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

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Pool
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Palm Springs, CA
  • Place, Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Agua Caliente Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Palm Springs

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Palm Springs, a 2-minute drive from Palm Springs Convention Center and 13 minutes from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. .This vacation home is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Palm Canyon and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Agua Caliente Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Desert Regional Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 11 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola Rose Grand Mezze - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tac/Quila - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪John's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe La Jefa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Coyote Grill - ‬10 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.

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

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.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room 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 (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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,005 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Close driveway gates when departing

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Under request

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
Property Registration Number 1048-4592

Property is also known as

440510
2 minute Walk to Downtown! Shaded Patio Incredible Back Yard
2 Minute Walk to Downtown! Shaded Patio Incredible Back Yard!

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen set up allowed us to have a fabulous birthday dinner at home for family and friends. Plus we walked or short Uber ride to the best restaurants in downtown Palm Springs. Pool area is spacious with a sparkling pool and hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrena P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam A., Redondo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

50th birthday getaway

Great property. Plenty of space. Nice proximity to downtown. Loved it. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cuckoo Nest Golf and Fun

The house was very clean, well stocked and set up for fun and relaxation. The neighborhood was quiet. David was awesome and available if needed. We had no problems and the backyard pool and spa were so inviting. 8 ladies came for golf and really enjoyed coming home each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and superior house ameneties

Perfect location for a visit to Palm Springs - walking distance to many restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Anaheim Hills, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home to celebrate the new year with family!

Home was impeccable, great for everyone to spread out and have their own space. Host was extremely helpful and proactive with communication. The photos do not do it justice, the home is truly an oasis in paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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