Title: Marilyn's Secret - Mid Century Modern Black House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Marilyn's Secret - Mid Century Modern Black House Vacation home in Desert Hot Springs with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902100/88902024/bb1b4173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902100/88902024/3d463c25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902100/88902024/fb3c94c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902100/88902024/b4be0846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902100/88902024/5f9caa12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in historic Desert Hot Springs, Marilyn's Secret - the Mid Century Modern Black House invites you to unwind with majestic mountain views of the San Jacinto Mountains and stylish interiors. Enjoy a spacious kitchen stocked with all cooking supplies needed, comfortable bedrooms for restful sleep and shopping at downtown or nearby 180 designer-friendly stores. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61132 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Marilyn's Secret - Mid Century Modern Black House PROMO 5% WEEKLY AND 5% MONTLY DISCOUNT! Welcome to Marilyn’s Secret – the Mid Century Modern Black House that invites at every turn. Go ahead and book – no one’s looking ;). This 1964 beauty was restored to its original glory using carefully curated mid-century finishes with just the right touch of glam. The spirit of Norma Jean can be felt walking in the door. Located in historic Desert Hot Springs just blocks away from downtown shopping. World class natural mineral water spas are just minutes away. Marilyn’s Secret has a spacious kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and comes stocked with all the cooking supplies you need to whip up lasting memories with your loved ones! Each bedroom has comfortable bedding and blackout blinds for restful sleep. Majestic mountain views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Be sure to catch sunset views in the evenings! 15 minutes to Palm Springs and 45 minutes to Joshua Tree. Have a shopping itch? Desert Hills Premium Outlets is 25 minutes away with 180 designer-friendly stores to meet your needs. Go shopping and come back for viral photos in Marilyn’s stylish home. Whether you’re seeking a quiet relaxing getaway, a festival oriented stay, or looking to take advantage of an event-packed trip to the Desert – this is the home for you! House Rules: 1\. Music at any volume (even if it's turned down) is absolutely prohibited from being played outdoors at the property, and music played indoors must not be audible outside. 2\. Parties and party-like gatherings are prohibited. (This is not to be confused with celebrations among the registered overnight guests, such as birthdays and anniversaries. Those celebrations are of course welcome!) 3\. Daytime visitors who are not overnight registered guests of the vacation rental is limited to 10 persons. Overnight guest limit is 6. 4\. The number of vehicles at our property is limited to a maximum of 3, including on the street. Additionally, recreational vehicles, including motorhomes, campers, trailers, boats in tow, etc. are not allowed to be parked in the driveway or street. 5\. The city has provided all residents living next to registered vacation rentals with a 24-hour hotline to report disturbances. A 24/7 enforcement patrol team responds to violation complaints on-site. Confirmed violations will result in a financial citation and eviction. 6\. For this property, an executed rental agreement with a copy of your government-issued ID is required within 24 hours of booking. Guests with less than one review or a 4-star average must get approval from Host before booking. 7\. PETS/ SERVICE ANIMALS: Only house trained dogs are allowed (no cats or other animals). Applicable pet fees of $50 flat rate per pet are assessed per stay; dog needs to be approved prior to check in. Animals are not allowed on bedding or furniture, and must be under the control of owner at all times. Note: post check out if animal waste is found on the property or animal hair is found on bedding/ furniture guests may be subject to an ADDITIONAL cleaning fee of $100. Pictures of each animal must be forwarded for FINAL APPROVAL after booking. 8\. AC thermostat range is 76-82 degrees. Heat range is 65-78 degrees. This is to ensure the HVAC system functions properly year-round. 9\. Government issued picture ID of the booking guest is required. 10\. Audio/video surveillance on exterior of home; noise decibel measuring device inside. City of Desert Hot Springs Permit# VR22-0117 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center ### 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: 1,132 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031800/32031722/732f06ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Desert Retreat . 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VR22-0117 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.956844,-116.495186&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kahnE%7C%7D_fU%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%3FS%40QBQ%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQ%40QDQBQDQBQDQDODSDODOFQDQFODOFOFQHMFQFMFOHOHOFMHMHOHMHMJMHMJKHMJMJKJKJMJKJKJIJKLIJKLILIJILILGLILGJGNILGLELGNELGLENELENELCNCNCLENALENANANANALCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBN%40L%40N%40N%40LDN%40NDLBNBNBLDLDNDLFNDLDLFLDNFLHLFLFJHLFLHLHLHJHJJLHJJLHJJHJJLLJHLJJHLJJHLJLHLHLHNHLHNFLHNFNHLFPFLFPFNDNFPFNDPDNFNDRBNDPDPBPDPBPBPBPBP%40RBP%40RBP%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPARAP%3FPARAPAPCPARCPARCPCPCPCPEPCPEPEPCNERGNENEPGNGPENGNGPGLGPILGNINGLININILILILKLILKLIJKLIJMJKLIJKJMHKJMJKHKHMHMHMHMFKHMFMFMHOFMDMFMDODMFODMDMDOBOBMBODO%40MDO%40O%40M%40O%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOAOAOAMEOAMEOCOCMCOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMEMGOIKGMGMIMGMIKIMIMIKIMKKKKIKKKKKMKKKKKMIKKMIMKMIMIMIMIOGMIOIOGOGMGQIMGQGOEOGOEQGQEOEOESEOEQCQEQCQEQAQCQCQCSCQASAQCQAQ%3FSAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EmG7RqKLW0JRxYze6zQkP1IArsA=) Desert Hot Springs, CA #### What's nearby - Cabot's Pueblo Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Miracle Springs Spa - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 26 min drive - 24.2 km #### Getting around - Palm Springs Station - 20 min drive - Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine - ‬19 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Marilyn's Secret - Mid Century Modern Black House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Marilyn's Secret - Mid Century Modern Black House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Marilyn's Secret - Mid Century Modern Black House? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Marilyn's Secret - Mid Century Modern Black House located? > Located in the heart of Desert Hot Springs, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cabot's Pueblo Museum and Desert Hot Springs Town Center. Miracle Springs Spa and Sand to Snow National Monument are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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