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Escape to the luxurious Life of Riley, a 5-bedroom Palm Springs mini estate in the historic Movie Colony East area. With a private pool, spa, and tropical gardens, this vintage retreat offers total privacy and intimacy for family reunions or corporate retreats.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
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Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102127 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home

An outdoor pool, a hot tub and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

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

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,127 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Movie Colony East, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Canyon and Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, while Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Agua Caliente Casino, and consider making time for Palm Springs Convention Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Palm Springs travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    Palm Springs Convention Center
    5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
    Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ruth Hardy Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Desert Regional Medical Center
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino
    6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station
    16 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    19 min walk
  • Rick's Desert Grill
    2 min drive
  • Denny's
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home located?

Located in Movie Colony East, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ruth Hardy Park and Palm Springs Convention Center. Desert Regional Medical Center and San Jacinto Mountains are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was very safe and three spots were available. The hot tub heated up quickly which was nice. Lots of pool towels also.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacationing at the Life of Riley

Great property. Road out front is a little noisy. Property was well appointed, clean with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. There was plenty of odd street parking. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway - peacuful and private

As advertised. if the location is right for how you are travelling around, you can’t go wrong with this home.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect xmas present

We loved our stay! The kitchen was well-stocked, and the rest of the house offered plenty of space for our family of 6 adults and two toddlers to either be together or private - depending on who needed to nap or work. The best part was the lovely salt water pool and hot tub and generous play area. Close to Ruth Hardy park and downtown - we loved everything about this home and had a wonderful time! The host Daniel was also lovely to deal with and very helpful. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room, good location

Close to everything in Palm Springs, lots of space for a large group or family. Beds are comfortable. Several burnt out lightbulbs, and light above dining room table and fixtures above fireplace in dining room could not be turned on. Some bricks/stones in backyard retaining wall need to be replaced. Enjoyed our stay and the pool and hot tub were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Perfect house, everyone had their own bedroom, 3 bathrooms! The large pool is where we hung out (June, 108 degrees!)! But house was cool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was perfect for our family gathering! Plenty of space for all. The grounds are beautiful and the pool and hot tub were a real treat for us northerners. We especially liked the location, close to the airport and walking distance to the downtown area. The neighborhood was so nice to walk and admire all the beautiful homes! Thank you for sharing your home, we are already talking of our return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

We are 5 retired women who travel well together but like to have our own bedrooms. This property was perfect for us with comfortable furnishings and a wonderful pool area. Our check in 3 stars reflect a plumbing issue which delayed our arrival time and heating the pool. Miguel and owner Daniel were easy to communicate with and responsive. We really enjoyed our 4 night stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT PLACE

We had an absolutely GREAT time at this property. The owner and manager of the property were amazing and made everything so easy. We had one issue with the kitchen sink, and as soon as I called it was taken care of within a couple of hours. The only thing I wished they had was a covering for the table outside as when it got hot, it would have been nice to have a little shade. Other than that, this was LEGIT. Beautiful, spacious and relaxing. Everything you could ever want in a place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We were very happy with our stay. The place was big enough for seven adults. We cooked every day and the kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. The beds are comfortable. The location is great - just a couple blocks from Ruth Hardy park and close to stores and downtown. If you’re a donut fan, don’t miss Jelly Donut. The best part for us was the pool and hot tub. We paid for heat in the pool and swam every day. It was fantastic. Miguel, who welcomed us, was friendly and helpful. Communication with the owners was clear. This place is not luxury, and the street is a little busy, but it was absolutely lovely and perfect for us. A good value, great location, and super fun space inside and out. Would choose it again if I visit with a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Description Overrated - overall rating of 2 as luxury not met

The Good - Location, well equipped kitchen, grounds were immaculate, good electronics, booking and communication with Daniel the host was exceptional. The Bad - Pool area came with cigarette butts on the decking. Our first night we discovered we had 2 spare rolls of toilet paper for a 5 day stay. The linens were worn, the master flat sheet had holes as large as lemon, likewise many of the towels were tattered. We only had heat to the hot tub one night. Yes, the property manager was contacted. By day 4 we had warm water to the hot tub, but not hot water and the pool cleaning person got us to that point. Tiles were missing from the hot tub and cement chunks coming off the decking. I could go on... I was expecting luxury as the description stated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ellina L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty good until it wasn’t

Check in was very smooth. The house was mostly clean except for a set of dirty sheets (we found extras) and a bathroom with an empty soap dispenser (no extras). The pool was wonderful and the location was as well. The day after check in, due to previously existing plumbing issues, a bathroom flooded (triggered by flushing a toilet in another bathroom), sewage coming out from below the toilet. My in laws cleaned up with whatever extra towels they could find, but some of the flooding soaked carpet in a bedroom. They were advised by the host that there were 2 separate water systems so one bathroom was still functional and they could launder the towels. Unfortunately the laundry triggered more flooding before the plumbers arrived. Eventually they came, scoped, and cleaned. This held up until two days later when the toilet started flooding again. We were down to the towels we’d been using for the pool and showers because the host took the sewage ones, hopefully to be sanitized. The plumbers came and cleaned pipes again, saying a piece would have to be replaced. Our group was 9 family members, including 2 young kids, from 3 different states, so we were very lucky that the host had another large house with different owners that was being checked out of. The owners refunded for the remaining 4 nights we did not have the house, however they stood by the first 3 nights as being an acceptable full-price stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location, layout and price with some flaws

Seven women friends met for a week reunion."Life of Riiley" was perfect for its location (20 minute walk to downtown Palm Springs), its 5-bedroom layout and price. And property manager, Miguel, was very responsive when we needed him. We'd stay again--in spite of its flaws: 1. PLUMBING. The main drain stopped working third night. Showers didn't drain and toilets began leaking at their bases. It could have been a rare event, but older reviews suggest plumbing is a chronic problem.We spoke to the owner who volunteered that a plumber was coming after we left to fix the entire system. We hope so. 2. The sunroom futon is not adequate as a bed--or private bedroom (despite what owner told me in query prior to renting). The futon is in a very public space, just outside the pool and next to the dining table. As a result, two women had to share a bed which was not what we had planned. For one bed per person, there are only 6, not 7. 3. Communications with owner were challenging. We had to send emails twice (and sometimes follow up with a text) to get a reply. 4. We paid for a heated pool but heater was broken (also seems to be a complaint in older reviews). It was fixed midway through the visit and we were refunded the extra charge. Again, Miguel came to our rescue to get it repaired.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for a family vacation. Clean, comfortable, convenient. We would come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great amount of loving space.

Fun in the sun!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our Palm Springs getaway!

The accommodations were clean and comfortable Kitchen has everything you would every need to prepare a meal Outdoor cushions need to be replaced but still useable The central air is noisy at night when it starts up Very pleasant stay all in all!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property is just as described. 20 minute walk to Palm Canyon coffee shops.

Easy VRBO experience. Concierge was rapidly responsive to minor pool problem. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dedria O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Away

Our family lives on the central coast where it’s usually foggy and cold in the winter. We love coming to Palm Springs to get a break from the cold. We had a lovely time soaking in the sun. The house was a perfect place to do just that.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life of Riley - Life of Palm Springs!

We had an excellent time! There were 6 ladies over 60 staying for a week. It was clean and had plenty of towels. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you can need! A couple hiccups at checking in but resolved very quickly! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for a group of 6-8

We were very happy with our stay and would definitely return. The only complaint our group had was that the 7th bed (the futon) was unusable. We used the couch instead. That piece of furniture should be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Becky T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

We still had good family time.

This property works well for a family gathering. Great location, pool/hot tub and a large outdoor table. Unfortunately, the property manager wasn't managing. This house was incredibly dirty/disrepair. The owner did replace the fridge, called the plumber and apologized, including a gift basket. We did a lot of cleaning!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

Loved the location! Really easy to get to and get around. Loved it for that!The pool was great and the layout was perfect for us. There were 6 of us ladies on a girls trip in from Canada. I struggled trying to reach the property manager to see if we could arrive early, but didn't get anything back after a few requests. So, popped in an hour early just to toss our bags in the yard. The cleaners were still there and in a rush. They could have done a better job (I had to do some sweeping around the pool and such.) The property could use a bit of love and touch ups. Carpet and paint need refreshing, but overall comfortable stay. We had plenty of seating, the kitchen is very well stocked and lots of room to roam. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and answered all of our questions. Everything was in good working order. The house is ideally located and I would definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Vacation

This property was absolutely perfect for our family. Everyone had their own rooms and privacy. Plenty of bathrooms. The pool and hot tub were perfect for the family. The younger kids lived in it! Plenty of space in the kitchen, dining room or outdoor patio for eating. I would recommend to all for a home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House!

Our family of 7 had a fantastic time. The house was very comfortable and well stocked. The pool and hot tub were very popular. Charming, quiet neighborhood. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022