Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach.
WHY PAY HIGH rental prices to be "beachfront" when you can be just 2 blocks to the beach? COME STAY & PLAY @ BELLA VITA!! SAVE MONEY STAY LONGER COME MORE OFTEN
PRISTINE SANDY BEACHES OF PLAYA LA JOLLA offers peace & quite away from the crowds at resorts & in town. 24/7 guarded gated community Federal health & safety protocols are strictly followed by our housekeeping team. Trained & certified by the State of Sonora Department of Health Services, Fire department, & the City Office of Tourism. Health & Sanitation/Disinfection is our top priority. Arrive to & enter Bella Vita #16 without having to be around people who are not part of your group. Welcome to your sanitized beach hideaway. Keyless access codes are provided prior to your arrival. Feel secure and safe staying at a Certified Sanitized Vacation Rental. Go to "cometorockypoint.com" and see the list of certified properties. See certification of managed properties in the name of Kimberly Guethle/Casarole. Vrbo PREMIER PARTNER MANAGED. 24/7 service. Wonderfully appointed 3 bedroom 2.5 bath private townhome. Granite and custom tile throughout. Sleeps 6 to 8. DOGGIE FRIENDLY Upper Margarita Deck for beautiful ocean and sunset viewing....while you BBQ fresh shrimp or steaks on our large charcoal grill. Patio furniture and dining set on deck for feasting with full ocean views. 2nd floor entrance has the living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, & 1.5 baths. 1st floor has the Master suite and access to the driveway landing.
Enjoy your favorite cold beverages on upper deck- 3rd floor. Breathe in the fresh ocean breezes. SECURE WIRELESS INTERNET. HIGH SPEED routers on both floors. GREAT FOR WORKING from your beach house....... if you must. Work a little, "Beach It" a lot! Kids can be online at school & then hit the beaches afterwards. Our beach front accessible area is just 2 blocks below your townhome. The area has Palapa shades, restrooms, and a shower off station. Make your beach camp up in the a.m. and stay all day. No need to run up to the house to use the bathroom. Pull your wagon down to the club house beachfront or drive your car with beach camp accessories, snacks, & beverages. Off street parking at beachfront. AMERICAN DIRECT TV Phoenix feed, cable, movies, sports, and music channels keep those kids occupied after a long day at the beach. Stream Netflix, Roku, Amazon Primetime on the Smart TV DVD player & DVDs available.
KITCHEN is fully appointed with all necessary cooking & serve ware for fun family meal preparation. Located on 2nd floor. Do less dishes. Spend more time on the beach. Bringing disposable serve ware is recommended.
Our favorite FRESH OYSTER FARM is 1/4 mile west. View the Oysteria Estuary from your deck. Visit the Osteria to enjoy Estuary views and amazing sunsets while dining on oysters and blue crab tostadas. Pulled fresh from the Sea of Cortez. BYOB adult beverages, sodas, and side dishes to the Oysteria to compliment Fresh or Baked Oysters & Crab Tostadas. An outstanding bargain.
Sleep soundly on comfy beds. Climate controlled, AC, & heat.
Linens & bath towels provided. ****Please bring your own beach towels. All our bath towels need to stay in the house please. If you are flying into Phoenix or Tucson(limited suitcase space) and need beach towels, we can provide them for a small rental fee. Please request from management during the booking process. We are here to make your trip down to Puerto Penasco as easy as possible.
Patio furniture for the house is provided.
LOVE TO GOLF? There are 2 oceanfront courses with in 20 minutes. The Mayan Palace Golf resort to the east. Las Palomas in town.
Jet ski rentals? Inquire with management at least 3 weeks in advance. Kayak, Paddle Board rentals, & Fishing Charters available. Booking in advance is helpful. Google "supingthesea" for kayak rentals. Or "kayak rentals in Puerto Penasco." Google "charter fishing in Puerto Penasco"
Property managers Kim & Barney are just down the beach from Bella Vita. Available 24/7 for questions or maintenance issues. For best phone service, please hook up to "WiFi calling" while close to the house. For calling from town or the beach, hook up to TelCel. Please CALL & TEXT both- for fastest service. If we do not answer, please try again. If emergency service is needed, please call no matter the time of day. The earlier we know you need us, the faster we can help. After you book with Vrbo, our personal contact information will be provided. Please use our email & phone numbers to reach us. Detailed written driving directions will be provided upon booking. Our directions are "Spot On." It is best to print out these directions and have them in your vehicle. In Mexico, Google mapping & satellite apps may not work as well as in the USA. Please follow our written driving directions so you can be on the beach as fast as possible! Call Kim or Barney anytime with travel questions. We live here full time.
BORDER CROSSING info & laws can be found in The Rocky Point Newspaper. Please Google this local paper for lots of helpful info, town maps, restaurants, bars, things to do, places to go, activities, and Kim n Barney's rental business info & Ad.
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Playa la Joya
Beautiful 3 bdrm 3 bath townhome with garage. Just 3rd row from the beach.
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
House trained? Breed? Mgr approval needed please.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on patios and deck. BYOB ash trays
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please advise number of dogs/breed. Ea. pet is $20 per night. Pet feces must be bagged & put in exterior trash bin. Keep doggies off beds/furniture
Fresh water 4 beach houses is trucked in. Please advise your guests of water conserving house rules to ensure 100% return of damage security deposit.
Our special rental rates cover your stated occupancy. Understating guest count is not recommended. PLZ State actual guest count in rental agreement
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Puerto Peñasco
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Playa la Joya, a neighbourhood in Puerto Peñasco. Fisherman's Monument and Old Port are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Encanto Beach and Miramar Beach.
Is Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach.?
As of 17 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach. on 17 Apr, 2026 start from S$118, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pristine Sandy beaches @ Playa La Jola Just 3rd row from the beach. located?
Located in Playa la Joya, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Encanto Beach and Estero Morua. Miramar Beach and Mirador Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is beautiful inside and out. It was very clean and modern. Our only two takeaways was having to go upstairs to enter and the pool was empty . Otherwise, we really enjoyed having access to a private beautiful beach!
Maria J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you Maria!
Yes, unfortunately, the pool.was never filled. That's why we do not advertise that we have a pool.
Thank you for the excellent care you took of our home. It was a pleasure being your Host!
Kim 😃
The property is super comfortable. Needs a few improvements, and bit of love, but we will shared a couple of details with management and they will take care of everything in a fast and manner.
Definitely staying here again.
It was great for the price and we loved the fact that the house was super secluded. Nothing really bothered us about our stay there the house was the perfect size for me and my family and it was a great time in general definitely recommending this to other friends and family!
Dusty H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2024
Thank you Dusty.
What could we have done better to receive 5 stars?
Thank you for this helpful info.
Kim
This townhouse is in an area close to the beach. I love the quiet and peaceful vibe of this area of town. This space had everything we needed for a perfect holiday escape!
Peggy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2022
Thank you for the review and taking such good care of our home.
It would be a pleasure to host your family again.
Kim n Barney
Great place for a quiet beach house! It was great the days we stayed as we had no neighbors in the joining homes. The beach was wonderful and just around the corner. The communication with the property managers was great.
Great home not far from the beach. We found the Oster farm in the neighborhood on our last day, and it's not far from the back of the house! Great host, and lovely home.
Alana G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Thank you Alana for the review and the excellent care you took of our home. Please come see us again. You were very easy to work with.
Thanks, Kim
We were blown away by the house and the great price for so close to the beach! The house was clean, comfortable, upgraded and had everything we needed. The driving directions were spot on and the management quickly responded to all of our questions. We will back soon.
Gated, safe, quiet community. Townhome is 5 minute walk to the beach. Clean, well equipped, comfy townhome with great rooftop patio with views of the sunset and miles of beach. Kitchen had everything we needed, bedrooms and baths were clean and comfy, private parking spot and even included beach chairs and an umbrella!
Steve S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2023
Oh My Steve! Thank you.
You guys were awesome.
True Beach Folk 👍
Please come back soon and often.
Muchos Gracias, Kim & Barney
This was our first time staying in the Playa Encanto Area. I would recommend this area if you want a more private beach time. Kim's rental was a great place to stay with my family. Clean home and comfortable beds. The home is close to the beach, where there are some big palapas that you can relax under with shade. I would like to come back here again with my family and continue making good memories!
Saul G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2022
Thank you Saul. Uour group took excellent care of our home and you were so easy to work with. Thank you, Kim
Beautiful townhome away from it all. Quiet and relaxed community. Super comfortable beds. I could sleep for hours if I was able to. The beach was perfect and we loved looking at the stars at night. Kim and Big Jesse are just wonderful. I'm ready to come back.
Dawn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2021
Hi Dawn. Thank you so much! Please hurry back. You all were a pleasure to have visit. Thanks, Kim n Barney
Was very easy to access and clean. Just is very responsive and polite. The only thing we noticed was that there was no direct TV access or was not working as stated in the description. Other than that, everything else was great!
Cynthia V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2024
Hi Cynthia. We do have DTV cable. The batteries in the remote died. We would have immediately brought new ones, but at that time, you told me no TV was ok that the laidies were not going to use it most likely. We are so appreciative that you told us the TV wouldn't come on. We were able to quickly resolve the issue with your help and good communication. Thank you for staying with us. Come back soon!
Kim
We had a wonderful time staying in Bella Vita. The House was comfortable with an amazing well equipped kitchen and for a family that loves to cook was perfect. The beach was incredible and felt almost like a private beach. Rarely more than a few other families playing. And gorgeous. We truly had a wonderful stay. If you are looking for a quiet chill beach trip this is the perfect place. Only concern is for our toddler the stairs made us nervous. For our older kids it was great!
Katerina B.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for the words of wisdom and the review. Your family took excellent care of our home. We welcome you to visit soon and often. Thanks, Kim
Loved the house. 3 bedrooms with 3 restrooms, which was a big plus for us. The house was a bit out of the way, maybe 20 - 30 minutes from the town center. But we loved it! The beach was secluded. My dog and family freely walked around without bothering other people and we didn't have to worry about vendors. The place was very clean and check in was so easy. we had no trouble with the property manager either. She answered all of my messages in a timely manner. Would definitely stay there again.
LaVonne T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Thank you LaVonne for the review and the excellent care you took of our home. Please come again soon. Kim & Barney
Verified
6/10 Okay
Victoria L.
26 Jun, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice town home but not close to town or any stores
Was nice that everything was provided but was as clean as you can expect, the sponge that you was dishes with was no a new one so it left your hands smelling for a while. The restroom in the hall by the second bedroom doesn’t lock, so that might be an issue if you have multiple families staying, and also the shower head there comes of, the refrigerator leaks so your food needs to be well covered, but overall it’s a quiet, tranquil place and I loved that’s there security when entering the community.
Victoria L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Thank you Victoria for your review. My question for you is, why didn't you call if you had questions or maintenance issues? We are on call 24/7 and with in 5 minutes of all our homes.
1. Upon inspection the day you departed, we found the fridge to be cold and at 37 degrees. No dripping. Perhaps your guests had over filled the unit with warm single serve beverages like, beer, soda, and waters?
In humidity and those circumstances, any fridge would struggle to cool and would develop condensation and drip inside. This is why we stipulate in our Beach House Rules, that guests bring a ice chest with ice for their single serve beverages. Allowing the fridges to circulate cold air with the door closed as much as possible to keep food cold and safe.
2. We have fresh sponges in wrappers under the sinks for use as needed.
3. We checked all the showers for a shower head falling off, but found them all tight and functional. Perhaps you tightened it when you were there? We thank you if so.
As with all guest visits, communication is necessary on the end of the guests and management as well. If given the opportunity to assist you, we could have 24/7 anytime day or night.
We are 5 minutes away. Often all that's needed to assist is a 2 minute conversation.
We really appreciate the care your group took of our home and hope to host you again some time. And please...call anytime you need us. That is what we are here for.
Thank you, Kim & Barney
Way beyond our expectations! We knew this would be a great listing from the on-line description, but received so much more. Prior to our arrival, all our questions were answered immediately. Directions and check-in instructions were clear and concise. Everything was exactly as presented. We had a small problem the second day, and hosts immediately sent an assistant to help The assistant proceeded to also help us make reservations and transportation arrangements for the rest of our stay! We could not be happier, and will definitely be repeat customers of this host again.
Sharon R.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2021
Hi Sharon. Are you ready to come back? Haha it's been a week since you have been gone. Jesse said to tell you hello. Thank for taking such good care of Bella Vita 16 and the wonderful review.
We did enjoy our stay and made the most of the weekend.
Rated the property low based on the following.
There were ants everywhere including the beds.
The security did not know where the home was and was no assistance in finding the home.
I tried to contact the owners through text message and call and no response was provided
The location of the beach is beautiful untouched beach and the property is very secluded. It was just too far for what we needed. I would stay again just be more prepared.
Darla C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2021
Hi Darla.
We are sorry to hear that you had trouble following our driving directions to the property. The directions provided are described by guests as "Spot on."
My husband and I both checked our phones, email, and Vrbo messaging apps. There is not one missed call or message from you. Unfortunately, we can not respond or offer assistance if we are not contacted as we are on call 24/7 and have never been told "we do not respond." Perhaps you were unable to dial out or get a connection on your phones or dialed the wrong number. We are just 5 minutes away and would have loved to be given the opportunity to help you learn how to use your phone in a foreign country, help you with the driving directions, and can take care of ants in a bout a minute. We are very sorry to have missed the opportunity to assist you.
You did not check in on Vrbo or text us at your arrival. We called and left you messages. You did not respond. We went to the home just to check you in and make sure you arrived. No one answered the doors. We assumed you were on the beach having a good time. Not having heard otherwise.
We inspected the home before and after your arrival and see no signs of ants. Not saying you did not have some while you were there as we have ants on all beaches and treat for them as needed. In the event you had called us, we would have been able to help you right away and would be happy to do so.
It is true that Playa Encanto is 15 minutes from city center. Then another 5 minutes thru the neighborhood to our home. The driving directions and Vrbo Map pin show the distance. We are away from the noise and crowds of the resorts areas. This is one of the main reasons we are booked all year long. This being your 1st time to Rocky Point and/or the private east beaches, there is much to learn. Pre trip planning is necessary for all travelers when going to a new region or country. This may include researching the area and city tourist info/sites or communicating to your Vrbo host your concerns and questions before traveling. We answer 1000s of questions from travelers new or returning guests.
If we get the chance again to host you at any of our 23 beach homes, we would happily give instructions on how to use your American phone in foreign countries. How to plan a trip to a new unknown destination. Or direct you to any information you needed. This will help you have a 5 star experience on your next trip. We can only help you if you communicate your needs to us. We are very used to doing this especially for new travelers who have not been here or never stayed in a private Mexico Beach Home. Quite different than a hotel. And very popular because of that. For our next stay, I recommend trying the Los Conchas beach neighborhood which is closer to town. It is although, very crowed and has big sharp reefs in the surf. Very difficult for swimming. Here in Playa Encanto there are no reefs in the surf. Just smooth sandy beaches. That is because where are a little ways from Rocky Point. It is called Rocky Point for that very reason.
There is also the resort areas you may enjoy about 15 minutes west of city center. To access Puerto Penasco tourism info, go to:
The Rocky Point Times Newspaper online.
or
www.cometorockypoint.com
or
Rockypoint 360 news
Thank you Darla for the information that helps us try and fix problems guests have that we can control before they get here or during the stay. Communication on both ends being the best way to have a 5 Star experience. Although you did not communicate with us at all, we still rated you as a 5 star guest on Vrbo. The good condition you left our home and the care you took is much appreciated. With 5 star ratings on your profile, owners such as myself are more apt to rent to you and more apt to give a rental discount if asked.
Sincerely yours, Kim
Overall this place is exactly what it says it is. I always look for places to stay in this area as it is clean, quiet, peaceful and you feel safe. We checked in late because we were in the city having fun and Kimberly was great in communicating with me and really nice. I had no issues with the house nor her, I just wanted to be courteous and let her know we were checking in late so that she didn't think we were a no show.
The kitchen sink faucet could be updated to match the house and so can the master bathroom shower head but overall they do what they are suppose to do, no biggy. Just my opinion 😊 We would definitely stay here again.
Noemi D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you! I really enjoyed your review. Working with you from start to finish was a pleasure. The excellent care you took of our home is much appreciated.
Please come again soon!
Thanks, Kim
Verified
8/10 Good
Juanita A.
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice, large townhouse.
The house was big, and beautiful; even nicer in-person. There were a few issues with the stay. One downside was that there were ants all over the downstairs master bedroom. I used some spray to get rid of them, but they kept returning. I reached out to property owner about it, she was nice, but communication was so-so. Not sure if it was my signal, or just a different issue, but I didn’t receive response to my text messages at all, and responses on VRBO were at a somewhat decent rate. Also, the fridge takes a very long time to cool stuff down. I made sure to follow the directions and only put some water bottles and soda cans, and Gatorade inside, but it still took about 14 hours to get cool. Lastly, the hot water in the downstairs restroom (hallway, not en-suite) did not work at all. The drain in the shower also backed up right away and smelt like sewer. The en-suite restroom was fine. The house is about 25 mins from town/the beach. The beach by the house was very nice, and peaceful. Overall, it was a nice stay even with the issues. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
Juanita A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2023
Hi Juanita. We are sorry that you do not know how to use your cell phone when in a foreign country. It is wise to contact our cellular providers prior to traveling. I received just 1 text from you which I answered right away the 1 message I did receive. Yes, we did just have a rain and there were multiple homes in this large complex that had ants. They were treated the day before your arrival by us and the complex manager as well. Ant hills had formed outside the units. You were provided ant spray as well. It can take several days to clear up ants after a rain and during these hot humid dates. After your departure, during the cleaning, the ant situation had been resolved. This did take 2 days. The length of your stay.
We could not help you with the refrigerator problem as you did not call. We did find that the unit had been turned all the way to high on the freezer and all the way to highh in the frige section. When people do this, it can cause the temperature valve to close as the freezer is then freezing the frige section. We corrected your settings and the unit is working well and holding temp at 37 degrees. We are sorry that you did not know how to use Wi-fi calling. I would have answered and been able to help you with the frige settings. There is also information in the guest book on how to use Wi fi calling. It works very well inside the homes and is free. A Note: When warm or room temperature items are placed in any frige, it will take 8 hours to chill the food or beverage to 37 degrees.
I did alert housekeeping about the shower. When our beach homes are vacant for some time, The P Trap pipes in the drain dry out. This allows normal sewar gases to escape into the room. Your information is very helpful as I can remind housekeeping to run water down all drains even if the shower or sink is clean. This would have prevented this normal escape of gases. Once you ran the shower, the gases do not come back. You sealed the P trap with water. Thank you for this good information. We always appreciate all the guest comments. If you did not mention it, we would not have had a chance to correct the issue. We are always keeping our eyes out for ants. The beach is ant heaven! Please come see us again. Guests like you are a pleasure to work with and the care you took of our home was wonderful.
Everything is excellent here. A lot of peace in quite, Beach is beautiful. Wifi is not that great ,keeps disconnecting a lot. No tv channels available, but Everything else is great. Specially Kim and Edith they are very great. I will come back again soon.
The home was very large, clean, and comfortable! And only five minutes to a very large beach that was almost deserted!
Our only complaint is that there were no nearby stores - it's a 25 minute drive into Puerto Penasco.
But if you are looking for a quiet getaway this place was perfect!
The property is simple and beautiful, extremely well stocked for cooking .
It’s a very ni e property on a beautiful beach. To say it’s one block from the beach is an egg age ration but it is a 3-5 min walk ( really about 2 blocks) but it’s a very nice neighborhood
Chuck C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2022
Thank you Chuck.
Please come again soon.
The care you took of our home is much appreciated.
Thanks, Kim n Barney
About the host
Hosted by Kim Guethle
We are the property managers. Kimberly and Barney Guethle originally from Gilbert AZ. Living here just down the beach from our managed properties. 35 years hospitality and commercial property management experience. Our job is to be at your service. Enjoy a Premier Vacation experience with a VRBO Premier Partner Managed Beach Property.
Why they chose this property
So close to the beach with out the high price and expense of living directly on the beach.
What makes this property unique
Best Beach in Rocky Point. Playa La Jolla!
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests