My husband and I decided to try Tours by Locals of Palm Springs because neither one of us had ever…read morebeen to this town. We are glad that we were able to find this service because we did not want to be on a bus tour. We like the idea of being able to have a private tour. We took the Mid-Century Modernism Tour. Our guide, Jack, was very professional and courteous. He was very informative and humorous at the same time, speaking in a dulcet tone; would be great in broadcasting. We liked that the tour was very interactive and we could ask Jack questions and he glibly answered them. We enjoyed checking out all the landmarks and various neighborhoods to get a sense of what Palm Springs was about (a really interesting and welcoming desert oasis for sure!). When we come back to Palm Springs, we are going to check out Jack's other tours.

Tours by locals is a tour site that advertises that you can "go at your own pace" and private tours…read morefor singles or small groups that are completely customizable. Our group of 3 tested their limits and found them fully satisfactory in all areas. My wife and & had a friend from New Jersey who unexpectedly had one half of a day free and had never been to Palm Springs. Jack A. would be our guide for a 2 1/2 hour tour of celebrities homes and local places of interest. The problem was that we did not know when we would get into town. Jack A was completely flexible with the times and ended up giving us a night tour. Jack was knowledgeable with not only the homes but also the stories of celebrities' true experiences. His information flow was non-stop and very interesting. Also, he had a professional quality voice. He allowed us to dally or get out of the car he provided. He was patient and accommodating. The cost was very, repeat very, affordable for our group of 3 and I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Palm Springs. I doubt most of the residents know what we do. Thank you, Jack, for a great tour!

Scott is an excellent guide. We arranged everything through email correspondence which I prefer for…read moresimplicity. We met near the trail and followed him into the park. He had everything we needed: water and hip packs to carry the water, trail snacks, hats, etc. we started down the trail and he provided lots of information about the flora along the trail. The hike itself was fantastic along the creek and crossing it was fun. Scott was upfront with us about getting feet wet but it was a lot of fun jumping rocks across the creek. The waterfalls were awesome as well as the extra trail to a scenic overlook where you can see all the way to Palm Springs. Scott also took numerous pics for us along the way. Overall this was a fantastic experience. Thank you Scott!!!

I came with a group of 14 people from Google Inc. for a guided tour at Mount San Jacinto. FYI the…read moreState Park doesn't provide guided tours and the Palm Springs Tram recommended Scott. Scott was amazing! He was able to accommodate a tour within the hour time we had. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed Scott's knowledge of the area. He is seriously the sweetest and the right energy you want to have on a hike. Within the hour we had some really great views. Would do again and recommend going with Scott.

Kerry knows everything about the desert and much, much more! What an amazing, passionate and kind…read moreperson. Kerry shows so many interesting materials that he prepared in advance. He also made sure that we were in the shade all the time. We absolutely loved and enjoyed it! So lucky Kerry was our tour guide.

It's astounding how terrible this tour was. I don't know where to begin (or end!), but I WILL say…read morethat, in my opinion, much of what is offered as "history" or "fact" was horribly, horribly incorrect. The operator is a very charming and affable fellow, for sure. However, that's about the only thing that I can say "good" about this tour. Eco? On what planet? Bragging about what most would see as overdevelopment and misuse of land, rearranging history to fit a distorted narrative. Sigh. I truly regret taking this tour, and I would discourage any- and everyone from considering it in the future! We visit the area a lot, and, frankly, it's scary to me to think that these "Fractured Fairytales" are disseminated to unsuspecting visitors.

Our tour guide/driver Rick was on time and courteous , extremely knowledgeable and friendly ,…read moreexcellent driver and went out his way to explain and keep the tour interesting , we covered all the celebrities homes and neighborhoods and my wife and learned about past history of Palm Springs and it's famous past and present celebrity resedents , this was a well worth the time and money activity ! Thank you Rick and Palm Springs celebrities tour !

Anne! Yes! What an amazing entertainer and celebrity historian. She is the most amazing tour…read moreguide/bus driver. Boy can she multi task. Check in is super easy. Bathrooms available before and during the tour. Lots of celebrity memorabilia to entertain you prior to the tour. There is even a tv in the bathroom... We board the super comfy bus that accommodates about 30 stalkers, err, guests. Each seat has a great view during the tour and the bus is high enough to peer over the stone fences that a lot of the house have. I know, invasive but the architecture is mid century amazing. Anne has an incredible data bank of info on all mostly the older Hollywood community. If you are not into star gazing, go for the cool houses/gardens. There has been an enclave of mid century slick remodels in PS and they are featured in the tour. Anne is also a solid sales lady. The date Shake place we stopped at was super low key but amazing. The tour includes your own deliciously prepared date shake made from ice cream and some yummy date I cannot remember the name of. Also, date tasting is included and boy do they make them gooood. So much so, I purchased two packages of shake dates due Anne's description of their medicinal benefits and the grocery store amazing friendly staff. Yes, they turned in the charm. BTW, The dates and I just landed in Portland for my future enjoyment. The topper was watching Anne maneuver the detour signs and traffic caused by the light parade in PS tonight. She really understands how to get out of a pickle. Obviously, highly recommend.

The owner is supper nice at the beginning, after the check out he refuses to return your security…read moredeposit and he makes up some lies and excuses. I burned my hand because the temperature of the shower was boiling hot , the owner did not care. He also discriminate against your race , religion and color. The pool was nasty, my husband got sick. Stay away from this place.

You will not get your deposit back!!! Jim Murphy and Hal Kessler, owners of Mod Mansions are…read morecrooks. BEWARE! $3,300 deposit lost. MY CAR WAS STOLEN OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE GATED COMMUNITY OF 7 LAKES where I was renting from Jim Murphy for almost 2 years. I had to remain there until I got my car repaired. I asked Laurie Scully (who is so lovely and i guess has to take orders for Jim Murphy) at Mod Mansions if I needed to give a 30 day notice and she said that under the circumstances that I did not need to give a 30 day notice because they knew I was waiting for my car to be fully repaired. During my time there I was constantly insulted by the owner calling me names, always a condescending jerk. From the first night that I spent there I had problems that started with no hot water. They finally had to replace the water heater after 4 days without hot water about a month later. Water from the AC flooded the foyer. Water came from the drains and flooded the primary bathroom and bedroom. Flys made nests in the rotted skylights. Even a few days before I left the apartment immaculate I was told that I would be charged daily DEDUCTED FROM THE DEPOSIT THAT WOULD BE RETURNED TO ME if I stayed even a day longer. So I was sure to be out by the last day of the month. It would be the first of December after many emails and phone calls that I received and email that "if he had rented it" that he was going to give me my deposit back, or part of it. Its still up for rent 3 moths later. I will update this review. Jim Muphy and Hal Kessler and Mod Mansions are crooks. Read the other reviews. Other very similar reviews below. Do NOT DEAL WITH THE PERSON. I AM A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT IN PALM SPRINGS AND I KNOW THE LAWS AND THE QUESTIONS TO ASK. HE IS A LIAR OR MAKES PEOPLE LIE FOR HIM. BEWARE!!!!!!

The house was beautiful & immaculate. Everything you needed & more was provided & the pool &…read moreoutdoor space were great too! Skip & Monica were readily available by text & were great about answering any questions we had. We will definitely be staying at their properties again.

I have used this company several times in the past and the staff were very helpful and pleasant to…read morework with. My mother referred me to them and she has used them for many years and enjoyed receiving excellent packages from them for her various travels.

Once again Pat did an outstanding job on our recent Trip/Cruise. His recommendations on Hotels,…read moretours and car service were right on. He is a pleasure to work with, he puts his clients at ease on possible "trip problems ". We would recommend him highly.

I was recently in Palm Springs for a look-around. I told a friend I was going and he said the most…read moreimportant thing I could do was to go on the Modern Tour, to see the wonders of Palm Springs architecture from an insider's perspective. So I joined the caravan, piloted by Michael Stern, a scholar and expert on the subject. He guided us on a curated tour of fascinating places that made me realize Palm Springs is unique in the American experience, a world unto itself. Seeing the design sophistication of these homes was life-changing for me; I felt Palm Springs was the place I'd been looking for, and have begun looking at homes there. Michael's tour inspired me, and made me see the world differently. Don't miss it.

It was very enjoyable tour. It started in their office. Water and snacks available gratis. One…read morelovely book for sale if you want. Copies of the books go with you and are referenced during the trip. There is a car caravan and Bluetooth commentary by a knowledgeable Micheal. A shared transport vehicle is also available. He discusses different neighborhoods and points out notable homes. We signed up for the 2 home tour. They were beautiful and we learned so much during our tour. Pro tip. Wear shoes easy to slip off in case you tour a home where you need to remove your shoes. He will answer all your questions and is obviously passionate about the subject. Was it cheap, no. Was it worth it? Yes. Money well spent.