Rugged mountains, swaying palms and mid-century cool: you’ll find all the ingredients for a quintessential Desert Cities holiday at Villa Tranquilo. This remodeled ranch home in the historic Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs lives up to the area’s reputation as a sun-splashed escape with sleek architecture and a gorgeous backyard. Invite up to three friends or family members—or use the bungalow as a honeymoon-style retreat. Surrounded by hedges, mature trees and a slump-stone wall, the villa is a quiet, private oasis overlooking the San Jacinto Mountains. Soak in the California sun from the loungers on the terrace by the pool, or seek shade in the covered outdoor sitting and dining areas. Heat up the barbecue for dinner, then linger outside into the cool desert evening under the heat lamps or in the hot tub or step inside to enjoy refreshments from the wet bar and a show on the satellite TV. Villa Tranquilo is laid out around an open-plan great room that stretches the width of the house, where iconic mid-century style meets modern luxury. Take a seat on one of the tufted sofas around the Noguchi coffee table in the sitting area, or on a molded plywood chair around the Tulip dining table. Together, the central wet bar and fully equipped kitchen are the perfect pairing for easy entertaining. Three spacious bedrooms mean this vacation rental can host groups of up to six. The master bedroom has a king bed and en-suite bathroom, and opens directly to the pool terrace. The other two bedrooms have a king bed and queen bed, respectively, and share a hallway bathroom. Make like a Hollywood star of the ’50s and ’60s and spend your holiday by the pool, or take advantage of the villa’s location close to downtown Palm Springs and visit the art museum, browse the shops, sample the restaurants and take a closer look at local flora in the Moorten Botanical Garden. For a day trip, ride the aerial tramway at Mount San Jacinto or take a hike through the otherworldly landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. The City of Palm Springs ID# 3468