Location: Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico (El Cardonal)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Welcome to our home in Baja! We are located on the Sea of Cortez in the peaceful village of El Cardonal, about 20 minutes north of Los Barriles and 1 ½ hours from Los Cabos airport.
The property is about 2 acres, fully enclosed, and very private. Much of the lush native vegetation has been untouched. There are 2 dwellings: the Casa with 2 bedrooms, study, living and dining areas; and the Bodega which has a 2 bedroom apartment on the second floor. The Casa and Bodega are furnished with hand made rugs, lamps, folk art, and furniture from Mexico and beyond. Each dwelling has a terrace that was designed to flow directly out from the living area and is the perfect place to enjoy your coffee with the sunrise. We also have sombras made of palo de arco that provide shade for both the Bodega and Casa and allow you to enjoy being in Baja's natural beauty without sunburn. There is a mosaic pool, outdoor kitchen, and barbeque area as well. The gourmet kitchen in the Casa makes entertaining a pleasure. Our spa offers a relaxing way to end the evening.
We provide kayaks for those that are interested in exploring the coral reef at our back door. We also have a beautiful sandy beach that extends from our property south for miles. You can windsurf or kite in front of the house with your own equipment or rent it down in Los Barriles. Luis, our caretaker, is able to hook you up with all kinds of other activities like fishing, site seeing, horseback riding, ATV rentals, and airport transportation. Housekeeping and cooking services are available as well.
Bahia de Los Suenos is about a half hour boat ride north and makes for a great day trip if the weather is calm. Other worthwhile trips include: Cabo Pulmo (diving), Todos Santos (mission town on the Pacific side), La Paz (Malecon), and San Jose's Centro Historico.
The pool, art, and abundance of spiny cacti make our property unsuitable for young children. Well behaved pets will be considered. No smoking. Refundable deposit required.
Please inquire if your dates appear booked as Bodega or Casa might be free.
2008 Notes: Our first few months of rentals have been quite a success!
Here's what our guests have been saying:
"We had a really nice time at your place. It was so beautiful and relaxing! We loved the kyacks too!
The kids had a great time in the pool... Luis and Adreanna are so nice and helpful."
(Bodega guest from Montana)
"We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed Luis and Adriana and the house."
(Casa guest from Utah)
"We are just home from a rather extraordinary experience in Baja. Thank you so very much for affording us the opportunity to enjoy a remarkable vacation that surpassed all our expectations. We all had the time of our lives. Luis was a great help and muy amable, Adriana likewise, and the village itself really started to feel like home. The people were extremely friendly, the area was charming, and the activities were terrific."
(Casa guest from California)
"The trip was a dream come true. Just what I needed - feel like a new person!"
(Casa guest from New York)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Mosaic spa seats 6. Water changed between guests.
- Private Pool: Mosaic pool and large semi-shaded terrace.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen. Bottled water provided.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Hand painted stoneware.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Outdoor kitchen and grill.
- Deck/Patio: Large terrace with gardens and pool.
- Lanai: Large, shaded outdoor living area.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Situated on low bluff. Coral reef and sandy beach below.
- Other Amenities
- 1 double and 2 single kayaks included. Full time caretaker included. Additional services available like fishing, sight seeing, transportation, housekeeping. Windsurfing/kiting, snorkeling and swimming on site.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Well behaved dogs. Deposit required due to handmade furnishings and art.
- Not Suitable for Children: Pool, cactii, breakable objects, and valuable art make this property ill suited for young children. Also, Casa second bedroom has separate entrance.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: At least one renter must be over 21 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking anywhere on property.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Casa $3000/week
Bodega $1500/week
Both $4000/week
Refundable security deposit: 50% of weekly rate.
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Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Los Barriles
This house was owner designed and built.
The Unique Benefits of this House
El Cardonal is Baja the way it used to be. Muy tranquilo! If you are seeking peace and quiet with modern amenities and spectacular natural beauty, then we invite you to share our secret. The coral reef out our back door is more pristine than Cabo Pulmo's and has none of the crowds. Whales, manta rays, and dolphins are frequently seen locally. Fishing boats still go out daily from our beach. Walk to town for tortillas, groceries, or tacos in the evenings.
Property Photos
- South View Beach - Los Barriles, Mexico Vacation House
- Sunrise South View - Los Barriles, Mexico Vacation House
- Casa Front - Los Barriles, Mexico Vacation House
- Garden Looking East
- Sombra
- Casa Living Area
- Casa Kitchen
- Casa Guest Bedroom
- Casa Master Bedroom
- Casa Master Bath
- Casa Estancia
- Bodega Sala
- Bodega Bedroom
- Kayaking in front of house.
- House from Boat
- Front Drive
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #159998
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