Shag Shack at Desert Skies

11/14/2022

While Palm Springs is the gold standard for resort living, there are benefits to visiting the "other" desert cities. Visit the link below to find out a little bit more about the history behind the other areas of the Coachella Valley. Also, photo taken poolside by Robb Layne while visiting the S**g Shack at Desert Skies.

https://www.palmspringslife.com/coachella-valley-cities-california/

05/24/2022

Ever wonder what was playing on the radio that first summer at Desert Skies? Well, you are in luck gals and pals because we put a playlist together of these top hits.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/shag-shack/pl.u-JPAZBqNtPprBa

Relax by the pool, or mix a martini, while listening to the top hits from 1956. From ELVIS PRESLEY to Dean Martin, these songs were being played nonstop by crooners in jazz clubs and always on the radio. Sit back and soak in the sounds that entertained visitors the first year Desert Skies opened as a hotel in Palm Springs.

03/22/2022

Did you know that Palm Springs, has a windy area? It’s been like that for years and developments had advertised shelter from the wind for decades. Check out this vintage advertisement for Desert Skies that was placed in Palm Springs Life. Check out the original 4 digit phone number!

Want to learn more history about the S**g Shack or looking for a desert hideaway to escape? Follow and like for more:

https://airbnb.com/h/shagshackps

03/19/2022

The Village is so rich with history that everywhere you go has a little bit of scandal, intrigue, and rumor. If this piques your interest our post today won’t disappoint. Did you know that John.F.Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe spent time together here in Palm Springs? In fact, rumor has it that The Monkey Tree Hotel was one of their meeting spots because room 15 has a private entry!

https://www.palmspringslife.com/albert-einstein-slept-here/

Want to learn more history about Palm Springs or looking for a desert hideaway to escape? Follow and like for more:

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03/18/2022

alert! We are excited to share a blast from the past photo of Desert Skies from 1957. Take a look at both photos and let us know if you can spot the differences?

We will start! the house on the bluff above is now much bigger and belongs to Barry Manilow. Back then it was known (also owned by Roy Fey) as a restaurant and nightclub called The room.

Want to learn more history about The Hilltop room or looking for a desert hideaway to escape? Follow and like for more!

03/17/2022

Did you know that before Fey's Canyon Realtors existed they were a development company? Roy Fey was the developer of many Palm Springs iconic locations in addition to S**g Shack at Desert Skies. Here is a little more background on this accountant turned developer turned Real Estate Broker:

https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2014/09/25/palm-springs-history-luxury-condos/16234881/

Want to learn more history about “The Village” or looking for a desert hideaway to escape? Follow and like for more!

The idea was introduced by groundbreaking developer, Roy Fey.

03/16/2022

This comfortable and chic desert hideaway awaits for relaxation and fun in the heart of Palm Springs. Contact us directly for current rates and specials!

Click here: https://airbnb.com/h/shagshackps

03/16/2022

Yes, the rumors are true. Desert Skies originally opened as the “Palm Springs Desertaire Apartments” back in 1956. Check out this original advertisement from the Yellow Pages Telephone Directory! Follow us for more historic photos of "The Village" and Desert Skies.

03/16/2022

Do you know who designed this mid century modern gem? Herbert W. Burns of course! For more info on this historic architect that designed the S**g Shack and started a desert renaissance vist:

Herbert W. Burns' 1955 Village Manor Inn was reinvented in 2001 as the Orbit In, starting an architectural preservation revolution in Palm Springs…