Palm Springs, California
Casa Ocotillo
A 1960s desert house with a saltwater pool, ten minutes from downtown Palm Springs.
The house
Mountains out every window, a pool out the back door
Casa Ocotillo is a 1962 post-and-beam house at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, on a quiet street of mid-century homes.
We restored the clerestory windows and terrazzo floors and filled it with things we love: a record collection, good linens and a lot of plants.
- Saltwater poolHeated October through May. Spa jets at the deep end.
- Sunset loungeA shaded cabana with daybeds facing west.
- Records and a turntableThree hundred records, mostly jazz and soul.
- Mountain viewsFrom the pool, the living room and the primary bed.
Room by room
Inside Casa Ocotillo
Glass, terrazzo and shade
A low sofa, a wall of glass to the pool and clerestory windows that keep it bright and cool.
The reason you came
A saltwater pool with a spa at one end, loungers, a cabana and a misting system for July.
Three bedrooms, all on one level
The primary has a king bed facing the mountains and doors to the pool. The other two are quiet and dark for sleeping in.
Long dinners at home
A table for six inside and a second one under the pergola, with a gas grill nearby.
Sleeping
Where everyone sleeps
- PrimaryKing bedPool doors, mountain view, ensuite bath
- Yucca roomQueen bedGarden view
- Quiet roomQueen bedBlackout shades, ceiling fan
Amenities
What's here
Outdoors
- Heated saltwater pool
- Spa
- Sunset cabana with daybeds
- Misting system
- Gas grill
- Fire pit
- Outdoor shower
Inside
- Turntable and records
- Central air
- Fast Wi-Fi (900 Mbps)
- Smart TV
- Washer and dryer
- Yoga mats
Kitchen
- Gas range
- Espresso machine
- Citrus juicer
- Cocktail set
- Dishwasher
- Dining for six
Good to know
- City of Palm Springs permit on file
- Two-car driveway
- No pets
- Max six guests, no events
- Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Book direct
Pick your dates
Rates from $425 a night. 2-night minimum. Book here and skip the service fee.
- BestOctober to May
Warm days, cool nights, perfect pool weather. February and March book first.
- ValueJune to September
Very hot. Swim early, nap through the afternoon, eat late. Lowest rates.
- EventsFebruary
Modernism Week brings home tours and parties. Book a year out.
Choose a check-in date, then a check-out date.
You won't be charged yet.
The area
Palm Springs, our picks
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway15 min
Ten minutes up to 8,500 feet and 30 degrees cooler. Hike at the top.
- Indian Canyons15 min
Palm oases and easy trails on Agua Caliente land.
- Joshua Tree National Park55 min
Go at sunrise or sunset. Bring more water than you think.
- Moorten Botanical Garden10 min
A small, odd, wonderful cactus garden.
- Workshop Kitchen + Bar10 min
Dinner in a concrete booth downtown.
- Tyler's Burgers10 min
Lunch line, worth it.
- Pappy & Harriet's50 min
Barbecue and live music in Pioneertown.
- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum10 min
New, beautiful and next to the historic hot spring.
- Palm Springs Air Museum10 min
Hangars full of warbirds. Great with kids.
- Palm Springs Art Museum10 min
Free Thursday evenings.
Reviews
4.95 from 211 stays
"Like staying in a design magazine, but comfortable. The pool at sunset is unreal."
"We spent every evening in the cabana with the records on. Quiet street, easy drive to downtown."
"Spotless, beautiful and stocked with everything. The espresso machine was a nice surprise."
"Perfect for a girls' weekend. The hosts' restaurant list was spot on."
"Warm pool in January, cold nights by the fire pit. We will be back."
"Great house, great views, very responsive hosts."
Your hosts
Hi, we're Celia and James
We fell for Palm Springs on a weekend trip and bought Casa Ocotillo a year later. We live in town and handle every stay ourselves.
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Wi-Fi, check-in steps, how everything works and our favorite spots, all on one page. There's a QR card in the kitchen that opens it too.
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Good to know
Is the pool heated?
Yes, October through May at no extra cost. In summer it stays warm on its own.
Is there a permit?
Yes. Casa Ocotillo holds a City of Palm Springs vacation rental permit. Max six guests.
How hot is summer?
Highs over 105°F are normal. The house has central air and the pool has misters.
How do we check in?
Keypad entry. Check-in is 4 p.m., checkout is 11 a.m.
Can we host a party?
No. The city sets strict noise rules and we follow them.
Get first pick of open dates
A few emails a year with open weeks and returning-guest rates. No spam.