Palm Springs is one of the most popular and hip destinations in Southern California!
An easy drive from Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, Palm Springs is a perfect desert California girls getaway.
There has always been an element of “retro” surrounding palm springs, with bright neon colors and vintage furnishings. However, the city also has a wonderful food scene with new healthy cafes popping up almost every day!
Whether you are thinking of visiting Palm Springs for a romantic getaway, a group bachelorette party, or a fun girls’ weekend, there are a ton of unique holiday homes you can book for your stay.
In this article we highlight some of our absolute favorite vacation rentals in Palm Springs, so keep reading to find the perfect place for your next getaway!
Here is a quick summary of the best holiday homes and Vrbo rentals in Palm Springs:
- Best for a Bachelorette Party: The Boho Bungalow
- Best for Families: The Betty Grable Estate
- Best for Couples: Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Getaway
- Most Unique: Palm Springs Luxury Dream Resort
- Best Dome: Palm Springs Dome Home
Best AirBnBs for Bachelorette Parties and Large Groups
The Boho Bungalow
If you are looking for some of the Joshua Tree style inspired boho vibes in Palm Springs, then The Boho Bungalow is a perfect fit!
This large bungalow has all the stylish furnishings you would expect to find for your desert escape.
The large backyard has all the essentials for your downtime, including a pool, pergola, koi pond and outdoor fire pit.
The style carries over inside as well, with vintage wooden doors being used as dividers between the rooms and a one of a kind “Palm Springs” grass wall perfect for your Palm Springs Instagram shoot. So cool!
- Sleeps: 12 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 11 beds / 5.5 baths
- Price: Check latest prices
Featured Guest Review: “Ryan’s home was the perfect getaway for our family. Spacious, thoughtful design, and clean. The backyard was incredible with a huge pool, lots of seating areas, and lots to do. We would definitely vacation here again.” – Noah
Private Meiselman Mid-Century Vacation Home
This incredible vacation home seamlessly integrates the outside with the inside, with every room filled with warm sun rays. This holiday home is so sophisticated it looks like it has been plucked right out of a movie set.
Bikes are available for a ride into downtown Palm Springs! Here you will have your very own jacuzzi and al fresco dinning under a gorgeous olive tree.
This holiday home is the ideal retreat and the perfect place to spend your time.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Check out latest prices here.
Featured Guest Review: This is our second time staying at this beautiful home and we were again amazed at how it lacked nothing. The backyard was like you were staying at your own 5-star resort. – Carol
Luxury Resort Style Oasis
Want to stay in your own private garden oasis but also be close to downtown Palm Springs? Then this beautiful garden vacation rental is perfect for your group!
The outdoor spaces are filled with well-kept gardens, including several of your own tall palm trees.i
There is a large pool with plenty of chairs, along with several outdoor spaces for your group to hang out in including a gazebo with an outdoor fire pit!
The inside of this AirBnB is decorated very luxuriously as well, with a stunning white living room, new kitchen appliances, and well-appointed bedrooms.
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 4 beds / 3 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Featured Guest Review: “We absolutely loved our stay. The house is a gorgeous, spacious property close to Downtown Palm Springs and with all the amenities we needed to feel right at home. The large backyard, pool, and hot tub were fabulous.” – Maggie
Luxurious Modern Architectural Gem
This holiday rental is for those with a bigger budget. The design and architecture is simply flawless and certainly one for the memory books. Open plan and surrounded by huge glass walls.
Relax in the large salt water pool, gaze into the mountains from one of the balconies or get lost in a book on one of the many sunbeds. As the night draws in, gather around the fire pit for a night to remember.
This iconic holiday home encompasses everything typical of Palm Springs living!
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 4 beds / 3.5 baths
- Price: Check out the latest prices here.
Featured Guest Review: The house is absolutely gorgeous! The architecture and interior design is the epitome of Palm Springs Glam. We loved every moment, lounging by the pool, watching the golfers from the upper level of the great room, preparing meals in the very well appointed kitchen and then enjoying them al fresco on the beautiful patio. – Maureen
Architectural Glass Home
This stunning Airbnb was designed by an architect and it definitely shows! The mid-century modern home is all glass so you will get plenty of the morning light with your breakfast.
One of the most impressive features of this house is the large saltwater pool. Cool off from the heat by going for a dip or swimming some laps in your own private pool!
14 lounge chairs and multiple indoor/outdoor living rooms means your group will have plenty of space to relax and spread out, perfect for a girls’ getaway weekend!
- Sleeps: 8 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 8 beds / 2.5 baths
- Price: Starting at $496 per night
Featured Guest Review: The house was perfect and Jeff was a flexible and responsible host. We had a great weekend. You couldn’t ask for a better location or house. – Sarah
Mid-Century Modern Celebrity Estate
This vacation home has a gated entrace, vibrant interior design, open layout, dramatic views, here you get the complete celebrity experience.
One belonged to cowboy and tough-guy actor Alan Ladd this holiday home is a true experience. Designed by an acclaimed architect who focused on the beauty of the natural surroundings of the property.
With unbeatable views of the remarkable Palm Springs landscape this is the perfect place to soak up the best of Palm Springs.
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 5 beds / 6.5 baths
- Price: Check out the latest prices here.
Featured Guest Review: I want to keep coming back to this property again and again. Everything was perfect; the neighborhood was peaceful and beautiful, the views rendered us speechless, the check-in process was a breeze, and we were wanting for nothing. – Sarah
The Betty Grable Estate
A private walled Palm Springs Oasis. This holiday home has a stunning pool, BBQ area, Jacuzzi and sunbeds all with incredible views! This home offers complete privacy and is simply exquisite.
The interior design is colourful and thoughtful and the bedrooms and the perfect escape. There are so many unique features that make this home memorable. Soak in the master tub that fills from the ceiling, relax by the calming fire pit or stand under the rain shower.
However you chose to spend your time here one thing is certain, you will fall in love with this impeccable holiday home.
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 5 beds / 6 baths
- Price: Check out the latest prices here.
Featured Guest Review: This property is gorgeous and even more amazing in person. So much space to accommodate everyone. The view of the mountains is incredible and the neighborhood is so peaceful. Just the perfect tranquil getaway. Haylee
Palm Springs Luxury Dream Resort
Steps away from downtown make this a perfect choice to explore Palm Springs. However, this Holiday home is so beautiful there is no reason to leave.
From the sunk in fire pit the glass walls allow you to see into the pool! With three areas dedicated to soak up the Palm Spring sunshine, a hot tub to accommodate 10 people and a bar area this luxury home was designed for entertaining.
Every inch of this home has been designed to be the perfect escape. Although it is on the more expensive side, it is worth every penny!
This holiday home even won an award for one the best pools in North America.
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 5 bedrooms / 5 beds / 6 baths
- Price: Check out the latest prices here.
Featured Guest Review: The photos do not exaggerate the beauty of this house. Plenty of lounge chairs/pool space for everyone. Only a few steps to great shopping and restaurants. – Christy
The Modern Territory
What happens when you combine 1960 Palm Springs style with modern amenities? You get this amazing Modern Territory AirBnB!
The Modern Territory is a beautifully designed rental perfect for a girls’ getaway weekend. This rental is styled to perfection, with a comfortable living room and well organized kitchen with a stunning backsplash!
Head outside to relax by the pool and also to find the separate guest casita, perfect if one of your friends wants to call it a night before the others.
- Sleeps: 10 guests
- Size: 4 bedrooms / 5 beds / 3 baths
- Price: Starting from $425/night
Featured Guest Review: We loved our stay here! The decor, furniture and overall style of this house is really well thought out and designed. Having the private casita was perfect for our family and the outdoor area was fantastic. – Brynn
Best AirBnBs for Small Groups and Families
The Palm Baum
When you think of vintage Palm Springs, something like the Palm Baum probably springs to mind!
Located just outside Palm Springs, the Palm Baum looks like a private version of the famous Madonna Inn.
Pink is the name of the game here, with flamingo wallpaper, gold chandeliers, and even a pink tiled hot tub!
This is an ideal place for your weekend bachelorette party, where you and your girlfriends can relax by the pool sipping mimosas during the day and then pop into Palm Springs for a girls’ night out!
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Starting at $400 per night
Featured Guest Review: The Palm Baum was amazing! We had a fantastic stay! We had everything we needed for a great weekend—pool, jacuzzi, games and more! I definitely want to stay here again! – Natalie
Mid Century Modern Palm Springs Getaway
Photo Credit: VrboThis holiday home is so close to downtown you can explore on foot. The garden and pool is an incredible space for relaxing and the pool can be heated at an additional cost.
Recently renovated, this vacation rental has designer features and modern design with all the Palm Spring comforts. The design is just beautiful and an great choice for a vacation in Palm Springs.
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Check out latest prices here.
Featured Guest Review: This is a beautiful house with everything you would need for a great vacation! Walt was great to work with, and we felt so comfortable during our stay. The beds are beyond cozy and the pool and backyard were something from a dream. Pictures do not do this house justice!! – Naela
Mid Century Modern Home
This funky mid-century modern home has a unique look and it shows!
Recently recognized in Modernism Week 2020, the fun looking home has both style and substance.
A brand new kitchen, a full desk with printer, in-unit washer and dryer, and a huge 65 inch tv are just a few of the amenities offered in this Airbnb.
The location is great as well, walkable to the Palm Springs Design District and Ruth Hardy park.
3 well appointed bedrooms give you and your group enough space to spread out along with plenty of outdoor space!
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 4 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Starting at $145 per night
Featured Guest Review: The house exceeded all expectations – clean, modern, spacious, and luxurious! The home has every amenity you can think of from a beautiful patio to a well-stocked kitchen!
Retro Ranchito
This Airbnb is described as a healthy and holistic organic home, so you know it’s a great place to relax and decompress!
Everything about the home is about rest and recharging, from the saltwater pool & hot tub, to the natural body products, organic bedding, and even your own herb and vegetable garden!
Enjoy the private front and back yard all to yourself to take in the mountain views or layout by the pool.
Make use of the complimentary yoga mats, bikes, and even a VitaMix to relax and go home feeling refreshed!
- Sleeps: 4 guests
- Size: 2 bedrooms / 2 beds / 2 baths
- Price: Starting at $419 per night
Featured Guest Review: “This place was amazing! If you are looking for a wonderful modern Palm Springs house, this is the perfect place. Every extra touch, the decor, the hammock under the lemon tree, the gorgeous back yard with the pool and hot tub, it was all we wanted and more!” – Catherine
Best AirBnBs for Solo Travelers and Couples
Colorful Dream Home
This unique Airbnb Plus has all the cool retro vibes you would expect to find in Palm Springs!
The well designed 1 bedroom rental has everything you need for a memorable stay.
Browse the dozens of books on the bookshelves or take in the unique artwork throughout the apartment.
If you want to explore the area, you can use the complimentary bikes to see the best of the neighborhood.
Best of all, it includes access to the great pool you see pictured, so you can float away the day with a cocktail in hand!
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Starting at $224 per night
Featured Guest Review: “A beautifully presented home with everything you could think of. Best rental kitchen we’ve ever had, everything there to self cater. The pool is gorgeous and coffee in the mornings looking at the mountains was bliss.” – Alena
Stardust Oasis Guest House
This Midcentury Modern guest house has that special 60’s feel down to perfection!
The adults only rental comes with some great perks, like a private patio, fire pit, and even an outdoor shower.
Floor to ceiling windows let in the surrounding light and mountain views, though it’ll be hard to look away from the uniquely furnished gold apartment!
You even have access to the large backyard pool and might even spot the friendly neighborhood cat going for a stroll.
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Starting at $177 per night
Featured Guest Review: “We had a wonderful stay. We really enjoyed the design and attention to detail in all of the amenities. Loved the private courtyard and outdoor shower, and everything was sparkling clean.” – Geoff
Bonus: Most Unique AirBnBs
Palm Springs Dome Home
Maybe your group wants a bit more space for your Palm Springs getaway? Then the unique Palm Springs Dome Home is definitely for you!
This rental is set on 5 acres of land so you will have plenty of privacy and room to spread out.
Best of all, this is one of the most unique looking Airbnb’s in all of Palm Springs!
The Dome offers amazing mountain views all around you, so you can watch the sunset and admire the stars from the comfort of your own private dome.
The only thing near the property is some of Palm Springs’ iconic windmills, so the only noise you will hear is your group having a great time!
- Sleeps: 6 guests
- Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 beds / 2.5 baths
- Price: Check Latest Prices
Featured Guest Review: “This is a very special and unique spot. The views are great and the house was clean and fun. Would def go back and highly recommend!” – Kate
The 10 Best Things To Do In Palm Springs
If you’re looking for some fun things to do during your vacation in Palm Springs, here’s a list to get you started:
- Count the number of colorful doors you can find by driving around all the cool houses in Palm Springs (or stay in one below!)
- Learn about the uniqueness of the area by going on an Architecture Tour
- Go back in time to Ruddy’s General Store Museum, filled with 1930’s memorabilia
- Visit nearby Joshua Tree National Park for some amazing photos and the rare Joshua Tree cactus
- Pay your respects to The King by visiting Elvis’ old honeymoon hideaway house
- Take in the view from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and explore the mountains overlooking the city
- Get brunch at one of the many amazing restaurants in downtown
- Drive a bit outside town to see the full size Cabazon dinosaur replicas (and then do some outlet shopping at the nearby Cabazon Outlet Mall!)
- See some of the most unique art you’ve ever seen at the Palm Springs Art Museum
- Plan a night to go to the Palm Springs Village Fest, an event every Thursday with local food trucks and artisans selling their crafts
Ready To Book Your Stay?
Palm Springs is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the US, and with rentals like these it’s not hard to see why!
There are so many fun activities for your group to do in Palm Springs, making it the perfect city to base your next California group getaway or bachelorette party in.
If you are looking to stay in nearby Joshua Tree, be sure to check out our favorite AirBnBs in Joshua Tree.
Or if a mountain getaway is more your style, read our favorite cabin Airbnb’s in nearby Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.
Do you know of a unique Airbnb that belongs on our list? Let us know in the comments below!
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Philip and Helan says
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