Rock and roll grandeur at the villa the King once called home in Los Angeles, CA
Stay Awhile Villas

Rock and roll grandeur at the villa the King once called home

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Residence in Los Angeles, CA

The Elvis Villa by Stay Awhile Villas

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
5.0 (3 Reviews)

There is a particular kind of charisma that belongs to houses built for spectacle. The Elvis Villa by Stay Awhile Villas carries that energy in its bones: a midcentury residence steeped in rock and roll mythology, where bold design choices and a sense of theatrical glamour remain embedded in the architecture decades after the music faded. This is not a property that whispers. From the moment you step inside, the scale of personality is unmistakable, from the dramatic living spaces to the pool area that feels purpose-built for long, sun-drenched afternoons with nowhere else to be.

The villa's layout unfolds with the confidence of a private compound. Multiple bedrooms offer space for groups or families traveling together, each appointed with a mix of vintage character and updated comfort. Common areas are generous and open, designed for gathering rather than retreating. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who prefer to cook on their own terms, while the dining space accommodates the kind of unhurried meals that define a vacation well spent. Throughout the interiors, the aesthetic leans into the property's storied past without tipping into pastiche. There is an honest boldness here, colors and textures and proportions that feel intentional rather than performative.

Outside, the pool serves as the villa's natural center of gravity. Lounge seating surrounds the water, and the outdoor entertaining space extends the living area into the open air. Whether you spend mornings floating in quiet solitude or evenings hosting poolside gatherings under string lights, the rhythm of the day tends to organize itself around this single, magnetic feature. The grounds are private and enclosed, offering the seclusion of a personal estate without the formality of a resort.

The Elvis Villa operates as a full-service vacation rental through Stay Awhile Villas, meaning concierge-level support accompanies the independence of a private home. It is a property for travelers who want character over convention, who are drawn to spaces with real history and genuine personality. You leave not with the polished memory of a hotel stay, but with the feeling of having briefly lived inside someone else's very good story.

What we love about this stay

There's a particular charge that comes with staying somewhere that has actually lived — not just hosted guests, but played a role in the cultural record. This Hal Levitt–designed residence carries the DNA of mid-century Los Angeles in its bones: those clean lines, the expansive windows pulling the city inside, the seamless conversation between indoor space and the pool terrace beyond. It was a film set for Elvis in 1968, and that history isn't performed so much as quietly embedded in the architecture and atmosphere. The renovation honors the original spirit without embalming it, layering in comfort that feels current rather than curatorial. What lingers is the tension between seclusion and proximity — lush gardens and a private pool just minutes from LA's cultural pulse. It's a stay that suits people who want Hollywood's mythology without its noise.

Outdoor Pool

Laundry Service

Babysitting Service

Cribs Available

Terrace / Patio

Bike Rental

Fire Pit

BBQ / Grill

Free Parking

Smoke Detectors

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

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8 guests
3 Bathrooms

Where you'll be staying

2200 Hercules Drive, Los Angeles, California 90046, United States, Los Angeles, CA, 90046, US

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