Luxe Modern Architectural Gem, Published, Fav on Modernism Week, Designer Owner | House in Palm Springs

Modern Architectural Masterpiece - Iconic Home / Favorite on the Modernism Week Program
Welcome to Casa Di Vetro ("The Glass House"), a unique designer-owner remodeled California Modern architectural home that was featured in the prestigious Signature Home Tour by Palm Springs Modernism Week in 2020, and also included in the Modernism Week programs in 2021 and 2023! Featured in several books and magazines including "Palm Springs Weekend" by Hess and Danish as well as "Desert Life", this stylish gem stands proud on the famed Indian Canyons Golf Resort. The distinctive long colonnade entrance leads past gorgeous desert landscaping to the iconic, oversized, Palm Springs yellow doors. Inside this amazing home, you'll find an open-concept floor plan, with 14 ft. walls of glass, spacious interiors, white porcelain-tiled floors, extensive accent lighting, and fine minimalist modern furnishings and decor throughout. With over a dozen sliding glass doors, clerestory windows and multiple viewing decks and patios, there's no end in sight of the breathtaking surrounding mountains!
Relax in the private salt water pool, soothe your muscles in the extra-large jetted spa, or take some sun in the submerged Baja tanning deck. At the end of the day, gather with your friends around the shimmering blue glass fire pit under the stars. This resort-style home is a great match for clients with high standards, seeking the true Palm Springs lifestyle.
The interior designer-owner of this home has completely remodeled and updated it recently with luxurious desert indoor/outdoor living in mind. It features 3 large bedrooms with 3 full baths (2 ensuite), a glamorous powder room, spacious professional-grade kitchen, private dining room, with vintage chandeliers and original modern artwork throughout. You will love the open feel that this unique architectural home provides while still offering privacy. Each of the two large principal suites has the feel of a luxury hotel. Both offer direct access to the outside patio or pool. The third bedroom features 2 queen-size beds.
Step outside through sliding glass walls to take full advantage of the indoor/outdoor Palm Springs lifestyle. Slip au naturel into the sparkling salt water pool to cool off... or lose yourself in a book under the shade of an umbrella on one of many chaise lounges. It will be hard not to relax as you take in the fresh desert air and become mesmerized by our plentiful, breathtaking mountain views!
The house is located in the desirable and typically wind-free south end of Palm Springs in the heart of the prestigious Indian Canyons neighborhood. You will enjoy fabulous and private resort-like accommodations with a large pool deck, private outdoor shower, 9 chaise lounge chairs, On the back patio, recline on cushy sectional seating around the gas fire pit with endless views of the green golf course, while sipping a refreshing beverage and admiring the sunset behind the San Jacinto Mountains. Then, enjoy a fabulous dinner prepared al fresco at the well-equipped stainless steel outdoor kitchen and one of our 2 patio dining tables, each with seating for 6.
The bi-level main great room in the core of the house features a pool-level cocktail area with a fully-equipped wet bar with ice maker, mini-fridge, wine cellar, and plenty of glassware, as well as a raised seating area/home theater by the fireplace with incredible panoramic views to the majestic mountains and clear blue skies beyond.
An expansive modern kitchen frames yet another stunning view of the golf course, and features a large waterfall prep island, quartz countertops, two sinks, and Thermador professional appliances including a 48" refrigerator, two dishwashers, a 5-burner gas cooktop with griddle, double convection ovens, microwave, a built-in coffee/cappuccino maker, as well as an eat-in breakfast area with a 42” HDTV. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a wide variety of high-end cookware, numerous utensils, and small appliances that would make a professional chef happy. If cooking is part of what you enjoy during your down time, you're in for a very special treat you will not find in most any other vacation rental property.
The house features extensive technology and home automation throughout. The Crestron, Sonos and Apple TV home entertainment system provides an easy way to enjoy your streaming music and video with high fidelity speakers throughout the house. The home theater set up in the living room features a 75" 4K Ultra-HDTV and full Dolby Digital surround system with 7 speakers and 4 subwoofers.
The main Master Bedroom Suite is spacious and bright, with a balcony leading directly to the pool and spa. This bedroom features a King-size bed, 75" 3D HDTV, full Dolby Digital surround sound system, and Blue Ray/DVD player. The huge en-suite master bathroom features a large double shower for two with amazing mountain views and sparkling modern glass tiles. A secondary European-style hygienic mini-shower is located within the toilet/water closet area.
The second Master Bedroom Suite is located in the central part of the house with western-facing mountain views. This suite features a King-size bed, a 55" HDTV, and private en-suite full bathroom with skylight. A sliding glass door leads from this bedroom to the side and back patio.
The third Guest Bedroom is secluded at the end of the hallway on the west wing of the house for additional privacy. The large room features two Queen-size beds, a 42" HDTV, and an adjacent full bathroom. With no exterior access, this room has a window with a mountain view, and is nearby a slider to the pool patio.
Once the sun is down and the sky starts to darken, the real drama of this unique home begins... The pool and fountains illuminate, turning the water into a gorgeous deep blue hue. Together with the expansive intersecting panels of glass, the pool effectively reflects the architectural design of the house and surrounding mountains with breathtaking beauty! Extensive LED landscape lighting will also reflect shades of the desert landscape and palms. All the windows are covered with remote controlled retractable shades for privacy.
The house is conveniently located just a short 10 minute drive to downtown Palm Springs with all of its excellent restaurants, shopping, art galleries and nightlife.
You will find this to be one of the finest homes for your vacation available in the desert!
Please note that home office space is reserved for owner use only. Also, the house is home to a grand piano which is not normally available to guests, but may be discussed optionally with the owner for an additional fee.
Due to high transaction fees charged for international credit card payments, guests paying by credit cards issued outside of the US or in currency other than USD will be responsible for the associated processing charge (typically around 5%) which will be billed as an additional payment.
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The City of Palm Springs ID #3060
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ***ONLY*** RENT THIS HOUSE THROUGH VRBO / HOMEAWAY AND NEVER LIST IT ON ANY OTHER WEBSITES SUCH AS CRAIGSLIST.

Luxe Modern Architectural Gem, Published, Fav on Modernism Week, Designer Owner is located in Indian Canyon. Luxe Modern Architectural Gem, Published, Fav on Modernism Week, Designer Owner provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Parking, TV, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Parking, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Luxe Modern Architectural Gem, Published, Fav on Modernism Week, Designer Owner has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Indian Canyon has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Indian Canyon, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.