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

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Outdoor dining
Pool
Living area
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Air Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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

The Aluminum House - 2227

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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.
This home is managed by Vacation Palm Springs Real Estate, Inc.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.
1 day notification is required in order to heat the pool and pool spa. A fee of USD 49 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool and pool spa heat for your stay.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Palm Springs

Movie Colony East, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Las Palmas and Boomers! Palm Springs are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 18 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascade Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sherman's Deli and Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Koffi Central - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly located?

Located in Movie Colony East, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of El Paseo Collection and Palm Springs Convention Center. Ruth Hardy Park and Heritage Palms Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great experience!

This is our third time at the aluminum house. The house has everything you need and is in the best location to downtown Palm Springs. We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Great Locations in a true Mid-Century

Newly refinished home in a great locations.
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10/10 Excellent

Gladys S.

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cool, Updated House, With Room For Improvement

overall, the Aluminum House was a nice place to stay. it was well appointed and the bed was really comfy. as advertised, it was walking distance to downtown PS, which was great! however, there were three very disappointing things about the place. 1. there was no working tv. i admit, i'm on the old side. at home we watch cable and stream Hulu. this house had three TV's and every one of them required a streaming service to watch. we were unable to watch TV during our entire stay. did Vacasa bother to tell us this before? nope. we ended up reading books, which in the greater sense of things, was probably not a bad alternative. 2. the spin cycle on clothes washer doesn't work. after three hours, waiting for it to spin and drain, we had to put soaking wet clothes in to the dryer to get them dry! 3. the shower head in the master bath was installed wrong. it cannot be adjusted so that it doesn't spray water against the glass door, which then runs out on to the floor. fortunately, there was another shower in the other bathroom, but still - an unworkable shower in the master?
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home, unfortunate location and subpar service

The home itself was nicely maintained, decorated, and clean. However, it is located directly on a noisy street, with a pool at the front of the property, which rendered it unsuitable for relaxation with near constant noise from traffic. The listing did not advise either of these facts. Poor Service from Vacasa - Confusing, poorly managed check-in process with conflicting information from multiple sources. Including being given multiple access codes. - Very late 4 PM check-in time. Request for earlier check-in denied. This necessitated a very late arrival due to available travel options. - There are multiple lockboxes on the property, which I was not told about. The lockbox right next to the front gate wouldn’t open with any of the codes provided. Vacasa was slow to respond to inquiries gaining entry (considering I was stuck outside the house, unable to enter). Eventually I found an additional lockbox, hidden around the side of the house (in darkness, because by then it was well into nighttime) which contained the keys so I was able to get into the house. - Only one set of keys provided for multiple guests, and a request for additional keys was also denied. This required constant coordination to ensure we didn’t inadvertently lock the other one out of the house. While the home's condition was good, the noisy location and subpar service from Vacasa detracted from the stay. The listing transparency and check-in experience need to be vastly improved.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Logan N.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Phoebe S.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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.
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6/10 Okay

Christine M.

Lovely house overshadowed by street traffic

The house was perfect for 4 - bright, airy with nice mid-century touches. Kitchen was well equipped. The issue is its location on an frequently used access road to downtown…not quite the peaceful retreat we were hoping for.

6/10 Okay

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cute abode

Loved the layout and retro feel of the home! We were not completely informed of the location. Downside is the driveway off MAJOR thoroughfare. Traffic and noise were obtrusive. Led to believe home was walking distance to town and park. Not so. But overall, a very enjoyable week in a cute and comfortable aluminum house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

DANE H.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Edward C., Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Bilal L.

Cool house!

House was comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed ! Loved the back space for having coffee in the morning ! So convenient to downtown!
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Gorgeous home in Palm Springs

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home/stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at this house! Cozy home, incredibly comfortable beds, lovely layout and use of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

sharon l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, but.....

The house is small and the bathrooms are very small with no place to put your cosmetics. The pool was lovely and we did enjoy that but there is no shade, so it was uncomfortable to sit outside. It was very warm and you can not set the ac below 76 but there were no fans in the house and it’s pretty much all windows, so it felt warm. We went and bought a fan to help. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

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