This place is magical. We've always wanted to go to Baja, and we're so glad that we did it! My husband and I took the 21 hour drive with our pup Marcus from the San Francisco Bay area. When the owner Mike found out that we planned to drive, he was incredibly helpful at getting us there, from how to cross the border, to what to eat to where to stay that was dog friendly and fantastic.
Reuben, who cares for the villa, was accommodating and overly gracious. He lent us his personal motor boat so that we could go out to the farthest of islands in the Bahia de Concepcion to see the nesting sites of the gentle Brown Pelican, which literally brought tears to my eyes and will continue to be one of the most special moments of my life. He also gave us the insight to go to an island with a beach all our own, to snorkel where we saw manta rays, colorful fish and enjoyed crystal clear waters.
There are kayaks, paddle boards at the villa, and the ENTIRE BEACH in front of the villa is made from tiny sea shells! There is even a natural hot spring right there on the beach. Waking up to the sunrise over the puente Concepcion is an experience I indulged in every day.
My husband and I are vegan, so we brought a lot of food because we did not know what we would find to eat. We were so excited to see that Mike has a great kitchen with gas stove and oven, and a ninja blender - with which I made some of the most amazing salsa with fresh produce from local merchants. No matter how you eat, I s highly suggest buying a giant papaya, some tiny bananas and fresh lime juice - blend that with coconut milk and ice for breakfast to start the day on a high note!
In closing, I will admit that we were more than a little nervous to take the drive, but there was absolutely no need as Mike had assured us. We never once felt unsafe or unwelcome for that matter. The people of Baja welcome tourists, and are gracious beyond belief. They are hard working, honest, good people. Brush up on some basic Spanish, be respectful and friendly, and you will receive that back 10 fold.
It was an honor to visit this lovely part of Mexico, and to stay at Casa Suenos!!!
Thank you Mike. Thank you Reuben. We are eternally grateful for this beautiful experience and will recommend this to all of our family and friends!