Title: Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home - 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 # Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home Vacation home in Palm Springs with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888700/32888663/w924h519x0y1-18093fe6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888700/32888663/w923h519x1y1-539c872c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888700/32888663/10228782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888700/32888663/4a8966cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32888700/32888663/056e4ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102127 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Mini Estate, the Life of Riley, Former Hollywood Star's Home Let your world slip away as you live 'The Life Of Riley' Once owned by Willliam Bendix, Movie and Television star, best known for his portrayal of Babe Ruth in the Babe Ruth Story and Chester A Riley in the Life of Riley 5 bedroom Mini Estate property (1/4 acre, lush and tropical and more intimate than a hotel. Enjoy total privacy and intimacy) Old world charm and modern updated living meet at the Palm Springs Life of Riley vacation rental home! Our California luxury vacation rental, located in the fashionable Movie Colony East area is available for your family. At our home you will find a 5 bedroom private home with pool, spa, and tropical gardens and fruit trees. Pets deserve to live the Life of Riley, all well behaved humans are welcomed when accompanied by their pets -) Our home is owner operated so you get the personal service you deserve, allowing you to fully enjoy local Palm Springs events and attractions. Property Description: Start Your Perfect Vacation With This Vintage Mini-Estate 1/4 acre Palm Springs Rental Home! \*Ideal for Family Reunions or Corporate Retreats \*Private Quiet Upscale Neighborhood \*Pool, Jacuzzi, Full Kitchen, Oversized Living Room \*Stay in Historic Movie Colony East section of Palm Springs \*Enjoy a private and comfortable alternative to any Hotel Experience Unique Desert Homestead Life with Your Own Private Oasis Description: A fifteen minute walk from downtown this Ruth Hardy Park Mini Estate sleeps 8-12. There are two separate "wings" east and west of the over sized living room - 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the west and 2 bedrooms 1 bath on the east, a sunroom opening onto the pool with a full size convertible leather futon/sofa There is also a roll away bed available upon request. The lovely master suite and one addtional bedroom both open directly to the pool and spa. Experience the ambiance of old Palm Springs from the days when Hollywood stars flocked to the village of Palm Springs to build homes for weekend retreats. The house is situated in the historic Ruth Hardy park section adjacent to Movie Colony area, aptly named for it's famous neighbors; boasting the estates of Hollywood Royalty such as Al Jolson, Desi and Lucy Arnaz, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, and Darryl F. Zanuck (and of course, William Bendix) This property is graced with mountain views and a lush well-maintained garden will let you forget the world around you. Although you probably won't want to venture out, this house is only ten blocks away from the SPA casino, a Las Vegas style casino in the heart of Palm Springs, and just a block away from the beautiful Ruth Hardy Park. Accommodations: The kitchen, living, dining areas (and two bedrooms) open onto the pool & spa area, allowing for gracious indoor-outdoor living - a coveted hallmark of Palm Springs living. Come experience the unique charm and elegance of this historic newly remodeled vintage mini-estate. Enjoy 2 working fire places, a fully equipped kitchen with granite top counter, gas bbq and ample out door dining and relaxing furniture. Amenities: This spacious villa features magnificently landscaped and private grounds, a swimming pool with built in fountain that shoots water across the pool and attached in-ground spa, two fireplaces, and two separate sleeping quarters. A well-appointed kitchen stocked well enough to prepare just about anything you desire provides an excellent alternative to the world class restaurants located so conveniently nearby. An oversized living room with books leather furniture, a fire place, 75 inch smart TV inside the house while the palm trees, front court yard garden, lighted swimming pool and gardens complete with wrought iron patio furniture will keep you busy outside. 4 of the bedrooms also feature smart tv’s. The separation of east and west wing offers privacy and can give in laws or teenagers a feeling of independence Bed Set-up West: 1) Master Bedroom: 1 California King, pool view (door to pool area) 2) 2 Twin beds (door to pool area) 3) Queen bed, garden court view East: 4) Queen bed, garden court view, opens to living room and to kitchen 5) Queen bed, garden court view This home is owner operated so you get the personal service you deserve. Keywords: Home, villa, sleep 10, spacious, family reunion, 8 beds, pool, spa, enclosed, pet friendly Licensed by the Finance, Treasury Room Tax division, Palm Springs license number 48000000-20014534 ## 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 transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - One pet total (up to 50 lbs 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. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39610000/39605200/39605139/ae14d972.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quite and gourgous 4BR/3BA house in Movie Colony. 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Mini Estate Life Riley Former Hollywood Star's Home Palm Springs Mini Estate Life Riley Former Hollywood Star's Home Mini Estate Life Riley Former Mini Estate the Life of Riley Former Hollywood Star's Home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.83738%2C-116.53362&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p8RGsfphc82A7o2a7VUQx1n22Gc=) Palm Springs, CA #### What's nearby - Ruth Hardy Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - El Paseo Collection - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Desert Regional Medical Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Palm Springs Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Agua Caliente Casino - 3 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive - Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive - ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive - ‪John's Restaurant - ‬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 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite 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? > Check-out 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 vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ruth Hardy Park and Palm Springs Convention Center. El Paseo Collection and Desert Regional Medical Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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