The Aluminum House

Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age to rent (Proof of age required).

Experience a wonder of Palm Springs architecture at The Aluminum House, a renovated, two-bedroom retreat that sits within sight of the San Jacinto Mountains in the wonderfully central neighborhood of Movie Colony East. Only Albert Frey, in Palm Springs, was known to have used strong, lightweight, all-aluminum frames like this one, which dates back to 1953. The living space was ahead of its time, with walls of windows that let in the sunlight, an open kitchen, and front and rear patios that allow you to relax outdoors at any time of day. The windows throughout the home were also recently renovated and reimagined by H3K design. There's a private swimming pool with great sun exposure, plentiful outdoor seating for lounging and dining, as well as a firepit where you can unwind beneath the stars each evening.

This home is located in the desirable Movie Colony East neighborhood of Palm Springs, where it's surrounded by other architectural gems and celebrity homes. You'll be a few blocks from the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park, and less than a mile east of Palm Canyon Drive - the main strip in downtown Palm Springs that's lined with celebrated restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, casinos, and other attractions. The Palm Springs Art Museum is just over a mile west, Palm Springs International Airport is two miles southeast, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is less than seven miles west.

Things to Know
Outdoor music is prohibited. Music that is played indoors must not be heard outdoors. City ordinance states that any music that is audible from the property line is a violation. People noise during the day is permissible but must be measured and reasonable. Daytime is considered 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The utility deposit is $1,500 for 28 nights with $375 added for each additional week the guest stays.
Pool and Spa heating can be purchased for an extra fee per day. Pricing can vary, depending on the size of the pool and spa, it can take up to 48 hours to heat. Please reach out prior to arrival if you are interested in adding this amenity.

Custom Vacation Rental Suitability

Minimum Age for Renters

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Blender
Coffee Maker
Cooking utensils Provided
Freezer
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Ice Maker
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Stove Top Burner
Toaster
Dining area
Dining room
Utensils
Kitchen

Property Features

Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Linens
Washer
Washer/Dryer
Living Room
Towels
Essentials
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Vacuum
Sheets

Room Info

Bedroom_1. Bedroom Feature Values: King
Bedroom_2. Bedroom Feature Values: Queen
Bathroom_1. Bathroom Feature Values: Toilet, Shower
Bathroom_2. Bathroom Feature Values: Toilet, Shower

Suitability

Pets allowed:
Dogs are allowed in the unit.

★★★★★ 5 of 5

Overall the home had everything that we needed and was well maintained. Vacasa said we needed to bring our own iron and blow dryer because those amenities were not included in the listing. When we arrived we found each bathroom had a hair dryer and there was an iron (plus ironing board) in the garage, where the laundry machines are located. There are no fans or vents in the bathroom so it can get hot while showering, and even though they have windows, it’s not practical to open them when it’s 95+ degrees outside and you have the A/C running.

by Paul

Submitted on Apr 15, 2025

Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed our lovely home. We appreciate your feedback regarding the amenities and the ventilation in the bathrooms. Your insights help us understand our guests' needs, and we will keep them in mind. Thank you again for your valuable input, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!

Spent week of Thanksgiving here and really enjoyed my time. Place is thoughtfully furnished and has all the amenities one needs. Yard is fully enclosed so the pup could run around. It is on a busy street as other reviews have mentioned but sound from traffic was not bad. Enjoyed the stay and would stay here again.

by Wilson

Submitted on Nov 30, 2024

Hi Wilson, it's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving week with us! The thoughtful furnishings and enclosed yard for your pup are great features. While the busy street can be a concern, it's reassuring to know that the traffic noise was manageable. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope that you had a great stay! Your feedback has been passed along to our local manager, and we appreciate guests' preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Location was great, checkin easy, and house is perfect for any trip to PS.

by David

Submitted on Nov 5, 2024

Hi David, thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the great location and found the house perfect for your trip to Palm Springs. Your feedback is truly valued, and we look forward to hosting your next stay!

Great Locations in a true Mid-Century

Newly refinished home in a great locations.

by Joe C.

Submitted on May 4, 2024

Very nice home, with spacious layout and well appointed amenities. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen had everything you could need. House was on a busy corner, but that didn't bother us at all. Nice neighborhood for walks, and close to restaurants, etc. Would stay here again!

by Sally

Submitted on Apr 25, 2024

The Albert Frey Aluminum House

The house is simply lovely. It is well stocked in every way. Indoor and outdoor relaxing is premium. Absolutely loved the private pool! We will definitely stay again!

by Gladys S.

Submitted on Mar 21, 2024

Room With A View

This mid-century bungalow has fantastic views of the mountains around Palm Springs. Super clean, well equipped, and beautifully decorated. We were able to walk to the main drag where all the bars,shops, and restaurants are located. My husband and adult son were able to work remotely--- there is a desk area and the wifi was great. Loved the Aluminium House and would stay here again.

by Leanne M.

Submitted on Feb 26, 2023

A lovely retreat

This private home felt very secluded. It was a welcome retreat from busy life. The pool was excellent and we loved grilling out.

by Logan N.

Submitted on Jul 18, 2022

Aluminum House

Loved the house, first time to visit Palm Springs and we found the perfect house to stay in. Can’t wait to comeback.

by Darrell H.

Submitted on Jul 12, 2022

Wonderful spot to stay with close proximity to the main drag. The Aluminum House had everything we needed for a pet friendly summer get away ????

by Erin

Submitted on Jul 3, 2022

Beautiful home

Gorgeous space, beautiful light, convenient location, good energy. Traffic can be loud from inside the house and because of the foliage surrounding the pool it gathers debris quickly. Even with those caveats would still highly recommend. Grateful for the space!

by Phoebe S.

Submitted on Jun 9, 2022

Fantastic home!

Super cute and comfortable home! Loved the windows that lined both side of the house for views of the pool and the patio on the other side. Nice, airy and bright. Close enough to walk to the downtown area too.

by Heather D.

Submitted on Apr 12, 2022

Great old school cool place to hang in Palm Springs

Perfect spot for 2 couples. Very well equipped with everything you need. Kitchen included spices, olive oil etc. A little street noise but not so much at night. Nice little private pool. Close to downtown shops and restaurants. Would stay again. Management was very helpful and responsive as needed. ENJOY!

by DANE H.

Submitted on Mar 5, 2022

Palm Springs Modern Living

Architecturally interesting property updated for contemporary living. Nicely appointed with everything one might need. Very clean. A bit noisy during the day from street noise but quiet at night. Had some issues with a few appliances during the stay which were very quickly replaced or repaired. Over all a fantastic property.

by Edward C.

Submitted on Feb 23, 2022

This house is a gem! The windows bring so much light in, but the yard is enclosed and private. Plenty of space to relax, work, sleep. We had a great week here!

by James

Submitted on Oct 17, 2021

Loved The Aluminum House

Everything about this house was excellent - great location, pool and amenities. The house was quiet, clean and very comfortable. Great location and beautiful views. Thank you for the guidebood which I used often - all instructions provided for the barbecue, TV's, etc. I would definitely stay here again.

by Kelly C.

Submitted on Sep 1, 2021

Great place to stay and amazing location! Very close to down town Palm Springs. Hosts were excellent at communicating and the check in/out was simple

by Dominic

Submitted on Aug 19, 2021

We had a great time. The listing was just as pictured.

by Taylor

Submitted on Jun 26, 2021

Lovely home - quiet and well appointed!

by Clair

Submitted on May 21, 2021

Beautiful home, exactly what we were looking for! Loved the pool, firepit & bean bag toss game. Very easy walk to Palm Canyon Drive & nice neighborhood. Located on slightly busy street, yet very private with walls & high hedges. Beautiful landscaping!

by Norman

Submitted on May 3, 2021

Perfect house and location!

We had a wonderful stay at this fun and unique house! It was in a perfect location and was just the right size for us! The pool and yard were the icing on the cake! Loved this house and can’t wait to stay here again!

by Alicia B.

Submitted on Apr 24, 2021

The house is adorable and the location is money. It's perfect for a long weekend with friends (and if you split it ... it's similar to hotel prices). I would stay here again.

by Michael

Submitted on Apr 20, 2021

Gorgeous home in Palm Springs

Super spacious and in a perfect location close to downtown, but still far enough away.

by Derek K.

Submitted on Apr 18, 2021

Beautiful home/stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at this house! Cozy home, incredibly comfortable beds, lovely layout and use of space.

by Danielle T.

Submitted on Apr 5, 2021

Great clean space, central to everything in Palm Springs. Also great host and communication. Would definitely recommend and stay here again

by Chakkrit

Submitted on Feb 7, 2021

Great place, lots of natural light and convenient to downtown Palm Springs. The house is situated right on Alejo Road so you will get some road noise, particularly when large trucks drive by, but nothing that isn't unmanagable. The neighbors have a dog that is let outside and will bark at odd hours - something to be aware of if you have a pet of your own. The place was spotless upon arrival and had everything we needed for our stay

by Brendan

Submitted on Dec 1, 2020

My girlfriends and I wanted to have a little getaway from the city, and this was the perfect place for the four of us. The kitchen is great for cooking, in terms of the open layout so you can talk while preparing a meal, and it also had every utensil, pot, pan, etc. that you could think of. The pool is not as big, but it fit the four of us.

by Lydia

Submitted on Aug 31, 2020

The Aluminum House is charming and decorated tastefully. The beds were comfy and the house very clean. The kitchen was well supplied, which was important to us during the pandemic. It’s a close drive to the main strip and has food and shops nearby. After an evening swim it was a nice house to unwind and relax in.

by Christian

Submitted on Aug 18, 2020

The aluminum house is even cuter in person. Highly recommend. Great location. Just don't go in the dead of the summer as we did - at 118 degrees, it's was just too hot to enjoy all Palm Springs and all the aluminum house had to offer.

by Kellie

Submitted on Aug 2, 2020

Perfect home for a weekend getaway. Well equipped with everything you might need. Was great size for 2 couples. Would be pretty cramped if we had a larger group. About 1.5 miles from the downtown strip. Easy to find a Lyft at any hour.

by Anne

Submitted on Jul 26, 2020

Loved the Aluminum House! Everything was as advertised. Stylish house, Mountain Views and all the amenities. Will definitely return.

by Tracy

Submitted on Jul 20, 2020

A sparkling clean and wonderful experience. I would recommend to all.

by Karen

Submitted on Jul 14, 2020

This place is such an awesome little oasis! Modern design, awesome sun exposed pool, comfy beds. The pictures are super accurate! No complaints at all!

by Christopher

Submitted on Jul 10, 2020

Beautiful home with great amenities. Just as described! Check in was easy and we had a wonderful time.

by Monica

Submitted on Jul 2, 2020

A quaint, very clean place to vacation.

by Laura

Submitted on Jun 28, 2020

Great location!

This place was great! Great location, rooms were nice, outdoor space was good. I wish it was cheaper to heat the pool...but totally get that utilities are expensive. 100% 5 stars. Loved it.

by David D.

Submitted on Feb 28, 2020

Little Gem in the Desert

This was the perfect, small house for 2 couples. Great location, good access to stores and downtown. Nice, open plan, very comfortable.

by Ray F.

Submitted on Feb 20, 2020

Charming Palm Springs Stay

Fun little two bedroom home with everything you need to enjoy your stay in Palm Springs. Comfortable beds, very well stocked kitchen, pleasant pool.

by Pat W.

Submitted on Feb 5, 2020

Highly recommended for a family of three or four. Loved the space, well stocked, and great locale. Staff was helpful also and allowed us late check out no charge. Loved it

by Richard

Submitted on Dec 1, 2019

Great layout of the house, good interior design, and close to near where we needed to be.

by Andrew

Submitted on Nov 3, 2019

This house was perfect for 4 of us. It was very unique and clean and is In a good location of just a short Uber ride into town.

by Krystal

Submitted on Oct 26, 2019

Great house in a great location. We loved it for the conference we attended.

by [email protected]

Submitted on Oct 17, 2019

This place is perfect for a couple or two couples! My husband and I came alone and it was great. Easy check in and check out and the pool was perfect!

Submitted on Oct 13, 2019

Great space in a very convenient location. Check in was seamless!!! The place was so well appointed, the kitchen allowed us to cook at home with ease, they had everything. Beds and linens were so comfortable. The pool was terrific to lounge and sun ourselves. Our pets loved the house as well. Thanks for a lovely stay.

by Doug And Leah

Submitted on Aug 18, 2019

such an amazing place. sincerely enjoyed ourselves at the aluminum house, location was perfect for us. looking forward to stay with them again. we appreciate everything that was provided for us.

by Karen Ann

Submitted on Aug 11, 2019

This house is such a unique mid-century architectural gem! It was the perfect home base for our weekend holiday in Palm Springs! We loved using the kitchen, pool and grill.

by Stephanie

Submitted on Jul 28, 2019

We had such a great time at the Aluminum House. We had everything we could have wanted or needed. The style of the house is so unique. We were able to spend a weekend living our “Palm Springs dream!” We will definitely come back to the Aluminum House again.

by Jon

Submitted on Jul 14, 2019

Lovely place clean and close to shopping and restaurants.

Submitted on Jun 3, 2019

The Aluminum House is a great home in a great, central Palm Springs location. Great Mountain View from the living area. Street noise on Alejo was a little loud while relaxing in the front yard pool, but not noticeable indoors.

by Brian

Submitted on May 26, 2019

This place has a very special feel to it - although it is very modern inside, you can imagine the history - a great place to stay.

by Alan

Submitted on May 11, 2019

Very easy to work with. The place was better than expected. Thank you.

by Jason

Submitted on May 3, 2019

This house is very unique and cool. Love the pool in the "Front" yard!

by Blake

Submitted on Apr 29, 2019

Loved the house! It was perfect for my party of 4. Super cute/trendy. The house had many needs already (ie stocked kitchen with accessories). Would definitely recommend. Also the front desk was super nice about letting us hold our bags there on Easter Sunday.

by Sharmaine

Submitted on Apr 21, 2019

Nice quaint place that is close to all of the Palm Springs activity

by Jonathan

Submitted on Mar 24, 2019

Beautiful place. Clean and great outdoor spaces. A little too far to walk into downtown.

by Michelle

Submitted on Mar 3, 2019

This place is great. Very well equipped, interesting house with great amenities.

by Pat

Submitted on Feb 24, 2019

Great private place to sneak away too.

by Mickaela

Submitted on May 20, 2018

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Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly

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2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

4 Guests

Dog Friendly

5 Stars

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★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Paul

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Wilson

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by David

Great Locations in a true Mid-Century

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Joe C.

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Sally

The Albert Frey Aluminum House

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Gladys S.

Room With A View

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Leanne M.

A lovely retreat

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Logan N.

Aluminum House

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Darrell H.

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Erin

Beautiful home

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Phoebe S.

Fantastic home!

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Heather D.

Great old school cool place to hang in Palm Springs

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by DANE H.

Palm Springs Modern Living

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Edward C.

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by James

Loved The Aluminum House

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Kelly C.

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Dominic

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Taylor

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Clair

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Norman

Perfect house and location!

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Alicia B.

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Michael

Gorgeous home in Palm Springs

★★★★★ 5 of 5

by Derek K.

Beautiful home/stay!