Thunderbird Midcentury Masterpiece

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Thunderbird Mid-century Masterpiece in Rancho Mirage is a magical combination of authentic midcentury architecture, glamorous history, and contemporary luxuries in a private guard gated retreat. This stunning midcentury modern architectural estate features 3 large bedrooms in the main house and a detached guest bungalow designed by famed modernist Howard Lapham and built in 1958. This Rancho Mirage vacation home was only the second property built in the world-renowned celebrity enclave of Thunderbird Heights. Still the home of many privacy-seeking celebrities today, former neighbors include Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, Ginger Rogers, and Presid...ent Ford. This Rancho Mirage vacation rental home boasts incredible 360-degree views of the Palm Springs valley and mountains as a result of its central and elevated location. Expansive walls of glass provide breathtaking views of the valley from the great room, dining room, and morning room as well as the master suite and two guest rooms. From every other room, you'll have spectacular up-close views of Thunderbird Peak and the Santa Rosa Mountains. This Rancho Mirage vacation rental home's gorgeous southwest facing courtyard pool and spa provide the ultimate in privacy and relaxation along with sunshine and up-close views of the mountains. The home's private elevated location provides exceptional stargazing from the secluded whirlpool spa at night. You'll love the incredible soothing gardens that surround the home. 17 palms, original to the home, soar above the property and potted citrus, strawberries, and other fruits are available for your enjoyment. Around every corner are seating areas with vintage benches, fountains, and ponds. A 200-year-old bench sits beneath a 60-year-old lemon tree with forever views of the valley and mountains beyond. This vacation rental home in Rancho Mirage has kept its famous modernist architectural lines, but has been newly remodeled for contemporary living, and includes fantastic designer furnishings, art, and period antiques. The home features a wonderful and sun-filled open floor plan while maintaining separation of bedrooms for privacy. You'll find hand cut travertine floors throughout this Rancho Mirage vacation rental home, as well as Italian lighting fixtures, and custom mahogany cabinetry. The stunning art and antique collection that is found in all areas of the home and garden includes internationally known painters, photographers, and sculptors from the 40's and 50's as well as today. The great room of this Rancho Mirage vacation home is beautifully decorated with midcentury modern furniture and antiques. You also find the original gas fireplace with floor to ceiling Bluestone. The dining room, with seating for 8, has a huge vintage table with direct views of the Thunderbird Golf Course and lush green Coachella Valley. There is an intimate library in this Thunderbird Midcentury Masterpiece with an extensive collection of books and picturesque views of the pool and mountains beyond. The warm and comfortable family room has amazing valley views, a giant inlaid mother of pearl and lacquer coffee table from the original owner, and a 60" flat screen TV with Bose theater sound system. The fully equipped kitchen in this Rancho Mirage vacation home is a chef's dream with massive double Liebherr refrigerators, a Miele convection oven with warming drawer, a top-of-the-line Bertazzoni gas range with a grill and dual ovens, and a Miele dishwasher. Gorgeous full grain mahogany cabinets provide abundant storage and come fully stocked with all the tools and utensils you'll need to prepare and serve outstanding meals. There is an adjacent slab granite entertainment island with bar seating that is open to the family, dining, and great rooms. The kitchen also provides direct access to the pool and BBQ grill. The master suite in this remarkable Rancho Mirage home for rent features a king size bed, floor to ceiling mahogany gas fireplace, large sofa seating area and 60" flat screen TV with DVD player, beautiful Asian and midcentury modern art, an original Lapham round window overlooking an Asian pond, and one-of-a-kind views of the lush green valley. The master bedroom also has a large dual walk-in closet and the master bath includes a floor to ceiling shower made from one piece of Italian granite, dual sinks, and a soaking tub for 2 with garden and valley views. The two other bedrooms in the main house are decorated with midcentury modern art and furnishings. Both feature outstanding mountain and valley views and the 3rd bedroom provides direct access to the pool and spa. The guest bathrooms have all been recently updated with gorgeous granite showers and countertops, as well as Italian fixtures and custom lighting. The detached private bungalow of this Rancho Mirage vacation home is a stunning mix of mid-century and Venetian fabrics and art. A large wall of glass allows you to enjoy the sunshine with your morning coffee and spectacular views of the pool and mountains all day. The bathroom features travertine, mahogany cabinetry, and Italian fixtures. The exclusive Thunderbird Golf Course, for members and guests of golf course members only, is just a short golf cart ride away, accessible through a private tunnel. Thunderbird Heights is close to fantastic dining along Rancho Mirage's Restaurant Row and at The River, an upscale outdoor mall. Centrally located, Thunderbird Midcentury Masterpiece is a quick drive to Palm Springs and Palm Desert with outstanding attractions such as the Living Desert Zoo, Indian Canyons Preserve, over 100 golf courses, and outlet mall shopping.Read more

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• JenSD
  san diego

  Relaxing and Peaceful!

  Left on 01/12/2012 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  My husband and I stayed at this private property for a long weekend with our nephew. We love midcentury and this house has great architectural details as well as interior furnishings. The pool is crystal clear and warm…there are great spots in the house and throughout the garden to just relax, read a book, or just snooze. It was so nice to stay home all weekend where we could cook, sit by the pool and eat fresh figs off the trees. Its gated and secure which is nice and close to everything you would need, as far as restaurants, grocery stores etc. We will be back! Possibly next time with more family to get use out of the cute casita that is pool side.

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• andco
  Irvine, CA

  Wonderful experience

  Left on 01/06/2012 for a stay in December 2010
  
  

  We came out for a long weekend to Rancho Mirage. It did not take us long to feel completely "at home" and settled in. The house is immaculate and no detail overlooked. The home is large, spacious, beautiful, elegent, yet very comfortable. We especially appreciated the midcentury details and art throughtout. There is the most incredible carved wood midcentury sculpture that goes from floor to ceiling that you see the moment you walk in. The location of the home made is quick and easy for shopping and all of our other outings. We hiked in the Indian Palm Canyons ( which I would recommend to everyone..waterfalls, native palm groves...gorgeous) and then came back for a nice long swim in the sparkling heated pool. I took a long nap one afternoon by the private pool and felt like I had been at a spa for an entire day! Our stay was too short...wish it had lasted a week. We will be back to Thunderbird Midcentury Masterpiece.

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• Shira B
  32206

  Relaxing and Recuperative Getaway

  Left on 01/01/2012 for a stay in May 2011
  
  

  The house is beautiful. The yard is beautiful! I love the gated entry which makes it extremely private, quiet and secure. I loved browsing the shops so you can imagine I was in heaven with everything nearby…especially El Paseo! This is far better deal than the best hotel suite! I am ready to come back..have already got my bags packed!

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• njbod
  Jackson, WY

  a stunning property both inside and out

  Left on 01/01/2012 for a stay in September 2011
  
  

  This home is by no means a typical vacation rental home. I was unfamiliar with Thunderbird Heights and Rancho Mirage before, but now it is my favorite spot in the desert! From the moment we arrived, we felt as if we were entering a private retreat. The home itself was spacious and elegant with its chic midcentury lines and had art everywhere. It was perfectly clean when we arrived and as we entered through the front door, we were in awe of the view through the huge picture windows of the green valley below and mountains beyond. The bedrooms were spacious, comfortable and beautifully appointed; the kitchen was a chef?s dream come true. There were couches and sofas everywhere which made it especially comfortable for each of us (there were 5 of us!) to have our own lounging areas. The nights were relaxing soaking in the spa and gazing at the stars above. We loved picking fresh fruit off the trees! I especially loved (as a mother) how safe and secure the area and home were. I would definitely recommend this home and plan on staying again when we can make it down from Wyoming!

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• Catherine T
  32530

  Perfect Vacation Home

  Left on 01/01/2012 for a stay in January 2011
  
  

  The first thing I have to say about staying at this incredible home is that we relaxed! With the warm desert air, the pool, the spa at night and the huge views - you would think you were vacationing at a fantastic hotel that was all yours! We stayed in the separate casita while our good friends stayed in the massive master bedroom. We played golf during the day and afterwards swam and had drinks by the pool. Later we barbequed and ate our dinners overlooking the twinkling city lights. It was just magical. Most mornings we would lounge around with tons of privacy, then figure out where we would go shopping. Evenings were for food, fun and watching movies on the big screens either in the family room or the master retreat. This house has it all. Next time we might even bring the kids.

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