Palm Springs, California

Casa Tranquillo

Donald Wexler-Designed Home with Pool in Historic Mesa Neighborhood

Designed by Donald Wexler, father of “desert modern” architecture, Casa Tranquillo -- once featured on HGTV -- sits at the base of the San Jacinto mountains in The Mesa, a historic neighborhood 5 minutes from downtown Palm Springs. A showcase of Wexler’s signature butterfly roof style, the home’s swimming pool also mirrors the distinctive shape.

Landscaped with soaring palm trees, a ficus privacy wall and a lush side lawn with a lemon tree, the newly renovated home has kept the integrity of the Wexler design with modern updates, including tanning ledges and water features in the swimming pool.

The sprawling backyard, which also has a hot tub, fire pit and 6-seat dining area with a BBQ grill, is ideal for small gatherings. Stroll along flagstone patios, soak up the famed Palm Springs sun on chaise lounge chairs, or enjoy a drink at the shaded patio table with close-up mountain views.

Inside, find distinctive mid-century design elements, including travertine floors and a lighted opaque glass wall. In the unique step-up living room, sink into one of two sectional sofas by the large-screen TV and a cozy fireplace. In a separate, sunken sitting area, another sectional and coffee table offers a place to relax with a cocktail or laze with a magazine. Exposed stone and glass walls throughout create a feeling of indoor/outdoor living.

For dinner indoors, seat up to 10 guests at the formal dining table, which sits next to an inspiring gallery wall of blown glass vases. Just off this area is the gourmet kitchen, which combines modern amenities with mid-century design. Find hardwood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and four swivel chairs for leisurely mornings over coffee.

Each of the bedrooms offers room to relax with an indoor or outdoor sitting area:

Main Suite
California King Bed
This sunny room has a private, poolside entrance to the patio, a wall-mounted TV, two dressing ottomans, and a comfy armchair. The en-suite bathroom has dual sinks and a step-in rain shower.

Bedroom 2
King Bed
This spacious guest primary has a private entrance to the patio with a two-seat breakfast table outside, a TV atop a mid-century style dresser, a full-length mirror, and a jack and jill bathroom with a glass shower.

Bedroom 3
Queen Bed
This cozy room has a stone accent wall and sitting area with a lounge chair. A TV sits atop a tall hardwood dresser. This bedroom shares a bathroom with bedroom two.

Bedroom 4
Queen Bed
This room has a private entrance to the patio, with a sitting area just outside. Guests also have a full dresser, dressing bench and twin nightstands.

Bedroom 5
Queen Murphy Bed
Ideal for guests who must balance work and leisure, this room has an office area with a large desk and printer. Guests also enjoy a private entrance to the patio and an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks and a glass shower shared with bedroom four.

With parking for five cars in the driveway, easily explore the surrounding area from downtown Palm Springs, a 5-minute drive, to Joshua Tree National Park, an hour away. The home also lies just 4 minutes from Indian Canyons Golf Resort and a mile from local hiking trails.

As an authentic showcase of mid-century modern style in a central location, Casa Tranquillo offers a chance to experience Palm Springs architecture with easy access to its culture and recreation.

Guests must be a minimum of 25 years of age to book with us in the city of Palm Springs, CA.

City of Palm Springs ID #165

Reviews

16 Reviews
4.94 out of 516 Reviews
5.0
RobertJuly 2023
5.0
Very accommodating and quick to respond with everything.
JessicaJune 2023
5.0
We had a different home rented that was a fail and we booked this new home very last minute, same day, with Natural Retreats and they were quick to respond and help us get into the new rental right away. The house was clean, cozy, and a peaceful backyard to relax. Downtown was a quick Uber ride and the house had a binder full of many restaurant suggestions. The kitchen and dining were also very accommodating for our group of 10. We would 100 percent stay at this house again!
Airbnb guestMay 2023
5.0
I always feel taken care of and that I have nothing to worry about when I book with Natural Retreats.
MatthewApril 2023
5.0
Perfect house for a family get-together !
JamesMarch 2023
5.0
KristaNovember 2022
5.0
Had a great time. Perfectly comfortable for a group of 10.
Airbnb guestMay 2022
5.0
KellieApril 2022
4.0
KristinaMarch 2022
5.0
Great house! Very close to everything in Palm Springs. Had one issue with water pressure and management team came out right away. Would definitely stay here again.
Airbnb guestMarch 2022
5.0
EricaMarch 2022
5.0
Sales and customer service was outstanding. Any issue or situation was resolved quickly and professionally.
JanetFebruary 2022
5.0
Great stay! House was beautiful and well equipped and furnished. We will look to book with you direct next vacation!
JulieJanuary 2022
5.0
The was amazing! The perfect setting for family or group gatherings.
StefanieOctober 2021
5.0
Property was amazing for a retreat. A group of us stayed for multiple nights to decompress and relax. Everything is pretty close, the neighborhood is cool, the amenities were spot on. We grilled out and cooked in the kitchen. Each person was pleased with their room and bathroom. Overall the stay was well worth it and definitely accommodated a medium size group. Pool is cooler in the morning so definitely take advantage of that. In the summer Palm Springs is hot and the house ac system had no problem keeping the place comfortable.
Airbnb guestAugust 2021
5.0
Booking was easy and thorough. Before arrival a representative reached out to confirm reservation and arrival time. Very professional staff members who made me feel comfortable moving forward to my arrival in Palm Springs. Beautiful and CLEAN oasis it was! David and his assistant whom were both very kind and professional. Met my guest and I at the property to give a walk through on the amenities at the property. They left the contact info should we have any questions or concerns during our stay. I have OCD so cleanliness is very important for any vacation rental I’ve visited. This home met my expectations and I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who’s looking for A1 experience. Most importantly it’s reliable!!! I forgot to add that before I found Natural retreat rental company I had previously booked on Airbnb in feb2021 for a stay in Palm Springs for May 28th. My reservation was canceled two weeks out from my vacation arrival date by Airbnb because the owner on the Airbnb website sold their home listing on the website!!! I was in a panic and was left scrambling for an alternative place to stay that was suitable for my party during Memorial Day weekend! I believe in the saying “if it was meant to be, it would be” and so I stumbled across Natural retreat because I was scared from airbnb and I’m so glad I took the chance with natural retreats! I believe I got something better than what I had before. The price was a bit more on natural retreat but it definitely made up for the experiences my party and I had! Most importantly I had peace that the listing would not be canceled last min.
BritneyJune 2021
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