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

Vacation home near Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, a foosball table, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious living area with a foosball table, leather chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a foosball table, leather chairs, and a fireplace.
A covered outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a wicker sofa.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black bar stools, and a dining area with a pool view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Place, Agua Caliente Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

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Heart of Palm Springs.Within a 15-minute walk of this Uptown Design District vacation home, you'll find Ruth Hardy Park and Desert Regional Medical Center. San Jacinto Mountains and Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ruth Hardy Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Desert Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk

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

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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

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number Palm Springs City ID #2100

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi (7-min drive) away from the Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

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

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Agua Caliente Casino (4-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (13-min drive) are nearby.

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.

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

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS to downtown Palm Springs?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Palm Springs.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was private, beautiful, and clean. It came with various amenities such as mini golf putting patch, corn holes, foosball table, and board games that we enjoyed. My family and I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Supper clean. Supper cozy and so beautiful! Had everything for a short vacation! Thank you for hospitality! Definitely will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verified review

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