Featuring pool with a view and views of mountain, Historic Desert Star is a recently renovated apartment set in Palm Springs, 3.8 km from O'Donald Golf Course. With pool views, this accommodation provides a patio. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. At the apartment complex, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Palm Springs, like hiking. The apartment features a barbecue, outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. Palm Springs Convention Center is 3.9 km from Historic Desert Star, while Palm Springs Visitor Center is 7.4 km away. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
7.5
Location
7.5
High score for Palm Springs
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Richard and Debra Hovel

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Richard and Debra Hovel
Desert Star Historic Studio Apartments are six studio apartments, featuring vintage furnishings, art and more. We are artists and art collectors and have added art and vintage accessories with comfortable, museum-quality vintage furnishings to each apartment appropriate to the property. While the footprint of the apartments is the same, each is decorated in a different, but midcentury appropriate manner. Take a look at the photos of each unit to determine which to choose for your visit. Howard Lapham was the 1954 designer who built the property as a long term vacation getaway for travelers from colder climates. The property was converted to individual studio apartment condos in the early 2000's and each is used as short term vacation rental apartments today.
Welcome to the Historic Desert Star. We are very active in the arts and preservation communities in Palm Springs and are eager to share ideas of activities, events, tours, spa services, restaurants and more you might enjoy. Just let us know what your interests are and we are happy to help make your visit special.
This Tahquitz Creek neighborhood is quiet and serene at the south (non-windy) part of town. A shared salt water pool with only 6 studio apartments around it, and the wonderful, restored "class one historic architecture" make for an unforgettable stay. We have filled the apartments with art, books on architecture and design and vintage furnishings to make each special.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Historic Desert Star
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Adult only
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Salt-water pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Historic Desert Star takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 200 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 158. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa, ​Cash only, ​Discover and American Express .


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: Tbd101010

    FAQs about Historic Desert Star

    • Historic Desert Star has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Historic Desert Star is 2.2 miles from the centre of Palm Springs. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Historic Desert Star offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Swimming Pool

    • The prices at Historic Desert Star may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Historic Desert Star can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Historic Desert Star is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.