View from the Sea of Cortez!
Location: Private Homes, Playa Encanto, Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, Northern Mexico, Mexico (212 miles & 4 hours from Phoenix - Tucson, Arizona) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Beachfront Villa
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
- Cable/Satellite TV : Sky Satellite TV 168 Channels
- DVD
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available : Cruz can cook your meals, baby sit, wash dishes or what ever your needs are. Cruz can be at your service for an additional charge.
- 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
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseshoes
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Museums
- 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)
LOW RATE!$175/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 Private Homes, Playa Encanto
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 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 Private Homes, Playa Encanto
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
-
- View of Patio Area and Sea of Cortez - The Water Looks Great from Here! - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico Rental
-
- Beach Patio
-
- Back View of Beach House, Behind 2 Story Home, Blue Roof Home
-
- Full Kitchen and Bar Area
-
- 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
-
- Playa Ecanto Beach After Storm.
-
- Aerial photo of house on Playa Encanto showing the Estuary and Sea Of Cortez
-
- View of Mayan Palace Resort, Encanto Living, Luna Blanca
-
- Sunset on Playa Encanto
Traveler Reviews (12)
Lovely extended weekend
Guest: Joe Ann
(Wickenburg Az)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/08/12
June 2011 some friends from North Dakota came down to Arizona and we rented the house from Rick for the first time. The moment I walked inside I felt at home. Rick has another home right behind the rental house but there was not one there, and we had all the privacy of the property. I loved the fact that there was two bedrooms opening on to the large porch at the ocean front. This is so important because everyone wants to be facing the beach and ocean. I felt I could be the generous host and give the master suite and bath to my guest, yet I also had access to the beach from my room. Rick made my stay easy and he was a great landlord for the 4 days we were there. I would recommend this property. Joe Ann and Kerry Hancock from Wickenburg Arizona.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Like havimg our private beach
Guest: Steph
(Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
We have rented several different places on playa encanto over the past ten years. This home was very nice and well maintained. We watched around fifty dolphins parade by us one afternoon and the walks along the beach were glorious, encountering less than five people in a ninety minute walk. We will definitely rent this house again if it is available. Thank you also for allowing dogs, they love the beach
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
Comfortable house
Guest: Scott
(PHOENIX)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 05/20/11
We have been renting houses in Playa Encanto for the past eight years and really enjoyed this house. Comfortable beds, nice showers, lots of outdoor seating. We loved all the windows along the entire length of the house that allowed awesome views of the water as well as ventilation by opening up that whole side of the house. Thanks for a great trip.
Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great property and great location
Guest: Sally
(Tucson)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
This is a super-comfortable little house with some really nice features. For example, the rusting aluminum sliding doors typical in the area are replaced by lovely wood french doors that have screened windows on each side of them. This makes for excellent circulation and convenient access. The manager was friendly and the house was very clean. The description and photos are accurate, and the owner easy to work with. I recommend it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful Eco House
Guest: Mindy
(Tucson)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10
Review Submitted: 06/28/10
Great location, a bit hard to find in the night time but we made it and it was well worth it. The patio is amazing and huge, the ocean is literally right in front of you. We had a group of 6 and had an amazing time swimming, bbqing, and visiting town. The actual town of Puerto Penasco is a good 15 min drive but if you're looking for a place to chill out away from crowds this is the place.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great place!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/10
Review Submitted: 06/15/10
This is the 4th year we've stayed at this gorgeous beachfront home, and we'll be back for more. The beach is perfect, the weather was perfect. Definitely for those who want to avoid crowds and want to relax. If you conserve the power you will have no problems. We ran the fans at night and the solar was fine. Bring charcoal for the grill, and you might want to bring a fan for the back bedroom. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: scott66
(phoenix)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09
Review Submitted: 07/06/09
We had a wonderful time here. We come to Rocky Point often and love this house. We were right on the beach and had the most breathtaking views. The house was perfect for our needs and we will be back again!!!! Thank you so much for a great time.
Recommended for:
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/27/09
Review Submitted: 06/27/09
A Great family Vacation. This place was wonderful. The view of the ocean, the extreme differences between high/low tides were all perfect. We stayed in a condo last year and we thought that was okay, but imagine a house, no long hot elevator to wait for. No crowds with loud noice all night. There were many times we were on the beach this trip wothout beable able to see another person as far as the eye could see. I was at first kinda reserved about staying in a home on solar power. We stayed in late June and the home was cool enough. The power never went out. Also the directions to the place were perfect. We also saved money by having a full kitchen available. Meaning we did not have to eat out. There is a large grocery store in town and all the kitchen stuff you need is provided. If you are looking for a family vacation without the crowds or a private get-a-way then I highly suggest you give this place a try. I emailed the owner many times before going and he always answered quickly. The house also is able to pick up a wi-fi signal provided by an outside contractor. Your laptop should find the signal automatically. My Magic Jack phone worked with that. I understand that AT&T cell also works great. Or just leave your phone and laptop at home and enjoy the beach home.
Recommended for:
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08
Review Submitted: 11/12/08
Wonderful location! Playo encanto beach is by far the most beautiful beach in Rocky Point. We even had some dolphin sightings! House has a great porch and sun deck facing the ocean.
Recommended for:
First (10) of (12). View all Reviews | Write a Review
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #12690
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was
last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2002.
Date last modified - Friday, November 04, 2011
