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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 Twin Palms Art House (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 2. Go crazy over mid-mod 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 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 local journalism. Reading it, its hard not to be proud of our drag sanctuary city in the desert, snd of course all the queens (and kings!) that make it such a drag mecca. 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 The Twin Palms Art House 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 The Twin Palms Art House 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. Visit Palm Springs also publish a Complete Guide to Palm Springs Pool Day Passes that's worth checking out. #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 Happy Pride to Everyone 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 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… 9. Take the tram to another world 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

BOOK REGISTER ensuring we all comply with local rules register Our registration includes just three simple steps... 1 Review and sign rental agreement & terms of service 2 Adult ID verification 3 Agree a time for the mandatory briefing To complete the registration you will need.... Around 5-10 minutes of your time A government-issued ID with a photograph on it Names & emails of your party & a time for the pre-briefing The password provided in our email to you Click to move to Step 1

reserve time to make a reservation "We absolutely loved the place and the location. Adam received us in his home with a wine bottle that was very tasty. I recommend this stay." Abel, December 2024 Direct booking To book directly click here. Book with a platorm To book with a platform click here. Please select from the following: BACK TO TOP You can book The Twin Palms Art House directly by sending us a message using the below link. We aim to get a quote back to you within 24-hours. We are currently finalizing a new direct booking tool that will blow your mind, but we aren't quite there yet! TO BOOK DIRECTLY Remember, booking directly almost always guarantees the lowest rate! Zelle (Preferred) : Zero transaction fees. This is the absolute cheapest way to book. Credit/Debit Cards: Subject to standard cost-recovery surcharges depending on card used. Please note: All direct bookings include a small 2% direct booking administration fee, but even with this modest charge, booking direct guarantees the best overall rate. BOOKING INQUIRY BACK TO TOP Alternatively you can book with our online travel agency partners VRBO, Booking.com and misterb&b. You can reach our listing by clicking on the respective smartphone, noting that VRBO is our preferred travel agency partner and they usually result in lower fees for both parties. Please note that we do not use Airbnb . TO BOOK WITH A PLATFORM BACK TO TOP

Please drop in your party name & departure time First name* Last name* Departure time (note standard checkout is not later than 11.00am)* 11.00am If you selected either of the late checkout options above please specify the agreed/confirmed or requested late checkout time. We stress that requested times are unconfirmed until you receive a reply from the property. Time : Hours Minutes AM Oh and one last thing, if you fired up the BBQ grill, roughly how many times was it used? No limit—we just ask so we can keep the gas tank topped up for the next guest! Cold Coals - nope, we still didn't use it Low & Slow: - we used it just the one (1) time Sizzling Away - about two (2) to four (4) times Grill Master - about five (5) to seven (7) times Full Bonfire: About 8 or more times Submit your departure time data & safe travels Thank you.

Welcome to Secretly, we all have a view and we think you should get to express yours Love Barbie? Hate Barbie? KEN & BARBIE GO OFF SCRIPT Love Ken? Hate Ken? Locality LLC notes and recognises all Copyrights and Trademarks held by other parties, including Mattel Inc. & thanks them for their humorous forbearance with our silliness. KEN & BARBIE'S WEEKEND IN KEN & BARBIE'S WEEKEND You see, with each other they're just not great communicators KEN'S BARBIE'S WEEKEND So they had very different ideas about what their weekend would feature And the two competing visions eventually collide when Barbs find Big K in the clurrrb Let's document the scandal! Put our two Barbie's & our two Ken's (or just one of each if you prefer, or whatever configuration works!) in whatever formation and/or mid-flight gyrations you feel they deserve, then snap a pic and use this form to send it our way. And don’t worry your submission can be kept anonymous if you want although it may be included in a future artwork or photo compendium, think a coffee table book. At minimum, we’re pretty sure it will make us laugh. Adam Have fun,

Learn about our cost-effective pool and spa heating options for your Palm Springs vacation rental with private pool, ensuring comfort and enjoyment. pool and/or hot tub water heating for your stay the warm-up the low-down on the warm-up The what? We charge a cost-recovery reimbursement based fee for pool or spa heating. The pool is $90/day (first 7-days, then bespoke pricing), and the spa is $40/day (first 7-days, then bespoke pricing). if you booked through Airbnb we apologize but this is not an option we are able to extend to your stay due to the platforms strict rules. The why? To offset energy costs, maximize guest enjoyment, ensure fairness remains a core element of our approach to pricing and to reduce or remove unneeded resource use. The how? Fees are collected electronically as part of this registration process (see below). payment must occur in full prior to the heating window Anything else you need to know? Minimum : there's a two-day minimum for all heating, so weekend stays will be charged for the entire stay. Some customization for long stays : For longer stays, we can customize overall, but the 2-day minimum still applies. Call out fee for mid-stay start : Starting heating mid-stay will incur a call out fee. #splash our cost recovery rates the pool the hot tub the pool & hot tub 2 Nights - $180 + 12.5% tax 3 Nights - $270 + 12.5% tax 4 Nights - $360 + 12.5% tax 5 Nights - $450 + 12.5% tax 6 Nights - $540 + 12.5% tax 7 Nights - $630 + 12.5% tax Over a week - Bespoke pricing 2 Nights - $80 + 12.5% tax 3 Nights - $120 + 12.5% tax 2 Nights - $240 + 12.5% tax 3 Nights - $360 + 12.5% tax 4 Nights - $160 + 12.5% tax 5 Nights - $200 + 12.5% tax 4 Nights - $480 + 12.5% tax 5 Nights - $600 + 12.5% tax 6 Nights - $240 + 12.5% tax 6 Nights - $720 + 12.5% tax 7 Nights - $280 + 12.5% tax 7 Nights - $840 + 12.5% tax Over a week - Bespoke pricing Over a week - Bespoke pricing how to pay Once you selected the amount based on the number of nights and the type of heating you want you have three options to make a payment - (i) Zelle (preferred), (ii) Visa, Mastercard or Discover credit or debit card, ot (iii) American Express. Each attracts different fees so please inform yourself fully of any extra charges before undertaking the payment. 1. A Zelle transfer is our preferred way for you to pay. It has zero fees and an instant payment from an account to an account. To pay by Zelle please click here . 0% fee 2. A Credit or Debit payment using a card from Visa, Mastercard or Discover (i.e. non-American Express cards) would be our next preferred option. Please note these cards will attract a 3.5% payment processing fee. To pay with one of these card types please click here . 3.5% fee 3. Whilst a credit payment using a card from American Express would be our least preferred option of those we accept, we appreciate some people are all Amex and we want to give you that option too. Please note these cards will attract a 5% payment processing fee. To pay with one of these card types please click here . 5% fee For payments with: 0% fee To pay with Zelle please select your price from the below menu, then scan the QR Code, find your bank from the list and follow the instructions. If you are unable to scan it click here to message us directly and we can help. Note our Zelle Tag is Twin-Palms-Art-House and the account is in the name of Locality LLC. the pool 2 Nights - $80 + 12.5% tax = $90.00 3 Nights - $120 + 12.5% tax = $135.00 4 Nights - $160 + 12.5% tax = $180.00 5 Nights - $200 + 12.5% tax = $225.00 6 Nights - $240 + 12.5% tax = $270.00 7 Nights - $280 + 12.5% tax = $315.00 the hot tub the pool & hot tub 2 Nights - $180 + 12.5% tax = $202.50 3 Nights - $270 + 12.5% tax = $303.75 2 Nights - $240 + 12.5% tax = $270 3 Nights - $360 + 12.5% tax = $405 4 Nights - $360 + 12.5% tax = $405.00 4 Nights - $480 + 12.5% tax = $540 5 Nights - $450 + 12.5% tax = $506.25 6 Nights - $540 + 12.5% tax = $607.50 5 Nights - $600 + 12.5% tax = $675 6 Nights - $720 + 12.5% tax = $810 7 Nights - $630 + 12.5% tax = $708.75 7 Nights - $840 + 12.5% tax = $945 For payments with: 3.5% fee Please note at checkout all card options appear in the one checkbox but the correct fee for Visa, Mastercard or Discover has been applied the pool 2 Nights (Pool) - $180 + 12.5% tax + card fee 3 Nights (Pool) - $270 + 12.5% tax + card fee 4 Nights (Pool) - $360 + 12.5% tax + card fee 5 Nights (Pool) - $450 + 12.5% tax + card fee 6 Nights (Pool) - $540 + 12.5% tax + card fee 7 Nights (Pool) - $630 + 12.5% tax + card fee More than 7 nights (click to message) the hot tub 2 Nights (Hot tub) - $80 + 12.5% tax + card fee 3 Nights (Hot tub) - $120 + 12.5% tax + card fee 4 Nights (Hot tub) - $160 + 12.5% tax + card fee 5 Nights (Hot tub) - $200 + 12.5% tax + card fee 6 Nights (Hot tub) - $240 + 12.5% tax + card fee 7 Nights (Hot tub) - $280 + 12.5% tax + card fee More than 7 nights (click to message) the pool & hot tub 2 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $240 + 12.5% tax + card fee 3 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $360 + 12.5% tax + card fee 4 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $480 + 12.5% tax + card fee 5 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $600 + 12.5% tax + card fee 6 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $720 + 12.5% tax + card fee 7 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $840 + 12.5% tax + card fee More than 7 nights (click to message) For payments with: 5% fee Please note at checkout all card options appear in the one checkbox but the correct fee for American Express has been applied. Any attempt to process an American Express using a non-Amex paylink will result in your payment being refunded, minus all fees and the service should be considered as withdrawn from offer. the pool 2 Nights (Pool) - $180 + 12.5% tax + card fee 3 Nights (Pool) - $270 + 12.5% tax + card fee 4 Nights (Pool) - $360 + 12.5% tax + card fee 5 Nights (Pool) - $450 + 12.5% tax + card fee More than 7 nights (click to message) 6 Nights (Pool) - $540 + 12.5% tax + card fee 7 Nights (Pool) - $630 + 12.5% tax + card fee the hot tub 2 Nights (Hot tub) - $80 + 12.5% tax + card fee 3 Nights (Hot tub) - $120 + 12.5% tax + card fee 4 Nights (Hot tub) - $160 + 12.5% tax + card fee 5 Nights (Hot tub) - $200 + 12.5% tax + card fee 6 Nights (Hot tub) - $240 + 12.5% tax + card fee 7 Nights (Hot tub) - $280 + 12.5% tax + card fee More than 7 nights (click to message) the pool & hot tub 2 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $235 + 12.5% tax + card fee 3 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $350 + 12.5% tax + card fee 4 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $470 + 12.5% tax + card fee 5 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $580 + 12.5% tax + card fee 6 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $700 + 12.5% tax + card fee 7 Nights (Pool + Hot tub) - $800 + 12.5% tax + card fee More than 7 nights (click to message)

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 all-important AC throughout. Its three King suites are 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 (all 3 with King beds), 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 . Note that as part of the agreement we need to collect the most basic of details of the adult members of your group (think name and email address) We'll also grab your acceptance of our Terms of Service as part of this step. House Rules Terms of Service 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

learn about: 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

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The Palm Springs of 1954 Peacock Follies 1953, after performing their most popular number ""Peacocking in the morning" The Palm Springs Hidden away in The Poolside Room bathroom of The Twin Palms Art House is a small window into an extraordinary group, long since drifted from popular memory. In fact, this is the last known surviving picture of the full ensemble together. A picture of ten extravagant woman taken almost 70-years ago. Ten everyday members of their local community, Palm Springs, rocketed into searing global popular fame. These women were the phenomenon known as the Peacock Follies of 1954. They existed for just one sold-out season but that’s all they needed to shake the very foundations of Palm Springs and Hollywood and to shift global cultural trends in fashion, liberation, glamour, gender and sex. We ask the question - who exactly were the Peacock Follies of 1954 Their timing was everything - in mid-1953 they’d voted 10 to zero to allow a nationwide first to take place as part of their 1954 debut - they’d agreed to let a television camera into the theatre for each of their 20 shows that year. The rest is history as they say. Continued below 1954, with Marilyn their only real rival for fame in 1954 was also one of their biggest fans BACK TO TOP 1954, truly the first "influencers" in every living room across America Now let's meet the Follies! 1954, I dream come true for two of the follies, meeting a potential future husband in the form of John Wayne Whilst US politics roiled with McCarthyism and Vietnam split into North and South, the real shapers of 1954 wore rhinestones and feathers and came heavy with a new sense of feminine sass. Whilst US politics roiled with McCarthyism and Vietnam split into North and South, the real shapers of 1954 wore rhinestones and feathers and came heavy with a new sense of feminine sass. We're just so glad we found the image and have been able to piece back together this amazing story for you, our guest at The Twin Palms Art House here in Palm Springs. California. 1955, Even Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was keen to recruit the Follies in support of her noble causes Maybe they just sensed what this might mean, maybe they had no idea. The facts on that are lost to their deliberations, but they went on to ride the explosion of television. (1954 was also the year TV would first be broadcast in oolor and the ‘TV dinner’ first reached US households!) into every living room across America to become the first real influencers of the television age. 1954, fans and paparazzi swarm The Follies BACK TO TOP 1953, Post-rehearsal promo shoot, includes two unknown under studies Ladies & gentlemen... The Palm Springs Peacock Follies of 1954 'Snap' Ginger Baker The energetic comedienne and tap dancer of the group. She's always cracking jokes, pulling pranks, and trying to incorporate slapstick into the routines, much to Dolly's annoyance. She joined the Follies because she "just gotta dance!" and because her husband, Herb, said she needed a hobby. Newly unearthed archival image BACK TO TOP 'Vee' Vera Petrova The energetic comedienne and tap dancer of the group. She's always cracking jokes, pulling pranks, and trying to incorporate slapstick into the routines, much to Dolly's annoyance. She joined the Follies because she "just gotta dance!" and because her husband, Herb, said she needed a hobby. Newly unearthed archival image BACK TO TOP 'BJ' Betty Jean Thomson A thrice-divorced socialite on the hunt for husband number 4 (preferably a wealthy oil tycoon). She joined the Follies for the exposure & the chance to wear the biggest head dress. Her motto: "Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but feathers are a close second!" Newly unearthed archival image BACK TO TOP Newly unearthed archival image 'The Torch' Rita Costello A sultry singer with a husky voice and a scandalous reputation. She's rumored to have broken hearts from Las Vegas to NYC. She joined the troupe as a featured vocalist but secretly wishes she could just stand still and sing the blues. BACK TO TOP 'Mimi' Marilyn Dubois A runaway debutante from a wealthy East Coast family who ditched her cotillion for the bright lights of the desert. She's the baby of the group: wide-eyed and naive, always losing her feathered fan and asking if her seams are straight. BACK TO TOP Newly unearthed archival image BACK TO TOP Gloria Sterling 'Glow' A brassy, no-nonsense former cigarette girl from a Reno casino. She's seen it all and has a wisecrack for every occasion. She joined the Follies because "it beats slinging smokes in high heels any day." Newly unearthed archival image BACK TO TOP 'Chi Chi' Carmen Ramirez A mysterious beauty with a rumored past as a flamenco dancer in Havana. She speaks with an exaggerated accent and claims to have taught Frank Sinatra how to cha-cha. Nobody knows if her stories are true, but they're too entertaining to question. BACK TO TOP Newly unearthed archival image 'The Legs' Peggy Sue Miller A former synchronized swimmer who can hold her breath for three minutes and do a split on command. She's the athletic powerhouse of the group, often tasked with the most physically demanding choreography, much to her chagrin. BACK TO TOP Newly unearthed archival image Newly unearthed archival image 'Dolly' Dolores O'Connell A former librarian from Pasadena who moved to the desert for her "sinuses." She runs the troupe with an iron fist and a meticulously organized binder, ensuring every sequin is accounted for. She secretly dreams of being a drill sergeant. BACK TO TOP Loretta Mancini 'Lola' An aspiring dramatic actress waiting for her big break in Hollywood. She treats every high kick like Shakespeare, delivering lines with intense emotional depth, even if the line is just "Ooh, la la!" She claims to have once shared an elevator with Clark Gable. BACK TO TOP Newly unearthed archival image