Earthy Modern Estate Home with Pool & Guest House

Entire home in Palm Springs, California

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Katie Kay Mead
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Palm Springs, near Victoria Park

A short drive to downtown Palm Springs restaurants, bars, and boutiques, with Victoria Park about a 5-min walk away

Private pool and backyard oasis

A private backyard with pool, fire pit, sun loungers, hammock, outdoor shower, and BBQ for easy all-day lounging

Katie is an exceptional host

Guests praise Katie's responsiveness, with many noting she answers within minutes and goes above and beyond
Welcome to our 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Palm Springs retreat with a renovated mid-century feel, poolside hangout spaces, and a separate casita.

• Pool, firepit, hammock, outdoor shower, and sun loungers
• Indoor/outdoor dining for 8 plus a fully stocked kitchen
• Main house + private casita with its own kitchen and bath

Settle in, spread out, and enjoy the pool, patio, and easy indoor-outdoor flow. Perfect for groups or families seeking a stylish desert retreat just minutes from downtown.

The space
☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
☀ Fully renovated 1960 Alexander home designed by William Krisel, with original casual charm preserved
☀ Private pool area with mountain backdrop, firepit, sun loungers, outdoor shower, hammock, and BBQ
☀ Indoor and outdoor dining for 10, plus a fully stocked kitchen for larger meals
☀ Main living room with soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings, huge seating, and a 55" Smart TV
☀ Two-car garage included, with strong Wi‑Fi throughout the home and pool areas
☀ Studio casita with its own full kitchen, full bath, sliding doors to the pool, and private patio access

Welcome to The Modern Territory, a Palm Springs stay that blends classic desert architecture with a relaxed, updated feel. It’s a great fit for guests who want room to spread out, an easy indoor-outdoor layout, and a private backyard made for lingering.

Recent visitors had this to say about their experience:
"Lots of room for us to spread out, great pool, and conveniently located." - Sarah

"Had a great stay here for Coachella weekend and would highly recommend." - Maurilio

"Perfect spot for us while working in the area. Would love to go back again sometime!" - Katy

☆☆ LOCATION ☆☆
✔ Set in Palm Springs with a mountain backdrop and easy access to shopping and a night out
✔ A practical base for Coachella weekend stays and working trips alike

★★ LIVING ROOM ★★
✔ Soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings create an open, airy main gathering space
✔ Huge sectional seating and additional lounge chairs give the group plenty of room to relax
✔ 55" Smart TV for streaming
✔ Two sofa beds provide extra sleeping flexibility; queen linens can be brought or requested in advance

★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
✔ Fully stocked kitchen with pots and pans for large meals, dishes for 10+, serving pieces, and outdoor dinnerware
✔ Dining space for 10 indoors and outdoors
✔ Island with two stools, plus a full-size refrigerator, oven, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, French press, coffee maker, kettle, rice cooker, and hand mixer

★★ BEDROOMS ★★
✔ Primary bedroom: king bed, en suite bath, sliding door to a semi-private side yard, and Smart TV for Hulu and Netflix
✔ Middle bedroom: queen bed with pillow-top mattress and access to the shared hall bath
✔ Western bedroom: two twin beds and access to the shared hall bath
✔ Casita: queen bed, private full kitchen, Smart TV, sliding doors to the pool, and a rear door to the private patio area

★★ BATHROOMS ★★
✔ Primary en suite bath
✔ Shared hall full bath with jet tub and skylight
✔ Casita full bath

★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★
✔ Large private yard with pool, lounge chairs, and plenty of sunshine
✔ Firepit seating area for a nightcap outdoors
✔ Gas BBQ, outdoor shower, hammock, and outdoor dining area
✔ Pool heating is available for a nightly fee in cooler months

We’d love to host you and hope you enjoy the poolside setting and easy desert living.

Guest access
Guests will have exclusive and private access to the entire property. This includes the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main house, the separate studio casita with its own kitchen and bath, the large and very private yard with pool. Two-car garage (including a ChargePoint Level 2 car charger) for open your use. Entry is via a secure, keyless system.

Other things to note
IMPORTANT
*Booking Guest must be 25 or older.
*We are located on a busy street. You may hear cars or airplanes during your stay.
*Per City Rules only 4 cars are allowed at our home.
*10 people maximum allowed on the premises at any time without prior permission.
* Pool Heating: Pool heating is available for a nightly fee and is recommended from October through April. Please inquire for details and pricing before your stay.
* Sofa Bed Linens: The living room has two sofa beds. Please bring your own queen-sized linens or request them from us in advance of your arrival.
* Our Cleaners: We are proud to pay our amazing cleaners a living wage. 100% of your cleaning fee goes directly to them for their hard work.
* City ID: The City of Palm Springs ID #2558. Registration #6139.

Registration Details
6139

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private outdoor pool - available all year, open 24 hours, heated

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 423 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Palm Springs, California, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This historic neighborhood has beautiful views! From this home it's a short drive to the airport and to the many restaurants, bars, and boutiques waiting to be explored in downtown Palm Springs.

Meet your host

Superhost
434 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Academy of Art, San Francisco
My work: Host, Mom, RE Agent
-Airbnb Host Advisory Board Member: 2023, 2024, 2025 -Superhost Ambassador -Community Leader, Lake Arrowhead CA Host, real estate agent, home stylist, design enthusiast, mother, friend and 46x Superhost! You'll find me in Palm Springs, Los Angeles or the beautiful mountain communities in-between.

Katie Kay Mead is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Curtis

Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm