Casago Greater Palm Springs

Casago SoCal / Palm Springs

Palm Springs, block by block.

Downtown puts dinner and the Thursday street fair on foot. The mid-century tracts are the reason a lot of people come. The south end trades some walkability for quiet and trailheads you can reach before breakfast.

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Which part of Palm Springs should you stay in?

Palm Springs is small enough to understand quickly and varied enough that the block you pick changes the trip. Downtown, along Palm Canyon Drive, puts restaurants, galleries and the Thursday street fair within walking distance. Uptown, a few blocks north, is quieter and more residential, with the Design District's shops and coffee bars at one end.

The mid-century tracts are the reason a lot of people come. Twin Palms, Vista Las Palmas and Racquet Club Estates are ordinary residential streets lined with post-and-beam houses, and in many cases the rental is the architecture. The south end of town, closer to the Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon, trades some of that walkability for quiet and for trailheads you can reach before breakfast.

Almost every home here is built around its outdoor space, which is the real reason to rent a house instead of a room. Season matters more in the desert than anywhere else in Southern California. From roughly October through May the weather is why people come. June through September is genuinely extreme, and midday outdoor plans are not realistic then. If you do travel in summer, book a home with a pool, plan around early mornings and evenings, and expect rates to reflect the heat.

Top attractions

Palm Springs Aerial TramwayOutdoors

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The rotating tram climbs from the desert floor into the pine forest of Mount San Jacinto State Park, where it is dramatically cooler and trails run out from the top station. Bring a jacket even in summer. It is also the fastest way to understand how the desert below you is laid out.

Indian CanyonsOutdoors

Indian Canyons

Palm, Murray and Andreas canyons sit on Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians land at the south edge of Palm Springs, with native fan palm groves along running water. The trails are shaded in stretches and easy to reach from town. Go early and carry more water than you think you need.

Tahquitz CanyonOutdoors

Tahquitz Canyon

Tahquitz Canyon is the other Agua Caliente canyon open to visitors, reached from the west edge of town. The loop trail climbs past rock art to a waterfall that runs hardest after winter rain. It is steeper and rockier than the Indian Canyons trails and shade is limited, so go in the morning.

Mid-century modern neighborhoodsCulture

Mid-century modern neighborhoods

Palm Springs is a center of mid-century modern residential design, and much of it is visible from the sidewalk in Twin Palms, Vista Las Palmas and Racquet Club Estates. Modernism Week every February fills the calendar with house tours and talks. The rest of the year you can simply walk the streets.

Palm Springs Art MuseumCulture

Palm Springs Art Museum

The Art Museum sits at the base of the mountain downtown, with modern and Western American art and a strong architecture and design collection. The Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza nearby tells the story of the tribe whose land the city sits on. Both are good afternoon stops when the sun is at its worst.

Moorten Botanical GardenFamily

Moorten Botanical Garden

Moorten Botanical Garden is a small, family-run cactus garden on South Palm Canyon Drive, dense with desert plants from around the world and a greenhouse Cactarium. It takes under an hour and is the easiest way to learn what is actually growing around your rental. Shade is minimal, so time it early.

Where to eat

Palm Canyon DriveDining

Palm Canyon Drive

The downtown strip is the main run: patio dining, old-line steakhouses, casual Mexican and a few good bakeries. Most places take walk-ins midweek. On weekends in high season, reserve ahead or plan to eat early, because the sidewalks fill up as soon as the temperature drops.

Uptown Design DistrictDining

Uptown Design District

North of downtown, the Uptown Design District pairs vintage furniture shops with coffee bars, bakeries and small independent kitchens. It is the better side of town for a slow breakfast or an afternoon break between stores, and the crowd skews local. Parking is easier here than on the downtown blocks.

VillageFestMarkets

VillageFest

Every Thursday evening Palm Canyon Drive closes to cars for VillageFest, a street fair with food stalls, produce, art and live music running the length of downtown. It is the one night a week the main street belongs to people on foot. Eat as you walk rather than sitting down.

Arenas RoadNightlife

Arenas Road

Arenas Road, a block off Palm Canyon, is the center of the Palm Springs LGBTQ+ bar scene and where the city's nightlife concentrates. Bars range from quiet patios to late dance floors. It is walkable from most downtown rentals, which is a large part of why people stay downtown.

Old Palm Springs dining roomsDining

Old Palm Springs dining rooms

The city kept a handful of dining rooms from its Hollywood-retreat years: dim lighting, booths, a piano somewhere in the room, steak and Italian classics. They are not trying to be current, and that is the appeal. Reservations are worth making between January and April.

Cooking at the houseAt the house

Cooking at the house

A full kitchen and a grill by the pool change how a group eats here. There are full-size supermarkets in town for a first big stock-up, and your local manager can point you to the closest one before you arrive. On the hottest days, eating in beats driving anywhere.

Make your stay yours

More than a place to stay in Palm Springs

We’re local, and we love the little touches that turn a booking into a memory — for you and your dog. Tell us what you’re celebrating and our team makes it special.

Pet welcome kit

Bowls, bed, treats & a dog-park map.

Early check-in

Settle in at noon instead of 4pm.

Late checkout

Stay until 1pm on your last day.

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Pet-friendly homes and flexible arrival/departure times are available on select homes and dates.

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What guests said after staying here

Great great location. Loved the house, the views, and everything else. I definitely intend on coming back. One of the best air bnbs I’ve stayed at.
Trystan · Moss Landingvia Airbnb
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Eduardo Isaac · Lake Arrowheadvia Airbnb
This house is great. Expansive common areas, outdoor space us great, beds are comfortable and litchen is fully equipped with all you need. The casago team was very responsive and accommodating. Would definetely stay again.
Javier · Palm Springsvia Airbnb
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Colin · Fountain Hillsvia Airbnb
I will first say that we had a wonderful visit! There were three of us that stayed here and it provided plenty of space of us! The beds were very comfortable! It was very quiet from a neighbor and outside noise perspective (just some usual lawn care). The property is in the flight path of the airport (departures) bu…
Dwain · Palm Springsvia Airbnb
We had an amazing stay! Everything was absolutely spotless, clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The place was beautiful, comfortable, and had everything we needed to feel right at home. Communication with the host was smooth and professional throughout our stay. We truly appreciated the hospitality and…
Dragan · Scottsdalevia Airbnb
The “fun in the fountain hills sun” was a great little apartment to stay at while we visited for a local trail race. Clean living spaces and the in unit laundry was great! The kitchen was sort of stocked but didn’t have everything you’d need to make an in depth meal. Parking could have been a little more clear, but…
Lana · Fountain Hillsvia Airbnb
Listing was as described, great location near the highway and nice neighbourhood. We enjoyed the space, and would recommend to others!
Amit · Glendalevia Airbnb
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Katie · Gold Canyonvia Airbnb
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Corey · Scottsdalevia Airbnb
Great stay, thank you to Mike Truly made the stay exceptional by ensuring any things that came up were tended to.
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The people looking after your home are in Palm Springs

Casago here is locally owned and operated. That is the whole difference: the person who sets the standard for your home lives under the same mountain you will be looking at from the pool.

Locally owned and operated

This destination is run by Casago franchise owners who live and work in Palm Springs, not managed remotely from somewhere else.

A local team, not a call center

The housekeepers, inspectors and maintenance techs who care for these homes are local. So is the person you reach during your stay.

Prepared and inspected before you arrive

Every home is cleaned, restocked and walked through before check-in. In the desert that means the pool area and patio get the same attention as the kitchen.

Book direct

Reserving here puts you straight with the team that manages the home, so questions before your trip are answered by people who have actually stood in the house.

Locally owned and operated, right here in Palm Springs.

Heading further down the valley instead? See homes in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Indio and Coachella.

Where you'll stay

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?

October through May is the season. Days run warm and dry, evenings cool off, and pools and patios are comfortable. Modernism Week in February and the golf-and-festival stretch in March and April are the busiest weeks. Late fall and early winter are quieter and usually easier to book.

How many days do you need in Palm Springs?

Three or four nights suits most first visits: one day for the tramway and the mountain, one for the canyons or the mid-century streets, and at least one built entirely around the pool. Stay a full week if you are golfing, taking a day trip out to Joshua Tree, or escaping cold weather at home.

Do you need a car in Palm Springs?

For a downtown stay, not always. Palm Canyon Drive, the Uptown Design District and Arenas Road are walkable from most downtown rentals, and rideshare covers the rest of the city. A car helps if you are staying at the south end of town, hiking the canyons early, or heading out of the area for a day.

What is Palm Springs known for?

Mid-century modern architecture, private pools, and the wall of the San Jacinto Mountains standing right behind town. The city grew up as a Hollywood retreat and kept its houses, which is why whole neighborhoods read as an open-air design tour. The Aerial Tramway, the Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon are the outdoor draws.

How hot does Palm Springs get in summer, and is it still worth visiting?

Summer here is extreme rather than merely warm. From June through September the middle of the day is genuinely uncomfortable outdoors and shade does not help much. People still come, and rates drop sharply. If you go, choose a home with a pool, run errands early, and plan your evenings.

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