Excellence Luxury Villas · Palm Springs
Luxury Villa Rentals in Palm Springs
Mid-century houses and desert villas with pools, beneath the San Jacinto mountains
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Desert light, clean lines and a pool at the end of the garden
Palm Springs became Hollywood's weekend retreat in the 1930s. Stars came out from Los Angeles for the dry heat, the privacy and a contract clause that kept them within two hours of the studios. They left behind a town full of low, glass-walled houses with butterfly roofs, designed by architects such as Richard Neutra, Albert Frey and William Krisel. Many of those houses are still lived in, swum beside and sometimes rented.
Our collection runs to 330+ villas across the Coachella Valley. There are modernist houses in Palm Springs itself, family homes in Cathedral City and large golf villas in La Quinta, Indio and Coachella, and nearly all of them have a private pool, many with a hot tub as well.
Here is a guide to the towns of the valley, the seasons and how to make the most of a desert holiday.
Palm Springs at a glance
- Villas
- 330+ across the Coachella Valley, with up to 16 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,500 to £7,600 a week, from around £2,800
- Best areas
- Palm Springs and Cathedral City; Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and La Quinta further down the valley
- Best time
- October to May; July and August are very hot, often above 40°C
- Getting there
- Palm Springs International Airport, or around two to three hours by road from Los Angeles
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Tamarisk Indian Wells: Spacious 6-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool – Palm Springs6 bedrooms
House Mesquite Indian Wells: Opulent 16-Bedroom House with Pool & Tennis Court – Indian Wells16 bedrooms
Villa Mesquite Coachella: Luxury 13-Bedroom Golf Villa with Pool & Hot Tub – Coachella13 bedrooms
Manor Tahquitz CathedralCity: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Hot Tub – Palm Springs4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Palm Springs
Palm Springs for mid-century architecture and a walkable downtown, Cathedral City for space close to town, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert for gardens and shopping, and Indian Wells and La Quinta for golf and tennis.
Butterfly roofs and a cable car to the pines
The town is at its best on foot or by bicycle. You can wander the Movie Colony and Old Las Palmas to see the houses, browse the vintage furniture shops on North Palm Canyon Drive, or look in on the Palm Springs Art Museum. On Thursday evenings VillageFest closes the main street for a market. The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, downtown, tells the story of the Cahuilla people, whose land much of the town stands on.
For a change of air, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway climbs Chino Canyon in rotating cars to a mountain station at around 2,600 metres. Up there it is cool and wooded, and in winter there is often snow. Closer to the ground, the Indian Canyons have walking trails among groves of native fan palms.
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More room, still close to town
Cathedral City begins where Palm Springs ends. It is where most of our villas are, and it suits families and groups who want a generous house and garden within a short drive of downtown restaurants. Several homes sit on quiet residential streets with views to the mountains.
Rancho Mirage, next along, is greener and more private. Its great sight is Sunnylands, the Annenberg estate where American presidents have entertained world leaders. The gardens and visitor centre are open to the public, and house tours are worth booking ahead.
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Fairways, tennis and El Paseo
Further east the valley turns to golf. La Quinta is home to PGA West and a small, pleasant old town, and its villas are often large houses on or beside a course. Indian Wells hosts the BNP Paribas Open each March, one of the biggest tournaments in tennis outside the four Grand Slams. Palm Desert has El Paseo, the valley's smartest shopping street.
Indio and Coachella, at the far end, are farming country, with date palms in neat rows and some of our biggest villas, which tend to fill up quickly in festival season.
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Date shakes, festivals and a long, mild winter
The season runs from October to May, with warm, dry days and cool evenings. January brings the Palm Springs International Film Festival. In February, Modernism Week opens the doors of private houses for tours and talks. April belongs to the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals in Indio. Summer is fiercely hot, so the pool becomes your whole day.
Do try a date shake, a valley speciality, at Shields Date Garden in Indio. Our concierge can book tee times, Modernism Week tours, festival transfers, restaurant tables and a day trip to Joshua Tree.
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Villa Palo Verde Palm Springs: 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Stunning Views & Pool – Palm Springs5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £21,000 a week
Casa Mesquite Indio: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub – Palm Springs5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £20,734 a week
House Chuparosa Cathedral City: Luxury 4-Bedroom House with Pool & Tennis Court – Palm Springs4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £20,342 a week
Villa Yucca Palm: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Hot Tub – Palm Desert7 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £19,376 a week
Villa Cramoisi Deep Canyon Cathedral City: 5-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Hot Tub – Palm Springs5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £18,613 a week
House Cahuilla Cathedral City: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Infinity Pool – Palm Springs3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £17,976 a week
Villa Gloaming Tachevah Cathedral City: Luxury 9-Bedroom House with Pool & Hot Tub – Palm Springs9 bedrooms · sleeps 21From £17,059 a week
Villa Aurore Chino Canyon Cathedral City: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool – Cathedral City7 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £16,289 a weekWhy book your Palm Springs villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The valley stretches for miles from Palm Springs to Coachella, and we know which villas put you within walking distance of downtown, beside a fairway or close to the festival grounds. With 330+ properties in Palm Springs, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Tee times, Modernism Week house tours, festival transfers to Indio, restaurant reservations, private chefs, day trips to Joshua Tree and car hire from the airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs itself is best for mid-century architecture and walking to restaurants. Cathedral City offers more space close to town. La Quinta and Indian Wells suit golfers, and Indio and Coachella are the choice for festival weekends.
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
October to May, when days are warm and dry. February is busy with Modernism Week, and April with the Coachella festival. July and August are very hot, often above 40°C.
How far is Joshua Tree National Park from Palm Springs?
The park is around an hour's drive from Palm Springs, which makes it an easy day trip. Go early or late in the day for cooler walking and the best light on the rocks.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Palm Springs?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Palm Springs cost?
Across our 330+ villas in Palm Springs, weekly rates typically range from £3,500 to £7,600, with the most affordable from around £2,800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Palm Springs from the UK?
There are no direct flights from the UK. Most people fly to Los Angeles and drive for around two to three hours. Others take a connecting flight to Palm Springs International Airport through a major US hub.
Are there villas in Palm Springs for large groups?
Yes. Our Palm Springs collection includes properties with up to 16 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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