We are a couple in our early 60s at the tail end of a three month journey by car through Baja California. On our way down the peninsula, when not staying in hotels, we had the pleasure to stay in a number of other rental homes. None of the other homes we experienced came close to the quality and value of Janelle and Tony Palma’s Casa Geneva.

Casa Geneva is about a five minute drive from the centre of Todos Santos and situated a short walk from Las Playitas beach, one of the best beaches in the area and the home of Tortugueros Las Playitas, a renowned turtle sanctuary. The one floor house is well-appointed, surrounded on three sides by a beautiful desert garden and two patios, with the added bonus of a rooftop terrace. Inside, the decorating is quite tasteful and the furniture is comfortable. For us, because we enjoy cooking, the well-equipped kitchen was marvellous. Amenities include a television to play DVDs, an adequate CD player, and a reasonably fast, reliable internet connection. Moreover, although crime does not seem to be an issue in this area, the house is protected by an alarm system.

Todos Santos served us well as a hub in the south of the peninsula. It is a laid-back town, conveniently located outside of the frenzy of tourism. To the south, Cabo San Lucas is a 50 minute drive away, and 30 minutes beyond there is San Jose del Cabo. To the north, La Paz is about an hour away. All around Todos Santos, there are fabulous beaches and interesting day trips. The restaurants are good and the ice cream is to-die-for. We greatly appreciated being able to acquire organic foods from various vendors in the town.

Be warned that the house is so delightful, it takes will power and the need to purchase groceries, to get out and explore the Todos Santos area. Moreover, Janelle and Tony are wonderful hosts. They worked hard to make sure that our stay was memorable by catering to our needs and providing information about the area. Gracias, Janelle and Tony!