Sparrows Lodge

rustic. historic. laidback.

Palm Springs, CA

Effortlessly cool, Sparrows Lodge has been a destination for the Hollywood elite since it was originally built as Castle’s Red Barn in 1952. The property exudes a laidback and rustic vibe where you can kick your feet up and sip a margarita. With only 20 rooms, Sparrows Lodge is an intimate, revamped boutique hotel—the no-fuss desert hideaway you’re searching for.

You won’t find a phone or TV in your room; instead, you will find a sense of simplicity and calmness to relax and unwind. Take a bath in the steel horse trough bathtub, lounge with that book on your ‘to-read’ list, dip in the saltwater pool, and chill by the outdoor communal fire pits. Midcentury meets chic, lived-in cabin, where sage burns by the pool, and you get killer views of the mountains.

Dine and drink at The Barn Kitchen, the indoor/outdoor restaurant serving fresh, California dishes. Sparrows Lodge is the ideal retreat for a couples getaway or a wee with your bestie, you’ll head home feeling rested and recharged.

Getting there: Sparrows Lodge is a 10 minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport.

Room rates vary between $169 to $750 depending on the season.

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