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Kreiss Estate

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<b>Agency: Beau Monde Villas</b><br> Beau Monde has 25 architecturally noteworthy Palm Springs pads, including one previously owned by Warner Brothers co-founder Jack Warner. Staff can arrange mountain biking tours, art classes, tennis lessons, and private treatments at your villa.<p> <b>Description</b><br> Just a stone's throw from Indian Canyons, this sleek Palm Springs estate has an airy, clean-lined aesthetic. Designer Michael Kreiss's interiors include 18-foot ceilings, glass walls with views of the surrounding San Jacinto Mountains, and an ivory-and-eggshell palette that complements the colors of the desert landscape. The living room has a slate wall inset with a fireplace for chilly nights, and the three bedrooms have walk-in closets, granite baths, and high-tech extras like room-to-room intercoms and motorized window shades. Of course, there's a swimming pool and hot tub: This is Palm Springs. From $1,100/night.