Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area

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A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, green vegetation, and a few buildings with thatched roofs.
A desert-style building with a dirt driveway leading to a gated entrance.
A spiral staircase with a potted plant on the landing.
A sunset view with a glass of drink on a table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a hill.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a large island with bar stools.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cabo Pulmo National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Boca del Salado, BCS
  • Place, Cabo Pulmo National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pila Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabo Pulmo Watersports
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.)
    ‪98 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

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About the area

Cabo Pulmo

Located in Cabo Pulmo, this holiday 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 Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and Cabo Pulmo National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - South - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pelicano - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tacos & Beer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪la palapa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Caballero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Tornados - ‬9 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 at Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Tortuga - Cabo Pulmo area located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Ann for choosing to stay at Casa Tortuga. We could not have asked for better guests. We are so happy that you enjoyed your accommodations and hope that you choose to stay here again in the near future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review and for choosing to stay at Casa Tortuga. We are thrilled that you had a great time and were able to enjoy the area. We hope that you will return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your beautiful review and for choosing Casa Tortuga for your stay, we really appreciate it. We would love to have come back again in the future.
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