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West Elm House 1 - The Alexander

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Pool
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Interior
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

West Elm House 1 - The Alexander

P.S. City ID #3413 | Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age to rent (Proof of age required)

This is not your typical Palm Springs Vacation Home Rental. This mini midcentury resort was created by West Elm, a branch of Williams-Sonoma as part of Modernism Week 2017, 2019, and 2023. Totally remodeled inside and out. Very private resort-style yard. Over-the-top concept pool with integrated waterfall spa, disco lights, tanning shelf, bubbling surface jets, and a raised sun deck with panoramic mountain views. Five fire features, three outdoor showers, outdoor bath tub, covered outdoor living pavilion with wet bar, ice chest and electric heaters. Bocce ball court. Corn Hole. This place is off the charts - absolutely incredible. Universal E/V Charger for a fee. Beds: K,K,K

HIGH STYLE CONCEPT HOUSE CREATED BY NATIONAL BRAND
The West Elm House 2017: The Alexander was an idea house created to inspire and guide architecture and design enthusiasts when it comes to the art of modernizing a midcentury home for the way we live today. It was on tour during Palm Springs Modernism Week 2017 and has been featured in California Homes Magazine. Treat yourself to a vacation in this Living Show Room - the perfect “Midcentury to Next-Century Transformation” of an iconic 1950s home originally built by the Alexander Construction Company and then remodeled by Solterra Builders. The Design Team from West Elm used their product line of organic, handcrafted, sustainably sourced sofas, tables, beds, lighting and accessories to furnish this classic home (circa 1958).

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES
Completely walled for privacy, the entire property feels like an upscale resort with its large concept pool area, outdoor living pavilion, game areas, 5 fire features, 3 outdoor showers, al fresco dining, gas barbecue and poolside chaise lounges. Sophisticated modern style meets 1950s sensibility to create this fabulous outdoor space that certainly has the Wow Factor.

** The pool will be heated upon request with an additional service fee. Please let us know if you'd like to heat the pool so we can ensure it is heated before your arrival. Spa heating is included with your rental at no extra cost **

** Additional Note ** This fee is not included in the quoted price on some booking platforms. **

INDOOR LIVING SPACES
Absolutely stunning remodel. This property has been lovingly restored - respecting its architectural pedigree while updating it for the way we live today. The renovation preserved the original open concept floor plan, clerestory windows, polished concrete floors and iconic post and beam ceilings - while giving it a completely “next century” makeover with hi speed internet access, updated climate control system, 4 Smart Televisions and ipod charging stations. The entire front and back of the house feature movable walls of glass - that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living in true Palm Springs-style.

** The term "Pets Allowed” or “Pets Accepted" at an ACME House Company vacation rental means that we welcome dogs only. No other pets are allowed. **

SLEEPING QUARTERS
All of the bedrooms feature ample storage, flat screen televisions and comfortable king-sized mattresses by Casper, the latest in memory foam sleep systems. The master bedroom offers a walk in closet, sitting area, direct pool access and an en suite bath with dual sinks and a deluxe shower that connects to the outdoors. The two king guest rooms feature their own court yards - each with a private firepit lounge area, an outdoor shower, and gorgeous mountain views.

THE LOCATION
This spectacular home sits on a quiet residential street in the Little Beverly Hills neighborhood of Palm Springs - an intimate enclave of 84 single family homes - all built by the Alexander Construction Company (w/ a few Meiselmans on the perimeter) between 1957 and 1959. This very retro, picturesque, walkable community is bordered on two sides by a golf course. The emphasis here is on easy living in the sunshine.The hustle and bustle of Palm Springs seems as though it is miles away from this sleepy little part of town - but grocery stores, casual eating places, sandwich shops, burger joints and Downtown Palm Springs are all just blocks away. You can even walk to the Saturday morning Farmers Market or take in an independent film at the local movie house.

Property manager

Acme House Company

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

West Elm House 2017 Alexander Palm Springs
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West Elm House 2017 The Alexander 5 star Guest Experience!

About the area

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Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 23 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goody's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Manhattan in the Desert - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Elm House 1 - The Alexander pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Elm House 1 - The Alexander?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Elm House 1 - The Alexander?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Elm House 1 - The Alexander located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Demuth Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Cactus to Clouds. Palm Springs Swim Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

West Elm House 1 - The Alexander Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid-century home, centrally located.
Very nice place for smaller group or family. Clean and located on a quiet residential street. As a commercial rental, doesn't feel homey, which may or may not be a plus, depending on your point of view. We enjoyed the short bocce court and spa
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in the Desert
West Elm House was a perfect place for us to be together as a family for Christmas! There were 5 of us; there was plenty of room for everyone to be together in one place comfortably and also many different areas inside and out for people to 'get away'. The kitchen had everything we could have wanted - which was important to us - since we would be eating 2 different holiday meals there. It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend this property. It has it all!
If you are looking for a relaxing pool side vacay, this property has thought of all. Fantastic communication with property management and our experience was exactly as listed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robb F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property for our family
We had an awesome stay at the West Elm house. Every last detail of this home allowed us to relax and enjoy our stay. We ended up canceling restaurant reservations just to stay and enjoy the back yard and perfect setup. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ally F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
This place is amazing! It’s like your own personal mini-resort. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alexander on Bedford
This house is quintessential Palm Springs a real treasure. Lovely floor plan, neighborhood and yard. The property management company Acme is highly professional and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth D., Sunnyvale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
So hot, so cool!
What an amazing house! Beautiful through and through, every detail was perfect. It was the heat of August but the pool kept us cool. Everything was immaculate, would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Own Resort
Our family of four spent a wonderful five days and nights at the West Elm House: Alexander. It was like having our own resort. The pictures of the house were great and had our hopes up, but arriving in person it was even better that we expected. Inside and out. The house was great. Also, ACME, the property manager, was great. There was an item missing in the kitchen which they had delivered within a few hours. They checked in repeatedly too to see if we needed everything. We would definitely go back and would definitely recommend the West Elm House: Alexander.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B., Tualatin, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing Staycation!
We visited during an extreme heat wave and were comfortable beyond our expectations! The house stayed cool, the pool was perfect, and we were still able to create an open feeling between the indoor and outdoor areas. The pool gets plenty of shade in the afternoons, but there was also still plenty of areas for sunbathing. The pool cleaner came twice while we were there, which was much appreciated and needed since the wind blows debris into the pool each night. The only issues we had were with the dishwasher, which didn’t seem to get anything clean, although it could’ve been user error. There were also very few kitchen utensils for cooking, but we made it work! First world problems. We would stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Acme!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire K., Portland/Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in Mid century modern dream
We had the best stay at the West Elm house! The home is absolutely beautiful and super clean. Beds are very comfy and the backyard is perfection! We loved how the pool had a nice shallow pad which was perfect for our kids, age 2 and 5. The pool area is shaded around 3pm, which was nice, even though it was only in the mid 80s during our stay. The flowering plants near the pool smelled wonderful which was a nice surprise. It was all just so dreamy and wonderful that my husband and I decided we would most definitely want to stay here again in the fall. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded All Expectations
In the current pandemic environment, we set a goal of finding a house that, once we arrived, we wouldn't want to leave. The backyard (pool, putting green, bacci court, hammock and numerous seating/hangout areas) and overall layout of the home with separate patio areas for each bedroom exceeded this requirement. It was close to grocery stores and the downtown area for our quick runs out for take out and food supplies. We will definitely be back to this home whenever our travels take us back to Palm Springs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best!
We had a wonderful stay! The house and backyard is perfect. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Damon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work retreat
We came here for a work retreat and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped & fun property in Palm Springs
We had a ton of fun at the house! There is a bocce court, pool, outdoor fire places, mini putt - it is super fun. Rooms are all west elm decorated, which wasn’t my personal taste but everything was super comfortable and well thought out! I would recconend this house to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gaggan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Outdoor space is excellent. Responsiveness of ACME house was great- they fixed appliances that were malfunctioning and brought us additional soap and other items quickly.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection in Palm Springs
We absolutely loved everything about our stay at the West Elm: Alexander House. Everything was spotless upon arrival. The property is located in a quiet residential street with minimal noise from neighbors. The yard is designed to get maximum morning and afternoon shade, meaning we could enjoy the yard in the middle of summer with adequate shade. From 3pm the pool is almost entirely shaded which made a big difference for the kids, especially in the peak of summer. The tanning shelf (shallow end) is large enough for younger kids to enjoy and the water feature was very popular. Note that the desert can be drying to kid's skin so bring plenty of moisturizer. Inside, the house has everything you need for cooking and relaxing. Upon arrival, there were four chilled margarita glasses in the freezer - a great touch. The outdoor ice machine was a huge hit for both adults and kids. We used the big outdoor dining table outside on the cooler evenings. If there was one thing we would add to the kitchen it would be an ice cream scoop :-) We had only a few minor issues during our stay, ie. the WiFi played up when we arrived but Acme were quick to remedy this for us. Ditto for some smaller issues such as running out of dish liquid. A bottle was promptly left at our front door. Overall, highly recommend this property and we would stay again in a heartbeat. Thanks ACME!

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
We loved this house and had a wonderful stay. It was even better in person than in the pictures. Everything was clean and the furnishings were new and well taken care of. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Isabella A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house ever
This was our 5th visit to Palm Springs This was the best house yet. We didn’t want to leave. Hoping to go back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H., Redwood City, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Mid Century Modern Vacation Home
This property is beautiful both inside and out! Inside, it is impeccably furnished with no detail overlooked - the house comes with all the right amenities to make for a fabulous stay. The pool is the perfect size with a tanning deck, LED colored lights and bubbles. There is plenty of comfortable seating in the shade as well. The home is located in a great location, convenient to the airport (no planes overhead) and a short distance to downtown. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Beautiful property. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. The pool is the best part, especially during the summer months. The pool was in shade by 3:30 every day so it made the heat manageable! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carly C., St. Augustine, FL

Absolute Heaven
This home is just unreal. From the moment we stepped in the door, we were just blown away. The attention to detail is evident throughout the home. The kitchen is extremely well-stocked. The beds could not be comfier. And the outdoor area makes you never want to leave the house. Our only compliant was that the wifi was very slow. Whenever I needed to work, I had to use my phone as a hotspot. Other than that, this place is just perfection, and we cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Great weather perfect house
We found everything to be great except a issue with the hot tub bubblers. We did have someone stop by.to take a look at it. Also the lady that met us left her sunglasses I tried texting her to come back but she never did. I would recommend the house and company to others this has been our 8th time renting between us friends using different friends as the coordinator. We plan on booking again for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark H.

We had an amazing week very relaxing and had lots of fun playing boules and golf and of course uno
Very relaxing the house has everything you need and we felt totally st home
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renae S.

Great house with all the bells and whistles.
The house is as good as the pictures suggest. It has a lot of great spaces to hang out in the sun or in the shade. The kitchen if very well equipped, maybe better than your regular home. Every bedroom is comfortable and has little touches like private water and coffee maker, as well as the private patio. It is an under $10 UberX ride to the restaurants and bars, or a nice leisurely walk to lunch. Simply a 10.
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Beautiful property. The heated pool and hot tub were highlights for us.
Beautiful property with luxurious amenities. Absolutely nothing to improve upon. Convenient to downtown Palm Springs. Would certainly recommend this property to anyone and hope to return to it for future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018