Architectural jewel with private outdoor pool & firepit - dog-friendly

Palm Springs, California
$425 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Experience a wonder of Palm Springs architecture at The Aluminum House, a renovated, two-bedroom retreat that sits within sight of the San Jacinto Mountains in the wonderfully central neighborhood of Movie Colony East. Only Albert Frey, in Palm Springs, was known to have used strong, lightweight, all-aluminum frames like this one, which dates back to 1953. The living space was ahead of its time, with walls of windows that let in the sunlight, an open kitchen, and front and rear patios that allow you to relax outdoors at any time of day. The windows throughout the home were also recently renovated and reimagined by H3K design. There's a private swimming pool with great sun exposure, plentiful outdoor seating for lounging and dining, as well as a firepit where you can unwind beneath the stars each evening.

This home is located in the desirable Movie Colony East neighborhood of Palm Springs, where it's surrounded by other architectural gems and celebrity homes. You'll be a few blocks from the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park, and less than a mile east of Palm Canyon Drive - the main strip in downtown Palm Springs that's lined with celebrated restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, casinos, and other attractions. The Palm Springs Art Museum is just over a mile west, Palm Springs International Airport is two miles southeast, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is less than seven miles west.

Things to Know
Outdoor music is prohibited. Music that is played indoors must not be heard outdoors. City ordinance states that any music that is audible from the property line is a violation. People noise during the day is permissible but must be measured and reasonable. Daytime is considered 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The utility deposit is $1,500 for 28 nights with $375 added for each additional week the guest stays.
Pool and Spa heating can be purchased for an extra fee per day. Pricing can vary, depending on the size of the pool and spa, it can take up to 48 hours to heat. Please reach out prior to arrival if you are interested in adding this amenity.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1004 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    This home has everything you need for a relaxing , comfortable vacation! Love the pool and back patio for morning coffee Just a few blocks from downtown This is our fourth time staying here. Can’t wait to come back ! Lynda & Bilal L

  • Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This is our third time at the aluminum house. The house has everything you need and is in the best location to downtown Palm Springs. We will definitely be back!

  • Tom C.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    The home itself was nicely maintained, decorated, and clean. However, it is located directly on a noisy street, with a pool at the front of the property, which rendered it unsuitable for relaxation with near constant noise from traffic. The listing did not advise either of these facts. Poor Service from Vacasa - Confusing, poorly managed check-in process with conflicting information from multiple sources. Including being given multiple access codes. - Very late 4 PM check-in time. Request for earlier check-in denied. This necessitated a very late arrival due to available travel options. - There are multiple lockboxes on the property, which I was not told about. The lockbox right next to the front gate wouldn’t open with any of the codes provided. Vacasa was slow to respond to inquiries gaining entry (considering I was stuck outside the house, unable to enter). Eventually I found an additional lockbox, hidden around the side of the house (in darkness, because by then it was well into nighttime) which contained the keys so I was able to get into the house. - Only one set of keys provided for multiple guests, and a request for additional keys was also denied. This required constant coordination to ensure we didn’t inadvertently lock the other one out of the house. While the home's condition was good, the noisy location and subpar service from Vacasa detracted from the stay. The listing transparency and check-in experience need to be vastly improved.

  • Joe C.

    Submitted May 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Newly refinished home in a great locations.

  • Gladys S.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2024

    Stayed Mar 5, 2024

    The house is simply lovely. It is well stocked in every way. Indoor and outdoor relaxing is premium. Absolutely loved the private pool! We will definitely stay again!

  • Peter B.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2024

    Stayed Feb 12, 2024

    overall, the Aluminum House was a nice place to stay. it was well appointed and the bed was really comfy. as advertised, it was walking distance to downtown PS, which was great! however, there were three very disappointing things about the place. 1. there was no working tv. i admit, i'm on the old side. at home we watch cable and stream Hulu. this house had three TV's and every one of them required a streaming service to watch. we were unable to watch TV during our entire stay. did Vacasa bother to tell us this before? nope. we ended up reading books, which in the greater sense of things, was probably not a bad alternative. 2. the spin cycle on clothes washer doesn't work. after three hours, waiting for it to spin and drain, we had to put soaking wet clothes in to the dryer to get them dry! 3. the shower head in the master bath was installed wrong. it cannot be adjusted so that it doesn't spray water against the glass door, which then runs out on to the floor. fortunately, there was another shower in the other bathroom, but still - an unworkable shower in the master?

  • Leanne M.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2023

    Stayed Feb 19, 2023

    This mid-century bungalow has fantastic views of the mountains around Palm Springs. Super clean, well equipped, and beautifully decorated. We were able to walk to the main drag where all the bars,shops, and restaurants are located. My husband and adult son were able to work remotely--- there is a desk area and the wifi was great. Loved the Aluminium House and would stay here again.

  • Logan N.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This private home felt very secluded. It was a welcome retreat from busy life. The pool was excellent and we loved grilling out.

  • Darrell H.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Loved the house, first time to visit Palm Springs and we found the perfect house to stay in. Can’t wait to comeback.

  • Phoebe S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Gorgeous space, beautiful light, convenient location, good energy. Traffic can be loud from inside the house and because of the foliage surrounding the pool it gathers debris quickly. Even with those caveats would still highly recommend. Grateful for the space!

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$425+
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