The homepage for The Twin Palms Art House, a luxury short term vacation rental situated in the beautiful Twin Palms in Palm Springs. California. For potential guests the site contains detailed information about the property and it's surrounds and the ability to directly make a booking. For existing reservation holders and currently in-residence guests the site is a one stop shop to register your reservation and get all the information you need when staying with us. Your Palm Springs home base, always we're glad you're here our goal is to give you a truly vibrant, creative and thoroughly Palm Springs home base @thetwinpalmsarthouse #thetwinpalmsarthouse PS CITY NO 003629 INFORM INFORMATION & GUIDANCE "We wanted an iconic mid-century modern Palm Springs experience, and we got it!" Carolyn, February 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION Your home base Welcome to The Twin Palms Art House, where the color of Palm Springs invites you to let your creativity run free as you explore our amazing little desert city, or do absolutely nothing at all by our private pool. Your choices are endless when you have a home base. Color Amenity Splash Expression Nature It's certainly a house of color. Come explore the house and find your vibrancy. We're all about amenities. Review ours starting in the kitchen, chef. If you like water, we like you. Our art is our expression. Come join the discussion. The beauty of the desert is truly a gift, and we love presents. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Amenity Splash Expression Nature Color Surround yourself with the colors of midcentury We take our commitment to vibrancy rather seriously. Across this three-bedroom, three-bathroom property that sleeps six people, you'll never be wanting if you like a dash of creative mid-century modern inspired color. Explore the house x 3 x 3 x 6 Reserve "...it is superb as in the pictures: it captures the 'spirit of Palm Springs' perfectly!" Céline & Bertrand, August 2025 "The interior design set this home apart from others houses available." Michelle, November 2024 "This a really cool, interesting, and fun place to stay! Jeremy, March 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP "Designed to delight in every corner" Debbie, December 2024 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Color Splash Expression Nature Amenity A kitchen ready for you, chef We know how important the amenities are when staying in a short-term rental. Take our kitchen, it's ready for you or your crew to cook up a storm, although you’ll likely find yourself drawn outside... Just off the kitchen, the new BBQ and alfresco dining area sit under a canopy of sparkling festival lights. It’s an easy, inviting spot to grill dinner and enjoy the desert air long after the sun goes down. Full amenities list Reserve "The kitchen is a chef's dream, fully equipped for gourmet meals and serving over a dozen guests." Michael, December 2025 "Great house, perfect amenities... plenty of kitchenware" Céline & Bertrand, August 2025 "The home is incredibly well-appointed with ample seating inside and out... the bathrooms were stocked with plenty of plush towels." Michael, December 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Color Amenity Expression Nature Splash The outdoor suite Escape the heat, enjoy the heat . Whatever your preference you can do it in total comfort and privacy in our pool, spa and outdoor rain shower, collectively what we call 'the outdoor suite' #splash Explore the pool Reserve "The pool area felt like a private oasis perfect for relaxing in the sunshine or winding down under the stars." Flandrienne, April 2025 "We especially enjoyed hanging by the pool during the day and sitting out at night at the firepit." Lisa, March 2025 "The exterior is completely private and carefully designed for outdoor living, with a lavish, protected lounge over looking the pool area" Carolyn, March 2025 & January 2026 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Color Amenity Splash Nature Expression Always live artfully We love art, we love expression. It fills us with memories of lands afar, of what (and who) could have been, and what still can be. It's escapism and its right here, all at once. Come stay artfully with us and form your own view. Explore our art Reserve "Gorgeous artwork, stylish furniture, and vintage touches that made it feel both luxurious and welcoming." Flandrienne, April 2025 "The Twin Palms Art House was charming, cozy, retro and filled with a wide range of entertaining art and sculptures, loved it all.... Carolyn, March 2025 & January 2026 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Color Amenity Splash Expression Nature Back to nature The garden is a curated celebration of our desert, featuring a striking collection of architectural cacti and native plantings, all framing the iconic twin Washingtonian palms that give the neighborhood its name and which were planted when construction began back in 1959. Come, chill by the firepit and watch the sunset over the San Jacinto Mountains. Let's go outside Reserve "A beautiful desert garden that wraps around the house and includes outdoor dining and multiple gathering spots." Carolyn, February 2025 & January 2026 " Superb outdoors... extremely relaxing stay." Céline & Bertrand, August 2025 "The garden was lush and beautifully maintained." Flandrienne, April 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP learn learn about the house & palm springs reserve time to make a reservation register ensure we all comply with local rules inform get information & guidance when in-residence TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Quick links Direct links to our content Learn Material accessible to everyone & helpful when deciding to book as well as during any stay the house the garden twin palms our top 10 local food travel times warm-up FAQs TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inform Material designed for our registered guests our art house rules house guide departure emergency TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Local weather TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP

Our We have a list of House Rules - our DO'S and our DONT'S . You've agreed to adhere to these when making your reservation. They're set out below and have been kept very straight-forward. They are also posted on the fridge in the house. OUR DON'TS OUR DO'S OUR DON'TS NO PETS This means no pets inside or outside. Really. NO SMOKING Absolutely no smoking inside and no smoking within 15 feet of any entrance. NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC No amplified sound can beheard from property line. NO GLASS BY POOL We’ve supplied lots of non-glass alternatives, please use them. NO PARTIES You know you’re having a party when you’re having one. Don’t. NO NOISE IN QUIET TIME Please respect our neighbors after 10pm and before 7am. DO NOT LET GATES SLAM It damages the gates, disturbs our neighbors and it’s just not cool.. BACK TO TOP OUR DO'S DO ENJOY THE GARDEN But please be careful of the plants, they bite. DO PRESERVE WATER We live in a desert during global warming, aim for short showers. DO OPEN & CLOSE TO COOK When you cook please put up the kitchen blinds & close all three bedroom doors. DO BE KIND To yourself, to each other, to your host, to our neighbors and our home. DO LOWER YOUR POWER USE For example, you must close all the doors when heating or airconditioning is active. DO HAVE FUN Whether here at home or out on the town, don’t forget to have fun, you are likely on vacation! BACK TO TOP

House Amenities "The lighting creates a magical atmosphere; my wife particularly loved the festive outdoor lights and the flamingos floating in the illuminated pool." Michael, December 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION Free standing single family home 2,222 square feet / 207 square meters 3 x bedrooms 3 x bathrooms Maximum of 6 people (children permitted) Air conditioned & central heating Private garden Private pool & hot tub Private patio BBQ & outdoor dining Fire pit No pets Scroll down for a full list or click here to return the House overview page. TO MAKE A RESERVATION TO ROOM LIST "I do need to mention - the beds were so comfortable." David, January 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION Click on a room or space for the full list of amenities at The Twin Palms Art House: Living & Lounge rooms Dining Room Laundry Bedrooms Pool area Home safety Bathrooms BBQ, outdoor dining, gardens Entertainment & family Kitchen Office Parking, access & other features TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Living & Lounge Rooms Gas fireplace TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Bedrooms Beds (2 x California King and 1 x Queen) Bedside & reading lamps Closets (2 x Walk-in and 1 x Built-in) TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Bathrooms TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Kitchen TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Dining Room TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Pool area TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP BBQ, outdoor dining and gardens TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Office Stationary Art Wall TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Laundry TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Home safety TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Entertainment & family TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP Parking, access and other features TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO ROOM LIST BACK TO TOP

learn about: our top 10 things to do 1 The Indian Canyons 2 Mid-Mod madness 3 Joshua Tree National Park 4 Drag for days 5 Get wet, dry, get wet again 6 Have pride 7 Drink-o'clock 8 Do Coachella 9 Go to the top of the world 10 Local Indian culture There may or may not be a few extras if you get all the way to 10! Scroll down and check... 1. Visit the Indian Canyons The Indian Canyons are each worth the effort and the secret is they really aren't a huge effort all. Plus you can drive onto the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in just five minutes from the TPAH (for the Indian Canyons, made up of Andreas, Murray and Palm Canyons ) or park next to Tahquitz Canyon in about the same time. The tribe have published Preserving the Past to explain more about their efforts to conserve both the canyon's natural and cultural importance. For more on the Agua Caliente tribe you can also read their twice yearly tribal magazine Me-Yah-Whae (which is "greeting" in Cahuilla). NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION Palm Springs is a mecca for mid-century modern everything. We're talking architecture, fashion, design, art, illustration, brickwork, the list goes on. it is literally everywhere you look and it's so ubiquitous it often just seep into the background but when you refocus you can understand how beautiful a contribution the mid-century modern movement made to our culture. A great overview of it's evolution in the desert can be read here . One of the best ways to take it in is via a self guided tour. The walking tour put together by Visit Palm Springs is top notch. For more self-guided tours and just a whole bunch of information you can count on you can also check out the Palms Springs Historical Society generally and of course their walking tours as well. One other option here is to download the PS Modern app. It has over 80 guided tours, videos inside key properties, 200+ contemporary images and historic images. It's available for iOS and Android devices (although note it costs $4.99). But don't stop there - go and shop the look too. Whether its preloved from Revivals or heaps of fun from our favorite PS HomeBoys , there's a lot to keep you shopping. And don’t forget a stop at the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center 2. Go crazy over mid-mod PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 3. Visit Joshua Tree National Park You have to be fascinated by an place that sends out subscriber emails that alert you to a "Temporary Closure for Nesting Raptors", right? Well that's Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) for you. And we love it up there - and on what street again is the TPAH located? Yep, JT Place. So get in that rental (perhaps cool it down first) and head up to the unique, spiritual magic of JTNP. It's the only national park open 24/7/365. We like to drive into the park from the much quieter southern entry at the Cottonwood Visitor Centre and effectively do a big loop all the way back to Palm Springs (see this map ). Also, no matter which way you go you have to see the otherworldly Cholla Cactus Garden , it looks like something out of a Star Trek movie (it's also featured in the stunning photo at the very top of this page). PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 4. See world class drag A recent edition of Palm Springs Life magazine , had an incredible feature on the past, present and future of drag culture in Palm Springs. It was such good social journalism. You can read it here . As the sub-headline said, and we agree 10,000 percent, "in the desert, the art of drag is here to stay — and slay." And slay it certainly does. PS Drag Brunch is literally a three-minute drive from the TPAH at The Saguaro. A bit further afield up in North Palm Springs is Toucans , a tiki-inspired drag hot spot, and keep an eye on the calendar at Reforma , a great new venue where Flipphone productions is getting very good reviews for their pop-inspired brunches. PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 5. Get wet, dry off, repeat We just love swimming, and we hope you do too. We love the pool and spa right here at the TPAH and, frankly, we rarely leave it when in PS. That said when we do, the city and the wider valley offers up so many cool aquatic options. To give you a sense of how eclectic your options can be, here's four of our favorites. We love the spring waters on a day pass at Azure Palm Hot Springs in Desert Hot Springs, we love eating next to the pool at Azucar in La Serena Villas in downtown Palm Springs (ask for a poolside table when you book and sneak a cocktail upstairs at Sugar High, which is also made for Instagram pics!), we love swimming in the waterfall at the end of Tahquitz Canyon hike and we love renting this hot tub with a view like no other. #splash PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 6. Remember, love wins Palm Springs is a mecca for the LGBTQ+ community, whether you call it home or you're a very welcome visitor. Here, please remember, love wins. So camp it up, get out your leathers, put on that little whatever-damn-color-you-love-you-in dress and hit the town. There's so many options ranging from bars, clubs and major events, to pool parties, gay resorts (clothes or no clothes, clutch the pearls), hiking clubs, social groups, and the list is pretty much endless. Bringing some order to this colorful chaos so that visitors can partake is quite a challenge but we'd point you to one (or both) of two sources we rely on. K-GAY 106.5 is the Coachella Valley's very own gay radio station. You can listen live online as you tap into their weekly 'Gay Desert Guide' . They also publish the useful gay visitor map of town you will see about but can actually access online here . PS Life recently published this guide to LGBTQ+ businesses. We also recommend the effort of Visit Greater Palm Springs and its LGBTQ+ website PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 7. It's happy hour somewhere, huneeee! We love a tipple, especially on vacay (and of course we've not yet found a decent bar in PS that didn't also cater pretty well with non-alcohol options, so inclusive is the name of the game when we cocktail). We could list a dozen bars here but it's been done for us, many times over, so we're going to point you to the best best-of lists and go and have a drink... The Alchemist Magazine dedicated a whole edition to Coachella Valley bars, check it out. Palms Springs Life Magazine is literally biblical in the scale and detail it affords to documenting best-of's when it comes to drinks with their Best Bars in Greater PS , through to Best Happy Hour , and any number of other drinks-focused pieces (think Four Restaurant Quality PS Cocktails to make at home ) We know we said we'd leave it to others but we can't help but make sure you know that three of the hottest cocktail bars in town are right here in South PS and super close to the TPAH (under five minutes Uber/Lyft) - Del Rey at Villa Royale , Bar Cecil and Seymour's at Mr Lyons . Check them out, you won't be sorry (just tipsy). PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 8. If you can, go to Coachella, it's totally worth it The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, really known the world over simply as Coachella, began in 1999 as a two-day event at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Interestingly, the location was selected after it hosted a massive Pearl Jam concert in 1993 when Pearl Jam was fighting Ticketmaster over outrageous booking fees at LA venues (so some things clearly never change). The first festival featured alternative and punk rock bands, including headliners Beck and Rage Against the Machine, and attracted over 25,000 people but it lost the organizers a ton of money and nearly ended then and there. In fact, no 2000 edition took place, but thankfully in 2001 it came back as a one-day event and has since injected itself into the cultural zeitgeist year after year. And don't forget it's not all about Beyonce or even Bieber, its a major art event too . The astronaut pictured here was called Escape Velocity by Poetic Kinetics from way back in 2014 and he's my fav of all. Some people love to hate on the event or those who attend it but not here at the The Twin Palms Art House - if we’re in California in April we’ll be there. And once you go you’ll appreciate what we're raving on about. It's not the cheapest thing to do and it takes a bit of organization but trust us when we say if you're here at the House for Coachella, then great choices have been made all round. If you’re not, you should give some serious thought to coming back and experiencing it. PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 9. Take the tram to another world On the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway you can get from the steaming hot desert floor to an amazing summit of temperate forest with matching cool temperatures in a matter of minutes. On the trip up you ascend two and a half miles to the peak at 8,516 feet and you do so in what is the largest rotating tram car on the planet. It really is surreal how different it suddenly becomes as you pile out into the forest after just being in a pool in the desert below! You'd most likely have passed the entrance to the Tramway on your way into town if you came from Los Angeles but it is about a 10-minute drive from the TPAH. You can try and buy tickets in advance online but note that most tickets aren’t sold that way and if it shows your preferred time as sold out it almost certainly isn’t so just go along and they’ll sort you out. Check the schedule online for seasonal changes but the first tram up on weekdays is usually 10.00am and its 8.00am on weekends/holidays. The last down is usually 9.30pm except Friday/Saturday which is 10.30pm. Don’t miss it, it’s one hell of a walk home otherwise… PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION 10. Celebrate indigenous cultural revival After a very long construction period impacted heavily by the pandemic, the brand new Agua Caliente Cultural Center opened to much local anticipation in 2024. And the wait was worth it because the center has turned out to be a beautiful example of the revival of local indigenous culture and something that many Native and non-Native Palm Springs residents are particularly proud of. The Museum, which is a formal affiliate of the Smithsonian , has a permanent collection made up of five exhibits covering the journey of these First People’s starting with Home, then Creation and Migration, then the Land, followed by Change, Adaptation and Self-Determination and concluding with the Future. All five hit the mark well. There are also additional temporary exhibits and finally the beautiful Oasis Trail , a permanent outdoor exhibition located in the middle of the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, that includes native plants, rock formations, and water features inspired by those found in the Agua Caliente Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon. You can buy tickets online or in person and there’s plenty of parking at the Museum, which is approximately a 10-minute drive from the TPAH. PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION (OK, so what, we either can't count or just couldn't stop at ten) 11. Visit Sunnylands The first thing to note is that Sunnylands is it is simply stunning. We often go to the gardens there just to sit and reflect and reground. The second thing to note is that sadly, it is not open all year round, going on a “summer hiatus” between early June and mid-September each year (check website for specific dates) and when it's open it's just Wednesday through Sunday. So what is Sunnylands? Originally it was the 200-acre private winter estate of the Annenberg family, whose money primarily came from founding and later selling TV Guide magazine (and who went on to donate over $3 billion to a range of philanthropic causes!). Over time the property fully passed into ownership by a trust that formalized what it had largely already become - the "White House of the West" or a “a place of tranquility and hospitality where national and international leaders convene to promote world peace and facilitate international agreement”. Informally the property is also always made available to sitting US Presidents for affairs of state and has been regularly used in this way most recently by President Obama when hosting Chinese President Xi . To visit the main home you need to buy tickets, which go on sale the month before the ticketed time. If that doesn't work, it’s absolutely worth visiting for the truly immaculate desert gardens and visitor centre which are free and host great exhibitions when open. You can see a very detailed video about Sunnylands here . PREVIOUS BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION Full guide Full guide Full guide Full guide Download it here BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION

GARDEN OUR I love desert gardening. Now there's four words I never thought would come out of my mouth, and yet, out they come. Particularly when I garden, I've pondered why they do. I've distilled my thinking down to three reasons that the flora (and fauna) of the desert inspire me so much. I figure this was as good a place as any to share them so below that's exactly what I do and I use them as a way of introducing you to some of my desert favorites. Adam Let me first confess that I don't take it all too seriously. I fail as frequently as I succeed. My plants variously survive, die, flourish, struggle, drown and expire, but each time I learn a bit more, get a bit better at it and I have a bunch of chill fun doing it all over again. Come and enjoy the desert, my home , The Twin Palms Art House, and its gardens and see what you think. Artfully, Host/Owner The Twin Palms Art House Palm Springs TO MAKE A RESERVATION Why desert gardens inspire (including of course the one at The Twin Palms Art House) 1 The art of endurance 2 Shifts in perspective 3 Intentional beauty TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inspiration 1 2 3 The art of endurance Each cactus and succulent is a masterpiece of survival, turning harsh conditions into striking form Spiral cactus Moroccan Mound Moroccan Mound Euphorbia resinifera Listen to this section Geometric perfection The Moroccan Mound is a study in geometric perfection. It doesn't grow in the wild, sprawling way of other plants; instead, it builds itself into a tight, emerald fortress of uniform columns. Origin & History The Moroccan Mound is basically a living relic. Long before it graced the gardens of Palm Springs, it was prized by the physicians of antiquity. King Juba II, the monarch of Mauretania (roughly modern-day Morocco and Algeria) and previously the king of Numidia had discovered it growing in the Atlas Mountains. He named it after his Greek physician, Euphorbus (its scientific name is Euphorbia resinifera ). It is often noted that Juba chose the name as a bit of a joke; the plant was fleshy and stout, much like his "well-fed" physician (in Greek, euphorbos translates to "well-fed" or "good fodder"). The Atlas Mountains in North Africa Medical uses: from poison to modern pharma King Juba II didn't just name the plant; he wrote a dedicated treatise on its properties, which the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder later cited extensively, making it one of the oldest documented medicinal plants in human civilization. The dried latex, known as Euphorbium, was one of the most famous (and feared) drugs in the ancient world. It appears to have had three main uses - as a purgative, as a topical treatment and as a poison. First, as a purgative, it was used to induce a "drastic" laxative effect (watch-out!). The reaction it induced was so violent however that it eventually fell out of favor for internal use. Then it had common topical uses such as after a snakebite, as an eye salve for clearing vision and even "waking sufferers from lethargy" by applying it to the nostrils. Finally comes its deployment as a potent poison. In this guise it was frequently used on arrow tips due to its highly caustic nature, in a fascinating modern twist, today the plant is at the center of cutting-edge pain research. It contains resiniferatoxin (RTX), an ultrapotent analog of capsaicin (the heat in chili peppers), however RTX is roughly 1,000 to 10,000 times hotter than capsaicin. Research is focused on using RTX to "turn off" specific pain-sensing neurons without affecting other sensations like touch or temperature and it's currently being tested for treating intractable pain in advanced cancer and severe osteoarthritis. How did you get here? For each of the plants featured in this Gardens section of our website, one of the obvious questions is how the hell did you end up in a garden in Palm Springs, California? For some the journey waas short and seems almost inevitable, for others, not so much. I would put the Moroccan Mound firmly in the second category. The Moroccan Mound didn't arrive as a single historic "event" but rather through two distinct waves of botanical interest. First, in the late 1800s, European botanists and "plant hunters" began exporting Moroccan flora to botanical gardens in the UK and France. From there, cuttings made their way to North America via the U.S. Department of Agriculture and early academic botanical gardens (like those in Philadelphia and New York) where it was initially kept as a "greenhouse curiosity" because of its medicinal fame and its striking, cactus-like appearance. And today.... It was in the second wave we see this fascinating plant first arrive in our region. From the late 1920s through to the mid-1950s a fascination with Mediterranean and desert landscaping took hold across California. What drove this? Climate, access and design. First and probably foremost was a climatic match - the weather across large parts of California lines up with that of the Mediterranean and/or North Africa. Without this, the other forces become irrelevant. But with this match-up in hand, next came the arrival of wider knowledge of and access to the plant. Most noteably this occured via whats known as The Huntington Collection. I nstitutions like the Huntington Botanical Gardens in Pasadena (established in 1903) and still very much well worth a visit today were instrumental in importing African and Mediterranean succulents to Southern California. They trialed these plants for the local climate, finding that the arid, frost-free regions—like the Coachella Valley—were perfect matches for the Atlas Mountains. Lastly comes the match between the plant and the design movement we know as mid-century modernism. By the 1950s, the "clean lines" and geometric structure of Euphorbia resinifera became highly desirable for the burgeoning architectural movement in Palm Springs. Its low-maintenance, sculptural "mound" shape fit the minimalist aesthetic perfectly, transitioning it from a botanical specimen to a staple of California residential design. Today, it is considered one of the most reliable and "architectural" groundcovers for desert gardens, and it's thankfully prized more for its blue-green geometry than its ancient, eye-watering laxative properties. There is a quiet power in its consistency—a dense, lime-green sculpture that proves there is incredible strength in staying grounded and holding your shape, no matter how high the temperature rises. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Spiral cactus Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ Listen to this section The Shape of Survival This twisted silhouette is the botanical embodiment of the 'art of endurance'. The Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ does not just grow; it evolves, turning environmental resistance into a sculptural masterpiece. In the harsh light of the desert, most life seeks to simplify. The Spiral Cactus takes a different path. Its corkscrew form is more than just a visual marvel—it is a testament to the strength found in staying the course. Each specimen is a unique work of art, with ribs that rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise as they mature. The Spiralis is a botanical anomaly—a rare, naturally occurring mutation that defies the linear logic of the desert. Unlike many ornamental plants engineered in laboratories, this form began as a spontaneous genetic fluke in the wild landscapes of South America. " Discovered" by Western botanical science only as recently as the late 1970s, this cactus and it's non-twisted counterparts obviously played a prominent role in several indigenous cultures for millennia well before 1970. The catch is that this variant is extremely rare in nature and as a result there is a lack of much documented "ancient" history for the spiral version specifically. In a wild population of thousands of straight-growing Cereus, a single spiral specimen might appear once every few decades. It wouldn't have been a reliable "crop," but rather a botanical "shaman" of the desert—something noticed and perhaps revered, but not widely recorded. Origin & History The northern regions of Argentina are thought to be its most likely location of origin The stunning glitch Biologically, the plant is a masterclass in natural geometry. In a standard cactus, cells divide at a uniform rate to create vertical ribs. In the Spiralis, the cells on one side of the rib divide with a slight, persistent lead over the other. This creates a constant, rhythmic pressure—a literal turning of the plant’s own skin. This is known as a 'somatic mutation'—a rhythmic glitch in the growth tip that caused its ribs to torque as they climbed. While it can be grown from seed, the spiral is a gift of chance. Some seedlings grow straight, while others wait until they reach a height of 5 to 10 centimeters before the first twist begins to take hold. Highly resilient to the intense sun, it thrives where other plants falter, standing as a pillar of consistency and a striking guardian of the garden. This plant represents the perfect intersection of wild biology and mid-century aesthetics. It is a reminder that even in the most rigid environments, nature can produce a beautiful error that proves resilient enough to endure. How did you get here? The transition of the Spiralis from a rare wilderness anomaly to a luxury botanical export and on to thew gardens of Palm Springs began in the early 1970s with the German-Brazilian plant hunter Leopoldo Horst. While exploring the arid Gran Chaco region of Argentina, Horst discovered a single, massive individual exhibiting a rare "monstrose" spiral mutation. Recognizing the botanical and commercial significance of its unique growth habit, he took cuttings from this original mother plant to ensure the form could be preserved and propagated. The plant was then first sent to Switzerland to the Su-Ka-Flor nursery operated by Horst’s partner, Werner Uebelmann. Throughout the 1980s, European nurseries worked to stabilize the mutation and build up stock. Because the spiral form is a mutation that does not reliably reproduce via seed, every plant had to be hand-propagated from cuttings. This slow process, combined with the plant's natural pace of growth in a cooler European climate, created a significant supply bottleneck. During this era, the plant was treated as an elite status symbol for the botanical world. A small six-inch cutting in the early 1980s could fetch between $200 and $500, which equates to roughly $750 to $1,800 today. When these specimens were finally exported from Europe to the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s, they were marketed as high-end architectural art. Large, multi-columned plants often commanded prices in the tens of thousands of dollars, reflecting their rarity and the complex international permits required for their transit. And today.... The shift in the 1990s from small-scale European propagation to larger-scale nursery operations in more compatible climates in Southern California and Israel began to utilize those region's intense heat and sun to accelerate growth rates that were impossible in the greenhouses of Switzerland. This increased production efficiency allowed nurseries to move beyond high-priced individual cuttings and start offering established plants at a price point that made them accessible to landscape designers and homeowners throughout the Coachella Valley. Highly resilient to the intense sun, the spiralis thrives where other plants falter, standing as a pillar of consistency and a striking guardian of the garden. This plant represents the perfect intersection of wild biology and mid-century aesthetics. It is a reminder that even in the most rigid environments, nature can produce a beautiful error that proves resilient enough to endure. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inspiration 1 2 3 Shifts in perspective The garden changes with the light, from the sharp shadows of high noon to the ethereal glow of a moonlit evening. Giant agave Giant Agave Agave americana Listen to this section The anchor The Giant Agave is the undisputed anchor of the garden, a living sculpture of silver-blue steel. Its massive, arching leaves are edged with teeth and tipped with spines, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and shift across the sand as the day wanes. Origin & History Beyond its architectural presence, it carries a storied heritage as the soul of the desert’s most famous spirits. Deep within its heart—the piña—lies the smoky, earthen origin of Mezcal. These plants are deeply rooted in the high deserts of Mexico, specifically hailing from the states of Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, and Nuevo León. For millennia, they were the lifeblood of the Aztec and other Indigenous civilizations. While they have now naturalized from the Mediterranean to Australia, they remain the quintessential symbol of desert grandeur. The area of northeastern Mexico from which the agave originates Uniquely designed for scarcity It is a plant that demands you change your pace; it grows with a slow, deliberate grace over decades, biding its time. This survival is powered by a sophisticated suite of biological adaptations. Unlike most plants, the agave breathes at night. Through a process called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM), it opens its pores only under the cool cover of darkness to collect carbon dioxide, preventing the massive water loss that would occur during the blistering heat of the day. The leaves are intentionally arranged in a perfect rosette, acting as a natural catchment system. Every drop of dew or rare rainfall is channeled down the channeled leaves directly to the plant's core and its shallow, wide-reaching roots. The "heart" of the agave, or piña, is a massive reservoir of moisture and complex carbohydrates (fructans), allowing the plant to sustain itself through years of extreme drought. How did you get here? Domesticated in Mexico between 7000 BCE and 5000 BCE, the agave served as a vital source of food and fiber for millennia. I ts northern migration into the American Southwest was driven by indigenous groups like the Hohokam, who engineered specialized terraces to farm the plant around 1000 CE. This established a deep botanical corridor across the region long before European arrival. Following the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, the agave was exported to Europe and naturalized across the Mediterranean after its first recorded flowering in 1561. Spanish missionaries later re-introduced these varieties to California between 1769 and 1833 for use as defensive hedges at their missions. By the 1850s, nurseries marketed it as a prized exotic, calling it "American aloe" and setting the stage for its eventual architectural prominence. The final and most locally relevant shift in the plant’s identity occurred between 1945 and 1965, during the rise of desert modernism in Palm Springs. Architects in neighborhoods like Twin Palms recognized that the blue-grey, structural leaves of the agave provided the perfect organic counterpoint to the clean, horizontal lines of post-and-beam construction. And today.... There is a bittersweet history to this corner of the garden. While you see one magnificent giant today, it was until very recently part of a family of six. In a rare and synchronized event, five of the six reached the climax of their decades-long journey. This dramatic finale is marked by the emergence of the inflorescence—a massive, terminal flowering stalk that can reach over 10 meters in height. This "big bang" reproductive strategy is an irreversible commitment; the plant invests every ounce of its stored energy into this single, colossal stalk to ensure its legacy before the parent rosette finally fades. This lone survivor stands as a beautiful, singular reminder of that fleeting legacy, biding its time until it, too, is ready for its final, skyward act (and the hack is there's actually two more just as big but I bet you walked right by them and didn't even notice...). Rare mass inflorescence of 2025 Add pic of eruption TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inspiration 1 2 3 Intentional beauty In this environment, every flower is a hard-won triumph and every bloom is a cause for celebration Argentine Giant Echinopsis candicans The fleeting masterpiece Listen to this section Audio Coming Soon For most of the year, the Argentine Giant is a pillar of desert stoicism—a ribbed, thorny sentinel standing firm against the relentless Palm Springs sun. It is a creature of sharp edges and silent endurance. But it guards a secret. Origin & History The Monte Desert region in the northwest of Argentina is the original home of the Argentine Giant Unlike its Mexican neighbors, the Argentine Giant hails from the rain-shadowed deserts of Western and Northern Argentina. It is a signature species of the Monte Desert, thriving in provinces such as Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja. In its native habitat, it clings to dry, rocky slopes and high-altitude shrublands of the Andean foothills, where it has evolved to handle both blistering sun and the sharp, freezing nights of the mountains. The Argentine Giant employs a "strength in numbers" strategy, forming massive, low-growing colonies that can spread up to three meters wide. As a cluster (or by itself), its survival is powered by a series of precise biological adaptations: First are its water storage stems. Its thick, cylindrical stems are living water tanks, ribbed to allow the plant to expand as it drinks and contract as it depletes its internal reserves during drought. Then we have the r e flective spines which by being dense and a golden-yellow color provide a micro-layer of shade for the green skin of the cactus and reflect intense UV rays, preventing "sunburn" in the open desert. Lastly is the plants remarkable hardiness in handling cold conditions. Because of its high-altitude origins, it is surprisingly resilient and is capable of surviving short bursts of frost that would kill more tropical cacti. Desert survival strategies How did you get here? Like several other species in the garden the presence of this species in Palm Springs is a result of deliberate botanical selection that coincided with the mid-century modern building boom. The species was first imported to the Coachella Valley from the Monte Desert as an architectural alternative to the native but much, much slower-growing Saguaro cactus. Landscapers in the 1950s and 1960s favored the Argentine giant for its ability to reach impressive proportions quickly, providing an "instant" desert aesthetic for new estates (it can grow one foot a year versus the Saguaro's average one inch a year!) Its sprawling, sculptural form and clean geometric lines perfectly mirrored the era’s minimalist architecture, allowing it to become a defining element of the local landscape in neighborhoods like Twin Palms. Appearing for one night only Under the cover of a desert moon, a transformation begins. From its rugged spine, impossible silk unfurls. These massive, starlit blooms explode in a silent riot of white and gold, breathing a sweet, heavy fragrance into the midnight air. It is a brief, breathtaking defiance of the harsh terrain. The flowers are specifically "intended" for the night, using their brilliant white petals to be visible in the moonlight and their intoxicating scent to attract nocturnal pollinators like sphinx and hawk moths. By noon at the latest, and possibly much sooner in the Palm Springs sun, the petals wilt. It is a fleeting masterpiece, a one-night gift from the desert that demands we stop and notice before the cycle again turns, us with it. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Frangipani /Plumeria Plumeria rubra Listen to this section Audio Coming Soon Sculptured resilience The Plumeria genus, or just Plumeria or as I've always known it in Australia and East Asia, the Frangipani, is truly spiritual to me. In Southeast Asia, where I first consciously let this tree "into my head", the frangipani is far more than an ornamental fixture; it is a living bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. Known often as the "temple tree," its ivory-and-gold blossoms carpet the courtyards of pagodas and shrines, where their thick, waxy petals symbolize immortality and the quiet endurance of the soul. Oh how I love and miss being a regular visitor to that part of the world. Planting my own frangipani here in Palm Springs was very much an effort in bridging the geographic and cultural gap between my home and this region of the world that means so much to me. Little did I know this extraordinary plant was far closer to its original home than I was! A frangipani cyme opens on our beautiful tree Origin & History It actually originates much closer to Palm Springs than many think to be the case. The tree is actually native to the warm, tropical regions of Mexico (specifically Veracruz and Oaxaca) and to Central America and the Caribbean. Long before it became a staple of tropical gardens worldwide, it was a sacred symbol for the Aztecs, who used its blossoms in medicinal ointments and royal offerings. The name honors the 17th-century French botanist Charles Plumier, who documented many Neotropical plant species. The name Frangipani actually comes from a 16th-century Italian nobleman, Marquis Muzio Frangipani, who created a popular perfume used to scent gloves; when the flower was later discovered, its fragrance was so similar that the name stuck. The frangipani rightly rules over the pool yard at The Twin Palms Art House How did you get here? The tropical Central and North American origins of the frangipani/plumeria Spanish explorers eventually carried the tree across the Pacific, where it became so deeply integrated into Hawaiian and Southeast Asian cultures that many mistakenly believe those regions to be its original home. Starting in the 1560s, the Spanish "Manila Galleons" began their regular trade route between Acapulco, Mexico, and the Philippines. Spanish Catholic missionaries were particularly fond of the tree, carrying cuttings from the Mexican coast to the Philippines and eventually into Thailand and Vietnam. The desert paradox It seems counterintuitive that a tree synonymous with humid islands could thrive in the arid desert, yet as the amazing specimen that resides by my pool, which I planted as a sapling and which is my true favorite living possession (shhhh, don't tell the cacti!) the Frangipani is a master of adaptation. Its survival strategy in dry climates is a masterclass in biological efficiency. Its thick, "sausage-like" branches are not just for show; they are specialized water-storage organs just like a succulent. These fleshy stems act as internal reservoirs, allowing the tree to withstand long periods without rainfall. When the desert temperatures drop or the air becomes too dry, the Frangipani intentionally sheds its large, waxy leaves. This induced deciduous dormancy reduces the surface area for transpiration (water loss), essentially allowing the tree to "sleep" until favorable conditions return. The leaves themselves also have a thick, leathery cuticle that reflects intense sunlight and locks moisture within the cellular structure. In the context of intentional beauty, the frangipani is unique because its flowers appear almost as a reward for its survival. Unlike many desert plants that produce small, fleeting blossoms, it produces heavy, architectural clusters known as cymes. The "intent" is found in the symmetry—five overlapping petals arranged in a perfect spiral, known as a salverform shape. Because the flowers do not produce nectar, they use their incredible, intoxicating fragrance to "trick" sphinx moths into pollinating them at night. This combination of visual perfection and olfactory allure makes it the crown jewel of any intentional garden. And today.... Our own frangipani tree remains a seemingly very happy resident here at The Twin Palms Art House - I planted it as a one-foot high sapling in 2020 and by early 2026 it had reached at least 20 feet in height and 25 feet in crown diameter. Happy plant indeed. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP See you in the GARDEN TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP

learn about: the house An Introduction Detailed features Galleries Other things to know "Officially ruined all future vacations — nothing’s topping this Palm Springs magic" Ellen, April 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Your home base Welcome to The Twin Palms Art House. We're glad you're here. Our goal is to give you a truly vibrant, creative and thoroughly Palm Springs home base. Listen to this section Experience the curated art and vibrant color of Palm Springs at this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat in the iconic Twin Palms neighborhood. This home features a modern layout with new AC (2024), two California King suites, and one Queen room, all fully appointed for a seamless stay. The private backyard is a guest favorite, featuring a pool, hot tub, and outdoor rain shower designed for the ultimate Southern California vibe. Enjoy dinners under the stars at the BBQ and al fresco dining area, tucked beneath sparkling festival lights. Located in the heart of the South Palm Springs dining district, you are minutes away from the city's best cocktails and coffee. Beyond the house, you are perfectly positioned for outdoor adventure, with hiking trailheads, desert canyons, and golf courses just a short skip away. If you are here for the festivals, the Splash house venue is within walking distance, and the route to Coachella and Stagecoach is right around the corner. Architecture enthusiasts will find themselves in the heart of mid-century design; the home is so central to Modernism Week that the famous double-decker bus tour passes right by the front door. For those balancing work and play, the property is equipped with two-gig fiber wifi and a mesh booster system to ensure high-speed internet reaches every corner—even the pool. The dedicated office off the Master Suite provides a more traditional workspace, complete with two large monitors, a printer, and a shredder. Whether you are visiting for the scenery, the events, or a colorful "workation," we look forward to making our house your Palm Springs home base. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP "[This] home is an escape for the senses and a paradise for anyone who loves midcentury modern, art deco and Maximalist flair. Each room had its own unique personality Michelle, November 2024 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Detailed features Living areas Central air-conditioning and heating, f ive flatscreen TVs, dining room with dining table for eight, lounge room with gas fireplace, living room, numerous pieces of art throughout, board games and puzzles. Bedrooms Each bedroom is fully appointed with generous bed-sizes (2 with California King, 1 with Queen), fresh linens, a flatscreen TV and a welcome gift. All rooms have a variety of sitting chairs, cushions and artworks. Bathrooms All three bathrooms have showers, with one also including a bathtub, each come with toiletries (local shampoo and conditioner and fresh soaps and lotion),, at least one hair-dryers, body, hand, face and make-up towels, Dining room Pool area Swimming pool, hot tub, beach umbrellas, shading (during summer), outdoor shower, Telescope daybeds, lounge area with couch and armchair, poolside dining table for four, pool floats. Office High speed wifi throughout the property is particularly useful in the office. T he office and small sitting area off the Master Suite includes an extra large dedicated monitor, printer and shredder, along with basic stationary and a wonderfully distracting floor-to-ceiling artwall. Kitchen Two door freezer fridge, dishwasher, five-burner gas stove, double oven, double microwaves, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, restaurant style blender, toasters, ice maker, crockpot, slow cooker, juicer, sandwich toaster, pasta maker, mixer, mortar and pestle, electric can opener, ample adult and children's cutlery, flatware and cloth serviettes and all the necessary cooking basics. Desert gardens The gardens at the Twin Palms Art House blend curated botanical design with the surrounding desert environment. Focusing on sustainability, the landscape features a mix of drought-tolerant plants well-suited to the arid climate. The garden comes alive at night with festival lighting a perfect atmosphere for relaxation or celebration (or both!). BBQ & outdoor dining area Four-burner gas grill, dining table for six, lounge area with three lounge chairs shading, outdoor fire pit, mountain views, cactus garden. Dining table with 6-8 dining chairs, sputnik light and cocktail trolley, Parking Parking for one car in driveway, ample non-time limited street parking available. Local regulations limit cars to one per bedroom so there's a maximum three cars permitted at the property. Laundry Fully appointed laundry with washer and dryer, laundry detergent and dryer sheets complementary, towels and linens, clothes hangers, ironing board, hairdryers in all rooms, sun visors for cars, yoga mats, picnic mats. Check-in/check-out Our check-in time is 4:00 PM and our check out time is 11:00 AM. We always try to extend these times where possible but appreciate your understanding on those occasions when it is not. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP "The Twin Palms Art House was charming, cozy, retro and filled with a wide range of entertaining art and sculptures, loved it all.... Adam makes sure your stay is fabulous and all your questions or needs are met. Angela, January 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Galleries Welcome We're glad you're here Welcome, we're glad you're here. Cactus garden The original Twin Palms Always look up! We will always light a way home Front garden path after dark 1/1 Time to live, love and eat "The unifying aesthetic of the whole property--color, light, comfort, ease, community and fun--made for an extraordinary experience. It was like stepping into another world. We all left refreshed and reinvigorated." Carolyn, February 2025 Lounge room, living room, dining room & kitchen Martini in the Lounge? Hello there! Fireplace A load of bull (over the fireplace) Dining room 1/3 BACK TO TOP OF GALLERIES Good night Bedrooms & bathrooms "Each room had its own unique personality and even came with a thoughtful gift basket of journals, books, beauty products and a handwritten note! The beds [and] pillows are extremely comfortable and roomy" Michelle, November 2024 Master Suite. lookin, well, sweet It is PALM Springs after all people Art corner Marilyn and Audrey are the sentinels on duty at this end of the house Time to sit down - either in or perhaps next to a bath 1/3 BACK TO TOP OF GALLERIES It's Palm Springs, let's go outside! "The exterior is completely private and carefully designed for outdoor living, with a lavish, protected lounge over looking the pool area, and a beautiful desert garden that wraps around the house and includes outdoor dining and multiple gathering spots." Carolyn, February 2025 Pool area, including swimming pool, spa/hot tub, patio lounge, sunbeds & outdoor rain shower The front cactus garden Did someone say BBQ? One of the pleasures of life here is outdoor dining Garden lights at dusk Teal colored Acapulco chairs, could there be anything more Palm Springs? 1/3 BACK TO TOP OF GALLERIES Office Fully equipped office with a twist of Palm Springs color Our picture wall is certainly colorful The office A sitting area to read, do you remember doing that? If you must work, we've got you covered 1/1 BACK TO TOP OF GALLERIES Laundry Fully appointed laundry with washer and dryer Our laundry Wash and dry 1/1 "Sorry but we don't have quotes from guests about how wonderful our laundry is because, thankfully, it's rarely used. They are on vacation after all! Anyhow you'll have to take our word for it - it's great ." Adam, Host/Owner The Twin Palms Art House TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP OF GALLERIES BACK TO TOP Other things to know Brief pre-stay registration When you book your stay in Palm Springs, there are a few simple things to take care of to make sure everything goes smoothly and follows local rules. Around 2-3 weeks before you arrive (or right away if it's a last-minute booking), we'll get in touch to start a quick online registration. We’ve invested in a user-friendly online registration solution to make sure everyone is best positioned to comply with the rules set down by the City of Palm Springs in relation to short-term vacation rentals (and of course we’re always here to help!). There are three parts to this: Rental agreement & house rules We’ll send a rental agreement to the “responsible party” (likely you) for electronic signature. This agreement incorporates the house rules for The Twin Palms Art House, which are already available to all guests and potential guests to read at the link below . As part of the agreememt we need to collect the most basic of details of the adult members of your group (think name and email address) House Rules Adult ID verification For your security and ours, a quick ID verification for all adult guests is required. This is conducted by Stripe and takes no more than a few minutes. Using Stripe, a highly regarded technology firm, ensures the highest standards of data security and privacy. This greatly enhances our ability to provide a secure and top-standard rental and puts downward pressure on prices by helping avoid potential issues—a win-win for everyone involved. ID verification Good Neighbor policy & briefing A very short virtual briefing on the local council's Good Neighbor policy is required of all parties directly before you take up residence. We do this by a quick Google Meet on the day before you arrive and it takes no longer than 5-minutes of your group's time, but it is truly mandatory. City policy explainer Water heating Pool and/or spa heating can be arranged for a cost-recovery based fee. Feel free to inquire for more information but we'll actively check-in with you before your stay to make you know your options. We take a simple user pays approach to this which avoids those who don't want/need water heating subsidizing those that do (which is unfair) and allows a price signal to keep resource use to a level closer to true need (climate change is very real). In our view, the "alternative" (i.e. building the costs of heating into our baseline pricing and charging everyone) is so unfair to non-users and so irresponsible to the environment that we don't see it as a feasible alternative at all, meaning our alternative would be no heating being made available. Brrrrr.... For more information on this, including rates please see here . Please note that unfortunately we are unable to offer this service for those booking through Airbnb. Quiet time The City of Palm Springs including the Twin Palms neighborhood practice a quiet time between 10 PM and 7 AM each day. Safety and security The Twin Palms neighborhood of Palm Springs is an extremely low crime area but for additional safety the property has a back-to-base security system including alarm, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarm, two fire extinguishers, several first aid kits and for the security of our home there are four exterior security cameras at the property, each facing outwards from the property. We also recommend reviewing the emergency section of this website which contains recommendations what to do in an urgent situation and in an emergency. No smoking There is strictly no smoking inside the property (this one took no deliberation at all!). If you need to smoke outside please only do so if you're more than 15 feet from an entrance to the property. Please note that this policy relates to all forms of smoking, ie tobacco, weed, vapes, etc. If it involves you breathing in and then exhaling smoke, mist, vapor of the chemical, organic or any kind, that's smoking and its not permitted. Cleaning fee As is standard, a cleaning fee per booking applies when renting the property. The cleaning fee for The Twin Palms Art House is currently $250. Deposit waiver protection Depending upon which platform you book through you may also be required to pay a small deposit waiver protection fee. Deposit waiver protection is a simpler, non-refundable alternative to a traditional cash security deposit. Instead of having a large sum of money held on your card and then waiting for it to be released after your stay, you pay a small, one-time fee—typically between $25 and $30. This coverage protects you against accidental damages to the property during your visit, giving you peace of mind and keeping more cash in your pocket for your trip. Accessibility While the front entrance involves three wide steps up and two back down into the house, the frequently used rear entrance provides level access and the entire rest of the house is also on that same level. Diversity and discrimination We are, and will always remain, firm believers in the value of diversity and human dignity derived from nondiscrimination. Every day we see the strength gained through bringing diversity to the table. This goes hand-in-hand with practicing nondiscrimination in our business affairs and a commitment to treating each other with respect and kindness, while acknowledging each other's differences with interest and learning from one another with genuine curiosity. No pets We're afraid, after much deliberation, we've determined the house has to have a no pets policy in place. We know that limits some people's ability to stay with us and we really regret that but we have considered this from all angles and have landed in a clear position. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you! TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP

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attestation attesting that you received your briefing LEAD GUEST This form is for the If you're NOT the Lead Guest, please click here Attestation of receipt of Good Neighbor Policy Pre-Stay Briefing by a Lead Guest If you're at this page you must've just received the mandatory City of Palm Springs pre-briefing on the Good Neighbor policy. I know, I know, your life will never quite be the same again but while you're still processing it all and the content is still fresh in your mind, it's a local legal requirement for you to attest that you received the briefing. As the Lead Guest this is especially important. City of Palm Springs Statement of Rules & Regulations City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Statement of Rules and Regulations for the short-term vacation rental property The Twin Palms Art House, located at 2033 S Joshua Tree Place, Palm Springs, California, 92264 . The Agent/Owner of the property being Adam Wand/Locality LLC , Owner with the contact number 415-590-0991 (available on a 24-hour basis). The Responsible Party (name on Rental Contract) being: First name* Last name* The arrival date being:* and the departure date being* This reservation has what number of occupants* And will involve what number of vehicles being parked at the property* We welcome you and we want you to experience all that the City of Palm Springs has to offer. VR homes are located throughout many beautiful neighborhoods in our City. When you stay at a VR home, you and your guests become part of the neighborhood for the duration of your stay. We ask you to please be respectful and be considerate of the neighbors. As a guest in a VR property in the City of Palm Springs, please familiarize yourself with the Good Neighbor Brochure. An owner or Agent of the Vacation Rental property is responsible for educating the guests on the Rules and Regulations stated in the Good Neighbor Brochure. By signing below, you agree to the following: I have read and I will comply with all the Rules and Regulations stated in the Good Neighbor Brochure. I understand that I may be issued an Administrative Citation by the Code Compliance Officer, Palm Springs Police Department or their agents for not following City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Rules and Regulations. I understand the City of Palm Springs may request eviction of all the guests from the property by the agent and/or owner should any occupants in the rental party continue to violate Rules and Regulations. I agree that the Responsible Person is the individual on the Rental Contract. Responsible Person is the individual who is held responsible for actions of all guests in their rental party. An Agent or Owner or their representative has explained the Rules and Regulations in person prior to or within 24 hours of my Vacation Rental property occupancy. Responsible Parties First Name* Responsible Parties Last Name* Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Date* Month Month Day Year Submit

learn about: the twin palms estates The Twin Palms Estates The ultimate mid-century modern neighborhood Below you can learn about some key moments in the fascinating history of The Twin Palms Estates neighborhood, soon to be your Palm Springs home base. Any history of this part of the world, however brief, should start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which Twin Palms and wider Palm Springs sits, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians whose ancestors and current members we at the TPAH acknowledge and respect. And in that is our first recommendation - less than five minutes drive in either direction from the TPAH sit the Indian and Tahquitz Canyons and their surrounding systems. Both are wonderfully managed by the Agua Caliente and well worth a visit. And sticking with this theme, another recommendation is to take the time to visit the new and rather beautiful Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in downtown Palm Springs (and while you there why not spoil yourself with a some time in a restorative halotherapy salt cave at The Spa at Séc-he, it's a stunner). You can see our Top 10 Palm Springs recommendations elsewhere in this House Guide. If you want to learn more about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians click the button below. Recognizing the original First Nations owners MORE ON THE LOCAL AGUA CALIENTE INDIAN TRIBE NEXT BACK TO TOP The land upon which the Twin Palms Art House sits is freehold land that was carved out of the original Smoke Tree Ranch, a high-end Western themed getaway “camp”. Amazingly you can still stay at Smoke Tree Ranch but you better be ready for some serious old school house rules. Learn more here including about the associated group known as "the Colony" (which also still exists) and the not-to-be City of Palmdale which was originally begun and was planned to cover all of what is now South Palm Springs As the land was separated from the Ranch its existing development regulations came along with it meaning the whole Twin Palms neighborhood inherited a 1930s planning rule limiting structures to single story, which still applies today. But it really wasn’t until the 1950s that several key players saw the potential for a unique tract development to be called Twin Palms or Twin Palms Estates. The arrival of the 20th century You can still see this sign today Exact location of The Twin Palms Art House is marked NEXT PREVIOUS BACK TO TOP Listen to the man himself The extraordinary team of Krisel & Alexander The show had certainly began for Twin Palms and Palm Springs more widely The story of Twin Palms is the story of its principle architect, William Krisel , who only passed away less than a decade ago in 2017. Designed in the mid-1950s ands build between 1957 and 1959, Twin Palms, or more accurately Twin Palms Estates was Coachella Valley’s first Alexander Construction Company subdivision. (To read more about the amazing impact of the Alexander Construction Company on this area and more widely, including its link to.an infamous JFK/Marilyn Monroe hook-up here in Palm Springs and it's ultimately tragic demise, click the button below.) Originally dubbed Smoke Tree Valley Estates, Twin Palms Estates features homes with a common floor plan but with varying facades, rooflines and plan-rotations on approximate 10,000 square-foot lots, and each home came standard with two palms, leading to the name change to Twin Palms. See picture above for the TPAH's original palms, which are still going strong. These homes embody the quintessential Palm Springs lifestyle – swimming pools, private yards and mountain views. NEXT PREVIOUS BACK TO TOP LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ALEXANDER CONSTRUCTON CO. In all the material we've read on this neighborhood and its connection to this extraordinary man, none summarizes the history and the true extent of what happened here in little Twin Palms better than an article published in late 2023 by SF GATE . To give you the best chance of taking this all in we've had an AI read it out for you (you are on a break after all!). Just click on the button below to link to the audio file and give it a listen. We hope you enjoy learning about this unique neighborhood and its role the building of modern America as much as we have. And it must be said this style of tract development has influenced planners and tastes across the Western world, including in places as far away as Australia and Norway. Note if you do prefer to read the article you can find it here or via the QR code on the graphic. Twin Palms - an outsized impact on modern America (and beyond) PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ON TWIN PALMS, KRISEL & THE IMPACT OF BOTH NEXT PREVIOUS BACK TO TOP The coolest neighborhood in North America? Several dedicated residents have played a key role in making sure the original heroes of this tale - the architect William Krisel in particular, but also George and Bob Alexander, the developers of the land here in South Palm Springs - are being recognized. At the TPAH we are forever grateful to those locals who really drove this forward with such passion, we are all in their debt. And in recent years the wider world has comprehensively cottoned-on to this gem with Twin Palms being declared variously cool, a unique global first and irreplaceable - but we'll let others, less biased than us, elaborate on all that. Just click below for recent prominent take that we fully endorse and also articles in the Palm Springs Tribune and Finding Beautiful Truth. Enjoy, all while knowing you made the right decision to come and stay right here. NEXT PREVIOUS BACK TO TOP Time to explore? You bet it is! How about you? Ready to see some of this for yourself. Just walk out the door, go left or go right and you're sorted. Honestly spend a few hours just wandering Twin Palms. You will sweat and you won't regret it one little bit. And when (or if) you're keen to go further afield a self-guided tour is your best bet and there obviously free to do and available all year round (and let's be honest, it's a really gonna be a self-air-conditioned car guided driving tour, right?). The best one in our opinion is the amazing mid-century modern architecture self-guided tour pulled together by Visit Palm Springs which you can see more on by clicking below. Note that beyond walking tours, Visit Palm Springs is an extremely useful general resource for you while here - trust me the locals rely on it too! MORE ON THE VISIT PALM SPRINGS SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR PREVIOUS BACK TO TOP