Title: The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS - 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 # The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS Vacation home in Palm Springs with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84550000/84545000/84544965/e768ef9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84550000/84545000/84544965/49a4fb92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84550000/84545000/84544965/a3e0f6c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84550000/84545000/84544965/9279e9a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84550000/84545000/84544965/5576d859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the tranquility of The Ricardo, a mid-century modern retreat once cherished by Lucille Ball as her Palm Springs hideaway. Enjoy stunning views of the mountains and unwind in seclusion behind tall green hedges. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS The Ricardo mid-century modern vacation rental was once owned by a close friend of Lucille Ball and was Lucy's Palm Springs hideaway. Located near the once popular El Mirador hotel, The Ricardo is a 5-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs. With tall green hedges, amazing mountain views, and zero traffic noise, you can see why Lucy felt a strong sense of privacy and relaxation during her time at the property. PLEASE NOTE that a city-required 12.5% occupancy tax on the nightly rate will be added to the reservation by VRBO payment request after booking. VRBO does not currently allow the tax to be added to a line item so this will be in addition to the total shown. Palm Springs City ID #2100 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking 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: 1,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83934000/83933941/f52295ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Former Steve McQueen's home Racquet Club Estates - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 10 reviews CA $442 CA $1,043 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=83933941&PinnedHotelID=83933941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74116600/74116521/b8c8d008.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Endless Summer-Elegant 3 Bedroom Home With Pool Desert Park Estates - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=74116521&PinnedHotelID=74116521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107230000/107224600/107224548/w906h683x60y0-fa3485b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom Huge Backyard Pool House with Spa in Gorgeous Historical Palm Springs Racquet Club Estates - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=107224548&PinnedHotelID=107224548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72120000/72114700/72114601/0259b903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Feliz- Zen Getaway with Saltwater Pool & Spa Gene Autry - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=72114601&PinnedHotelID=72114601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99390000/99380500/99380455/10dfba47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upscale private paradise on large dog-friendly lot w/ free EV charger Oasis Del Sol - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=99380455&PinnedHotelID=99380455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61590000/61585600/61585537/ccabf988.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palm Springs Paradise view with Large Pool and SPA. 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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 Palm Springs City ID #2100 ## 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%7C33.84293%2C-116.54073&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k1Nm2tyyCRAywo4Vj9KdW-gFYkc=) Palm Springs, CA #### What's nearby - Desert Regional Medical Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Agua Caliente Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Palm Springs Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Palm Springs Air Museum - 6 min drive - 5.2 km #### Getting around - Palm Springs Station - 16 min drive - Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar - ‬14 min walk - ‪Rick's Desert Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk - ‪John's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk - ‪Boozehounds - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS located? > Located in Uptown Design District, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ruth Hardy Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center. Desert Regional Medical Center and Las Palmas are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ricardo! Mid-century villa + saltwater pool + 5 minutes from downtown PS Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah J. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Five Star for Girls Trip Stayed with friends and appreciated the attention to style and comfort. ##### Rebekah J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana G. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Getaway Everything was great. We enjoyed a weekend of much needed r&r. The pool was so relaxing. The home was super close to everything. I would definitely book again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ccb69cf1-32b7-457c-a13a-c3c0db4633e5-1754866433312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4085df8-7e85-447e-8589-7ed64e185b89-1754866435180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4722f4e3-814c-4c01-b358-d5e238da57c6-1754866437180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ana G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice property and location ##### Paul C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time at The Ricardo! We loved hanging by the pool during our hot July stay. We enjoyed using the BBQ and well appointed kitchen for many of our meals. The home is super clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay! ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun in the sun! We had a such a great stay. The home was incredibly clean and decorated beautifully. We had our 1.5 year old with us so we chose this home so there would be plenty to do while he napped and after he went to bed - we were not disappointed! Highly recommend. ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily P. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location clean and cute! Great location close to downtown, house is so cute! Well decorated and clean. Kitchen well appointed. Comfortable beds, all was great! ##### Emily P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor W. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ricardo for the Win!! We enjoyed our stay so much! The house was amazing and decorated so cute. The house was also well equipped everything we needed and more. Thank you to the wonderful hosts! We can’t wait to return ##### Taylor W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophia G. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Weekend Getaway The house was accurately described, clean and very local to downtown Palm Springs. Communication was easy and fast with our host. Very family friendly, had a lot of amenities within the property and kept my 1 year old entertained during the entire weekend! We will definitely be back to the Ricardo in the near future! ##### Sophia G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashli H. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect girls get-away We had the most fun at The Ricardo. Every single thing was perfect from the jasmine outside the kitchen, to the little vignettes all around the property, to the games, to the AMAZINGLY comfortable beds. The main feature of saltwater pool area gave us the best Saturday we’ve shared in a long time. They thought of everything and we instantly began talking about when we could all return. Highly, highly recommend to everyone! ##### Ashli H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura u. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends and Fur Babies We really had a delightful time with great friends and our fur babies!!!!!!!!!!! ##### laura u. 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