Mid-Century Glass Sanctuary: Modernism Featured
Live the Palm Springs dream at The Glass Box, a William Cody mid-century masterpiece. Walls of glass frame mountain views, a private courtyard, and a sparkling pool. With seamless indoor-outdoor living, this iconic home is perfect for extended stays, snowbirds, and anyone seeking timeless desert style for 30+ nights. Community Insta: @racquetclubcottageswest
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Hot Water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
Entertainment
- Sound system
Family
- Board games
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Hot water kettle
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Free street parking
- Single level home No stairs in home
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Cleaning before checkout
Accessibility
Neighborhood
📍 Location The condo is located in the iconic Racquet Club Cottages West, one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated mid-century modern communities. Designed in the early 1960s by renowned architect William Cody and landscape architect Philip A. Shipley, this historic complex was part of the legendary Palm Springs Racquet Club scene that once attracted Hollywood’s golden-age stars. Today, Racquet Club Cottages West remains a Class One Historic District, cherished for its low-density design, lush landscaping, and distinctive butterfly rooflines and walls of glass. Guests love the quiet, private setting with mountain views, mature palms, and meandering garden paths — all just minutes from Downtown Palm Springs, world-class dining, shopping, golf, and hiking trails. This location offers the best of both worlds: a serene architectural retreat in a historic community, with quick access to the vibrant energy of Palm Springs.
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire condo, private courtyard, and all community amenities during their stay. This includes the pool, hot tub, and landscaped grounds of the historic mid-century complex. Free parking is available on-site. The home is fully equipped for extended stays, with laundry, office supplies, a complete kitchen and grill so you can settle in comfortably for a month or more.
Good to know
Meticulously restored to its original William Cody roots, The Glass Box is a one-of-a-kind mid-century refuge that balances minimalist design with modern comfort. Featured in Modernism Week 2023, this thoughtfully curated home is designed to inspire creativity and provide a soul-soothing desert escape. Amenities & Extras: 🚲 Bicycles – Cruiser + mountain bike with helmets, pump & locks 🎾 Tennis – Rackets, balls & bag for local courts 🥾 Hiking – Snowshoes for Mt. San Jacinto & packable poles 🏊 Pool Gear – Noodles, snorkel fins, kick board, robes 🎲 Games – Scrabble, cards & Haiku cubes 🖨️ Office Ready – Printer, paper & supplies for remote work 👕 Laundry – Miele washer/dryer, drying rack, iron Perfect For: 🌴 Snowbirds & seasonal guests seeking a warm winter base 💻 Remote workers needing fast WiFi + a dedicated workspace 🏛️ Design enthusiasts wanting to live the Palm Springs mid-century lifestyle
Other Details to Note
Availability The cottage is available on a monthly calendar basis (e.g., full month of January, or November + December). Please Note 🍳 No built-in oven — a Breville Smart Countertop Oven handles baking & roasting. 🧊 No freezer — but an ice maker is provided. ⚡ No microwave — the induction cooktop reheats meals quickly.
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Find us
🚗 Getting Around Palm Springs is best explored by car, and your stay includes covered parking plus easy guest spaces within Racquet Club Cottages West. Downtown Palm Springs is just a quick 5-minute drive for dining, shopping, and nightlife. The Palm Springs International Airport is about 10 minutes away, making arrivals and departures simple. For active days, you can bike to nearby coffee shops, parks, and local trails — Palm Springs is a bike-friendly city with flat streets and mountain views. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are widely available for evenings out. Staying here means you’re close to everything, while still enjoying the quiet and privacy of a historic mid-century community.
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