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California Holiday Villas, USA

Holiday villas in California often conjure up images of beach-type frolics, miles of powerful surf and deeply tanned, nonchalant locals. Sometimes thought of as the "Golden Child" of the United States, California's warm climate does earn it a title as a sun-drenched paradise, but there is more to this western coastal state than meets the eye. Luxury Retreats presents several different options for your villa holidays in gorgeous California.

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Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, California, United States
9 br, 10 ba (6 Ensuite)

Located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, NINETEEN SEVENTY offers guests 12,000 square feet of glamorous yet relaxed lakefront living. The 145 foot pier features one of the few cribbed slips on the lake, providing the perfect platform for boating, swimming, and other water sports.

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US$2500 - 7571 /nt

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Napa & Sonoma

Napa & Sonoma, California, United States
6 br, 4.5 ba (4 Ensuite), Pool

Located about sixty-five miles from San Francisco and only a few miles west from the quintessential town of St.Helena, Bella Madrona is a quick drive up Madrona Avenue on Spring Mountain, home to the famous Netwon Wine Estate located on the rugged yet serene appellation located on the eastern flank of the Mayacamas range which separates both Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

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US$1800 - 3300 /nt

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Palm Springs

Palm Springs, California, United States
3 br, 7 ba (3 Ensuite), Pool

Designed in 1947 by Stewart Williams for Frank Sinatra and his first wife, Nancy Barbato, Twin Palms is a spectacular example of mid-century contemporary architecture in the heart of Palm Springs’ Movie Colony community. Around the corner from residences once owned by Al Jolson, Jack Benny and Cary Grant, this three-bedroom, plus queen sleeper sofa, and seven-bath home boasts Sinatra’s original state-of-the-art sound system.

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US$1950 - 1950 /nt

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Palm Springs, California, United States
1 br, 1 ba (1 Ensuite)

Albert Frey, one of the most important modernist architects of our time, lived and worked in Palm Springs for seven decades. Frey produced such notable local landmarks as the Palm Springs City Hall and the Aerial Tramway Valley Station.

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US$1445 - 1925 /nt

View Villa The Russell House
Palm Springs, California, United States
6 br, 5.5 ba (3 Ensuite), Pool

Step back into a time of romance, movie stars, and parties in this early California hacienda. In the 1950’s, when in town for golf and tennis holidays, director George Cukor and friend Katherine Hepburn were rumored to have often vacationed in this glamorous estate.

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US$1350 - 1808 /nt

View Villa Hacienda Las Palmas
Palm Springs, California, United States
5 br, 5.5 ba (5 Ensuite), Pool

The elegant, secluded, stately Spanish hacienda where Marilyn Monroe was rumored to have been a frequent guest, has five bedroom and five and half bath. This Sand Acre Estate is one of the grande dames of the Movie Colony neighborhood.

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US$1200 - 1800 /nt

View Villa Sandacre
Palm Springs, California, United States
5 br, 5.5 ba (5 Ensuite)

This 4,210 sq feet contemporary home was updated with a modern look to an early 1970’s regency-style. Located in the desirable Palm Canyon Estates is this 5 bedroom, 5.

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US$1270 - 1695 /nt

View Villa Canyon Green
Palm Springs, California, United States
4 br, 4 ba (3 Ensuite), Pool

Located in the Indian Canyons amongst a backdrop of mountain peaks in the gated community of Estancia is this contemporary designed four-bedroom home with 4,200 square feet of fine living. Seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living space is what makes this home perfect for both upscale entertaining and fine intimate vacationing.

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US$925 - 1295 /nt

View Villa Estancia
Palm Springs, California, United States
4 br, 4 ba (3 Ensuite)

Drive into Whispering Palms Estates for desert living at its finest. This 5,200 sq foot residence features many architectural elements from the cobblestone driveway and custom-styled cedar garage door to a stunning entry tower and courtyard to the arched wooden front-door.

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US$1250 - 1250 /nt

View Villa Whispering Palms
Palm Springs, California, United States
4 br, 4 ba (4 Ensuite), Pool

Now modern, redesigned, and located in Vista Las Palmas, this original mid-century home designed by William Krisel and Dan Palmer, AIA for the Alexander Development is updated for living today. Many architectural elements are still prevalent with dramatic Mt.

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US$750 - 995 /nt

View Villa Martini Rose
Palm Springs, California, United States
4 br, 4.5 ba (4 Ensuite)

This contemporary showcase residence overlooking Las Palmas rises out of the foothills of Mt San Jacinto as a breathtaking modern residence with four-bedrooms. Modern desert landscape paves the incline driveway to a home featuring a flat roofline with cantilever-geometric effects in natural hues.

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US$899 - 899 /nt

View Villa On the Rocks
Palm Springs, California, United States
3 br, 2.5 ba (2 Ensuite), Pool

Designed by renowned, OJMR Architects this vacation rental represents modern architecture balanced by a warm and relaxed environment in the Tahquitz River Estates. Completed in 2008, this lifestyle residence features good proportions of open spaces that embrace living for today with clean lines, simple material expression, and natural hues throughout.

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US$525 - 625 /nt

View Villa Lot 24
Palm Springs, California, United States
2 br, 2 ba (1 Ensuite), Pool

Located on a cul-de-sac in the exclusive enclave of Vista Las Palmas, The Fair is an original Alexander 2-Bedroom, 2-Full Bath home, built in 1960 with stunning west-facing views of the San Jacinto Mountains. It is wonderfully central—an easy 10-minute walk to the heart of downtown Palm Springs with its restaurants, shops, and entertainment—and as an historic community was called home by numerous Hollywood stars, motion picture executives, and other celebrities (the house just next door was the home of Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee).

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US$475 - 560 /nt

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Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage, California, United States
5 br, 5 ba (5 Ensuite), Pool

Bing Crosby sold his golf course lot in 1952, and purchased the first house in what became Thunderbird Heights with his first wife Dixie Lee. The estate rests on the hillside in the center of Rancho Mirage in a neighborhood with history, charm, and plenty of celebrity scandal from the 1950's through the 1970's.

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US$3410 - 3410 /nt

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Rancho Mirage, California, United States
4 br, 4.5 ba (4 Ensuite), Pool

This modern desert-oasis is located within blocks of the world famous El Paseo Shopping and Entertainment District known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert. This recently-renovated estate features fine-living in a resort atmosphere.

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US$925 - 925 /nt

View Villa Juniper Oasis