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

Palm Springs City ID# 1048-4592

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.
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.











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. The Movie Colony neighborhood is a quiet residential area within walking distance to downtown and local park.

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..
There is a starter kit in each bathroom & kitchen of the following supplies:
Facial tissues
Toilet paper
Liquid Hand soap
Vanity travel pack soap, shampoo & lotion
Paper towels
Dishwashing liquid
Dishwasher tablets
Trash bags
Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Towels, Pool Towels
Chaise lounges with Umbrellas
Pool Floats
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 $70 per night. Contact ModMansions 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 $70 per night.
The Jacuzzi when selected will heat to 102°.
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.
Airports
Palm Springs International Airport-PSP
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.)




1. You must be at least 28 years of age to reserve any home with ModMansions. Guest must provide a copy of a valid
government issued photo id.
2. Your reservation will be confirmed by providing a signed rental agreement & a copy of your valid government issued photo
ID within 36 hours of this reservation request.
3. Parking: A maximum of 7 cars can be parked in the driveway. Street parking is prohibited.
4. Check-in is 3 pm and check-out is 10 am.
5. All homes are non-smoking.
6. 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.
7. Our homes are for overnight accommodation only. No Parties or Events permitted
8. Dogs (2 dogs maximum) are welcome at our property with a $200 each non-refundable deposit.
9. The Pool is NOT heated.
However, please let reservations know if you would like to have the Pool heated.
Pool HEAT: Flat rate of $70 per night--three night minimum stay. Contact ModMansions 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 $70 per night.
10. Third Party Vendors such as Chefs, Masseuses, etc., need to provide liability insurance certification. Please advise
ModMansions.
11. CANCELLATION POLICY:
30 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will receive a refund of any advance payments. 14 days prior to scheduled
arrival date will receive a 50% refund.
Between 0 and 13 days prior to scheduled arrival, no refunds will be granted.
No refund will be given for early departures.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact ModMansions.
Special event weekends, holidays (Christmas/NYE/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 prepaid amount.
Rates:
Published rates are based on standard occupancy, do not include cleaning fees nor a combined 12.5% percent tax which includes City of Palm Springs room tax and a TBID Tax Assessment.

Payment Schedule:
An advance Deposit (50%) 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 reservations, payment arrangements may be made by contacting us directly.

Utilities - (stays of 28+ nights)
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 $3,000.00 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. This is not an additional income source for ModMansions
Additional Fees/Terms:
• 2-night minimum stay required. Additional nights required during In Season holiday dates and events. Ask
ModMansions for details.
• Cleaning fee of $400.00 is added.
• Optional spa/pool heating has a fixed rate of $70 per night. Please let us
know at least 24 hours in advance of your stay. (Not all properties have a Jacuzzi)
• City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax is 11.5% and TBID Assessment is 1.0%
• Please note the difference between In Season and Off Season Rates:
In Season: November 1 – May 31 Off Season: June 1 – October 31
Higher rates apply during holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve and special events. Please contact
us about dates you have in mind.
• Lost keys are charged $125 per item.

Palm Springs Municipal Code on Vacation Rentals and the Palm Springs Municipal Code Noise Level Limits:
• City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Ordinance
• 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,
9:00 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 information and your rental agreement.
WiFI, Internet & Smart TV’s --The National provider of WiFI & Internet is Spectrum.
Smart TV’s are App based only. Guests are responsible for their own Usernames & Passwords.
Suggestion: Bring along your Apple tv, Google tv, or plug & play programing entertainment.
Please note that outages are rare but it goes without saying that ModMansions is not responsible for any outages due to the actions by the wifi national provider or outages by utility companies.

Swimming Pools :
Our pools are exclusively for humans. Pet fur can wreak havoc on pool and spa filters, so please keep them out so you don't incur repair charges. Instead, we invite them to enjoy the backyard from the grass and/or patio area.

Billable Pool & Garden services available to guests:
Our pools & gardens have dedicated service days. For whatever reason that you may want to request an additional service when in residence, please contact ModMansions. We will reach out to the service companies on your behalf to secure services depending on their availa