If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Coachella and haven’t booked accommodation just yet, well, what are you waiting for? If a hotel won’t cut it and you’d rather have a bit more privacy and space, then look no further than Airbnb. And if you’re not going, live vicariously through those that are by imagining yourself in one of these pinch-me homes. That’s what we’re doing, anyway. Let the property porn commence…
Best For: Hollywood Daydreaming
The ultimate Palm Springs pin-up, this mid-century (read: 1950s) property boasts three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a swimming pool, so there’s plenty of space for you and your entire ‘Chella crew. Our favourite thing about it has to be the location though – hidden in the historic Deepwell area, it’s the long-lost retreat of some of Golden Era Hollywood’s most famous stars, including Tippi Hedren William Holden and Oscar Meyer.
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Best For: Peace And Quiet
Want a little peace and quiet away from the madness of the festival? Look no further than the Parker Villa, which has been dubbed a ‘mini-resort’, with its recently furnished pool and spa. With four bedrooms accommodating 12 guests, it’s the perfect place for a big group to retire to after a hard-days festivalling – personally, we’d stay on for a few extra days to get over the Coachella blues.
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Best For: Feeling Right At Home
Brits abroad, anyone? Take a little bit of Blighty with you when you rent this gorgeous English cottage style home in the heart of the desert. With all the warm, rustic charm that you’d expect from a country home, plus a spacious outdoor area where you can fire up the BBQ or simply take in the incredible views of the surrounding Palm Springs mountains, this is the perfect space for a little relaxation post-Coachella.
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Best For: The Design Buff
The former home of legendary designer Arthur Elrond, this is the perfect place for anyone who appreciates interior design and architecture. With prerequisite al fresco cooking area and pool, as well as an indoor bar with vintage cocktail accessories for entertaining inside (plus a wrap-around sofa, our ultimate living room goal), it’s the perfect spot for a small group to decompress after a hedonistic weekend away – or indeed, an after-party…
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Best For: Pretending You’re In Europe
Palm Springs via Tuscany, yes please! This beautiful four-bedroom villa is the ultimate in luxurious Italian design, with high ceilings, a spa-like bathroom, bedroom fireplaces and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, making it the perfect base for those wanting to do Coachella the luxe way, rather than the up-all-night way.
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Best For: The After Party To End All After Parties
Want to host a party for you and your closest 249 friends? Then this is the place for you! This four bedroom, five bathroom villa accommodates more that 16 people but the extensive grounds with outdoor bra, fireplace, dining area, pool and BBQ mean it’s the perfect place for throwing the after-party to end all after-parties (or a Nochella party, natch) – especially as it is within walking distance of the festival.
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