Location: Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, Northern Mexico, Mexico (212 miles & 4 hours from Phoenix - Tucson, Arizona) View Map
Accommodations: Beachfront Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
COME TO A GREAT GET-A-WAY BEACHFRONT HOUSE OFFERING TOTAL RELAXATION!
Playa Encanto has BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEWS and BEACHES on the SEA of CORTEZ. Not more than a four-hour drive from Phoenix, Arizona is the sleepy fishing town of Puerto Penasco, Mexico which has transformed into a major tourist town.
There are activities for everyone's pleasure. Where else are there BATHTUB RACES, OFF-ROAD RACING, SAND & ASPHALT DRAG RACING, CHARTERED BOAT TOURS, DEEP-SEA FISHING CHARTERS, FISHING TOURNAMENTS, and FUN NIGHT LIFE. There are many AMERICAN NIGHT CLUBS, RESTAURANTS, and CANTINAS. Of course, OYSTER FARMS, CLAM DIGGING, and CRAB GIGGING. There is plenty of MEXICAN CUISINE to satisfy your tastebuds, too.
Playa Encanto offers WHITE SANDY BEACHES full of SEA SHELLS and breathtaking SUNSETS. It is time to discover what you have been missing. You, too, can be relaxed and STRESS free. Call Rick Trimmer for all your vacation needs in Mexico.
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER all year round. THREE HUNDRED DAYS OF SUN SHINE.
Just call Rick.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: Bath towels are not provided. Must bring your own towels.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Additional parking across street in owners lot.
- Wood Fireplace: Must bring wood for fireplace.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 1st and second bedrooms have Queen beds.
- Double Bed: Third bedroom has Double bed with Twin bed bunk, with separate twin bed.
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds in 3rd bedroom.
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): TV with VCR.
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Charcoal is not provided
- Deck/Patio: Table and chairs provided
- Balcony: Table and chairs provided
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone: Using your own ATT cell phone, it can be used from the beach house. Must have international service from ATT turned on.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi is offered by outside vendor not associated with rental unit. Logging on to www.rockypointwifi.com and paying the fees, will enable you to use WiFi from the beach house. There are many free WiFi coffee shops and restaurants in town.
- Other Amenities
- Two Fireplaces, Beach Chairs, House has Electric Power from Solar Photovoltaic, 15-Feet x 60-Feet Porch & Upper Terrace for Star Gazing, No air conditioning, but there are fans in each room of the house, **THE HOUSE IS IN THE RUSTIC COMMUNITY OF PLAYA ENCANTO, SO THE ENTIRE HOUSE RUNS OFF SOLAR ENERGY, BATTERIES, AND PROPANE, CONSERVATION OF ELECTRIC AND WATER IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR A TROUBLE FREE VACATION, There are times under heavy use the electric power may turn off because of low batteries, Playa Encanto has one of the most serene and beautiful beaches in Puerto Penasco, If you're not into CONSERVING, then you might enjoy the hotels in town, However, you won't get to enjoy the private beaches in Playa Encanto, Here you can see the dolphins swimming by and the most beautiful sunsets! No warranties written or implied are made
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Please pick up after your pets.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 21 years or older to rent home.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking outside only.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Other Activities
- Walking or Jogging on the Beach, CEDO Museum, College Credited Bio Courses Available, Tide Pool Excursions, Snorkeling / Diving, Sky Diving, Sailing Lessons, Bird Watching in the Beautiful Estuary that protects the Wildlife Preserve, Migrating Birds of All Species can be seen, the Area is a Paradise for Wildlife LOVERS
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$225/night up to 6 people 2 night minimum $25/person over six, Maximum 8
You Face Possible Eviction & Loss of Deposit For Gatherings Exceeding Paid Guests
$225 Security Deposit is required & a one time $30 cleaning fee
Rental Period starts at 4:00 PM on Check-In Day; Check-Out is 12:00 PM
Checking out after 12:00 will be charged a $25 per hour late check out fee
Holiday & Spring Break Rates are $300 - Night with four-night minimum stay
Full Payment must be made 30 day before arrival date or deposit could be forfeited
No Refunds, however, you can put your Deposit Credit toward another date
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Luxurious Ocean View Home - Dolphin & Whale Watching
Year Purchased: 1982
Why the Owner Chose Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)
We think Playa Encanto has the best beach in all of Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico (Rocky Point). Our beach used to be called "Sand Dollar Beach" because of the large abundant sand dollars found in the sand during low tides. It's a special area because to the South of our home is the Sea of Cortez and to the North is the Estuary. The Estuary is a beautiful ecosystem for migrating birds, sea turtles, fish, clams, and even a lost shrimp or two. When the fall rains came, the road into Playa Encanto would flood. It was difficult to enter but if you were familiar with the high road, you could get in. Or you would have to wait until the tide went back out. It was just amazing to see the fresh water river flow into the Estuary and out to sea.
We are fortunate to have so many enjoyable memories of our beach house by the Sea of Cortez. Our beach house has windows and french doors that face the beach and an upper deck for a 360 degree view of the whole area. It is just beautiful. You have to see and feel it to really appreciate its beauty.
The Unique Benefits at this Beachfront Villa
Playa Encanto is away from all the resorts and crowded beaches. Playa Encanto is a gated community with family owned beach homes and is surrounded by the Sea of Cortez on the front side and a beautiful Estuary on the back side. The Estuary is full of migrating birds and thousands of ocean creatures. Oyster farms selling the freshest oysters and clams that can be found.
The Sea of Cortez is the home of migrating whales and at times can be seen from the beach house blowing and swimming with the abundant dolphin community that swims in the sea.
Owner's Map of Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)
Rick and Lila are native Arizonans, each grew up in Tucson, Arizona. In the late 1960's, as teenagers, they along with their respective families would camp in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico (Rocky Point) on Sandy Beach during Spring Break, Thanksgiving, or any 3-day weekends. It was such a popular place that you could easily have thousands of college kids, other families, and die-hard fishermen camping on Sandy Beach.
Sandy Beach was and still is a very popular spot for Arizonans since it is only a 4-hour drive from Phoenix and Tucson. Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point)was a small fishing town exporting shrimp and fish. JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay was entertainment for everyone. We could drive our ATC's and sandrails on the beach or ride over to Competition Hill. Now, that was fun and exciting.
We bought our house in Playa Encanto not far from the town. At that time, there were about 35 beachhouses. Everyone knew one another and just enjoyed being by the ocean. When there was a new moon, you could not believe the stars in the night sky. Our children used to count the satellites orbiting around Earth. During the low tides, you could walk out a hundred yards to the tidal pools and find all sorts of critters. The beach in Playa Encanto is soft white sand. Our children loved the beach. Even our pets loved the beach.
We have very fond memories of those early days as teenagers, then as parents and now grandparents. There's nothing more serene than watching the sunset over the ocean and listening to the waves rolling in.
Property Photos
- View from the Sea of Cortez! - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico Rental
- - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico Rental
- Full Kitchen and Bar Area - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico Rental
- Livingroom, kitchen area with door to outside patio
- Dinning area and hall to bedrooms
- Living Room Area
- Playa Encanto's Beach Change Every Day with the Tide
- Sunset on the Beach of Playa Encanto
- View of Playa Encanto and Sea of Cortez from the Upper Terrace
- View of Patio Area and Sea of Cortez - The Water Looks Great from Here!
- Playa Ecanto Beach After Storm.
- Aerial photo of house on Playa Encanto showing the Estuary and Sea Of Cortez
- Back View of Beach House, Behind 2 Story Home, Blue Roof Home
- View of Mayan Palace Resort, Encanto Living, Luna Blanca
- Sunset on Playa Encanto
- Beach Patio
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