Cuckoo's Nest In Movie Colony - Pool-Waterfall-Spa with views from the pool!

770 North Avenida Palos Verdes, Palm Springs, California 92262-5712, United States

VIRTUAL TOUR
1) Palm Springs City ID # 1048-4592 - Cuckoo's Nest
2) You must be at least 30 years of age to rent this property!
3) 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 ModMansions, Owners of this property.
4) 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.
5) Pool heating is optional and additional fees apply. (See "heating" in price and availability)
6) Our homes are for overnight accommodation only. Strictly No Parties or Events permitted.
7) 3rd Party Vendors such as Chefs, Masseuses, etc., will need to provide liability insurance certification. Please advise
ModMansions.
8) Pet(s) on property. 2 dogs maximum. A non-refundable cost of $500 per dog, will be billed to guest.

THIS luxurious pool with a jacuzzi and waterfall estate is the ULTIMATE property in the heart of the Movie Colony Neighborhood. Located just a few blocks from the downtown center of Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park, five star restaurants, cafes, the famous Spa Casino and the historic O'Donnell Country Club are all within an easy walking distance.

Formerly owned by Dale Wassermann who wrote "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," this luxury estate is crazy good! If you’re looking for a large private property, luscious greenery, and luxuriously appointed, this private Movie Colony Neighborhood estate is for you.

Lavish layout includes living room, dining room, and step-down media room. There’s not only a large modern kitchen, but also a butler’s pantry, replete with a bar and 2 wine refrigerators.
Each of the 7 bedrooms are tastefully decorated. Full sets of fluffy bath towels and pool towels are provided leaving you with room in your suitcase for more poolside fashion. The stunning master bath shines with polished marble, his and her walk-in closet, dual sinks, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub.

The landscaped exterior with its jaw-dropping waterfall, pristine pool, jacuzzi and private sunning area make being out of doors a magnificent experience. A covered patio runs the length of the house providing shade and a breeze from 2 exterior-ceiling mounted fans. Features include Chaise lounges, conversation corners, and dining tables that collectively serve up to 20 guests. And, the separate Casita makes it easy to vacation together, yet provide “alone” time, too.

Nearby Ruth Hardy Park affords public tennis courts, basketball courts, children’s play area, shaded picnic areas and walking paths.

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 to clean with.
However, there is only a starter kit in each respective bathroom & kitchen of the following supplies:
o Facial tissues
o Toilet paper
o Liquid Hand soap
o Vanity travel pack soap, shampoo & lotion
o Paper towels
o Dishwashing liquid
o Dishwasher tablets
o Trash bags
o Laundry soap
o Dryer sheets

Parking: All cars must be parked upon the interior circular driveway and within the garage of the property. Street parking is prohibited.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a refund of any advance payments minus a $300 cancellation fee and any processing fees ModMansions incurs.
Between 0 and 59 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds will be granted.
No refund will be given for early departures.
However and provided the guest cancels reservation on the original booking platform and ModMansions is able to re-rent this property for the same rate and same dates, then ModMansions has the option and MAY refund the same amount.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact ModMansions at
760-209-4311 or email to Jim@modmansions.com

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 $600 per minimum stay + $100 for each additional day. 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 $600 per minimum stay + $100 for each additional day.
The Jacuzzi when selected will heat to 102°.

Check in times
Check-in is 4 pm and check-out is 10 am.

Airports
Palm Springs International Airport

Policies & disclaimers
In order to keep our homes in beautiful condition, we have a few policies that ensure your next visit is just as wonderful as your first visit.

Age Requirement:
You must be 30+ years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions. Guest must provide a copy of a valid government issued photo id.

Rates:
Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include a combined 12.5% percent which includes a City of Palm Springs room tax and a TBID Tax Assessment.

Payment Schedule:
An Advance Deposit 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 reservation, payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.

Utilities - (stays of 28+ days)
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 $2,500.00 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. There is no markup by ModMansions on any utilities.

Cancellation Policy
60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a full refund of any advance deposit(s) or pre-paid amounts less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees MM incurs.
Between 0 and 59 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refund is 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 pre-paid amount, less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred.

Special event weekends & holidays (Christmas/NY/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 pre-paid amount, less a $300 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred.
No refund given for early departures.

Smoking
All homes are non-smoking; Smoking inside the properties is a violation of your rental agreement and subject to immediate forfeiture of your deposit.

Additional Fees/Terms:
• 3-day minimum stay required. (4, 5, 6 nights required depending on High Season holiday dates and events. Ask ModMansions for details)
• Cleaning fee of $600 is added to all rentals
• Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $600 per minimum stay plus $100 for each day thereafter. Please let us know 24 hours in advance of your stay. (Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
• City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5%.
• TBID Assessment is 1.0%
• Please note the difference between High Season and Low Season Rates:
o High Season: November 1 – May 31 Low Season: June 1 – October 31
o Higher rates apply during special holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years´. Please contact us about the date you have in mind.
• Lost keys, gate openers or garage door openers are charged $125 per item.
• Check-in is 4 pm to 6pm and check out is before 10 am.

Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Noise Level Limits:
• City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance #1918
• 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 links and your rental agreement.

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.)

Swimming Pools: Our pools are exclusively for humans, NEVER for dogs. Should any evidence be found or observed that your doggie was in the pool accidently or otherwise then ALL the associated costs of completely emptying the pool, install new filters, adding all the associated chemicals etc. and the labor hours involved plus pet deposits will be billed immediately to the card on file.

Optional additional billable Pool & Garden services available to guests:
Our pools & gardens have fixed dictated 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.
Sleeps 14
Square Feet 5005
Bathroom 6
Bedroom 7
Kitchen 1
Iron & Ironing Board
Bed Linen & Towels
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Cable TV
Terrace
Air Conditioning
Heating
Garden
Free Wireless Internet
BBQ Grill
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Outdoor Pool
Smoke Detectors
Heating
Free Parking With Garage
Private Pool
Pets Accepted Under Request
No Parties
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Spa Pool
Private Parking
Enhanced Cleaning Practices
Social Distancinging Following Guidelines From Local Authorities
Contactless Check-in And Checkout Is Available.
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols From Local Authorities
Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Sanitised

Check in times

Check-in is 3 pm and check-out is 10 am. Please contact us if you need special accommodations

Airports

Palm Springs International Airport

Policies & disclaimers

In order to keep our homes in beautiful condition, we have a few policies that ensure your next visit is just as wonderful as your first visit.

Age Requirement:

You must be 30+ years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions.  Guest must provide a copy of a valid government issued photo id.

Rates:

Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include an 11.5% percent City of Palm Springs room tax, are in U.S. dollars, and are subject to change without notice. Higher Rates do apply during Holiday Periods.

Payment Schedule:

An Advance Deposit 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 reservation payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.

Utilities

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 $2,500.00 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 guest.  Should the stay exceed 28 nights and utilities used exceeds the utility deposit, the guest agrees to pay an additional deposit to cover remaining stay.  There is no markup by ModMansions on any utilities.

Cancellation Policy

60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a full refund of any advance deposit(s) or pre-paid amounts less a $250 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees MM incurs.

Between 0 and 59 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refund is given.  If we are able to re-rent the property, we will refund the amount we were able to re-rent it for, up to the pre-paid amount, less a $250 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred.

Special event weekends & holidays (Christmas/NY/Thanksgiving/Coachella, etc.) & long-term rentals (stays 28 nights +) no refimd will be given unless we are able to re-rent the property, we will then refund the amount we were able to re-rent it for, up to the pre-paid amount, less a $250 cancellation fee & any credit card or processing fees incurred by ModMansions.

No refund given for early departures.

Smoking

All homes are non-smoking; Smoking inside the properties is a violation of your rental agreement and subject to immediate forfeiture of your deposit.

Additional Fees/Terms:

  • 3-day minimum stay required or 2-day optional with a 20% surcharge (not including High Season holiday dates and events.  Ask ModMansions for details
  • Cleaning fee of $400 is added to all rentals
  • Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $400 per minimum stay plus $100 for each day thereafter.  Please let us know 24 hours in advance of your stay.  (Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
  • Cify of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5%..
  • All rates are in US Dollars.
  • Please note the difference between High Season and Low Season Rates:
    • High Season: November 1 – May 31  Low Season: June 1 – October 31
    • Higher rates apply during special holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years´.  Please contact us about the date you have in mind.
  • Lost keys, gate openers or garage door openers are charged $25 per item.
  • Check-in is 3 pm or later and check out is before 10 am.  Please contact us if you need special accommodations

Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Noise Level Limits:

Internet, Cable TV & Phone

All homes have Smart HD television, wireless high speed internet and most properties have a digital phone with unlimited calling inside the US and Canada. Please inquiry about your specific property when making a reservation.

Pet Policy:

Dogs are welcome in most houses with prior approval from ModMansions and payment of a $500 Pet Deposit.

Pool & Spa 

Energy costs in Palm Springs are among the highest in the US. A surcharge of pool/spa heating usage applies for daily or weekly use; monthly rentals pay actual electric + gas usage minus an allowance. Pool heating must be ordered in advance as the average pool takes up to 48 hours to heat up to 85 degrees.  If the home also has a Jacuzzi spa, it´s temperture is set to 102 degrees.  Pools/spas are cleaned on a twice weekly basis (by homeowner vendor) during your visit. We also make sure every home has a skimmer for occasional use by the guest.

Your home will have starter off products.

These products are designed to get you through your first day after which you may need to do a grocery store run.

Starter off products are are items such as vanity soap & shampoo, Laundry detergents & dryer sheets, general household & kitchen cleaning detergents, dishwasher tabs, Dish washing liquid, Toilet Paper & Kitchen Paper towels.

These products are designed to get you through your first day after which you may need to do a grocery store run.


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  1. Refundable Security Deposit
    This refundable security deposit applies to all properties and is calculated on the right under "Additional Service Charges". The deposit will be fully refunded if there is no damage to the property.
    $0
    (Per booking)
  2. Cleaning
    $600
    (Per booking)
  3. City tax
    12.5%
  4. Accidental Damage Insurance - $100 covers up to $2,500
    $100.00
  5. Pool Heat - $600 for a 3 day minimum stay plus $100 for each additional day
    $600.00
  6. $500 per Dog (non-refundable - 2 dog max)
    $500.00