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Casa Cody
- Where:
- Why:Modernism Week
- When:October 2022
- Who:Me + Baby
"Desert mountain getaway with jawdropping views"
AT A GLANCE: Tucked away a couple of blocks from the main drags of Palm Springs, and once the stomping grounds of Charlie Chaplin, opera singer Lawrence Tibbet, and Anais Nin. Casa Cody and its bougainvillea-ladened grounds offer a boutique, spa, and multi-pool holiday retreat that is befitting for the young, elder, and four-legged. Be sure to leave space in your luggage to grab treats and goodies from the marketplace. To quote our contributor Janet Mercel, “There was not one of the thoughtful, conscious, well-intentioned items I didn’t want to take home.”
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Over 100+ degrees in October — welcome to Palm Springs!
Multiple pools, bungalows and various lodgings + common areas require a cutie map
Pool #1
Pool #2
Our own little yard with flowers and honey bees galore
The living room. Separate bedroom (and two bathrooms!) to the right
The cutest full service cottage kitchen
Cookbooks for days
Cool wine = warm welcome
So much glorious bougainvillea
Legacy!
Grab your yogurt and berries and head outside for al fresco breakfast in the sun
The prolific orange trees on the property are one of my favorite parts of the stay. Fresh squeezed breakfast!
The Marketplace is stocked with handmade and California goodies in the tradition of a local Spanish mercantile
California made
More legacy!
Handmade hand citrus squeezers...
Hidden nooks all over this property. Reserve a special table in the underground cellar and pull one of the lo-fi, natural wines
The treatment room is a sanctuary for reiki and massage
Casa Cody by day
Pick your own citrus
Harvest time
The San Jacinto — tequila blanco, triple sec, jalapeno, watermelon, Topo Chico, mint, volcanic salt
Or make your own...
Midday Margaritas (in our own front yard)
The separate bedroom. Also, A+ on the Parachute linens for bed and bath
I showered more than was entirely necessary to take advantage of our private outdoor space
The woman who makes the local bath products comes regularly with big drums of wash and shampoo to refill all the bathrooms
It was too hot to see much growing at the onsite gardens in mid-October but things start cropping up in the cooler months
Bring home a lucky horseshoe reminiscent of the local heritage
Highs & Lows
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Great use of the property. Seasonal produce from the onsite gardens are incorporated whenever possible into salads, charcuterie boards, cocktails, etc. — Serrano peppers, celery, tomatoes, and lavender in the simple syrup
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Location. Central to town, gorgeous secluded property to roam, unbeatable views
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Vibe! The manager told me when life is stressful, he walks around the grounds and his "blood pressure automatically goes down just being here." I felt similarly
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Major legacy. Harriet Cody founded Casa Cody in the early 20th century as a horse stable and accommodations for friends and family. Charlie Chaplin, opera singer Lawrence Tibbet, and Anais Nin were familiar visitors, and Harriet also served as host to circus and dressage performer pals
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Provisions. Everything was fresh, and although there was no table service dining, the cold-prepared menu was meticulous and well done. Drink offerings are equally delicious
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The Marketplace. There was not one of the thoughtful, conscious, well-intentioned items I didn't want to take home
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Many different kinds of accommodations — standard rooms are available. Still, we had an entire multi-room cottage with a full kitchen and outdoor space. Invaluable for families or perfect for more extended stays
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Some minor details were less than smooth — like our kitchen had only one bowl and some mismatched settings that made cooking dinner a challenge. But the enthusiastic and helpful staff quickly attended to any snags we ran into
Important Bits
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Type
Desert Bungalow Retreat
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Vibe
100-year-old Palm Springs property with a fresh new Spanish revivalist face
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Location
Center of the uptown design district, directly underneath the San Jacinto mountains
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Rooms
30 accommodations in total, including cottages and rooms
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
The confirmation email was packed with tidbits to look forward to and helpful info — all their materials are so pretty!
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Future Forward
Casa Cody/Casetta Group partners with Plastic Bank to offset the annual plastic footprint of each employee by funding the recovery of an equal amount of ocean-bound plastic. For every Ocean Bottle x Casetta drinking vessel purchased, 22.5 lbs. or the equivalent of 1000 bottles of ocean-bound plastic is recovered. (96K bottles recovered to protect Southern California beaches. Guests are encouraged to carry reusable water bottles with refilling stations throughout the property. Compostable toilet paper and paper products when possible
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Music
I honestly didn't notice if there was property music, but if so, it was calming and unobtrusive
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Year Opened
It's been around since the 1920s but reopened in April 2021 after a major overhaul restoration by Casetta Group
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Designed By
Venice Beach-based architectural design studio Electric Bowery was commissioned to enhance the original features and property without losing the story and soul
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Health & Wellness
Two gorgeous pools, a treatment room, and bike rentals
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Food
Complimentary breakfast of the pastry/granola/berries variety, plus an all-day menu of excellent fresh, organic (when possible) salads, sandwiches, and cold platters
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
Go to Paul Bar or The Tropicale nearby. Locals told me they head to Cathedral City for real nightlife
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Minibar & Retail
The Marketplace is a goldmine of conscious, local goods. Definitely experiment with the cocktail kits focused around fresh citrus, mezcal, gin, or vodka. The Marketplace bar has great California spirits, wine, and beer you can take with you anywhere on the premises
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Accessibility
80% of rooms are equipped with walk-in showers. Room #13, a Large Studio, is an accessible room with wider doorways, lower countertops, and shower railings. Designated onsite disability parking spots
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Pet Friendly
Pets up to 35 pounds for a $100 fee per pet per stay
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Children
Kids of all ages will love this place
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Price
With so much property to roam, the prime location and options for fully outfitted dwellings — GREAT value
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- Website
Casa Cody
175 S Cahuilla Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
The Frippery
664 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
The Tropicale
330 E Amado Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Palm Springs Art Museum
101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
In the Area
Hotel Location 175 S Cahuilla Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Hidden behind protective walls and tucked into the bowl of the San Jacinto mountains, Casa Cody is a little world just a couple of blocks from one of the main drags of Palm Canyon Drive. Palm Springs is a funny town, a mix of tourists, design enthusiasts of all ages, and eccentric Hollywood ex-pats. So go for the sun, mountain views, and Modernist architectural masterpieces.
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