Homes with Private Pools in Palm Springs

In Palm Springs, the pool isn't an amenity, it's the centerpiece of daily life. The desert climate practically demands it: crystal-clear skies, 330 days of sunshine, and the kind of dry heat that makes stepping into cool water the single most satisfying moment of any afternoon. Nearly every Open Air Homes property in Greater Palm Springs features a private pool, and most include a heated spa as well.

Desert pool culture is its own thing. Mountain backdrops frame every swim. Mid-century modern architecture creates the kind of clean, geometric pool surrounds you see in design magazines. And the outdoor living spaces, covered patios, built-in BBQs, fire pits, outdoor showers, turn the entire backyard into an extension of the home.

Summer is peak pool season with the lowest rates of the year. The water stays naturally warm without heating, the days are long, and the resorts are uncrowded. But the pools are equally magical in winter, heated to the mid-80s while the desert air is a crisp 65°F and the San Jacinto Mountains glow pink at sunset.