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Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!

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Outdoor dining
Dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, paper towels, dining tables
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!

Palm Springs City ID# 1048-4592

THIS luxurious pool with a jacuzzi and waterfall estate is the ULTIMATE property in the heart of the Movie Colony Neighborhood. Located just a few blocks from the downtown center of Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park, five star restaurants, cafes, the famous Spa Casino and the historic O'Donnell Country Club are all within an easy walking distance.
Formerly owned by Dale Wassermann who wrote "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," this luxury estate is crazy good! If you’re looking for a large private property, luscious greenery, and luxuriously appointed, this private Movie Colony Neighborhood estate is for you.

Lavish layout includes living room, dining room, and step-down media room. There’s not only a large modern kitchen, but also a butler’s pantry, replete with a bar and 2 wine refrigerators.
The landscaped exterior with its jaw-dropping waterfall, pristine pool, jacuzzi and private sunning area make being out of doors a magnificent experience. A covered patio runs the length of the house providing shade and a breeze from 2 exterior-ceiling mounted fans. Features include Chaise lounges, conversation corners, and dining tables that collectively serve up to 20 guests. And, the separate Casita makes it easy to vacation together, yet provide “alone” time, too.

Nearby Ruth Hardy Park affords public tennis courts, basketball courts, children’s play area, shaded picnic areas and walking paths.











Located just a few blocks from the downtown center of Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park, five star restaurants, cafes, the famous Spa Casino and the historic O'Donnell Country Club are all within an easy walking distance. The Movie Colony neighborhood is a quiet residential area within walking distance to downtown and local park.

Our Starter Kit to you is designed to get you through your first day only, it may very well get you through 2 or 3 days as many of our guests will attest to, but our design is to get you through your first day before you may need to go to a grocery store.

Your Starter Kit:
Your kitchen is fully equipped with pots & pans etc., nearly every utensil you need to use to cook with and cleaning products..
However, there is only a starter kit in each respective bathroom & kitchen of the following supplies:
Facial tissues
Toilet paper
Liquid Hand soap
Vanity travel pack soap, shampoo & lotion
Paper towels
Dishwashing liquid
Dishwasher tablets
Trash bags
Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Towels, Pool Towels
Chaise lounges with Umbrellas
Pool Floats
OPTIONAL:
The Pool is NOT heated.
The Jacuzzi is NOT heated. (Should your property be listed as having a Jacuzzi)
However, please let reservations know if you would like to have the Pool/Jacuzzi heated.
Pool HEAT- Flat rate of $70 per night. Contact Mark@ModMansions.com at least 2 days prior to arrival for this option.
Pool is heated from 5am-9pm, to between 80°–85°
If property is listed as having a Jacuzzi, then Jacuzzi & Pool HEAT combined OR separate has a flat rate of $70 per night.
The Jacuzzi when selected will heat to 102°.
Utilities - (stays of 28+ days)
If staying in a home, with its own private pool, for 28 nights or more, the guest will be required to pay a utility deposit of $1,000.00 to $2,500.00 depending on the property. This deposit will be used to pay the actual monthly gas and electric bills and copies of the actual bills will be provided to the guest. Should the stay exceed 28 nights and utilities used exceed the utility deposit, the guest agrees to pay an additional deposit to cover the remaining stay. There is no markup by ModMansions on any utilities.
Airports
Palm Springs International Airport
Internet & Smart TV’s
The National provider of Internet to your home is Spectrum.
Smart TV’s are App based only. You are responsible for your own Usernames & Passwords.
Suggestion: Bring along your Apple tv, Google tv, plug & play programing entertainment.
(Internet outages are rare but it goes without saying that ModMansions is not responsible for any outages due to, the actions of the national provider or adverse weather conditions etc.)




1. You must be at least 30 years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions. Guest must provide a copy of a valid
government issued photo id.
2. Your reservation will not be accepted or confirmed without providing a valid government issued photo ID and a signed
rental agreement within 36 hours of this reservation request to Jim@ModMansions.com, Owners of this property.
3. Parking: A maximum of 5 cars must be parked in the driveway. Street parking is prohibited.
4. Check-in is 4 pm and check-out is 10 am.
5. All homes are non-smoking. Smoking inside the properties is a violation of the rental agreement and subject to immediate
forfeiture of any money/deposit.
6. Exterior music of any level and/or amplified exterior sound is prohibited 24/7 by the City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental
Ordinance and your signed rental agreement, resulting in immediate house closure.
7. Our homes are for overnight accommodation only. No Parties or Events permitted
8. Dogs (2 dogs maximum) are welcome at our property with a $200 each non-refundable deposit.
9. The Pool is NOT heated.
However, please let reservations know if you would like to have the Pool heated.
Pool HEAT: Flat rate of $70 per night--three night minimum stay. Contact Mark@ModMansions.com at least 2 days prior to
arrival for this option. Pool is heated from 5am-9pm, to between 80° - 85°
If property is listed as having a Jacuzzi, then Jacuzzi & Pool HEAT combined OR separate has a flat rate of $70 per night.
10. Third Party Vendors such as Chefs, Masseuses, etc., need to provide liability insurance certification. Please advise
ModMansions.
11. CANCELLATION POLICY:
30 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a refund of any advance payments. 14 days prior to scheduled
arrival date will receive a 50% refund.
Between 0 and 13 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds will be granted.
No refund will be given for early departures.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact ModMansions at 760-209-4311 or email to
Jim@modmansions.com
Special event weekends, holidays (Christmas/NYE/Thanksgiving/Coachella, etc.) & long-term rentals (stays 28 nights +) no
refund will be given. Should ModMansions re-rent the property for those specific dates, then ModMansions has the option
of refunding the amount we were able to re-rent it for, up to the prepaid amount.
Rates:
Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include cleaning fees nor a combined 12.5% percent tax which includes City of Palm Springs room tax and a TBID Tax Assessment.

Payment Schedule:
An advance Deposit (50%) is due at the time of signing the contract with ModMansions. The balance is due 90 days prior to your arrival at the property. In complex long-term reservations, payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.

Utilities - (stays of 28+ nights)
If staying in a home, with its own private pool, for 28 nights or more, the guest will be required to pay a utility deposit of $1,000.00 to $3,000.00 depending on the property. This deposit will be used to pay the actual monthly gas and electric bills and copies of the actual bills will be provided to the guest. Should the stay exceed 28 nights and utilities used exceed the utility deposit, the guest agrees to pay an additional deposit to cover the remaining stay. This is not an additional income source for ModMansions
Additional Fees/Terms:
• 3-night minimum stay required. 4, 5, 6 nights required during In Season holiday dates and events. Ask
ModMansions for details.
• Cleaning fee of $400.00 is added to all rentals.
• Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $70 per night. Please let us
know at least 24 hours in advance of your stay. (Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
• City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5% and TBID Assessment is 1.0%
• Please note the difference between In Season and Off Season Rates:
In Season: November 1 – May 31 Off Season: June 1 – October 31
Higher rates apply during holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve and special events. Please contact
us about dates you have in mind.
• Lost keys are charged $125 per item.

Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Noise Level Limits:
• City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance
• City of Palm Springs permitted noise levels
• City of Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure
• Palm Springs residents are also provided with a complaint line 24/7 number to call: 760-322-8382 and the City of Palm
Springs invites you and your guests to call and be informed.
• The City of Palm Springs prohibits exterior music and amplified sound 24/7. As per your ModMansions rental agreement,
8:00 pm is "Quiet Time". So, in order to ensure a most wonderful and enjoyable stay for you and your guests, please
share and familiarize yourself with the above information and your rental agreement.
WiFI, Internet & Smart TV’s --The National provider of WiFI & Internet is Spectrum.
Smart TV’s are App based only. Guests are responsible for their own Usernames & Passwords.
Suggestion: Bring along your Apple tv, Google tv, or plug & play programing entertainment.
Please note that outages are rare but it goes without saying that ModMansions is not responsible for any outages due to the actions by the wifi national provider or outages by utility companies.

Swimming Pools :
Our pools are exclusively for humans, NEVER for dogs. Pet fur can wreak havoc on pool and spa filters, so please keep them out so you don't incur repair charges. Instead, we invite them to enjoy the backyard from the grass and/

Property manager

Jim Murphy Owner

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Basketball 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Close driveway gates when departing

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Under request

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
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 first aid kit
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 1048-4592

Property is also known as

2646346
2 minute Walk to Downtown! Shaded Patio Incredible Back Yard
2 Minute Walk to Downtown! Shaded Patio Incredible Back Yard!

About the neighborhood

Map
Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Las Palmas - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascade Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Tropicale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tonga Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tac/Quila - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool! located?

Located in Uptown Design District, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ruth Hardy Park and Palm Springs Convention Center. San Jacinto Mountains and Desert Regional Medical Center are also within 10 minutes.

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