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Last updated: Apr 15, 2025
The O'Donnell House: A Floating Oasis in the Desert
Perched on a mountainside, the O'Donnell House boasts an expansive terrace that appears to float above the desert floor. Beautifully restored by The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, this historic gem features original and rare tile floors and bathrooms, redwood ceilings, antique furniture, stunning gardens, striking rock work, and breathtaking views of the desert landscape.
Create an Unforgettable Experience
Whether you're hosting a romantic wedding, a corporate retreat, or any other special occasion, the O'Donnell House offers comfort and luxury for you and your guests throughout their stay. Let The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn make your event effortless and unforgettable.
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Key features
- $5,000 min. spend
- 200 guests
- Catering included
- Pets not allowed
- 24 min. response time
Reviews
(22)
4.8 · 22 reviews
Hannah Kent Nov 8, 2022
Lisa and the other staff at the O'Donnell House were incredible to work with! Our previous wedding venue cancelled on us 3 months prior to our wedding and we were scrambling to find somewhere else to hold our event. We came across O'Donnell House and we are so lucky we did! They don't normally hold weddings during the time our's was scheduled as it is reseeding season in Palm Springs so the lawn area isn't normally accessible. They threw together a plan for us though and the layout was still going to be incredible with the ceremony and reception on the terrace overlooking downtown Palm Springs. We ended up getting really lucky and there was a scheduling mistake with the gardeners- they hadn't done the reseeding yet so we got to use the lawn :) Regardless though, the venue is just beautiful and we got so many compliments from guests and those at home that saw our photos!
Given that our previous venue cancelled our event, we had to replan a lot of the wedding day including catering, etc. Lisa was on top of it and helped us with every step. She brought things to my attention that I hadn't considered before and we are so thankful and grateful for her!
Overall, we would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone! We are honestly grateful that our previous venue cancelled- this place exceeded all of our expectations and gave us the perfect wedding day!
Hannah Kent Nov 8, 2022
Lisa and the other staff at the O'Donnell House were incredible to work with! Our previous wedding venue cancelled on us 3 months prior to our wedding and we were scrambling to find somewhere else to hold our event. We came across O'Donnell House and we are so lucky we did! They don't normally hold weddings during the time our's was scheduled as it is reseeding season in Palm Springs so the lawn area isn't normally accessible. They threw together a plan for us though and the layout was still going to be incredible with the ceremony and reception on the terrace overlooking downtown Palm Springs. We ended up getting really lucky and there was a scheduling mistake with the gardeners- they hadn't done the reseeding yet so we got to use the lawn :) Regardless though, the venue is just beautiful and we got so many compliments from guests and those at home that saw our photos!
Given that our previous venue cancelled our event, we had to replan a lot of the wedding day including catering, etc. Lisa was on top of it and helped us with every step. She brought things to my attention that I hadn't considered before and we are so thankful and grateful for her!
Overall, we would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone! We are honestly grateful that our previous venue cancelled- this place exceeded all of our expectations and gave us the perfect wedding day!
Lore Christopher Apr 5, 2022
BEST WEDDING VENUE IN PALM SPRINGS!
This 100 year old “Eye of the Desert” cannot be improved upon! Not a bad view anywhere!
From the private driveway that is ONLY accessible by golf cart to the private home, gardens and patios. There is NOTHING like this venue anywhere.
A paradise of flowers and elegance of “old Palm Springs glamour”…two thumbs up…way up!
Lore Christopher Apr 5, 2022
BEST WEDDING VENUE IN PALM SPRINGS!
This 100 year old “Eye of the Desert” cannot be improved upon! Not a bad view anywhere!
From the private driveway that is ONLY accessible by golf cart to the private home, gardens and patios. There is NOTHING like this venue anywhere.
A paradise of flowers and elegance of “old Palm Springs glamour”…two thumbs up…way up!
Bert Sletten Nov 16, 2019
We were at O'Donnell House for a destination wedding, and this is a fabulous destination. There were around 100+ of us and everything was over-the-top.
The wedding was on a hill over Palm Springs with a great view both in the afternoon and in the evening.
The staff, food, drinks, DJ, were all outstanding.
Most everyone has a great time at a wedding, but this place made it unforgettable.
Bert Sletten Nov 16, 2019
We were at O'Donnell House for a destination wedding, and this is a fabulous destination. There were around 100+ of us and everything was over-the-top.
The wedding was on a hill over Palm Springs with a great view both in the afternoon and in the evening.
The staff, food, drinks, DJ, were all outstanding.
Most everyone has a great time at a wedding, but this place made it unforgettable.
Alexandria Cardenas Feb 26, 2020
One of the most STUNNING wedding venues with the best view of Palm Springs! As a wedding photographer, my heart pitter patters whenever I get to photograph a wedding here. It has that old hollywood meets Spanish vibe in the middle of the desert. Absolutely recommend checking this space out if you are planning a destination wedding in Palm Springs! (All Photos by Alexandria Monette Photography)
Alexandria Cardenas Feb 26, 2020
One of the most STUNNING wedding venues with the best view of Palm Springs! As a wedding photographer, my heart pitter patters whenever I get to photograph a wedding here. It has that old hollywood meets Spanish vibe in the middle of the desert. Absolutely recommend checking this space out if you are planning a destination wedding in Palm Springs! (All Photos by Alexandria Monette Photography)
kiki melz Apr 11, 2018
Like wow. came here for a wedding, left engaged. You can see the entire Palm Springs Skyline from up here and the Ghost of the previous owner
kiki melz Apr 11, 2018
Like wow. came here for a wedding, left engaged. You can see the entire Palm Springs Skyline from up here and the Ghost of the previous owner
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Facilities
- Information
- Professional services provided since 1925
- Languages:
- English
- Minimum spend requirement is applicable to all services. Minimum spend requirement: $5,000
- Premises
- Standing 200 people
- Banquet seats 125 people
- Reception can be held only outside
- Ceremony can be held only outside
- Max. overnight capacity: 40 guests
- There is no separate space for a wedding ceremony
- There are enough chairs and tables for the maximum capacity of people
- There are enough linens for the maximum capacity of people
- Inventory
- Tables
- Chairs
- Napkins
- Tableware
- Place for the ceremony
- Catering & Drinks
- We specialize in these cuisines:
- American
- European
- Grill
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- It is not permitted to bring a third-party catering service provider
- You cannot bring your own drinks
Accommodation
Double roomRooms: 17
Permits and restrictions
- Preparation start times are arranged on case-by-case basis
- Equipment removal time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- The check-in time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- There are no sound restrictions inside
- There are no sound restrictions outside
- No preferred partners.
- Pets not allowed
- No fireworks
- No smoke show during a musical performance
- No confetti
- No lighting the altar
Payments
35%
Deposit required at the time of booking 30 days
The remaining service cost must be paid before the event Service scope and pricing is the same for all event types
Payment:
Bank transfer
Credit card
Cancellation policy
Free cancelation of the booking is not applicable
Changing the event date is not allowed. Changing the date would require canceling the existing booking.
FAQs About The O'Donnell House Wedding Venue
The cost of booking The O'Donnell House for a wedding depends on a lot of factors, such as the number of guests, day of the week you’re having your wedding, services you select. Maximum capacity of The O'Donnell House is 125 guests. For a wedding of 50 people The O'Donnell House wedding venue cost starts at $17,000.The O'Donnell House pricing guide:
- Price for venue rental for 50 guests - $15,000, $300 per person
- Price for 50 guests with catering and beverages - $17,000, $340 per person
- Price for venue rental for 75 guests - $15,000, $200 per person
- Price for 75 guests with catering and beverages - $18,000, $240 per person
- Price for venue rental for 100 guests - $15,000, $150 per person
- Price for 100 guests with catering and beverages - $19,000, $190 per person
- Price for venue rental for 125 guests - $15,000, $120 per person
- Price for 125 guests with catering and beverages - $20,000, $160 per person
No, there are no additional costs when booking The O'Donnell House venue for a wedding.
Yes, The O'Donnell House has a minimum spend requirement for weddings starting at $5000 for all services.
No, The O'Donnell House maintains the same pricing across all days of the week, including weekdays and weekends.
No, The O'Donnell House maintains the same rates throughout the year, regardless of the month.
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At the The O'Donnell House wedding venue, you can host up to 125 seated guests or up to 200 standing guests.
Yes, The O'Donnell House offers in-house catering specializing in American, European, Grill, Vegetarian, Vegan cuisine. At this wedding venue it isn’t possible to bring your own third-party catering.
No, The O'Donnell House wedding venue doesn’t allow you to bring your own drinks.
No, there isn’t any parking available at the The O'Donnell House wedding venue.
Yes, there is accommodation available at the The O'Donnell House wedding venue with a maximum capacity of 40 guests.
There are no noise restrictions at the The O'Donnell House wedding venue.
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