Featuring the Airbnb listing at Racquet Club West, Palm Springs
Reserve on AirbnbIn the historic Racquet Club West neighborhood of Palm Springs, a 525-square-foot architectural gem designed by William F. Cody sits quietly among towering palm trees and a tranquil stream. It is not large. It is not ostentatious. It is, in every sense of the word, considered.
Cody, one of the most celebrated architects of the mid-century modern movement in the Coachella Valley, designed this retreat in the late 1950s. The property's most dramatic feature is its floor-to-ceiling windows, which frame sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains and flood the interior with the golden desert light that made Palm Springs famous.
The bedroom is anchored by a walnut queen-size bed from Design Within Reach, and a stunning skylight transforms the room into a private observatory after dark. The bathroom features wall-to-wall tile, a large mirror with a built-in defogger, and the kind of clean, spa-like finish that feels both timeless and contemporary. The kitchen is appointed with walnut cabinetry, marble countertops, an induction range, and a Nespresso machine with milk steamer — because mornings in the desert deserve ceremony.
A petite bar for mixing cocktails, a private outdoor terrace, and an outdoor shower complete the picture of a property that has thought of everything without overreaching. The community pool and hot tub, the landscaped grounds, the five-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs — every detail has been curated for those who understand that true luxury is the absence of compromise.
The property earns a perfect 5.0 out of 5 stars across all review categories. The minimum stay is seven nights — positioning this as a considered retreat rather than a casual weekend stop. This is not a place to stay. It is a place to remember.
