Mel House - Family Friendly Luxury Villa Rental in Palm Springs, California

Recently updated, this four-bedroom retreat includes southwest views of the mountains in a central Palm Springs location. This classic ranch design with rows of palms lining the walkway into the home is a spacious oasis of desert living. The home is located in the El Mirador / Ruth Hardy Park neighborhood just blocks to the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

Enter the home to find a warm color scheme and many upgraded appointments. This family dwelling offers traditional accents and furnishings with the perfect blend of modern pop artwork displayed throughout. The residence includes 4,200 square feet of spacious interior living in an open floor-plan leading out through sliding glass doors to the lanai for additional outdoor living. The central living space also includes a cozy fireplace in a room of expose rafters and a picturesque bay window. A large media room that seats 12 includes action film-noir movie posters for the ultimate theater experience.   The terrace and completely private yard is surrounded with plenty of lawn space around a refreshing pebble-tech pool and spa.

The sleek kitchen offers modern appliances with a large eat at island perfect for creating a gourmet experience. For outdoor living, a grill area is available for dining al fresco in the lanai. An adjacent formal dining area has seating for 8 guest with an adjacent wet bar for enjoying cocktails. The sleeping quarters offer plenty of relaxation in bright hues and modern furnishings and appointments. All bedrooms have direct access to the pool area and include ensuite bathrooms.

Three blocks away is Ruth Hardy Park amidst the original estate homes of the historic Movie Colony. The park features plenty of mature trees and open grass fields with a playground for children, beach volleyball, basketball court, and tennis courts with night lighting.  This is a great neighborhood for morning walks, enjoying the many architectural styles of homes from mid-century, modern, to Spanish revival. 

Other Highlights Include:

• Spacious family friendly home with a blend of modern and comfortable style
• Four bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms
• Expansive open floor plan in the living area and kitchen
• Gourmet kitchen with modern appliances and plenty of counter space to inspire culinary creativity that opens to the lanai
• Outdoor living environment taking advantage of the desert landscape with mountain vistas south
• Refreshing pebble-tech pool and spa both in large oval-shapes surrounded by plenty of lawn space
• Flat screen TV’s with premium cable, wireless internet, DVD player, and MP3 connectivity
• Just blocks to down-town Palm Springs for nightlife, shopping, and near the Uptown Design District on Palm Canyon Drive