In the heart of historic Racquet Club Estates, this 1960 Alexander butterfly-roof home seamlessly blends mid-century charm with modern comforts. Push back the 14-foot sliding glass wall and enjoy dinner or cocktails under the covered outdoor lounge and dining area, or relax in your private outdoor space off each bedroom.
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Exceptional
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m
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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
PS Butterfly: Well-Styled, Authentic Mid-Century Home
This modern Mid-Century Alexander Butterfly home was featured in "CA Modern Magazine" and 2012 Modernism Week tours. Renovated inside and out, this stunning 1960 Alexander butterfly-roof home pays homage to the past while looking to the future. This architecturally important home perfectly blends the mid-century aesthetic with updated amenities including all the modern comforts and conveniences available to deliver the very best of both worlds! Developed by an award winning designer, the home provides seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces. It's the perfect retreat to enjoy the Palm Springs lifestyle with friends or family.
The light, bright open living area flows into the patio and pool area creating a sense of openness not often found in similar mid-century homes. A complete outdoor kitchen, lounge and dining area expand your living area, almost doubling the usable living space. Relax in the spa, gather round the fire pit in the evening or take a swim in the refreshing pool (pool heat is an optional/additional charge. See house rules for additional information) with waterfall features. Private outdoor lounge areas off each bedroom give you a private area to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an intimate moment to curl up with a book or that special someone.
As you enter thru the private and gated courtyard you are struck by the sense of openness and light. From the marble floors, floor to ceiling windows, the Wenge/Stainless/Caesarstone kitchen, or the large open living area with fireplace and super-slim 52-inch LED TV with surround-sound stereo, you feel like you've walked into a high-end boutique hotel. The open concept living area allows you to accommodate a crowd and not feel cramped.
Push back the 14-foot sliding glass wall to create the classic Palm Springs indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
Enjoy dinner or cocktails under the covered outdoor lounge and dining area. Misters in the summer and heaters in the winter make the outdoors enjoyable all day, every day and give you over 1,800 sq. ft. of usable living space year round. The granite and stainless outdoor kitchen with sink, fridge and gas grill make dinners or entertaining a breeze! The outdoor shower and bathroom provide an extra level of luxury and convenience.
Each bedroom is designed for comfort and privacy with its own private outdoor lounge area. Curl up in the 100% cotton sheets or step outside to read a book in your outdoor lounge. There is queen bed in one guest room, 2 double (full-size) in the other, while the primary suite offers a King bed with Bear mattress. Extra blankets and pillows are in the closet if you need them! Washer and dryer are conveniently located in the garage for longer stays or unexpected messes.
The newly renovated bathrooms provide a spa-like experience. Relax in the expanded master bath walk-in shower complete with body jets and rain shower head or take a soak in the tub. Fully tiled from floor to ceiling with beautiful brushed nickel fixtures, this bathroom sparkles with luxury. The guest bathroom features a large walk-in shower with custom mosaic and floor to ceiling tile that finishes off the look. Clean, contemporary and modern.
Located in historic Racquet Club Estates, the birthplace of the Alexander mid-century aesthetic, you're just minutes from downtown, the airport and restaurants.
TOT Permit #3115 PS City ID# 1466
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Massage
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Heated pool
Casino nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 Registration Number 1466
About the neighborhood
Located in Racquet Club Estates, a neighborhood in Palm Springs, this vacation home is in the mountains. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and O'Donnell Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Palm Canyon and Mount San Jacinto State Park. Check out an event or a game at Agua Caliente Casino, and consider making time for Palm Springs Convention Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain climbing, and horse riding. Visit our Palm Springs travel guide
Does PS Butterfly: Well-Styled, Authentic Mid-Century Home have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is PS Butterfly: Well-Styled, Authentic Mid-Century Home pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at PS Butterfly: Well-Styled, Authentic Mid-Century Home?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at PS Butterfly: Well-Styled, Authentic Mid-Century Home?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is PS Butterfly: Well-Styled, Authentic Mid-Century Home located?
Located in Racquet Club Estates, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Palm Springs Square Shopping Center, Palm Springs Visitor Center, and Desert Regional Medical Center. Desert Highland Park and San Jacinto Mountains are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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PS Butterfly: Well-Styled, Authentic Mid-Century Home Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great pool, spa and outdoor kitchen. House is lovely and comfortably appointed. My partner and our two little dogs really loved our visit!
Carole G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
27 January 2024
Family Escape
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our family holiday. Perfect backyard and pool!
Megan S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tyler P.
1 February 2025
One of my favorite stays. Can’t wait to come back
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is great. Big open space with plenty of rooms and beds and a large outdoor area for our dogs. We got lots of good cooking done at this house and the living room is perfect for relaxing. It’s in a great part of town. We can’t wait to come back
Great place to stay as a family. We came in summer when the weather was over 100 degress each day. The pool was refreshing and the AC worked great.
The property had all the essentials for cooking. We also appreciated the nicer towels and sheets than you typically find in a rental property.
The management team was clear about the rules and did a great job letting us know when services like pool cleaning and gardening were scheduled, so we could plan around it.
The only downsides were the showers were a bit quirky to operate. Not really a big deal after we figured them out though.
We came her for my sister's birthday. It was almost perfect. But no real complaints that stopped the fun having. It fit our needs and they thought of everything regarding the pool area (shower, bathroom, BBQ, fridge, sink, shaded seating area, lounge chairs to get our tan on).
The shower had a clog but it was just slow to drain so it wasn't a complete inconvenience. The outside bathroom didn't completely close but was still super convenient so people didn't have to go to the bathroom inside while they were wet. We just had to let people know that someone was in the bathroom. Robert, who was very responsive, said he would make sure the issues would be addressed.
One thing, I would have liked a heads up for, was the pool cleaner that came one day and the gardeners that came the next day. It's no big deal if they needed access. I just worried about the dogs getting out and one of our dogs isn't good with complete strangers.
Jay C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Tom T.
11 April 2025
Needs Tender Loving Care
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We a have rented this house every spring for last 7 years but this was our last. We have always put up with the idiosyncrasies of the Butterfly(difficult to work master bath shower controls, spa takes 45 min to warm up, have to move glass table and bring in dirty lookin outside plastic chairs to eat at a table inside, hot water takes a long time to reach inside showers, etc) because the house has such good bones. But the house is not the same as it once was: only kitchen towels are the ones we purchased and left there, broken kitchen garbage can lid, no small frying pan so we bought one, no small pot only lid, dirty looking white cloth couch, too small glass coffee table, creaky queen bed in middle bedroom, no more cloth napkins, etc. In all fairness, the main bedroom now has a king sized bed. There are just too many nicely appointed houses out there so we won’t be going back. It’s a shame. We’ve had such good times there. We felt it was our vacation home. It just needs more TLC than we can provide.
Tom T.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mitchell A.
16 February 2025
Lovely place to stay...
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice property, nice location, comfortable beds, good size bedrooms and nice amenities overall. The caretaker was a gem- truly kind, thoughtful and attentive. I would absolutely recommend this place.Two observations- with no intent to **** with faint praise. First,the outdoor property furniture is a bit tired. The outdoor table is stained and sun damaged and even if you clean it (it was very clean) it doesn’t look it. Same with the chairs. Just makes the prospect of eating outside unappealing .Second, the outside sprinkler system sprays water on the lawn chairs/recliners, which are too bulky to move (and there is nowhere to move them to). The are also rope (which takes hours to dry) and hugely uncomfortable. If I am harping on this, it is because it makes it difficult to really enjoy the lovely yard and pool. The sprinkler system goes on early every morning- and because we were there in cool weather, they were damp and unusable well into the late afternoon. Minor fixes, but they would make a difference. But as I said- great property and lovely people!
Mitchell A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Piper D.
22 June 2024
Great Vacation Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The outdoor area was amazing....loved the misters in the shaded sitting area, the spa, pool, and outdoor shower, and the lighted landscaping at night. The main living space was bright and open and and the master bed was very comfortable. Super cute private areas outside each bedroom. The indoor showers were a little difficult to turn on, but we mostly showered in the outdoor shower so it wasn’t a huge issue. Location is within easy driving distance of good restaurants and the airport. Management was friendly and responsive.
Piper D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tom T.
27 April 2024
Relaxing stay with Relax Palm Springs
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Once again we had a nice, relaxing stay on our annual vacation with Relax Palm Springs. We have been renting with Relax Palm Springs for several years and really like the way they are very responsive whenever an issue might arise. This year they sent someone over right away to help with some hot tub issues and some garage door issues. Another year they sent a new coffee maker over after I broke the beaker in the old one.
Tom T.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Grant M.
17 February 2024
Butterfly House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Honestly, one of the worst rental properties we've ever stayed in. First, a few positives. The team at Relax Palm Springs was very friendly and responsive. The neighborhood is nice and the backyard and pool were also very nice. Now the not so positive. The house is dirty (grime around door handles, black mold in the showers and hot tub). The garage was dirty with trash on the ground. The interior furnishings are tired. No art on the walls. No throw rugs. No box springs under the beds. Actual home doesn't resemble pictures on the VRBO website. The place could be lovely, but it needs a big cleaning and update.
Grant M.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Nelli S.
26 September 2023
Not as expected.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Bedding was old with stains on it. Had to go buy new pillows and sheets. Loved the backyard nice pool very cozy. Laundry room was just old and dirty, didn’t even bother to use it. Inside of the house needs some renovating, especially the bathrooms.
Nelli S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from vista, CA
21 August 2025
We will be back
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A relaxing time with family
My husband and I and our daughter truly enjoyed our 8 day stay at the Butterfly. The property is beautiful, quiet and private. We will definitely stay at this property again when we return to Palm Springs.
Kelli A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Eileen H.
16 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great family place
Very nice house for a vacation for small family & pet. Lovely back and pool area. Indoor could use decor updates and new master shower..but otherwise a great place with the mod vibe!
Beautifully landscaped and well-appointed. The backyard was a great spot to hang, swim, grill, drink and relax in any weather. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed.
Had a girls trip to the house and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The outdoor set up was excellent from the pool, to the hot tub to the outdoor kitchen. The home was clean and the kitchen well
Stocked. The service from the management company was exceptional! Highly recommend this property and the company!
We were disappointed that with a few things:
Pool heater did not work
Patio furnture was uncomfortable
showers were difficult to control water temperture
Philip A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy W.
10 March 2018
Wonderful house
I stayed in this house for two weeks! Loved the wall that slides open to the backyard! The backyard is amazing! The hot tub and pool were chilly, need to pay additional to heat them! The neighborhood was very quiet!!!
L’endroit est super puisqu’il y a tout pour relaxer. L’espace est bien conçu. Le quartier est tranquille et vraiment familiale. La seule chose je dirais que l’air climatisé est bruyante mais acceptable.
We had a fantastic stay over Thanksgiving! Check-in was incredible, communication was amazing during our stay, and they were very helpful with any questions we had. The house had everything we needed for our family. It was beautiful and everything we needed. Highly recommend!
The house was everything we hoped for! Great communication with the property management and they were responsive to requests. I’d gladly rent it again!
We came to Palm Springs for my daughters 16th birthday with two of her friends. This place was amazing. The outdoor area was amazing. Pool was refreshing and clean. We had so much fun. Great location. Property manager was very responsive and kind! Highly recommend this property!!