Beautiful spot, Great house, What more could you want?

Guest: Daniel from CA (United States)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

This is a really nice house. It's a short drive from the main strip of La Ventana, so you have the combination of proximity to needed amenities and at the same time seclusion. If you are a kite surfer the place is exactly as advertised -- you can totally launch from right in front of the house, and it's way less crowded there than in the main section of La Ventana. The beach is lovely and nice to walk on. We took the kayaks out which was fun too. The house is clean and modernly appointed. It would be perfect for a family of four for one level -- parents in one room, two kids in the other (which has two beds). It even has internet which was useful for us in terms of finding places to rent kites and stuff. The only thing I can think to mention that isn't perfect is that we stayed in the bottom level, and the top level is definitely a bit nicer/bigger. So the bottom level living room is a bit small. No big deal, really. Especially cause the patio is great with plenty of seating areas. But it was the one tiny tiny tiny thing that could have been better. If you like kite surfing, or just hanging on the beach, get this place -- you won't be disappointed.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Family of 4.

Guest: Dominick (Malibu)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

Probably the best house you can get in La Ventana. We have been renting a house in La Ventana for 7 years in a row. And we have rented this house for the last two years. The fact that it is on the beach and very comfortable make's it unbeatable. The owner are outstanding to deal with.

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

This is the real deal... absolutely the perfect getaway for the mellow or target for a windjunky..

Guest: MJ (Bellingham, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 12/31/11

Just call and reserve the house... just do it. You can look, call, email, and waste your time, or just call and reserve the house. Secluded, but close to all, very well kept, and the owners know EVERYBODY and can set you up with what you need to enjoy your stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Best beach getaway experience!

Guest: Jordana (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

My boyfriend and I recently spent 4 nights in the downstairs casita and absolutely loved it! The rooms are super clean, welcoming and comfortable. The house had everything you could need from wifi to lots of beach chairs, fresh towels, etc. Carol and Willie were amazing hosts and helped us plan activities and organized wonderful meals. They were also very well informed about the area. We fell in love with El Sargento and La Ventana. The beach and island and hills behind the house are amazing. We aren't even kite boarders, but we had a wonderful time laying on the beach, swimming and going for long runs on the hilly road behind the house. What we really enjoyed most was the calm and relaxing atmosphere and just sitting out on the front porch in the anti-gravity chairs drinking beers and watching the sea. All in all this was an awesome trip and we plan to come back for a much longer visit. I highly recommend staying here!

Owner response:Can't wait to have you back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

La Ventana Paradise

Guest: Abbie (Petaluma CA)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

Carola and Willie were fantastic, and easy to work with. They were the best, and the house...oh my word what can I say!!!!???I think my review of excellent says it all. We had our own private beach practically, in our own private world...in one word it was unfathomable how relaxed and happy my family was to be at Casa Ornelas. Warm water, sandy beach, beautiful sunrise and sunsets, and the island, make it our best vacation EVER. I have traveled the world, and have never been anywhere as beautiful and nice as this. Thanks Carola and Willie!!!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Relax in Baja California

Guest: Pau (Turin, Italy)
Date of Stay: 08/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

Fifteen amazing days spent at 'casa Ornela' in August, during the off-season with few tourists around and beautiful wild landscapes. The house is nice and comfortable in a gorgeous location at 50 meters from the sea, isolated but not far form El Sargento and La Ventana where you can buy groceries and find some good restaurants. The house can accommodate easily eight people in two separate apartments that can be lived independently without disturbing each others or they can be shared between friends. The sea is warm and beautiful, with corals and many tropical fish species. Make sure you go fishing as soon as you arrive so that you can eat your catch during your stay! (we had great barbecue!) Baja California is an incredible place to explore. Close to El Sargento don't miss Baja Dos Suenos, where the beach is really unforgettable. La Paz is a nice town and we highly recommend a trip to Isla Santu Espirito. The road that goes down along the coast to Cabo Pulmo and to San Jose del Cabo is really worth a trip. We highly recommend this place and we thank a lot Carol, Willie for their hospitality and kindness and Lito for helping us in every circumstance. P.S.: Make sure you shake your sandals before wearing them....there might be some little angry friend inside!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

LOVED IT.

Guest: Mikey (South Lake Tahoe)
Date of Stay: 01/18/11 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

Thanks Willie, Carol and Will! The boys and I had a blast at your beachfront crib! Great accommodations along with great hosts make this property a must visit if you are entertaining a stop in La Ventana. The beach is large, sandy, and windy...a perfect place to kite. The house is on the beach so its easy to land your kite, eat lunch, and go back out for a second session. If its a kiting destination you seek, you would be hard pressed to find a better one than this. Thanks again guys! See you in a year!

Owner response:It was great having you guys. Can't wait to have you back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers.

Wonderful Home on the Beach!

Guest: Charles (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 12/09/10 Review Submitted: 12/17/10

Last weekend me, my wife and another couple stayed downstairs at this wonderful home on the beach. It is comfortable and super quiet. All of the conveniences of home. This is a perfect getaway for people looking for a secluded and stylish vacation on the beach in Mexico. Kiteboarders will love launching from directly out in front of the house on the wide, sandy beach. We had excellent wind conditions. There are a couple of restaurants with very good, fresh seafood. Carol is super nice, friendly and helpful. We all think she is wonderful. She has excellent insight on La Ventana and La Paz to make sure you enjoy this wonderful part of Baja. We can't wait to return and stay longer!

Owner response:Thanks. Can't wait to have you back.

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

Quiet, Quality, Immersion

Guest: Cal (Portland, Oregon USA)
Date of Stay: 03/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/25/10

We visited La Ventana last Spring Break 2010 and stayed at Case Vista Cerralvo with a family of five, four of whom were adult sized. The villa has an upstairs and downstairs studio that is accessible by an outdoor staircase. We rented both levels but could easily have made due with just the upstairs. The villa is roomy and has a beautiful view. It is quiet and has a private feeling beach. The beach here is more pebbly than sandy. The owners of the villa were easy to work with and they represented the property fairly. The kayaks that came with the home were nice to have. We went out nearly every day paddling. My son fished off the shore and caught some strange looking fish using plugs. We did have a bad experience with the fishing guide who was supposed to show up at the beach. Through miscommunication or whatever, he never showed up as we had thought we had arranged so wasted a good day waiting for him to show. Instead we went downtown and rented a guide and had an exceptions combo fishing/dive trip out to the island. Great things to see, very good local food, small town feel. When we were there it was quite windy - and we were unaware that La Ventana is a kite boarding meca - and for that reason obviously the wind was a favorable thing. Overall, it was a great trip and our kids really enjoyed it. My 18 year old son especially liked being able to order beer at the local restaurants! Thanks for making your home available to us!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Pure Magic

Guest: Bevmo (SF Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 10/20/10

Charming, exquisite and delightful...and that's just the beginning! Carol and Willie offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, transporting you into a world of amazing beauty, wonder and forgotten joys, from the lapping of the waves on your private beach, to the mystical sunrises over the Sea of Cortez, to the stunning sunsets over Cerralvo Island, to the leaping fish, dolphins and manta rays directly offshore. Their local knowledge and incredible hospitality, combined with the sweet, wonderful feel of the charming villages of El Sargento and La Ventana, make every day there a delight, and every night a lasting memory. I just returned from a short stay there, after having read the amazing reviews, and could not have been more pleased and satisfied in my experience at this special place. The sights, the sounds, the tastes, the intoxicating air, just the feel of the sun and wind on your skin...it's all magic.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.