Title: The Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss - 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 Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss Vacation home in Palm Springs with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83270000/83266500/83266479/80af0832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83270000/83266500/83266479/w1198h798x2y0-76152e3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83270000/83266500/83266479/d23d72cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83270000/83266500/83266479/9ac0c7ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83270000/83266500/83266479/6e596a6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the Palm Springs lifestyle at The Francis Alexander, a mid-century charmer built by the renowned Alexander Construction Company. Step into this sun-drenched home and discover post and beam architecture, colorful decor, a rock fireplace, and an open floor plan perfect for dining and entertaining with friends. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81818 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Pool - 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. ### The Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss Welcome to The Francis Alexander! This short-term vacation rental is a sun-drenched mid-century charmer, built by Alexander Construction company back in 1959. This home features post and beam architecture, a rock fireplace, comfortable home furnishings, and plenty of colorful decor throughout. If you're looking for a perfect example of the Palm Springs indoor-outdoor lifestyle, then make The Francis Alexander your next desert vacation hot spot. You and your guests will walk into the vintage style living room where you'll find fabulous yesteryear and modern furnishings that blend nicely against the wall of glass looking outside to the pool area. With an open floor plan, it\`s easy to enjoy dining and entertaining with friends and family. The kitchen has been fully renovated with new cabinets, appliances, quartz countertops, a beautiful backsplash, and a tiled wall. It is supplied with everything you need to cook a gorgeous meal and just a few steps away you'll enjoy the colorful dining area that sits eight. Off the dining room is another living area, colorfully decorated with a comfortable sofa, a pass-through fireplace, and some marvelous décor that'll entertain your group. Step outside to the patio and sit under the misters while enjoying a cocktail with friends, or float in the saltwater pool enjoying the warm sun. The eight-foot-deep pool has two in pool seats in the deep end and shallow seating the full width of the pool. Not to forget the above ground hot tub that'll soothe your entire body after a long day of exploring the Coachella Valley. The first guest bedroom can be found just off the living room. This bedroom retreat provides your guest with a Queen size bed, television, and direct access to the pool area. The other three bedrooms are located on the other side of the house. Each of the two guest bedrooms provide a Queen size bed, ceiling fan, television, and ample storage for all your vacation clothes. The three guest bedrooms share the bathroom located in the hallway which features a shower/tub combo. The primary bedroom features a King size bed, ceiling fan, television, en-suite bathroom, and direct access to the pool. Outside you and your guests will discover paradise! The larger saltwater pool is the epic center of the yard, and yes, it's as refreshing as it looks – get ready to make a splash. When you're not enjoying the pool, you can ignite the natural gas bbq and have a cookout. When the day becomes night, you'll enjoy the fire pit that sits amongst a large patio sectional. There's also ample sitting underneath the patio cover where you'll find a table for outdoor dining – now that's how you live the Palm Springs lifestyle. This vacation home was built by the famed Alexander Construction Company and sits on a quiet street in one of the first Palm Springs mid-century modern neighborhoods, known as the Racquet Club Estates. This historic neighborhood was once the playground for the infamous Rat Pack and Hollywood celebrities, and it sits in a perfect location near downtown. Make the short mile-and-a-half drive to the famed Palm Canyon Drive and explore the charming shops, restaurants, and museums. Being a Good Vacation Rental Neighbor: This vacation rental is located in a peaceful and tranquil residential neighborhood perfect for your next poolside getaway. In order to keep the tranquility of the community, we ask that you be respectful and mindful of your neighbors while on vacation. These homeowners have made this home available to share with responsible groups that will treat the home and neighborhood with respect. In order to maintain the highest quality of our homes and the peace and quiet of our neighborhoods, all guests must adhere to the city and house rules. The city prohibits music and loud noise. The city strictly enforces these rules and prohibits parties, events, music, street parking, and disruptive guests. No music is allowed at any time. Quiet hours are between 9:00pm and 10:00am and guests are asked to be inside and mindful of neighbors. Overnight guests shall not exceed the property's posted occupancy. Poolside Vacation Rentals is local and available at any time. We care for our homes, and our guests with a dedication to great hospitality. Locally owned & operated. We look forward to the opportunity to host you. Permit #003053 Friendly Reminder: Optional pool heat is available at an additional cost of $69 nightly or $345 weekly. Pool heat is recommended October thru May. For this, we will preheat your pool and ensure it is heated upon your arrival to a comfortable 86 degrees. Additionally, you will have access to heat the above ground hot tub to 102 degrees at no additional cost. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,818 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116220000/116216800/116216724/62e3a8de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 20% Off Nov! 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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 is also known as 875612 ## 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%7C33.85553%2C-116.54354&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WXvpyO810E4oD2DQpIvtK0mhYHc=) Palm Springs, CA #### What's nearby - Palm Springs Square Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway - 5 min drive - 2.3 km - Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Palm Springs Air Museum - 7 min drive - 5.6 km #### Getting around - Palm Springs Station - 6 min drive - Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar - ‬20 min walk - ‪Rick's Desert Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Del Taco - ‬12 min walk - ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬14 min walk - ‪Brown's BBQ & Soul Food - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Francis Alexander - Unwind in Style: Spacious Living, Outdoor Dining & Fire Pit Bliss located? > Located in Racquet Club Estates, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Palm Springs Square Shopping Center and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center. Palm Springs Visitor Center and Desert Highland Park 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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