses
Getting there
Fly into Palm Springs (PSP), minutes from downtown, or drive about two hours from Los Angeles.
The house is the destination
In Palm Springs, the rental itself is the attraction. Walled yards, private pools, and indoor-outdoor living define the stay, and architecture fans can sleep inside the mid-century modern style the city is famous for.
That also means the details matter more than the address: pool heating in winter, shade in summer, and a yard orientation that catches the mountain view at sunset.
Things to do
- Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up Mount San Jacinto
- Hike the palm oases of Indian Canyons
- Tour mid-century modern architecture by bike or bus
- Day-trip to Joshua Tree National Park
- Browse VillageFest on Thursday nights downtown
- Play a dawn tee time before the desert heat builds
Booking tips for Palm Springs
Palm Springs strictly regulates vacation rentals and requires permits — verify a home's registration before booking, as the city caps permits and fines unpermitted operators. Festival weekends in April book out the entire valley months in advance.
- Verify the city's vacation-rental permit before you book
- Pool heating is often an extra daily charge in winter — ask first
- Summer highs regularly top 100°F; rates drop accordingly
- Coachella and Stagecoach weekends (April) sell out the whole valley
Where to stay in Palm Springs
Downtown Palm Springs
Walkable restaurants, shops, and the Thursday-night VillageFest street fair.
Movie Colony & Old Las Palmas
Historic neighborhoods of walled estates once owned by Hollywood's golden age.
Palm Desert
Golf, El Paseo shopping, and resort condos fifteen minutes east.
La Quinta
Gated communities, PGA West golf, and festival-weekend convenience.
Joshua Tree (day trip)
Otherworldly boulders and dark skies, about an hour from town.
Example rentals in Palm Springs
Browse all Palm Springs rentalsMid-century HomeGolf CondoFairway Casita
Palm Desert · Palm Springs
2 bd2 baSleeps 4
Golf course viewCommunity poolPatio
from $265 / night
BungalowCactus Flower Bungalow
La Quinta · Palm Springs
2 bd1 baSleeps 4
Private poolCitrus treesPet friendly
from $289 / night
Palm Springs FAQs
When is the best weather?
November through April delivers the classic 70s-and-sunny Palm Springs winter. May and October are warm but workable; June through September is for heat-seekers and bargain hunters.
Is Palm Springs walkable?
Downtown is, and some rentals sit within strolling distance of Palm Canyon Drive. For most neighborhoods — and certainly for Joshua Tree — you will want a car.
Are rentals really regulated?
Yes. Palm Springs requires vacation-rental permits, caps their numbers, and enforces noise and occupancy rules. Legitimate listings display a permit or registration number.
How far is Joshua Tree?
About an hour to the park's west entrance. Go early, carry water, and stay for sunset if you can — the rocks glow.
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