Checking in: Unique Airbnb picks of the week

You can stay in this private retreat in Palm Springs, Calif., that was once owned by famous singer and actor Bing Crosby for $912 a night.
The home’s main appeal is likely its massive pool, which includes a wet bar. The patio area also has a ping pong table and boasts a view of the San Jacinto Mountains. (Airbnb)

The hacienda-style home was built in 1934, with four bedrooms and 3,200 square feet, has been lovingly restored to give it modern conveniences while maintaining its rustic charm. (Airbnb)

The living room boasts beautiful wood-beamed ceilings, an exposed brick wall and a fireplace. (Airbnb)

Here’s the formal dining area that features plenty of natural light. (Airbnb)

Here’s the newly designed chef’s kitchen. (Airbnb)

Guests can also cozy up in the screening room, which boasts a high-end 2K projector with surround sound for the ultimate home theatre experience. (Airbnb)

The home has four large bedrooms, including this one with with tile floors. (Airbnb)

It also has a large ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and a glass-door shower. (Airbnb)

Here’s one of the cozier bedrooms. Three of them have a private door out to the heated pool (Airbnb)

In total, there are four bathrooms. (Airbnb)

Here’s another bedroom (Airbnb)

This bathroom has a simple but warm decor. (Airbnb)

There are also bunk beds if you’re travelling with children. (Airbnb)

This bathroom boasts a glass-door shower. (Airbnb)

If you’re looking for something more affordable, but with just as much star power, you can stay in the guest bedroom of this Los Angeles art moderne-style home for $115 a night, where famed actress and singer Ava Gardner and her husband, and jazz musician, Artie Shaw lived in the 1940s. (Airbnb)

The home, which was built in 1938 and renovated most recently in 2011, boasts curving walls and hardwood floors throughout. The open-concept living area features a stone fireplace. (Airbnb)

The home has a warm and charming kitchen where guests get free continental breakfasts during their stay. (Airbnb)

There’s a dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors that open up to the patio and rose garden. (Airbnb)

Here’s the cozy guest bedroom. (Airbnb)

It has its own private bathroom. (Airbnb)

You can dine al fresco on the patio. (Airbnb)

The home is dedicated to horse lovers and musicians. There is a detached cabin on the property that is fully equipped with musical instruments. There is also a stable with three stalls. (Airbnb)

If you’re looking for more privacy, this cozy one-bedroom cottage in Los Angeles, built by famous silent film star Charlie Chaplin, can be all yours for $270 a night. (Airbnb)

The home was built by Chaplin in the 1920s and has since housed the likes of A-listers such as Marilyn Monroe and Patrick Dempsey over the years. (Airbnb)

The home features wood beams, bespoke windows and hand-cut stable doors, as well as this fireplace. (Airbnb)

Here’s the cozy kitchen. (Airbnb)

There’s a small dining area, which is perfect for two. (Airbnb)

If you’re hoping to get work done, there’s also a writer’s desk. (Airbnb)

The bedroom is tucked away in a second-storey loft. (Airbnb)

Here’s the bathroom. (Airbnb)

There’s also a large patio with a barbeque. (Airbnb)