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Live More! - Rare Wexler designed Sunmor Retreat!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6145.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

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Palm Springs, California
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Air Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Live More! - Rare Wexler designed Sunmor Retreat!

CITY ID#:003419

The Sunmor neighborhood has the highest concentration of Alexander and other architecturally significant midcentury modern homes built between 1955 and 1961. The original developer, Robert "Bob" Higgins, built the first 11 homes; all designed by the iconic Palm Springs architecture team of Donald Wexler & Richard Harrison. Live More! was one of those homes built in 1955.

This 3 bed, 2 bath home is the perfect getaway for family or friends. Thoughtfully renovated and beautifully furnished, the house features a modern open floor plan, gleaming porcelain floors, original open-beam and tongue and groove ceiling and a smart update for today – the kitchen open to the large living space. Two separate seating areas give you plenty of space to relax and look out the wall of glass to the pool or enjoy what’s on the 50” Smart TV. The dining area features a modern table that seats 8.

The kitchen includes quartz countertops, white lacquer cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. There is also a breakfast bar with counter seating – perfect for keeping the cook company or working on your laptop should you need to check in with the office.

The fenced and private desert-landscaped yard has stunning mountain views. The 14’ x 28’ pool has all-day sun exposure and the spa sits above the pool with a spillover waterfall and great views of the San Jacinto mountains. And in season, you’ll enjoy an abundance of citrus to make the perfect cocktail.

The spacious primary bedroom has a king-sized bed and 50" smart TV. There is a large ensuite with dual sinks, a large walk-in shower with 10” rain shower head, and a clerestory window that provides palm tree views and tons of natural light. This bedroom also has a walk-in closet.

Across the hall, you’ll find two guest bedrooms. The first has a queen bed, a large closet, and a 40” TV. The second guest bedroom has two standard twin beds, a large closet, and a 32” TV. Both bedrooms have sliding glass door access to the pool. The bedrooms share a large guest bathroom with a wide double sink vanity and step-in shower.

Live More! is in a beautiful midcentury neighborhood, a great central Palm Springs location, and just a short drive to shopping, golf courses, and downtown.

RULES AND THINGS TO NOTE:
**Pool and spa heat are optional for $30-$80 per day. This fee is not included in the quoted price on some booking platforms and, if not, will be collected after you book.
**Minimum age for every guest is 25 unless accompanied by a parent. No groups larger than 6 (regardless of age) and no parties.
**Palm Springs has strict noise, occupancy, and parking rules, INCLUDING THAT NO MUSIC IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE AT ANY TIME. Violation of these rules will result in a $1000 fine and immediate eviction from the house with no refund.
**Included in your booking is an accidental damage waiver fee which applies to covered damage up to $2000. Rules and limits apply. See the rental contract for more information.
**On rentals of 28-nights or more renter is responsible for the entire gas and electric bill from check-in to check-out based on meter reads. A utility deposit will be collected after booking and will be applied to these bills. Any remaining balance will be refunded to you, however you are responsible for any overages.
**The City of Palm Springs requires an additional written contract which you must sign after you book and requires that you send us a copy of your ID before you check in.
**This house is not pet-friendly. NO ANIMALS ALLOWED

CITY ID#:003419

Property manager

Altamira Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Palm Springs

Located in Sunmor, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Indian Canyon and Palm Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Agua Caliente Casino or Palm Springs Swim Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain climbing.
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Palm Springs, California

What's nearby

  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Agua Caliente Casino - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 20 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Felipe's - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Live More! - Rare Wexler designed Sunmor Retreat! have a pool?

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

Is Live More! - Rare Wexler designed Sunmor Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live More! - Rare Wexler designed Sunmor Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live More! - Rare Wexler designed Sunmor Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live More! - Rare Wexler designed Sunmor Retreat! located?

Located in Sunmor, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cactus to Clouds, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Heritage Palms Golf Club. Palm Springs Swim Center and El Paseo Collection are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan F.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Love Sunmor estates and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Live-More home. The interior is gorgeous, highly upgraded, well-stocked and very comfortable. The primary bed and bath is fabulous. The pool is beautiful but the huge backyard is in need of some new patio furniture (like couches) additional umbrellas (since no pergola) and landscaping in order to enjoy the outdoor living as much as we did the indoor. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

3 Month Stay at "Live More"

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent three months at "Live More," located in the Sunmor neighborhood of Palm Springs. In short, it's a great 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house in a quiet, lovely, residential neighborhood. In addition, the back yard features excellent views of the mountains. The house is clean, orderly, and comfortable, and the management company was attentive to any and all questions. Photos of the house are accurate, by the way.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Great House, Accurate Photos

Descriptions of this house are accurate, and the management company is excellent.
Stayed 88 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Mid century Dream!

Probably my favorite tiny neighborhood of mid century places in Palm Springs. Easy to get to everything. Pool is great, hot tub is great. Yard is huge. The interior is perfect, wish my house was decorated as thoughtfully and as nice! The rule of thumb for a VRBO: I would I live there and Yes I would!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Great House, Photos Are Accurate

Kind of a classic, midcentury modern house in an appealing neighborhood with lots of them. Photos are accurate and the management agents were always helpful. We liked the house and the neighborhood a lot.
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sriram K.

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

Fantastic stay

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay with awesome pool and clean and spacious rooms. Great location - would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

eric o.

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

Nice stay

Between the airport and downtown. Short bike ride to downtown. Pool was nice and heated. Views of the mountains from the hot tub was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy U., West Chester, PA USA

Lovely Vacation; Lovely Rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the first trip to Palm Springs for my husband and me, and this property rental did not disappoint.The photos depicted the property quite accurately, both inside and out (with the exception of the blooming hedges at the property line, which did not exist).Inside, everything was spotlessly clean and all of the furnishings were comfortable and in excellent condition. There were plenty of towels, linens, dishes and glassware, and the kitchen appliances were clean and worked as expected. There were interesting books throughout. The pool was wonderful - heated to a perfect temperature.The location was great, too. Although there wasn't much to walk to in the immediate vicinity, we were only an 8 minute drive from anywhere we wanted to go in town. And although I had been somewhat concerned about being so close to the airport, air traffic noise was not a problem. Just a couple of "nit-picky" things. There's no hand railing on the steep steps going into the pool. For most people that wouldn't be a problem, but being in my mid-70's and having had two knees and a hip replaced, I would have felt much safer with a railing to hold on to. Also, the gravel between the concrete pool surround and the concrete slab where the lounge chairs are situated would have been better covered with astroturf, similar to the stretch of turf between the seating patio and the pool. Like I said -- these are nit-picky things, but maybe the owners would like to know how they might improve on an already wonderful property. I highly recommend Live More! for anyone planning a stay in Palm Springs!

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Summer getaway

Altamira property management could not have been better. They accommodated all of our needs and we’re unbelievably responsive. The house was perfect for our family and was located close enough to be convenient while enjoying privacy. This will be our go to home in Palm Springs as long as Altamira manages.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dmitri Z.

Great place - great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a fantastic long weekend stay here. The pictures accurately depicted this home. Very comfortable with nice touches that made it feel like a home away fek. Home. Enjoyed the fun med-century design touches throughout, including the books, artwork, etc. would defiantly stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri Z.

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

Cute and comfy - great mid-century vibe!

Great property - Loved the decor with nice touches inside. Pictures accurately represented this home. Had everything we needed for a nice stay. Close to the airport which was a plus for us. Would definatly stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Laguna Niguel

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

Great place to relax

The house and pool was a great place to relax. I do have a couple suggestions. I would like a more comfortable couch. The couch looks nice in the TV area, but would like one more comfortable. Would be nice to have a ping pong table in the garage or extend a patio cover. There seems to be plenty of room. I know it is easy for a person to spend other people's money, so these are just suggestions. We enjoyed the home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Fabulous stay

We were here much of the winter of 2021. Lovely mid-century gem in such a charming mid-century neighborhood. Great design in the home, wonderful backyard and pool/spa with beautiful view. The management company was excellent, incredibly responsive and helpful to work with. Would recommend this home and management company to anyone.
Stayed 84 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

Perfect getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house in a convenient location! The house was very clean and welcoming. Pool and spa were clean. House was modern and very comfortable.
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8/10 Good

Robert Z.

Perfect PS vacation home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found the home and the area to be an ideal spot for a Palm Springs vacation getaway.

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Good getaway

Property was great, and overall management was good. Still waiting for deposit back. Management company indicated it could take up to 15 days to process.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

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

Review

Loved the house. Greate place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Exactly as advertised.

Well managed, appointed, and taken care of. No surprises or disappointments. It was like walking into the VRBO page. Extra thanks for going out of their way and accomodating us when I messed up the check-in day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonderful month here. So clean and easy and well designed. Great location and pool as well.

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Great relaxing location

The house was great with nice mid-century modern furnishings. Pool was great to cool off in. Kitchen was well stocked. We'd definitely stay there again. The only downside is that this house is in Palm Springs which has pretty strict rules for short-term rentals like this - no music outside and strict noise rules. Management company was nice about rules and communicated well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Great place, looking forward to our next visit!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As advertised: very nice house, tastefully decorated, in very good condition and upkeep. Kitchen is well-equipped/stocked. Comfortable rooms and beds. Located in a quiet neighborhood. Many things to do within a 10-20 minutes drive: downtown Palm Springs, trails, etc. Airport is very convenient, literally 5 minutes away (and, so, yes, there is some aircraft noise, but it's a small airport that shuts down early in the evenings). The management company is outstanding: friendly, professional, and proactive. They cheerfully accommodated a request for an earlier-than-standard 4pm checkin and the in-person briefing required by Palm Springs for all vacation properties. We enjoyed our stay - especially the pool and hot tub time - , and would happily visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Clean, well-furnished, and close to everything

As advertised: very nice house, tastefully decorated, in very good condition and upkeep. Kitchen is well-equipped/stocked. Comfortable rooms and beds. Located in a quiet neighborhood. Many things to do within a 10-20 minutes drive: downtown Palm Springs, trails, etc. Airport is very convenient, literally 5 minutes away (and, so, yes, there is some aircraft noise, but it's a small airport that shuts down early in the evenings). The management company is outstanding: friendly, professional, and proactive. They cheerfully accommodated a request for an earlier-than-standard 4pm checkin and the in-person briefing required by Palm Springs for all vacation properties. We enjoyed our stay - especially the pool and hot tub time - , and would happily visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Wonderful stay at a wonderful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our third stay at this property. Well located, with excellent proximity to the airport, hiking trails, shopping and restaurants! Property is well maintained with current upgrades and decor. Well proportioned living space and rooms. Private back garden with outstanding views of the mountains. Excellent outdoor living space with inground pool and built in hot tub.

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L., San Diego, CA

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

A few days in palm springs

The house was was well equipped and well decorated. Great location nice pool. Sit by pool with the mountain view and you can see the tram. We enjoyed our stay Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna C., Los Angeles

A really relaxing stay with family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As other reviewers have said, the place is absolutely spotless. The renovation is spot on and well done. It was perfect for two families with young kids. Loved how two of the three bedrooms opened up to the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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