We have lived and rented in all major complexes in the greater Rosarito area and have settled on this particular villa for its perfect weather. There are oftentimes colder winds when living directly oceanfront. The large Club Marena condo buildings block these winds from the villas, so while the condos can get cold and windy and only get direct morning sun (they're east facing), the villas stay warm with a slight breeze while they bask in the sun all day (we're south facing).
Our first full-time year was spent at Calafia. While they have gorgeous ocean views, they are directly on a point and get the most wind of anywhere in northern Baja. The common areas (gym, pool, jacuzzi, clubhouse, etc.) are so frigid that no guests nor owners can enjoy them (not to mention that they don't heat their pool and jacuzzi). There is no sandy beach and no place to enjoy the surf or boogie board.
The next year we lived at Gaviotas to try and move further south with somewhere to play in the waves and there were so many people, condos, and houses that it felt like a bustling city. Interior long roads with stop signs did not give off the relaxed Baja vibe we had been looking for. With a community of over 400 (large and densely populated) individual units crammed into a 500m area, there was no community space remaining for trees, grass, or any sense of natural beauty or nature. The small common pool area was always packed from such a densely populated community.
We were ready to leave Baja after 2 years and look elsewhere, but a friend told us about the villas at Club Marena. The day we visited was gorgeous, while a marine layer was hanging over the rest of Rosarito. Our friend explained that it wasn't chance, but that there was a true micro-climate due to our protected bay and the condo buildings. While we were skeptical, after 3 years of renting a villa at Club Marena, we just had to buy and make it permanent!