Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee is Elvis Presley's best-known residence. But
in Palm Springs, California, his name is associated with his "honeymoon hideaway," a house he leased and lived in the year he got married.
The house once belonged to a
developer who created a "mid-century modern" neighborhood in Palm Springs between 1955 and 1965.
A short walk from a home owned by Marilyn Monroe and near another belonging to Frank Sinatra, it saw many stars in its day.
The house once owned by Marilyn Monroe was not open to the public.
But we were able to tour the house where Elvis spent a year (and take lots of pictures!)
The steps leading up to the gate reminded me of giant lily-pads.
The living room, with its long white leather sofa, and "peanut brittle" stone wall, was my favorite room.
(We sat on the sofa to have our pictures taken, while my uncle played a replica guitar!)
The living room overlooks a lovely pool...
The kitchen still looks surprisingly modern...
Our tour guide informed us that every room in the house is an irregular shape, the only "regular" shape in the whole place being a rectangular sky-light!
We were able to wander around the master bedroom and sit on the bed and chairs.
Many rooms - as well as the grounds itself - had "secret" exits, through which one could escape from intruding paparazzi!
Replica guitars, golden records, paintings and photographs of Elvis with his wife and daughter fill the house.
In need of updated insulation and windows, the house is currently for sale for $7,000,000.
(But who would want to change a thing?!!)
We were able to wander around the master bedroom and sit on the bed and chairs.
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