Elvis and Priscilla Presley's one-year stay from 1966-67 – which broke down to six months before and after they were married – comes alive in the Robert Alexander designed and built house in 1960.
Like so many stars who lived and frequented Palm Springs over the past 50 years, the house provides a means to relive their stay, where they played, who visited, and who were their neighbors. The estate, a testimony to Palm Springs' midcentury modern architecture, remains on the must-see lists for visitors and residents alike.
Tour guide Darlene Perez, who dresses up as the bride Priscilla complete with wedding gown, gives a spirited tour complete with anecdotes about the house both before, during and after Elvis was there.
Upon entering the house, you're greeted by a colorful rendition of the King himself.
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The hallway leading to the downstairs bedroom.
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Contemporary decor for the early 1960s Alexander house.
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The downstairs bedroom.
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The other part of master bathroom included a chair for Elvis to have his hair groomed.
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Another view of the pool area. The patio furnitutre used by Elvis and Priscilla was found in the basement of the house and still in good condition.
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The downstairs bedroom had a private patio area and full bath with a walk-in shower.
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The kitchen area had an island which was unusual when the house opened in 1962.
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A silhouette of Elvis and Priscilla adorns their bedroom wall.
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This amazing palm plant became a focal point of the early 1960s Look magazine spread when the Alexanders were still alive.
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The remaining piece of property was never developed by designer Robert Alexander.
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Elvis wore outfits from Mr. Ray's in Palm Springs, including in the movie, "Clambake".
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The Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway house sat next to the Marilyn Monroe house and just down the road singer Trini Lopez still lives there.
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The stairway heading up to the right as you come in the front door leads to the main bedroom.
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Some of the many photos on the wall show Elvis and Priscilla enjoying their post-wedding time at the house.
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A circular stone pathway leads to the gated entryway into the house.
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Some of Elvis' gold records.
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The stairwell down from the second floor is loaded with Elvis memorabilia photos.
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The photo above the couch that lines the wall shows Elvis and Priscilla sitting on the very same couch.
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The TV room just off the kitchen has a juke box.
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The master bathroom contains a huge and deep tub with a built-in jacuzzi.
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The master bedroom where Elvis and Priscilla conceived Lisa Marie.
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This path leads from the house that Elvis and Priscilla used to sneak away to a waiting limo to go get married in Las Vegas.
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The living room for this tour was cleared of tables due to a Elvis impersonator performance later that day.
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Looking out from the living area, the pool matches the shape of the house.
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From the other side of the pool, the house looks like it's only one story.
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A poolside view showing the TV room and living area.
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Elvis' famous monkey statue, which is behind ropes at Graceland Mansion, can be touched at the Palm Springs house.