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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Desert Regional Medical Center
    10 min walk
  • Agua Caliente Casino
    15 min walk
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    16 min walk
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    6 min drive

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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!

1) Palm Springs City ID # 1048-4592 - Cuckoo's Nest
2) You must be at least 30 years of age to rent this property!
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) Pool heating is optional and additional fees apply. (See "heating" in price and availability)
6) Our homes are for overnight accommodation only. Strictly No Parties or Events permitted.
7) 3rd Party Vendors such as Chefs, Masseuses, etc., will need to provide liability insurance certification. Please advise
ModMansions.
8) Pet(s) on property. 2 dogs maximum. A non-refundable cost of $200 per dog, will be billed to guest.

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.
Each of the 7 bedrooms are tastefully decorated. Full sets of fluffy bath towels and pool towels are provided leaving you with room in your suitcase for more poolside fashion. The stunning master bath shines with polished marble, his and her walk-in closet, dual sinks, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub.

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.

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 to clean with.
However, there is only a starter kit in each respective bathroom & kitchen of the following supplies:
o Facial tissues
o Toilet paper
o Liquid Hand soap
o Vanity travel pack soap, shampoo & lotion
o Paper towels
o Dishwashing liquid
o Dishwasher tablets
o Trash bags
o Laundry soap
o Dryer sheets
o Towels, Pool Towels
o Chaise lounges with Umbrellas
o Pool Floats

Parking: All cars must be parked in one of 2 interior driveways and within the garage of the property. Street parking is prohibited.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a refund of any advance payments minus a $300 cancellation fee and any processing fees ModMansions incurs.
Between 0 and 59 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds will be granted.
No refund will be given for early departures.
However and provided the guest cancels reservation on the original booking platform and ModMansions is able to re-rent this property for the same rate and same dates, then ModMansions has the option and MAY refund the same amount.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact ModMansions at
760-209-4311 or email to Jim@modmansions.com

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 Laurie@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°.

Check in times
Check-in is 4 pm and check-out is 10 am.

Airports
Palm Springs International Airport

Policies & disclaimers
In order to keep our homes in beautiful condition, we have a few policies that ensure your next visit is just as wonderful as your first visit.

Age Requirement:
You must be 30+ years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions. Guest must provide a copy of a valid government issued photo id.

Rates:
Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include a combined 12.5% percent which includes a City of Palm Springs room tax and a TBID Tax Assessment.

Payment Schedule:
An Advance Deposit 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 reservation, payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.

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.

Cancellation Policy
60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a full refund of any advance deposit(s) or pre-paid amounts less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees MM incurs.
Between 0 and 59 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refund is 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 pre-paid amount, less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred.

Special event weekends & holidays (Christmas/NY/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 pre-paid amount, less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred.
No refund given for early departures.

Smoking
All homes are non-smoking; Smoking inside the properties is a violation of your rental agreement and subject to immediate forfeiture of your deposit.

Additional Fees/Terms:
• 3-day minimum stay required. (4, 5, 6 nights required depending on High Season holiday dates and events. Ask ModMansions for details)
• Cleaning fee of $400 is added to all rentals
• Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $70 per night. Please let us know 24 hours in advance of your stay. (Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
• City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5%.
• TBID Assessment is 1.0%
• Please note the difference between High Season and Low Season Rates:
o High Season: November 1 – May 31 Low Season: June 1 – October 31
o Higher rates apply during special holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years´. Please contact us about the date you have in mind.
• Lost keys, gate openers or garage door openers are charged $125 per item.
• Check-in is 4 pm to 6pm and check out is before 10 am.

Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Noise Level Limits:
• City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance #1918
• 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 links and your rental agreement.

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.)

Swimming Pools: Our pools are exclusively for humans, NEVER for dogs. Should any evidence be found or observed that your doggie was in the pool accidently or otherwise then ALL the associated costs of completely emptying the pool, install new filters, adding all the associated chemicals etc. and the labor hours involved plus pet deposits will be billed immediately to the card on file.

Optional additional billable Pool & Garden services available to guests:
Our pools & gardens have fixed dicta
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ruth Hardy Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Palm Springs Convention Center and 12 minutes from Indian Canyon
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jim Murphy Owner

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Street parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 5005 sq ft (465 sq m)

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Under request

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
The host will greet guests on arrival. 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 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!

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Palm Springs getaway
Our group loved the Cuckoo Nest. Every single person could not stop raving about how incredible this house was. Perfect location with tons to walk to and an incredible pool to enjoy. Don't worry about all of the rules, just keep the music inside and quiet hours outside after 8pm and you will be fine!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Media, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and location
We stayed with a group of ladies and had plenty of room to hang out. Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with basic supplies. Walkable to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L., Vista, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is beautiful
This is our second year in a row staying at this property and each time it is such a delight and my family and grand children love it too! We plan on coming back next year. Great property management, they are very accommodating. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Palm Springs Wild Girls
Eight of us 70 and older gals had a great time dining, dancing, gaming, and of course cocktails 🍸. David from Mod Mansions was incredible, and the home was everything we hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
This was the perfect home for our family visiting Palm Springs for my son’s wedding. The yard and pool were n more beautiful than pictures and we all had our own bedrooms . The kitchen had everything we could need and more !! David was a wonderful host and the check in was very easy . Located in a beautiful neighborhood within walking distance to downtown PS . Would definitely recommend !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
This property was perfect for our family. The kitchen was great for multiple cooks and the pool and hot tub were a great gathering place. Close to a great coffee shop and restaurants. Nice park with a playground less than 2 blocks away. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Movie Colony Nirvana
This house is fabulous. It is large and well laid out. The outdoor space and furniture is fantastic with multiple seating areas and arrangements. The pool has a lovely waterfall in it. There is an outside fireplace and a large gas grill. Inside, the kitchen is very well stocked. it has everything and more. I have rented houses and condos for 35 years and this is the best stocked kitchen ever. It has a subzero refrigerator, a viking stove, several sinks and two dishwashers in the kitchen. As an example, there are two crockpots, 3 coffee pots, a dozen frying pans, glassware for dozens and on and on. An extra refrigerator is in one of the garages. There is a whole cabinet of plastic glassware for the pool area alone. The house has a room that is a bar adjacent to the kitchen. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms clean and well stocked with towels, washcloths and hand towels. The house was very very clean. There are two living rooms, two large dining room tables. There are two driveways off of two different streets so plenty of room for 6 cars.It is very easy to rent and the response from the management is immediate and awesome. We called about a faucet in the kitchen that needed attention and the maintenance staff came and fixed it. The location is supreme - walkable to everything in downtown Palm Springs. Location, location, location. There were 9 of us with 7 bedrooms and at least 6 bathrooms - perfect for all.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
Clean, roomy, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great multi-family house!
Lots of room for group gatherings and private retreats. Well stocked kitchen with pots, pans and utensils (and more spices/seasonings than in the description). Lovely pool and spa. Great location a few blocks from downtown Palm Springs. Who could ask for anything more? My family and I had a wonderful time! Thank you ModMansions!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top notch property in wonderful neighborhood
We were a group of 8 friends for a 3 night stay here. The house is huge, very well appointed and spotless upon check in. It also has wonderful separation of space between the bedrooms and the living room/kitchen areas. Our host, David, met us at the property for check in and gave us a very thorough tour. There was a lot of information, but he assured us that he would be available for questions during our stay. The kitchen has everything you could ever need and it is all in very good condition, unlike some other rental properties. The yard is beautiful and very private. The pool is in the shade, which was great during such hot temps. Floaties are supplied for the pool. Love that! There are numerous signs everywhere stating the rules and penalties of the property. Though these can be offputting, it is completely understandable that the owners are just trying to protect their investment and hoping, in this time of folks not reading things, that the volume of written information will get through. This is a superb house, especially for a large group and the hosts are five star.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L., Vista, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house
This house is absolutely beautiful! There were 13 people in our party and we still had lots of rooms. Everyone in my family decided that they want to come back to the same house next year. The property management company was very nice and helpful, especially Laurie Scully, she was fantastic! Thank you, Ed & Joanne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in Movie Colony !
This was a great space for our large group to enjoy downtown palm springs. Bedrooms were nicely spaced out and plenty of space and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay clean house nicer than expected
Great stay plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna T., Ocean Park, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house!
We had a wonderful stay at this home. Plenty of space! Clean! Well stocked! Pool was absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot with Plenty of Room
Great spot for our group of 12 adults. Very roomy, everyone was comfortable. We all agreed that we would stay here again. We did have a plumbing issue on our last night but property manager Dave was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely incredible property
The pictures don't do this place justice, it's an absolute gem in the heart of Palm Springs. It's walking distance to anything you'd every need. David and the Modmansions team are absolute professionals in this business and this felt like a private hotel in the best of ways. This is a perfect place for a family and friend retreat in the sun and I would recommend this property to anyone asking. It feels both like a private retreat in the middle of nowhere and right in the middle of the action at the same time. Thank you David and the Modmansions team!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend this house!
This property was everything we could have hoped for! It was close to the airport, restaurants and shopping. David was so accommodating and helpful. The pool was perfect for the heat and our group had some great bonding moments just hanging out at the house both inside and on the deck. We would definitely recommend this place to families and friends! And don’t be I intimidated by the rules as Palm Springs is just strict with noise ordinances and such. Thank you David and family for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location
The house is beautiful and in a great location. We had a big group and never felt cramped. The pool and outdoor space is especially awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Decatur, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best!
We are a group of 8; high school buddies who get together somewhere in the country, every year, for the past 24 years. This was the absolute BEST house we have ever rented. David was a fantastic host, met us upon arrival, showed us how everything works (nobody does this), and was available through text if we needed him (we did not). The house is completely stocked with anything you could possibly want/need. The rooms were unique and extremely comfortable. The showers were awesome. The pool and patio area can’t be beat. The noise ordinance deal was not an issue for our group. This place is beyond a 5-Star!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken B., Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation
I rented this house for a week for a special family vacation. We were a group of 8 adults and 5 children. The house is brilliant in every way. The location is perfect and very secure.The indoor and outdoor living spaces are large, functional and well furnished. The bedrooms and bathrooms were excellent. The master suite is luxurious. The kitchen was very well equipped. The pool and spa were perfect. Our very friendly host, Dave, met us and showed us everything we needed to know. We couldn't have had a better place to gather. Thank you. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in the Movie Colony
Place was big enough to easily accommodate our family of 10 plus a 1 year old. House had everything we needed for bbqing and cooking and extra fridge space for wine and beer. The area was quiet. The pool was great and well used, as was the ping pong table. Bedrooms were of good size and laid out well for our group of grandparents, adult children, teenagers and family with baby. We rented baby equipment from the recommended Desert Baby Rentals and their service was also great. The house is only about 15 minutes from the airport and is in easy walking distance to the Palm Springs “strip”, which everyone took advantage of. We would recommend this house for any large family or group who want to both enjoy the property and Palm Springs without having to do a lot off driving.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Palm Springs Getaway
We absolutely loved staying here. The house was clean and well equipped. It was spacious with a dreamy backyard that included the most beautiful pool. The host was so kind and accommodating and quick to answer questions during our stay. The location is perfect and walking distance to everything in Palm Springs. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious House Close to Town
This was a girls trip and it was nice to have so much space and that we could walk to town easily. We heated the pool and it worked out as the weather was cooler than we had expected. The property manager was very nice and responded quickly. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Bowl weekend
This was our 6th year for five couples in Palm Springs for Super Bowl weekend, and this is now our favorite property. The location is perfect—we took the short walk into town several times for shopping and dining. The house is spacious and well-equipped, super clean and comfortable. Did I mention our host David? He’s fantastic! Very friendly, helpful and engaging!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023