On the Beach, Infinity Pool & Spa, Private Pickleball Court, Walk to Everything

About Larry Cooper, Los Cabos Adventures

My first visit to Los Barriles was in 1979. I rented a motor home hooked up my 24’ Skipjack sportfisher and headed from Coronado, CA to points unknown with my my wife Terri, & 2 kids who were 4 & 2. We had no itinerary and 3 months to kill so off we went for an adventure that would change our lives forever. First stop, Mulege 7.5 hours north of Los Barriles. Stayed for a week, fished, played, and had fun in Bahia Conception. Next stop Loreto area specificaly Puerto Escondido. Stayed 4 days and off we went (not impressed). Next stop La Paz gross, just a big city no charm. Next stop Los Barriles. We looked at each other and said this is it. Heaven on earth! Found a camp spot right on the beach at the now famous Martin Verdugos Motel & Camping resort. We never moved another inch. We came back every year until 1992 when we were on our way down driving with our last load of building materials to finish our new home when a bus hit our utility trailer causing us to jackknife and roll over. The accident resulted in a spinal cord injury for me and just 3 stitches for my wife. Since then, as a Qudrapeligic, designer and builder, I have finished 12 luxury high-end homes including our newest casa and guest Villa, “VillaTranquillo”. We welcome you to our “Little slice of heaven” and hope you find it as magical as we do! In 2007 I started Los Cabos Adventures which is a sportfishing and whale watching charter corporation. We have designed and custom outfitted mexico's only completely wheelchair accessible sportfisher. We now live in the main Villa from October through May. Spending the summer in the high sierras north of Truckee, CA. My kids are now 33 and 35. We now have 4 grandchildren so the love of Los Barilles will continue through out our next generations.

Why Larry Cooper, Los Cabos Adventures chose Los Barriles

Sadly I inherited this property from my father who passed away in 2008. I made him visit Los Barriles in 1982 with my mom. I knew they would fall in love with the community, the beaches, and the Sea of Cortez. They loved it so much they began purchasing as much beach front property that was available. They first went in with 2 friends and built all together on one lot. When they outgrew that situation he purchased Hacienda del Mar which then was owned by one of the Bartels and James wine cooler founders. He proceeded to turn the 1,200 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath beach house into a 7,000 sq ft Hacienda. He designed it and contracted it himself using a forward thinking, green, recycled building product called 'In-Steel Panels'. Extremely popular today for its earthquake strength, ER values, and constructed from renewable materials. He always referred to it as 'his work of art' which is why I have restored it to better than it's original condition updating cabinets doors, furnishings and custom amenities. My sisters wanted to sell it, but I could not 'let his work of art go' Instead it is up to date and ready for your enjoyment.

What makes this Villa unique

As our guest you will have FREE access to our Concierge service desk where we can book any adventure tour you could think of for as much as 20% less than if you booked it on your own. We are also proud to offer in home catering or your personal chef. She is amazing. If you plan on using a chef or catering service, please check with us first as there are some that we do not allow on the property. We offer a full complement of beach going supplies with ALL the toys to make your stay amazing. Kayaks, Stand up paddle boards (SUP's), boogie boards, masks, snorkels and all the beach stuff. Beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys for the kids and beach towels. We also rent our Honda 2 seater quads for a nominal daily or very affordable weekly rate as well as our 5 seater Polaris side by side. I fell in love with this home because of what it meant to my father, it's unique centralized beach front location and proximity to all the amenities the village of Los Barriles has to offer. When you stay at Hacienda del Mar you will see his unique artworks hanging within the entire Villa.