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The Penguin Cottage: Sapphire Pool- Walk to town

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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Fireplace
Pool
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Place, Plaza Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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.

The Penguin Cottage: Sapphire Pool- Walk to town


Nestled in Palm Springs, this lovely house features 4 adorable queen beds, 2 bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, and essential amenities like heating, WiFi, and AC. A perfect spot for guests looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay. A great place to call homebase while you're away, we hope you enjoy your stay.
The desirable Warm Sands neighborhood is ideally situated just minutes from Downtown Palm Springs, the city’s best dining, shopping, hikes, and even the airport.
The Penguin Cottage offers a dreamy mix of old Hollywood Glamour and contemporary comfort. Book your stay in this true Palm Springs oasis today! This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit.
This 1937 Spanish-style stunner has been completely refreshed to blend vintage glam with modern amenities. Once featured in The New York Post as “The Most Colorful House in America,” its current owners honor that legacy with vibrant hues, decadent details, and wallpaper throughout. It’s easy to envision Cary Grant sipping a cocktail in one of the property's many stylish spaces.
The sumptuous living room is anchored by a grand fireplace adorned with bronze tile and intricate wood detailing, vaulted ceilings, comfortable lounge areas and a bar. The house boasts four beautiful bespoke bedrooms, each with a flair of their own, three with French doors. One of the elegant bathrooms has a separate shower room and dual shower heads, the other a grand oversized clawfoot tub. Brand new designer kitchen with enviable appliances connects to a dining room with more French doors that open to the completely private and expansive front yard. That’s where you’ll find the stunning sapphire-tiled pool and breathtaking views of the world famous San Jacinto Mountains, huge shaded lounge pods, BBQ, and a dreamy grass-roof palapa over a long table for year-round al fresco dining. Or grab a good book and head to the private backyard draped in jasmine for respite beneath the orange tree.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Baristo Park. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Palm Springs Convention Center and 12 minutes from Agua Caliente Casino
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 3829
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

The Penguin Cottage: Sapphire Pool- Walk to town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Desa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved our stay here, the house is adorable and so well designed. So comfortable with literally everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cateryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very well-appointed. Everything we could need was available. The host was responsive and helpful, and the place couldn't be cuter. Loved the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merril H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an absolute perfect stay! CLEAN! LOVELY! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

We absolutely adored our stay here. It was beautiful, funky, cozy, and a close Wally o town. The pool was perfection!!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S., New York. New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home and location.

Great little oasis in Palm Springs. Gorgeous design and fully stocked. Super clean with amazing management.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Palm Springs

A beautiful house with a private pool ,short walk to everything, very quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Palm Springs

We had a group of parents and teenagers in town for an athletic competition - and this place made our stay extraordinary!!! It was such a unique experience. The house was comfortable and decorated so well. We all enjoyed the indoor and outdoor space! Beautiful and comfortable!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025