Vacation Rentals by Owner

Can't wait to return to Casa Nova!

Guest: Leah (Santa Cruz, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 03/29/12 Review Submitted: 04/12/12

I had found Casa Nova, and thought it looked too good to be true! I sent in an inquiry, which was immediately responded to, and the planning of my girl's trip was underway! Upon arrival, my friends and I were blown away by the beauty and care that went into creating Casa Nova. We spent a wonderful 7 nights there, and it was extremely comfortable, spacious, and relaxing! The kitchen was wonderful, and we enjoyed many delicious meals on the deck. The property is very clean and well-kept. Additionally, the local property manager, Heriberto, is incredibly helpful and responsive. Each day we went into town, as well as spent a few days at nearby swimming beaches, Playa Las Palmas, and Playa Cerritos. You definitely will want a car if you're staying there. We also took a day trip to La Paz where we did a kayaking trip to beautiful desert island Espiritu Santo. I highly recommend it. Thank you for a wonderful stay at Casa Nova! I'd love to go back in the near future. It is a home away from home :)

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Love the house once again

Guest: Barney (Berkshires, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

This is our second visit to Casa Nova. When we returned we remembered all the reasons we had booked it in the first place. It’s unique, lovingly designed and very comfortable. Everywhere you turn there are surprising details, natural materials and thoughtful touches. A walk-in pantry (hidden behind beautiful swinging doors); a handcrafted fireplace surround made of huge boulders from the nearby mountains; custom made crescent niches carved into the stair wall for subtle night lighting. In fact, one of the great features of Casa Nova is the careful and creative attention to all the lighting: recessed, dimmer-controlled, original wall sconces, pendant lights, organic dining room chandelier and multiple bathroom lighting fixtures. The beds are comfortable, the showers are great, and the sauna is terrific. The house is hard-wired for internet via WiFi and the system works very well. The local manager is knowledgeable, helpful, very efficient and welcoming. He’s easy to reach and committed to making one’s stay successful. The descriptions, other reviews and photos on VRBO are spot on! A word of caution, however – you’ll be happier renting a four-wheel drive vehicle as the roads to and around Las Tunas are very rough (but we’ve heard the town may pave them in the coming year).

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Five stars!!

Guest: Jay (Gifford)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

Casa Nova is absolutely amazing!! Located in the perfect location (Las Tunas), and just seconds from the beach there is no where in Todos Santos that I would rather stay. From the moment that you enter Casa Nova, the creativity and craftsmanship of the house become overwhelming. From the custom chef's kitchen to the sauna there is no detail missed making Casa Nova the ultimate retreat! The private property and unobstructed views of the ocean are unrivaled. I can't wait to return.....

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Rebecca and Sidney (ashland oregon)
Date of Stay: 05/31/08 Review Submitted: 05/31/08

My husband and I had an awesome stay here! Not only are the house and grounds works of art, but also complete with everything you need to make it home. The house and surrounding area is spaciously filled with views, especially on the rooftop 'terrace'. The beach was essentially ours, with hardly ever seeing another person. Miles of it! Don't miss the fishermans beach , a memorable experience...Playa Las Palmas, one of the swimming beaches...the fresh produce market in town (we did most of our own cooking in Casa Nova's 'cooks' kitchen...fresh tortillas from the tortillarilla...and the peaceful hours of fresh ocean air and crashing waves.

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Guest: Liz & Paul Rawlins (Leavenworth, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/08/08 Review Submitted: 05/08/08

We recently returned from a month’s stay,with friends,at Casa Nova. If you are looking for a relaxed vacation in a private location, this is the perfect place. Every day is a new discovery with a variety of beaches to explore, shops & galleries to visit, and wonderful restaurants to try. Casa Nova is the most incredible place we have ever stayed, beautifully & artistically designed, completely comfortable, and equipped with all your needs. No words can describe the pleasure of showering in the open-aired bathhouse with the palms swaying overhead. And, what can be better than sipping a Margarita on the deck every evening while watching the beautiful sunsets over the ocean. A perfectly heavenly vacation. Thank you Nova, Yarrow, and Heriberto. We’ll be back.

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Guest: Rachel16 (Leavenworth, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/02/08 Review Submitted: 05/02/08

We were lucky enough to stay at Casa Nova for a month, with 2 other couples. The accommodations are simply the best...beautiful beyond description, comfortable, spacious; close to the beach and marvelous cafe's, a bakery, a market and a tortilleria (don't miss these!) A month gave us time to see most of the local sights and to visit La Paz a few times, and have time to truly relax and enjoy the area. The best vacation ever. Thank you so much!!

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Guest: Dawn Clark (Wenatchee WA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/08 Review Submitted: 03/11/08

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Casa Nova. It is just a beautiful and magical place. The owners attention to detail is just incredible. Todos Santos is a great place to stay--fabulous restaurants, galeries and beaches. We especially enjoyed it because it was not your typical tourist place like Cabos.

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Guest: Steve, Mari, Nacho, and Sofi (Davis, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/11/07 Review Submitted: 12/11/07

We really love Casa Nova... we had a relaxing one week stay. The turtle hatchery is very close and so we watched the baby turtles being released into the ocean each evening just before the sunset. The house is very comfortable, and has everything anyone needs. Great kitchen and there are groceries available nearby. We took surfing lessons at Los Cerritos beach from Mario, who is also a neighbor of Casa Nova's. We'll be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/21/07 Review Submitted: 09/20/07

We visited Casa Nova to celebrate a 40th birthday and the Birthday-girl was very pleased. The house was so beautiful and unique and very comfortable. There was a stereo for playing your own CDs, a library of beach reading and local magazines for checking out what's going on nearby in town. The kitchen had everything you need from a stainless fridge to a commercial quality range. The place is only a minute's walk down a sand road to an epic and empty beach (not so swimmable) and a 5 mins. drive to surf break La Pastora. Also a nearby market sells things like gaot cheese and tofu! The restaurants in nearby T.S. are great. We had excellent meals every time we went to town. Thanks for making this lovely place available! We'll be back.

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Guest: John and Evelyn (Sacramento CA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/31/07

If you're looking for a clean, amazingly beautiful home close to town and ocean, and far from resorts - check out Casa Nova. We were amazed and grateful everyday. Our favorite vacation spot to date. We just came home and miss hearing the breakers lull us to sleep...

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Guest: John Walsh (Plymouth, Mn USA)
Date of Stay: 07/15/07 Review Submitted: 07/15/07

We had a wonderful time at Casa Nova. Since we are planning on building our own home nearby, staying at Casa Nova was a wonderful way of discovering what to consider as far as features to add to our own home. The kitchen is wonderful, the layout and features of the home are fantastically well thought out and the bath house alone is worth the visit. I can't say enough good things about our stay and the helpful guidance of our hosts. We plan on returning often to our new home away from home.

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Guest: Caitlin1 (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 07/09/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

This house was the highlight of our stay in Todos Santos. Beautiful gourmet kitchen, amazing views to wake up to every morning, and a short walk to the beach made us spend all our time here. The architecutre in the house is amazing and Nova made it very easy to rent. Thanks for a great honeymoon spot!

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Guest: Rebekah Stone (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/07 Review Submitted: 06/13/07

Not only was Nova incredibly helpful in lining up our stay, she has a manager there in Todos Santos who speaks perfect English and was available to help us with everything we needed - from restaurant recommendations to best surfing spots to where to take our trash. The house itself could not have been any better. There are only a handful of other houses in viewing distance, so it is truly peaceful. It was pretty clear that every single detail of the house was carefully thought out and meticulously selected. Everything was gorgeous and comfortable. We were pretty shocked at how amazing the house actually was when we pulled up. Spacious, comfortable, clean, close to the water. Perfect, really. And the bath house - good lord. You're literally taking a shower, looking up through the waving palm leaves. The stonework in the shower is pretty remarkable. Best shower of my life, hands down. The pictures don't do justice to how incredible this house really is. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Thanks, Nova!!!

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Guest: Michele8 (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 05/08/07 Review Submitted: 05/07/07

Casa Nova is a house that was made by the help of many friends and a place meant to be enjoyed with many friends. There's alot of love in this house and you can feel it. From the amazing kitchen that yearns for family feasts, to the bath house with night blooming jasmine, Casa Nova is a pleathora of visceral experiences. The road getting there may be washboard and rough, but that's what makes it off the beaten path and a lovely thing to behold. Great place, great people and an all around great experience. Thank you, Nova and Heriberto!

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Guest: Ray Bullick (-)
Date of Stay: 04/10/07 Review Submitted: 04/10/07

If you are looking for congestion, noise and thousands of tourists anxious to get back on the ship, Casa Nova is NOT for you. Cabo is your place. When first picked up by Heriberto to head north of Todos Santos to the home, we wondered "what did we get into" cuz'.... let's just say the roads not the best. But after passing the Mangoes, the road opened to a most beutiful view of the ocean. The home looks and feels like "Winnie the Pooh" lives here and has every creature comfort plus the sounds of the surf. This is the IDEAL place for decompression of the soul!! Our only regret was only having one week to enjoy. "Two thumbs up"

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