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| Albert Einstein, Marion Davies, Clark Gable and Carole
Lombard -- The Willows hosted these and many other luminaries through the
years, and now has been meticulously restored to recreate the ambiance and
elegance of their time. This Mediterranean villa, located in the Old Palm
Springs Village, combines an historic atmosphere with modern amenities. |
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| The Acanthus Room ...Graciously appointed with a
queen size iron sleigh bed and tiger-maple armoire, this room boasts a high
ceiling punctuated by a 1925 alabaster acanthus leaf chandelier and a private
entrance sequestered from the main house. The Maple hardwood floor in this cozy
bedroom was recycled from a 1910 church in Los Angeles. The bathroom features
handmade tiles and a tumbled stone floor. |
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| The Loft... Gorgeous mountain and waterfall vistas
grace this sequestered room. The two-person claw foot bathtub is surrounded by
French limestone wainscoting and floors. The charm of the vaulted ceiling,
Italian burled walnut antique furnishings and a fireplace is enhanced by
cascading water outside the windows. |
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| Einstein's Garden Room... Albert Einstein slept here
many times. Art Deco inlaid mahogany furniture, including the king size bed,
handsomely presides over two French doors that open to a private garden patio
beside the waterfall. The bathroom has a claw foot slipper tub and a separate
shower, with travertine stone floor, and a pewter chandelier. |
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| The Library...Ensconced in mahogany with a
dark cherry hand-carved fireplace and coffered ceiling, this room held Clark
Gable and Carole Lombard during part of their fabled honeymoon. Private
entrances open under the frescoed ceiling of the verandah onto a private garden
patio. King sized bed, antique pedestal sink, sophisticated bathtub and
separate shower delight the sensibilities. |
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412 West Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA
Reservations: 904-288-0036
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| Eight guest rooms feature antique furniture, sumptuous
linens, luxurious private baths, handmade tiles, fireplaces, hardwood floors,
individual room climate control, cable television and telephones with dataport.
A private hillside garden and waterfall, mountain vistas, swimming pool and
fine cuisine complete the magic. The house and grounds are open only to guests
ensuring the ultimate in privacy and quiet repose. |
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| The Palm Room... A pleasing poolside private
entrance to this room starts the enchantment. Colorful slate floors adorn both
the sitting room and the bedroom. A generous two-person claw foot tub in the
bedroom allows for intimate candlelit baths; there is a separate shower for
after a swim. A lovely brass headboard crowns the queen size bed. |
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| The Waterfall Room ...The sweeping private staircase
to this room is illuminated by a crystal chandelier. Above, the vaulted ceiling
frames a magnificent view of the waterfall and the mountains beyond. The warm
blonde of the antique birdseye maple dressers and queen size sleigh bed
compliment the exquisite hand-made tiles of the bathroom and tumbled marble
floor. Fireplace. |
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| The Rock Room... The inviting downpour of an
overhead shower splashes onto a boulder that protrudes into the bathroom, which
also features a separate two-person bathtub, and pedestal sink. Slate floors
course through the bathroom, sitting room and bedroom. French doors open onto a
private balcony above the swimming pool with a superb view of the mountains.
Kitchenette. |
Marion Davies Room ...Superb antique furnishings
with a king size bed, romantic view balcony and an imposing fireplace
distinguish this room. The elaborately carved bed and the legend of Marion
Davies inspire dreams. The bathroom is a fantasy of two-person claw foot tub,
pedestal sink, silver chandelier, chaise lounge, separate marble floored
shower, pillowed stone floor and garden view. |
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