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Recently Renovated: The Racquet Club Retreat

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Las Palmas
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Recently Renovated: The Racquet Club Retreat

This classic 1959 Alexander home, previously owned by Hollywood icon, Debbie Reynolds, has been recently restored; maintaining the architectural significance of the Krisel design, while adding all the comforts of modern technology & environmentally conscious living. Amenities include: EV & Tesla™ car chargers, Pentair™ heated salt water pool/spa, Jura™ coffee maker, Sonos™ soundbar, Samsung™ TV, AppleTV™, Saatva™ pillow-top king, remote blackout shades, Neighbor™ outdoor lounge set w/ fire-pit.

Welcome to this Racquet Club Retreat! This quintessential Krisel-designed, Alexander-constructed home, previously owned for 25 years by Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds, was restored in 2021 and 2022, including front and back landscaping and salt water pool w/ infinity spa. The home sits on a large quarter-acre lot in historic Racquet Club Estates offering incredible views of Mt. San Jacinto; the desert landscape garden is gated and secured featuring 4,000 sq ft of grass, a new pool, with imported/hand-made Portuguese tile & jetted infinity spa, 4 pool loungers, umbrellas, Kohler™ outdoor rain shower, fire-pit & lounge area for 6 and a new (2022) built-in grill.

Designed as a "green" first mid-century residence, the home is self-powered with solar & Tesla Powerwall™ battery, and the garage is equipped with 2 EV chargers (one Tesla™ and one EV universal).

• Pool & Spa
Brand new salt water pool and heater as of 2022; the pool is remote controlled and you have control over lighting and spa jets. The pool deck features 4 loungers and 1 umbrella. Pool towels, toys and floats are provided. Up to 3 hours/day of spa heating is included in rental rate. Please note that pool heating is charged separately, see below for details.

• TV & Internet
65” Samsung™ 4K TV w/ Apple TV™ in living room (includes Netflix, HBOmax™, Hulu™, AppleTV™+, Amazon Prime™, and DIRECTV Stream™). 50" Roku™ TV's in every bedroom. Living room also has Nintendo Switch w/ Mario Kart and Super Mario Odyssey. Ultra High-speed Wifi internet (500/20 Mbps) is available throughout the property.

• Music
Sonos™ Beam speaker is in main living area. Connect with your own devices to stream your favorite music via Spotify™ or other streaming services; please download the latest Sonos™ app to your phone or computer. Please note that no outdoor music is permitted per Palm Springs city ordinance.

• Kitchen
The kitchen comes fully equipped with utensils, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, cold-filtered & ready-hot drinking water, Jura™ Espresso machine, French press, blender, LG refrigerator with cocktail ice, Bertazonni 5-burner stove & convection oven. Tea, coffee, sugar, spices and oils are also provided.

• Sleep
1 primary bedroom with king bed and ensuite bathroom that was completely renovated in August 2022. 2 guest bedrooms with 1 king and 1 queen bed and shared bathroom. Mattresses are provided by Satvaa™ featuring cooling percale linens and white down comforters.

• AC & Heating
Enjoy the desert in comfort with a commercial HVAC system. Ecobee™ allows for easy controls.

There are 2 spaces for vehicles in the garage and 1 in the driveway. Total # of vehicles included on property at any time (including overnight guests) is 3 per Palm Springs city ordinance. Garage parking is preferred.

POOL & JACUZZI HEATING
Up to 3 hours/day of spa heating is included in rental rate. Pool heating is optional and charged separately at $85 per day (Oct-May) and $65 per day (June-Sept). A small discount may be provided for 7 night bookings. Please note that due to the rising costs in natural gas that these are actual costs to heat the pool (i.e. there is no up charge). Pool heat is set to 82F°, Spa can be heated up to 100F°. Higher pool & spa temperatures can be arranged upon request and additional charges. You may decide to heat the pool at the time of booking or later on, just keep in mind that it may take up to 24 hrs to heat-up. If you would like the pool to be pre-heated and ready for your arrival, please let us know at least 24 hours prior to arrival. A three day minimum applies; payments will be handled after reservation is confirmed and prior to check-in.

POOL & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
The pool is being cleaned and tested twice per week, usually this occurs on Monday & Thursday (weather permitting) ~ 10am for 20 mins each. The gardener comes one time per week, usually on Wednesday afternoons (weather permitting) for ~30-60mins.

TRASH & RECYCLING
Trash and Recycling pickup is on Thursday's (unless it falls on a holiday week).

SAFETY & SECURITY
The home is armed with August lock which can be accessed via the Vrbo app. All rooms are equipped with smoke & carbon sensors. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit are available.

For your safety and the safety of others, surveillance cameras are installed in the front of the property. There are 2 Blink cameras facing the front breezeway and garage, and one by the service gate on the casita exterior. Recordings remain private and may be used for liability reasons and to monitor occupancy and other policies noted here. It in no way infringes upon the expectation of privacy in these public areas and conforms with Vrbo policies.

OCCUPANCY, PARTIES & EVENTS
We do NOT allow large gatherings, parties or events.
Maximum night-time occupancy is 6 (including adults and children), daytime is 6 (including adults and children) . No more than 3 vehicles can be parked on or near the property at anytime (including overnight guests). Unauthorized or over-occupancy is charged at $100 per person per night for all occupants and may result in further charges, including forfeiture of rental charges and security deposit per House Rules.

PHOTO & FILM SHOOTS
All photo & film shoots require prior written consent including location agreement and are subject rates starting from $2,000 for photo shoots, $3,000 for film shoots. If you are planning to shoot on property or bring professional camera equipment you must let us know prior to arrival.

The City of Palm Springs City ID #3488 Permit #7725

Property manager

Rob Connolly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 3488

About the area

Palm Springs

Located in Racquet Club Estates, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Palm Springs Art Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon. Travelling with kids? Consider Las Palmas, or check out an event or a game at Agua Caliente Casino. Surfing/body boarding offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Las Palmas - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 12 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 10 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown's BBQ and Soul Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Recently Renovated: The Racquet Club Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Recently Renovated: The Racquet Club Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Recently Renovated: The Racquet Club Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Recently Renovated: The Racquet Club Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Recently Renovated: The Racquet Club Retreat located?

This family-friendly Palm Springs holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Palm Springs Square Shopping Center, Las Palmas and Ruth Hardy Park. San Jacinto Mountains and Desert Highland Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Rob Connolly

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Los Angeles, CA

We travel not to escape life
but for life not to escape us

Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of famed Racquet Club Estates, the area is perfect for walking, running or biking. The neighborhood is lined with beautifully restored midcentury homes and perfect for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views.