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The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS

Vacation home in Palm Springs with private pool and kitchen

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Experience the tranquility of The Ricardo, a mid-century modern retreat once cherished by Lucille Ball as her Palm Springs hideaway. Enjoy stunning views of the mountains and unwind in seclusion behind tall green hedges.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS

The Ricardo mid-century modern vacation rental was once owned by a close friend of Lucille Ball and was Lucy's Palm Springs hideaway. Located near the once popular El Mirador hotel, The Ricardo is a 5-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs. With tall green hedges, amazing mountain views, and zero traffic noise, you can see why Lucy felt a strong sense of privacy and relaxation during her time at the property.

PLEASE NOTE that a city-required 12.5% occupancy tax on the nightly rate will be added to the reservation by VRBO payment request after booking. VRBO does not currently allow the tax to be added to a line item so this will be in addition to the total shown.

Palm Springs City ID #2100

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

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

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 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 Registration Number Palm Springs City ID #2100

About the neighborhood

Map
Palm Springs, CA

What's nearby

  • Desert Regional Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Desert Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪John's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boozehounds - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS 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 The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS located?

Located in Uptown Design District, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ruth Hardy Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center. Desert Regional Medical Center and Las Palmas are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Star for Girls Trip

Stayed with friends and appreciated the attention to style and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Everything was great. We enjoyed a weekend of much needed r&r. The pool was so relaxing. The home was super close to everything. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at The Ricardo! We loved hanging by the pool during our hot July stay. We enjoyed using the BBQ and well appointed kitchen for many of our meals. The home is super clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun!

We had a such a great stay. The home was incredibly clean and decorated beautifully. We had our 1.5 year old with us so we chose this home so there would be plenty to do while he napped and after he went to bed - we were not disappointed! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location clean and cute!

Great location close to downtown, house is so cute! Well decorated and clean. Kitchen well appointed. Comfortable beds, all was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ricardo for the Win!!

We enjoyed our stay so much! The house was amazing and decorated so cute. The house was also well equipped everything we needed and more. Thank you to the wonderful hosts! We can’t wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The house was accurately described, clean and very local to downtown Palm Springs. Communication was easy and fast with our host. Very family friendly, had a lot of amenities within the property and kept my 1 year old entertained during the entire weekend! We will definitely be back to the Ricardo in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashli H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect girls get-away

We had the most fun at The Ricardo. Every single thing was perfect from the jasmine outside the kitchen, to the little vignettes all around the property, to the games, to the AMAZINGLY comfortable beds. The main feature of saltwater pool area gave us the best Saturday we’ve shared in a long time. They thought of everything and we instantly began talking about when we could all return. Highly, highly recommend to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and Fur Babies

We really had a delightful time with great friends and our fur babies!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024