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| 3.5.2021
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mom-and-pop, short-term rentals that guests will be
excited to visit year-round," says Kurtz. Every element
was considered to give the spaces a homey feel with
a personalized approach, starting with the name of the
hotel. Les Cactus refers to the famous French rock 'n' roll
song from 1967 by Jacques Dutronc, which Kurtz and his
wife listened to while planning their wedding.
Created as a hidden and joyful oasis, Les Cactus
welcomes guests with colorful décor. The single-story
building features pink exterior walls with jade green
elements, complemented by a series of potted cacti.
In the bright lobby, guests will enjoy the communal
kitchen with a snack bar and refrigerator filled with
drinks; a sitting area by the original brick fireplace with
comfortable armchairs and yellow ceiling lamps; and
a second sitting area near the front desk, with rattan
chairs and a zebra rug. Plants, art books, a piano and
an acoustic guitar are all part of the fresh décor. The
mix of vintage pieces sourced from Etsy, 1stDibs and
Palm Springs's antique shops and flea markets, with
contemporary furniture and accessories purchased from
well-known brands such as Serena & Lily, CB2, West Elm,
HAY, One Kings Lane and Rejuvenation, among others,
lends a feeling of warmth. "We want guests to feel as
comfortable as they would in the home of a best friend
THE HISTORIC 1930'S
PROPERTY WAS
REFRESHED AND
NOW FEATURES
MINIMALISTIC YET CHIC
INTERIOR SPACES.
PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY OF LES CACTUS PALM SPRINGS
AND ZACH SORENSEN (BOTTOM RIGHT)
