• Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms estate, designed by E. Stewart Williams in 1947, is a stunning example of mid-century modern architecture.

  • The grand-piano-shaped pool is a key feature of the 4,500-square-foot bungalow, which is located in the Movie Colony of Palm Springs.

  • Sinatra originally envisioned a Georgian-type mansion, but Williams instead proposed a Palm Springs mid-century home of floor-to ceiling windows, glass, and steel.

  • Vintage furniture adorns the impeccably cared-for residence, now a vacation rental for large groups and a party venue for those seeking a touch of old Hollywood glam.

  • The main entertainment area houses a grand piano as well as the original sound and recording system that Sinatra used to cut songs at the house.

  • The living room became the headquarters for many happy hours and celebrity parties. The home set the standard for glamour and casual entertaining.

  • The residence features a 1950s recording system by Valentino Electronics of Hollywood, housed in a cabinet in the main living room.

  • The Twin Palms master bedroom looks out to the expansive outdoor entertainment area. Sinatra designed his bedroom in a separate wing in order to have a place to get away from it all.

  • The famous home has been lovingly maintained and has kept its original design along with period furnishings.

  • One of the most-photographed rooms in the estate is the Casita Bedroom, with its brightly coloured banana-leaf wallpaper.

  • The official entrance to the house, which was originally built as a hideaway for the legendary singer and actor. It became a party hot spot for Hollywood royalty.

Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate

Mid-century glam.

Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms estate is synonymous with Palm Springs and mid-century design and architecture. The home, also known as the Sinatra House, is located in the Movie Colony of Palm Springs and is a staple on tours during Modernism Week, an annual celebration of the mid-century modern aesthetic.

The residence has been lovingly maintained. Designed by E. Stewart Williams in 1947, it defined and set the standard for a growing design movement in Palm Springs. Named after the twin palms adjacent to the grand-piano-shaped pool, the four-bedroom home is unquestionably Sinatra’s most famous property, still drawing fans—young and old—to its front doors.

Playing host to countless Hollywood parties during the singer’s heyday, the Sinatra estate is also said to be where the singer carried out several love affairs. According to Palm Springs folklore, a crack that still remains visible today in a basin (in one of seven bathrooms in the 4,500-square-foot bungalow) resulted when Sinatra threw a champagne bottle while quarrelling with his second wife, actress Ava Gardner.

Rat Pack memorabilia and vintage furnishings including a built-in recording console decorate the artist’s first Palm Springs home. Originally intended to be a getaway from hounding paparazzi, the residence is now a vacation rental for large groups and a party venue for those seeking a touch of old Hollywood glam (bookings can be made through Natural Retreats). Twin Palms is the perfect place to play out your Rat Pack fantasies.

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March 23, 2017