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The Penguin Cottage: Sapphire Pool- Walk to town

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A kitchen with teal cabinets, a white countertop, and a window with a view of greenery.
A blue gate with a stone wall, number 556, and two potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, and a wall with a mural.
A pool area with stone flooring, lounge chairs, and a canopy.
An outdoor seating area with a blue pergola, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Place, Agua Caliente Casino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Palm Springs

Located in Warm Sands, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Baristo Park and San Jacinto Mountains. The vacation home includes a kitchen and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Plaza Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 20 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Streetbar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hunters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dick’s on Arenas - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Penguin Cottage: Sapphire Pool- Walk to town


Nestled in Palm Springs, this lovely house features 4 adorable queen beds, 2 bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, and essential amenities like heating, WiFi, and AC. A perfect spot for guests looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay. A great place to call homebase while you're away, we hope you enjoy your stay.
The desirable Warm Sands neighborhood is ideally situated just minutes from Downtown Palm Springs, the city’s best dining, shopping, hikes, and even the airport.
The Penguin Cottage offers a dreamy mix of old Hollywood Glamour and contemporary comfort. Book your stay in this true Palm Springs oasis today! This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit.
This 1937 Spanish-style stunner has been completely refreshed to blend vintage glam with modern amenities. Once featured in The New York Post as “The Most Colorful House in America,” its current owners honor that legacy with vibrant hues, decadent details, and wallpaper throughout. It’s easy to envision Cary Grant sipping a cocktail in one of the property's many stylish spaces.
The sumptuous living room is anchored by a grand fireplace adorned with bronze tile and intricate wood detailing, vaulted ceilings, comfortable lounge areas and a bar. The house boasts four beautiful bespoke bedrooms, each with a flair of their own, three with French doors. One of the elegant bathrooms has a separate shower room and dual shower heads, the other a grand oversized clawfoot tub. Brand new designer kitchen with enviable appliances connects to a dining room with more French doors that open to the completely private and expansive front yard. That’s where you’ll find the stunning sapphire-tiled pool and breathtaking views of the world famous San Jacinto Mountains, huge shaded lounge pods, BBQ, and a dreamy grass-roof palapa over a long table for year-round al fresco dining. Or grab a good book and head to the private backyard draped in jasmine for respite beneath the orange tree.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 3829

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Warm Sands within a short 20-minute walk of Palm Springs Convention Center and also 11 minutes on foot from San Jacinto Mountains. You'll also find Plaza Theatre and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP), which is 2.8 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD), which is located 18.2 mi away (33-minute drive).

The Penguin Cottage: Sapphire Pool- Walk to town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay here, the house is adorable and so well designed. So comfortable with literally everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home and location.

Great little oasis in Palm Springs. Gorgeous design and fully stocked. Super clean with amazing management.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very well-appointed. Everything we could need was available. The host was responsive and helpful, and the place couldn't be cuter. Loved the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an absolute perfect stay! CLEAN! LOVELY! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Palm Springs

A beautiful house with a private pool ,short walk to everything, very quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

We absolutely adored our stay here. It was beautiful, funky, cozy, and a close Wally o town. The pool was perfection!!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Palm Springs

We had a group of parents and teenagers in town for an athletic competition - and this place made our stay extraordinary!!! It was such a unique experience. The house was comfortable and decorated so well. We all enjoyed the indoor and outdoor space! Beautiful and comfortable!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms, great pool, close to downtown!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026