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Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area

Vacation home in Cabo Pulmo with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Upper patio under a large palapa
Exterior
Enjoy the main level balcony with shade structure
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Boca del Salado, BCS
  • Place, Cabo Pulmo National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabo Pulmo Watersports
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lower 2 bed Suite

2 Queen Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Upper Master Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area

180 degree panoramic views await you and your guests at Casa Tortuga. See magnificent sunrises out of the ocean and sunsets over the mountains from your choice of large shaded patio on the main level or stunning large upper palapa covered patio. This 3 bedroom home has the one bedroom connected to one full bathroom on each of the three levels providing the upmost in privacy to share this home with family or friends. Modern kitchen with granite countertops is open to the living room and dining area. The property is about 8 miles outside of Cabo Pulmo past Los Frailes surrounded by beautiful desert landscape and is a 20 minute walk or 2 minute drive to a pristine white sand beach and beautiful sand dune. Casa Tortuga is about a twenty minute drive to Cabo Pulmo as well as Vida Soul in Vinorama the opposite direction. *Please go by the written description of location. The map location on image does not let us move it.

Amenities:
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms
strong cell signal
Wifi
Smart TV and Blue ray player
Netflix
Movie & game collection
Fully equipped kitchen
Beach towels/Boogie Boards

Casa Tortuga Important Information:
*The beach is a 2 minute drive or about a 20 minute walk.
*Location is about 1.5 hours from San Jose del Cabo airport and 10 miles from Cabo Pulmo past Los Frailes. It is a scenic drive partly with beautiful ocean views about half of the drive on gravel/dirt road.
*Casa Tortuga is not in a village. You will need to bring your own food. It is best to get supplies in San Jose del Cabo as there are no stores near the house. There are several restaurants in Cabo Pulmo (about 20 min. away) one has a small store with necessities and ice.
*The house is within a peaceful community of residents. This rental home is for vacationers that want to escape all of the hustle and bustle.
*The house runs on solar and currently does not have air conditioning, all bedrooms do have ceiling fans

The area surrounding Cabo Pulmo is home to undeveloped desert, a stunning mountain range, and pristine beaches. Nearby is a wealth of activity including diving, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, and horseback riding to name a few. Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is a main attraction that has one of only three living reefs and the only hard coral reef in North America. Arbolitos is about a 12 min. drive with great snorkeling and beach.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
House is not baby proof and has gaps in patio rail
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside patios are okay to smoke
Quiet time is after 9:00 P.M. Wash any used dishes before checkout. House is on solar, clothes washer can be used after 10 A.M. or before 3 P.M.
Please conserve solar electricity by turning off lights and fans when not in use.
Please no leaning or sitting on patio sides and ledges

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cabo Pulmo

Located in Cabo Pulmo, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Punta Arena Lighthouse and Tropic of Cancer Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cabo Pulmo National Park and Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boca del Salado, BCS

What's nearby

  • Cabo Pulmo National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pila Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cabo Pulmo Watersports - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - South - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos & Beer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Pelicano - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Los Tornados - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Caballero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪la palapa - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and Pila Trailhead. Cabo Pulmo Watersports and Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Duncan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Casa Tortuga

Beautiful views and penty of space. The hosts were responsive and helpful. Wifi was fast. It is a trek too get to Cabo Pulmo though. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday home in a remote location

The house is in a beautiful, remote location. We had a good family holiday, and enjoyed the beach and the dunes. I highly recommend having a car with high clearance as the road is unpaved. We had a rented sedan and hit a rock hidden when the road was getting graded which destroyed the radiator and the bottom panel of the car. Bring all your food.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Casa Tortuga

I would say a few things about this property. Firstly, it's not entirely right to say it's a Cabo Pulmo property. It's 13 km down the unpavd road from Cabo Pulmo.Additionally, while the property is a generous size and is located on a prominent hilltop overlooking the community, the house itself was not entirely clean, and the general feel and amenities within the house are dated and somewhat tired. It was a reasonably good experience, although we would not return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Beautiful house located in a gorgeous part of Baja.

John and Joy’s house was the perfect house for our stay in Cabo Pulmo. The kids had the bottom level room with their own bathroom that opened up on the yard. Our in -laws had the master room on main level with their own bathroom. My husband and I had the room on top level with our own bathroom AND a patio with a view of the landscape, white sand dunes and the beautiful blue green sea! This top level patio was where everyone wanted to be especially during sunrise and sunsets! There is also a patio on main level with the same view. This house had enough space and privacy for all of us! The kitchen had everything we needed. John is very good with communication and took great care to make sure we enjoyed our stay in his home. The other thing we loved was the remote area, so peaceful and so relaxing to come home after a day at the surrounding beaches snorkeling and swimming. Cabo Pulmo and the East Cape in general is accessible by dirt roads only which we felt has kept the tourism at bay. The beautiful beaches were never crowded and sometimes we were the only ones. The town of Cabo Pulmo was a 25 minute drive from the house. It had a few dive shops and a few restaurants. We loved eating at Las Palapas right on the beach after snorkeling. We recommend getting a guide and going out on a boat to the coral reefs. The marine life was amazing especially the sea turtles! This house was perfect for out stay and we loved our time in Cabo Pulmo. If and when we return we will stay in John and Joy’s house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Shelley W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views!

We enjoyed our stay and the amazing views. It's a hard road to get here but our small SUV made it without and problems and allowed us to find the Frailes beach on the way from Cabo Pulmo (the one where there are some trailers parked). One day we saw an unusual display of a whale breaching and nearby two manta rays flying in and out of the water playing. Wow! Our main criticism of the house itself is that it needs better maintenance (broken table, shades...) and a more thorough cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay! Highly recommend

The house was beautiful, the views were INCREDIBLE, and the hosts were friendly, communicative, and helpful. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K., Fairfield Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of privacy

Beautiful views. Quiet and peaceful. Watched whales breaching the water every morning
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen c., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top of the hill

We were two couples, old friends, from New York. We were delighted by the place - it had splendid views of both sunrise and sunset - a number of ways to get to the beautiful almost deserted beach where we swam every day - we rode horses on the beach at a nearby ranch 2 kilometers away - we went snorkeling on the reef from the dive shop at the crossroads in Cabo Pulmo which is 13 kilometers away - we ate many meals in Cabo Pulmo and found the little store in town often had just what we needed -we saw whales from our porch - be sure to have cash and a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get around so you can explore further afield - kathy henry Ellen and rinde
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Casa Tortuga

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Tortuga. The hosts were super responsive and answered every question thoroughly and quickly. We loved hanging out on the upper balcony and saw whales every day from there. The house was good for a family with kids. The beach was about a 20 minute walk, so it wasn't easy with kids to get there on foot, but there is easy driving access (less than 5 minutes). Los Arbolitos beach was a nearby favorite, it took about 20 minutes to get there in the car. The small town of Cabo Pulmo was about 25 mintues away. The house was stocked with everything we needed. This area is remote, and you definitely need a car (2wd is fine) to get here and for exploring. Hardly any light pollution because everything is off-grid in the area, which makes for beautiful night skies!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views remote getaway

This house is located about 30 minutes from the dive shops at Cabo Pulmo. It is a beautiful house in a nice, small community near the sea. The views from the balconies are great during the day and at night for star gazing. The house was well appointed, and the host was friendly and helpful. Be aware that the house does not have air conditioning. We didn't realize this when we booked but we managed with the fans and open windows throughout the house. This area is remote and is reached by packed dirt roads- we wish we had a 4 wheel drive vehicle but made it fine with a standard rental car. Definitely have to buy all supplies and gas up before heading to Cabo Pulmo, as there are no stores to speak of within a 30 minute drive of the unit. The beach at Los Arbolitos was perfect for snorkeling, and the diving at Cabo Pulmo was inspirational. There are plenty of restaurants in the little main area of Cabo Pulmo- be aware that some only accept cash. I stayed with just my husband, but this house would also work well for a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true paradise

The location and situation of the Casa de Tortuga is ideal and I did not want to leave! The nearby beach is stunning with multiple whale sighting every day. Also close is the Cabo Pulmo park and wonderful waters teeming with sea life. This was one of my favorite places!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene home with forever views

This home is secluded and beautiful. We loved our stay and had the most peaceful family get away. Each night we would sit out under the stars and marvel at the tranquility. We watched the sun rise over the Sea of Cortez, something we will never forget. The natural beauty of this location is really exquisite. The dunes located near the house are made of fine white sand. We spent a couple of afternoons reading, looking for sea shells, playing in the water and on the dunes. It was such a highlight. Be sure to ask the owner which road to take before your visit. They have good communication with the neighbors who live in the community full time. (All of whom were so friendly and welcoming!) The road conditions vary with the season and weather conditions, so it is good to ask ahead of time which is best. Also, stock-up on supplies in town before you head out so you don’t have to go back and forth as you really are getting away from it all (which we were seeking and really enjoyed.) The owners were very helpful both before and during our trip. Thank you for a wonderful experience!! We would love to return someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Casa Tortuga getaway

We have been coming to Cabo Pulmo for about 20 years. We love the area and all it has to offer. This was our first time staying at Casa Tortuga. The house was perfect. Lots of room to spread out, gorgeous views, all the comforts of home, well kept and clean. The solar system had a few glitches while we were there but it sounds like the owners will be addressing them soon. Otherwise we would highly recommend this beautiful spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Amazing Visit

We had such a lovely stay at Casa Tortuga! We visited for "Spring Break", with two childfree couples in our mid-30's. John & Joy were super-responsive to questions leading up to our trip, which put our minds at ease arriving in an 'out-of-the-way' location. Their home is even more amazing than the pictures let on -- there are 3 different porches -- one on each floor -- each more beautiful than the one below it. We spent an hour one evening just laying out on the middle, uncovered porch, looking up at the stars, which were so clear given how remote the location is. We were a short (unpaved road) drive away from several beaches that were amazing for snorkeling and swimming. Definitely rent an SUV for driving to/from beach locations -- and definitely just buy some snorkel gear before coming out - it'll be worth it, and you can find inexpensive sets on Amazon. When we weren't swimming, we were enjoying the awesome kitchen at the house and making meals to enjoy on the porches. Great kitchen space, great gas stove for cooking. And the views from porch upstairs during dinner were amazing. If you plan on cooking, definitely pick up your groceries in one of the large grocery stores by the airport before making the drive to the house. There are slim pickins' at the little shops in Cabo Pulmo. Bedrooms were super-comfy, and each bedroom had its own bathroom attached - great for couples vacationing together like we were. We saw some amazing wildlife near the house too -- road runners, dessert rabbits, so many kinds of beautiful birds. "Domesticated" goats and cows roamed nearby too. The property manager in town - Jeff - was super helpful when we had questions our first day and also offered to pick us up things when he was back in the main town on our third day, which was super-nice of him. He offered great advice on which beaches to try and how to get around. 100% would recommend staying here! Thank you for a magical vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by John and Joy Reed

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I am a Divemaster and avid Freediver. We live in the San Francisco bay area and enjoy getting away to Cabo Pulmo whenever possible.

Why they chose this property

This is our dream vacation home. We met through our love of the ocean and diving. We have traveled all over freediving and scuba diving and can't get enough of the water in Southern Baja.

What makes this property unique

Eco Friendly. Solar, strong cell signal with booster, Wifi, smart T.V.- and Blueray player. log in with your Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu accounts, extensive movie, book and game collection. Beach towels, body boards, provided. User takes responsibility. All rooms have ceiling fans. Washing machine for your convenience. Outdoor shower to cool off on those hot days.
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