Palm Springs City ID# 2645-4592
SONGWRITERS SANCTUARY was formerly owned by Michael Masser, famous American songwriter, composer and producer who created popular music for artists such as Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack and Natalie Cole.
This luxurious and private estate is the ULTIMATE property in the heart of the Movie Colony Neighborhood – just a quick and easy walk to downtown Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park, five star restaurants, cafes, the famous Aqua Caliente Spa Resort Casino and the historic O'Donnell Country Club and golf course.
Meticulously remodeled and maintained, this 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath private home features a large living room with cozy fireplace, hardwood floors and an inviting environment. The Family Room has an enclosed fireplace with queen sleeper sofa and overlooks the extensive resort-like pool and outdoor entertaining area.
This private estate is walled and gated for your privacy and has plenty of parking for multiple vehicles.
Movie Colony
Our Starter Kit to you is designed to get you through your first day only, it may very well get you through 2 or 3 days as many of our guests will attest to, but our design is to get you through your first day before you may need to go to a grocery store.
Your Starter Kit:
Your kitchen is fully equipped with pots & pans etc., nearly every utensil you need to use to cook with and cleaning products.
There is a starter kit in each bathroom & kitchen of the following supplies:
Facial tissues
Toilet paper
Liquid Hand soap
Vanity travel pack soap, shampoo & lotion
Paper towels
Dishwashing liquid
Dishwasher tablets
Trash bags
Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
OPTIONAL:
The Pool is NOT heated.
The Jacuzzi is NOT heated. (Should your property be listed as having a Jacuzzi)
However, please let reservations know if you would like to have the Pool/Jacuzzi heated.
Pool HEAT- Flat rate of $70 per night. Contact Laurie@ModMansions.com at least 2 days prior to arrival for this option.
Pool is heated from 5am-9pm, to between 80°–85°
If property is listed as having a Jacuzzi, then Jacuzzi & Pool HEAT combined OR separate has a flat rate of $70 per night.
The Jacuzzi when selected will heat to 102°.
Airports:
Palm Springs International Airport - PSP
Internet & Smart TV’s
The National provider of Internet to your home is Spectrum.
Smart TV’s are App based only. You are responsible for your own Usernames & Passwords.
Suggestion: Bring along your Apple tv, Google tv, plug & play programing entertainment.
(Internet outages are rare but it goes without saying that ModMansions is not responsible for any outages due to, the actions of the national provider or adverse weather conditions etc.)
Optional Pool & Garden services available to guests:
Our pools & gardens have fixed dedicated service days. For whatever reason that you may want to request an additional service when in residence, then you must email david@modMansions.com requesting your service. We will reach out to the service companies on your behalf and endeavor to secure services depending on their availability. These additional services will be billed to the credit card details held on file.
1. You must be at least 30 years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions. Guest must provide a copy of a valid
government issued photo id.
2. Your reservation will not be accepted or confirmed without providing a valid government issued photo ID and a signed
rental agreement within 36 hours of this reservation request to Jim@ModMansions.com, Owners of this property.
3. Parking: A maximum of 6 cars must be parked in the driveway--street parking is prohibited.
4. Check-in is 4 pm and check-out is 10 am.
5. All homes are non-smoking. Smoking inside the properties is a violation of the rental agreement and subject to immediate
forfeiture of any money/deposit.
6. Exterior music of any level and/or amplified exterior sound is prohibited 24/7 by the City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental
Ordinance and your signed rental agreement, resulting in immediate house closure.
7. Our homes are for overnight accommodation only. No Parties or Events permitted
8. Dogs (2 dogs maximum) are welcome at our property with a $200 each non-refundable deposit.
9. The Pool is NOT heated.
However, please let reservations know if you would like to have the Pool heated.
Pool HEAT: Flat rate of $70 per night--three night minimum stay. Contact Mark@ModMansions.com at least 2 days prior to
arrival for this option. Pool is heated from 5am-9pm, to between 80° - 85°
If property is listed as having a Jacuzzi, then Jacuzzi & Pool HEAT combined OR separate has a flat rate of $70 per night.
10. 3rd Party Vendors such as Chefs, Masseuses, etc., need to provide liability insurance certification. Please advise
ModMansions.
11. CANCELLATION POLICY:
30 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a refund of any advance payments. 14 days prior to scheduled
arrival date will receive a 50% refund.
Between 0 and 13 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds will be granted.
No refund will be given for early departures.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact ModMansions at 760-209-4311 or email to
Jim@modmansions.com
Special event weekends, holidays (Christmas/NYE/Thanksgiving/Coachella, etc.) & long-term rentals (stays 28 nights +) no
refund will be given. Should ModMansions re-rent the property for those specific dates, then ModMansions has the option
of refunding the amount we were able to re-rent it for, up to the prepaid amount.
Rates:
Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include cleaning fees nor a combined 12.5% percent tax which includes City of Palm Springs room tax and a TBID Tax Assessment.
Payment Schedule:
An advance Deposit (50%) is due at the time of signing the contract with ModMansions. The balance is due 90 days prior to your arrival at the property. In complex long-term reservations, payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.
Utilities - (stays of 28+ nights)
If staying in a home, with its own private pool, for 28 nights or more, the guest will be required to pay a utility deposit of $1,000.00 to $3,000.00 depending on the property. This deposit will be used to pay the actual monthly gas and electric bills and copies of the actual bills will be provided to the guest. Should the stay exceed 28 nights and utilities used exceed the utility deposit, the guest agrees to pay an additional deposit to cover the remaining stay. This is not an income source for ModMansions
Additional Fees/Terms:
• 3-night minimum stay required. 4, & 5 nights required during Holiday dates and events. Ask
ModMansions for details.
• Cleaning fee of $400.00 is added to all rentals.
• Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $60 per night. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of your stay.
(Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
• City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5% and TBID Assessment is 1.0%
• Please note the difference between In Season and Off Season Rates:
In Season: November 1 – May 31 Off Season: June 1 – October 31
Higher rates apply during holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas & NYE and special events. Please contact
us about dates you have in mind.
• Lost keys are charged $125 per item.
Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and Noise Level Limits:
• City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance
• City of Palm Springs permitted noise levels
• City of Palm Springs Good Neighbor Brochure
• Palm Springs residents are also provided with a complaint line 24/7 number to call: 760-322-8382 and the City of Palm
Springs invites you and your guests to call and be informed.
• The City of Palm Springs prohibits exterior music and amplified sound 24/7. As per your ModMansions rental agreement,
8:00 pm is "Quiet Time". So, in order to ensure a most wonderful and enjoyable stay for you and your guests, please
share and familiarize yourself with the above information and your rental agreement.
WiFI, Internet & Smart TV’s --The National provider of WiFI & Internet is Spectrum.
Smart TV’s are App based only. Guests are responsible for their own Usernames & Passwords.
Suggestion: Bring along your Apple tv, Google tv, or plug & play programing entertainment.
Please note that outages are rare but it goes without saying that ModMansions is not responsible for any outages due to
the actions by the wifi national provider or outages by utility companies.
Swimming Pools :
Our pools are exclusively for humans, NEVER for dogs. Pet fur can wreak havoc on pool and spa filters, so please keep them out so you don't incur repair charges. Instead, we invite them to enjoy the backyard from the patio or grass
Check Out Instructions:
1. Take out trash and place in containers provided at the property.
2. Dirty dishes? Pop in dishwasher, and push start. Don't forget the dishwasher tablet provided.
3. Strip bed of sheets and pillow cases and place on floor at the end of each bed.
4 . Place dirty towels, etc. on the floor of laundry room.
5. Left over food items? - Our housekeeping staff is happy to take home!
6. Please be sure to close windows and lock doors and place house key in outside lock box. Code to lockbox given at Check-In.
We are glad you are here.
To access your home and make the most out of your stay, here is the key info you need to know: 1, 2, 3…
1. Come on in & Welcome.
Please provide an ETA a few days prior to your arrival.
2. Arrival: How Early is Check In? Check in time is 4pm - 6pm. (Inquire about the possibility of a 9am check-in at no
additional cost).
3. On the day of your arrival,
