Number of guests: 8
Bed and bath: 4 bedrooms, 6.5 baths
Why we love it: Mountain view, piano-shaped pool, pet-friendly
In 1947, famed architect E. Stewart Williams designed Twin Palms for Frank Sinatra and his wife, Nancy (who was eventually replaced by Sinatra’s second wife, Ava Gardner). Ol’ Blue Eyes lived in the modernist masterpiece for a decade before selling it in 1957. Book a stay to pretend you’re a part of the Hollywood elite that would once frequent this hideaway, which features gorgeous midcentury-modern details like St. Charles kitchen cabinets, terrazzo floor tiles, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Sinatra fans can enjoy memorabilia scattered throughout the house, and if they feel so inclined, play a few tunes themselves on the grand piano. Bonus: Since this property is located in Palm Springs’s famed Movie Colony (a neighborhood born from the old Hollywood “two-hour rule,” a contract stipulation that actors had to live within two hours of the production lot), you can also ogle at famous residences nearby, including those belonging to Cary Grant, Jack Benny, and more.
Location: Palm Springs, California
Things to do nearby: Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs Convention Center, Joshua Tree National Park
