palm springs vacation rental homes
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California
P.S. City ID #2210 Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age
Retro Chic Palm Springs Vacation Home Rental where its all about relaxing in the sunshine. Very private yard. Huge sundrenched pool. Three bedrooms, each with its own bath and pool access! Guests rave about their stay at this iconic Mid-century modern pedigreed home located just a short stroll to restaurants, night clubs, and shopping in South Palm Springs.
THE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES
Access the very private yard from almost every room in the house. The pool area is enclosed by a luscious 20 foot ficus hedge and features a 30' kidney-shaped salt water pool with gorgeous mosaic tile, a shaded patio, a gas BBQ, and a large sunning area. Furnished for dining al fresco, nights under the stars and leisurely afternoons by the pool, this property is perfect for vacationing in true Palm Springs style. You may never want to leave the fabulous pool area!
Pool Heating is included in the rental cost, for bookings that are less than 29 nights, from October 15th through April 30th. From May 1st through October 14th, pool heating can be purchased for an additional $50/day.
THE INTERIOR LIVING SPACES
Step back in time and immerse yourself in entertainment history by vacationing in this centrally located, lovingly preserved mid-century gem, once the home of Julian Stiff, who ran and later owned the famed Palm Springs Chi Chi Lounge. His club's Starlight Room was a veritable shrine to live entertainment of the Rat Pack Days. The brightest names in showbiz, from Frank Sinatra and Desi Arnaz to Duke Ellington and Lena Horne performed at the club - and the owner's home, which became known as the Chi Chi House, served as the location for swank impromptu after hours parties and hair-of-the-dog Sunday afternoon barbecues.
Still owned by the Stiff family, this architectural gem has been lovingly and authentically preserved. It's easy to imagine Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. lounging in the sunken living room, martinis in hand. You can almost hear Peggy Lee or Ella Fitzgerald belting out a tune while Buddy Greco tickled the ivories on the upright piano, which is still in its original location aside the flagstone fireplace. Stiff's daughter, who still lives in Palm Springs, recalls everyone from Rudy Valle and Jane Russell to Johnny Mathis and Louis Armstrong helping themselves to coffee in the adorable pink and white kitchen.
The Stiff family is proud to share the magical history of this fine example of Palm Springs mid-century style by offering it as a vacation rental exclusively for guests of Acme House Co. The fabulous home offers three bedroom suites (two king and one with twin beds that can be pushed together to form a king). Each suite has its own full bath, a television and direct access to the private pool. The master suite bathroom includes a step-down tub featuring an original cut-glass window from the famous Sardes Nightclub on Hollywood & Vine, which Julian Stiff also owned.
The walls of the home are adorned with memorabilia from the famed Chi Chi Supper Club including a copy of the portrait of the exotic topless Hawaiian girl painted by Edgar Leeteg, that inspired the mid-century Polynesian Tiki craze in Palm Springs, which is currently experiencing a renaissance evidenced by the recently opened Tonga Hut, Bootlegger's Tiki Bar, and Smoke Tree Supper Club. The living area of this home includes a sunken conversation area with a flagstone & slate fireplace, a wet bar with original club chairs from the Starlight Room, a dining table for 6 and a TV area with a 47" HDTV. You'll be able to browse the web with Wi-Fi access or dock your iPod, iPhone, or iPad to enjoy your favorite music. The kitchen opens to the pool and offers updated stainless steel appliances, and is fully stocked with utensils, pots and pans for your cooking needs.
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One of our best trips to PS!
"We love, love, love this house. The art is amazing; and the sunken bar? What fun! The pool is big and the grounds are gorgeous. My husband couldn't stop talking about how comfortable the bed was. The two things to know: 1) The house does not have a spa. I can assure you, in January, it would have been very welcomed. 2) The house is on a very busy street. This was a bit stressful for us because we had our puppy with us, so every time the front door was opened, there was high vigilance. Otherwise, we had an amazing time - this is one of our favorite houses in PS!"
Manager Response: Thank you for booking with us! You were a great guest. We appreciate you alerting us to the communication challenge prior to your arrival. As always we strive to deliver a great guest experience, and feedback such as your helps us in doing so. Thank you again."The house and pool were beautiful and as advertised. Perfect for us for a weeklong stay with my dog. There is an added pet fee of $150 which I hadn't noticed. No problem, but was tricky getting in touch with them to tell them I had a dog in the house. Palm Springs has STRICT vacation rental regulations and the rules are posted all over the property, so you don't forget! Somewhat of a damper, but not the fault the owner. We swam, relaxed, cooked dinner and just chilled out and a really nice time. We would definitely stay here again!"
great stay despite the weather
"Great house for a classic PS experience.
We had pretty bad weather for half our trip but luckily there is a covered area by the pool to let us be outside despite the rain.
We had an issue with a coffee maker that didn't work, but it was replaced very quickly by the housing mgt team.
A bit expensive for a couple, but would be very reasonable for 4 or more adults.
Location is about a large city block distance to a plaza w stores, including a supermarket and some casual restaurants.
One negative would be that there is some noise you can hear from cars/trucks rumbling past at night, even in the back room. "
Better than advertised
"Delightful home, great pool, great location, amazing details"
"Enjoyed our stay and they were pleasant and communicative throughout!"
"If relaxation, peace and fun are on your agenda then this is the place for you! Great location for those who want to eat out or if you want to stay in the grocery and convenience stores are only a short walk away. You will be very sad when it’s time to check out though because it’s so easy to forget you are away."
Diaz Family vacation
"Great house with a 60s vibe. @nd time we have stayed here. Love the layout, pool, area!"
very nice stay
"very nice place.
and location was great."
Excellent property!!
"The Chi Chi was great for our family vacation. We loved the 50-60 vibe of the house. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed and loved the there were 3 separate bedrooms with ensuites in each. The pool and yard were awesome which provided everyone with a much welcomed cool down.
Loved the property and location. We made amazing memories and will be back!!"
Chi chi house
"Everything was great. Will stay at the chi chi house again in the future.
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Great Palm Springs nostalgic stay
"I chose the Chi Chi house mainly for the pool and private outdoor space. Turned out to be perfect for me and my pup. The house lived really well for one person, but plenty of room for house guests. Not great if you need an office type of privacy. The house is very dated and could use some fixing up. The location is ideal, if you don’t mind being on a very busy street. Convenient to everything and located in the very charming Deepwell district. I loved walking my dog through the neighborhood and looking at all the mid century modern homes and some very cool landscaping. I would consider renting this house again. "
THE CHI CHI HOUSE IS AWESOME
"We had a great time. The pool area is amazing. The house is definitely a retro experience. everything was great."
Chi chi house
"Great party house. Marvelous pool and location. Classic mid modern house, mostly original."
Great Value - Cool Mid Mod House!
"Very special property that was perfect for our group of Mid Mod design and architecture fans. Loved being able to walk to great restaurants and night spots. Spent all our days by the huge kidney shaped pool. Yard was so private. Super great value. The place was clean, comfortable well maintained, and has a very hip 1950s Palm Springs vibe."
Superb location, excellent accommodations!
"Terrific home in a great location near great restaurants and bars. The home is in terrific condition, with great amenities. Superb place to chill by the pool, have a BBQ and evening cocktails. We had six stay comfortably - plenty of space and room for all. Highly recommend this to folks who are seeking relaxing time away in the sun! The owner is a pleasure to work with too!"
THE CHI CHI HOUSE IS AWESOME
"We had a great time. The pool area is amazing. The house is definitely a retro experience. everything was great."
We Had A Great time!
"We really enjoyed our stay at the house, it is an amazing historical landmark with a great location and wonderful amenities. I would highly recommend it!"
This is an exquisite property!!
"Wonderful experience at ChiChi house!"
Can't wait to return!
"A very good overall stay. Excellent cleanliness, and very good style. The price was right, and the best part was lounging in the backyard, and the pool! "
Cool Style & Design!
"The Chi Chi house is a throwback to days gone by. Very cool, but if your looking for modern amenities this isn't your spot. We loved our stay. The backyard and pool are absolutely stunning!"
A Great Stay!
"Great place to stay, responsive team. Our internet and cable didnt work, and within an hour a team member was out to help, and called the cable company after he couldnt fix it. Location was one of the bigger keys! Nice outdoor area,too! "
Liked the Chi Chi House!
"ACME House Co. was very accommodating.....a breeze to book.....answered all questions! The pool was fantastic! An excellent overall stay! "
Throwback feeling!
"The Chi Chi house is a throwback to days gone by. Very cool, but if you're looking for modern amenities this isn't your spot. We loved our stay. The backyard and pool are absolutely stunning!"
A Comfortable Stay!
"We would recommend ACME House Co. without hesitation, and appreciate that they made the rental experience very easy! We picked this property because we liked the location, close to downtown, and also, because the house had 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We were surprised at how close to the road the home was. An inventory list for the kitchen would be helpful as we hunted a lot to discover if we had what we needed when preparing meals. Otherwise, the house was large, comfortable, and the backyard was beautiful. Also, there are 10 entrances to this house, with 3 entrances at front of house; but no alarm system. This was concerning for us, especially the entrance off the carport into our grandson's bathroom."
Enjoyed the home!
"Excellent style, comfort, and cleanliness! Your team is easy to get a hold of if there is an issue. We had an issue with the ac, but it was fixed quickly! The street was busier than I thought, but I knew that going in. We have already recommended you to friends! "
Yes! We Had A Great Time!
"Loved this house. Love the folks at Acme. Love the desert. Yep --- we highly recommend this property and the management company. "
Wow! Great Vacation! Thank You!
"We came to get our Modernista Fashionista on - and Chi Chi House did not disappoint. This very cool property was like stepping into a time capsule. The pink kitchen is a hoot. The photos on the wall that tell the story of the Chi Chi Lounge from the owner's family perspective was amazing! The art in the house was so cool. Vintage! Vintage! Vintage.... with a quirky 1980s Palm Springs flair. When we weren't totally tuned into looking at all the old Palm Springs photos we were hanging out at the huge pool. And the yard was so private. Yes. We took our tops off and giggled the whole time. This house is so Palm Springs! We loved this place! We will be back!"
Very Palm Springs!
"Loved staying in this cool midcentury home. So much history. We love architecture and design so this house was perfect for us. We felt like we were on a 1950s television show. That pink kitchen was quite the hip throw back. LOVED IT! The backyard was a piece of Heaven. It was very private and the pool was gorgeous. Very Palm Springs. Easy location. The house was clean and comfortable. Yes - we will return!"
Lovely retro home!
"We spent most of our vacation hanging out in the backyard. So private. So beautiful. Lovely retro home with very cool bathrooms. Like we were in a time capsule! Loved the cute pink kitchen."
Authentic Midcentury Experience
"Gorgeous private back yard. Huge pool. Staying at the Chi Chi House was like stepping back in time. The house is straight out of the 1950s - a little dated but in a very cool, authentic midcentury way. The place was clean, comfortable and our group had a great time. Thanks Acme House Co. We would rent this house again."
Chi chi house
"Great party house. Marvelous pool and location. Classic mid modern house, mostly original. "
