Welcome to Santorini, your own slice of Greece right here in Palm Springs. This home has won the prestigious Plum Guide Award, which is given to the top 1% of vacation homes in the world. The Plum Guide Award is the global benchmark for exceptional vacation homes with state of the art amenities. Plum Guide nominees must meet stringent criteria and are heavily scrutinized by an in person critic in order to be accepted, which takes away the stress and uncertainty for guests in booking a vacation home. Nestled in the hills overlooking Palm Springs, The Santorini House offers a meticulously curated space with a stunning design, top-notch amenities, and a serene desert atmosphere.
Enter through the majestic gates and up a 300' private driveway, to this secluded and very private ''Santorini Inspired'' estate that sits at the top of The Mesa in South Palm Springs. Sweeping panoramic views of the entire valley is only one of the many special highlights of this iconic Palm Springs estate. Originally designed and built by architect William Nicholson in 1977, the structure is a unique work of art. The property went thru a complete ''re-imagination'' and renovation 2018-2019. An abundance of natural elements were used in the renovation, including Curved plaster walls, softly domed ceilings, half-moon openings on the fireplaces, century old beams from a 120 yr old farmhouse, imported tiles from Greece including Thassos marble and white Agean limestone. Being offered ''turn-key furnished'', with designer furnishings and high-end appliances throughout. Published in Palm Springs Life Magazine in April 2019, the property has a celebrated history of iconic photo shoots and special events for Nordstroms, Boston Proper, Annie Selke, Pine Cone Hill, Dash & Albert and more. The estate sits on over 1 acre of land, including an adjacent .56 acre lot that can be used as an event experience.
Everything in this home was set up to offer a unique LUXE vacation rental experience. High end appliances. Designer Furniture. Breathtaking views. Fully automated pool and spa. Large event space. Personal concierge service to help you make dinner reservations or help you plan your Palm Springs vacation. Plus extra amenities for an added cost including: private chef that will design a full course meal right in the home; a personal chauffeur that will pick you up from the airport and shuttle you throughout the valley; a private masseuse that will give you a personal massage experience by the pool overlooking the Coachella Valley; and a private photoshoot experience that. This home is more than a vacation rental; it is a work of art unlike any other home in California!
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This home accommodates up to 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom in the main house, and 1 bedroom/1 bathroom in the casita. Additional spaces include a fully stocked kitchen, family room, foyer, and an amazing view from the look-out tower.
We provide a starter kit for your stay. This includes towels for the amount of guests allowed at the home, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. Further needed items must be purchased yourself.
BEDROOMS:
*Main house*
●Bedroom #1 (primary): California king bed, ensuite bath with standing shower and separate tub, nightstands, table lamps, accent lounge chair, fireplace, ceiling fan, closet, dresser, luggage rack, access to backyard, *downstairs
●Bedroom #2: Queen bed, nightstand, table lamp, closet, dresser, ceiling fan, split A/C unit, *downstairs
●Bedroom #3: Queen bed, nightstands, table lamps, closet, luggage rack, ceiling fan, split A/C unit, *upstairs
*Casita* - located in outside tower
● Bedroom #4: Queen bed, ensuite bath, armoire, ceiling fan, split A/C unit, accent chair, coded lock entrance
BATHROOMS:
●Bathroom #1: Full bath with shower and tub, located in primary bedroom #1
●Bathroom #2: Standing shower, located in main house
●Bathroom #3: Standing shower, located in bedroom #4 casita
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● Backyard Garden: Secluded resort style yard with extensive landscaping including hedges, cacti, agave, bottlebrush, palm, and olive trees
●Pool and Spa: Fully automated, modern pool with elevated hot tub. The pool and hot tub are finished with pebble tec and have smart automation system. Spa heating is complimentary. Pool heating is $75/day
●Dining Area: 4-burner natural gas stainless steel grill, 7-person table for al fresco dining
●Fire-Pit: 8 feet natural gas fire
●Look-Out Tower: staircase leads up to the tower with seating and the best view of Palm Springs
●Observation Deck: Peaceful seating are surrounded by lush landscaping overlooking Palm Springs
-Terms and Conditions-
Safely Damage Waiver: As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely.com to provide you with $1500 worth of coverage for accidental contents damage or property damage. This means you can vacation with the peace of mind that you wont be unknowingly charged after your check out for minor accidental damages that may happen during your stay. All we ask is that you inform us of any damage so that we can file the claim with Safely.
Payment Terms: A valid credit card is required to be kept on file upon reservation. 50% of there payment is due upon booking and the remaining 50% is due 60 days before check in. If your check in is less than 60 days away, the entire reservation amount is due upfront. We cannot change the payment terms and we cannot hold dates without payment.
Security Deposit: There is a $750 security deposit placed on the credit card on file as a pre-authorized hold. This is not a charge, but only a hold on the credit card. Pre-authorized hold is released 3 days after checkout provided there are no costs for which renter is responsible for such as: code compliances fines; missing or damaged linens, towels and small appliances; and costs not covered by our Safely insurance waiver. Renter hereby grants consent for Manager to charge Renter’s Card for any of the above damages or costs.
Outdoor Noise Limits: All units are equipped with a NoiseAware volume tracking devices. These devices track decibel levels, but do not record sounds. Guests are required to follow the city noise policies and we must abide by them to keep our short term rental license. Upon the first notification from NoiseAware of a noise violation, we will reach out to the Guest to take corrective action. If the Guest is unresponsive or if no corrective action is taken, Guest may be liable to a $500 charge. Furthermore, if code enforcement goes to the property and issues a citation, Guest will be responsible for paying the entire citation amount. Guest authorizes manager to charge credit card on file for any fines issued by code enforcement or any charges for breaking noise policy.
Cancellations: On VRBO, for any cancellations made 60 days or more from check in, you will receive a 50% refund minus the payment processing fees charged by Stripe. For any cancellations made within 60 days from check in, you will receive no refund. If the reservation is cancelled with 48 hours from booking, you will receive a full refund minus the payment processing fees charged by Stripe as long as check in is more than 30 days away. There is a strict no cancellation policy for all major holidays, major tennis or golf tournaments, and music festivals. Festivals include but are not limited to Power Trip, Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals. Special events and music festivals that are cancelled, postposed, or altered in any way, for any reason, do not qualify for any refund, alteration of the reservation or cancellation, including Acts of God, pandemics, epidemics or health outbreaks such as COVID-19. NO CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED IN THE CASE OF EARLY DEPARTURE OR CANCELLATION FOR ANY FESTIVAL BOOKING.
Pre-Check In Link: You will receive a pre-check in link shortly after booking. Through this check in link you will have to enter some basic information regarding your reservation, will have to sign our Terms and Conditions, and will be able to purchase any additional services as part of your booking. You will not have access to the House Manual until the pre-check in link is completed.
