Todos Santos

"Very quaint and cute house in an excellent location on the beach in Todos Santos. We enjoyed walking to the beach daily and watching the sunset. The rooftop deck is great for enjoying the views of the neighborhood, the ocean and sunsets. The location of the house is hard to beat - it has a large yard and is surrounded on two sides by vacant land. Lots of space to enjoy yourself. The owner, Cathy, was extremely responsive and a lovely hostess. Thank you again for allowing our dogs to accompany us - they really enjoyed the proximity to the beach, daily beach runs, and relaxing in the large yard. We all enjoyed watching the local wildlife, including large jack rabbits, lizards, and many beautiful birds that would come out at dusk (my favorites are the ones I describe as wearing "top hats"). The house is a very close distance to all the restaurants and shops in town. The house is powered by solar, and we learned not to use too many devices at once. Thanks again for a lovely experience!"

"My friends and I just got back from celebrating a pair of birthdays during a magical week in the lovely Casa de los Abuellos. With its two full bathrooms, the casita is perfect for two couples or a family. We cooked many meals in the shared kitchen with fresh groceries from the nearby stores and farmer's stand, which even had fresh chicken and eggs! The four-legged Cody, Diana and Apolo are an adoring and constant presence. If not for them, we wouldn't have discovered the enormous roof deck on which we fell asleep most nights under a star-filled sky. The small pool is soothingly warm by late morning. The walk into town is pleasant and full of interesting sights; you can break it up with a stop at La Esquina. Hugo is dependably sweet and very helpful. While we never did meet Anjelica while we were there, we certainly felt her presence in the casa's impressive cleanliness. There are things to be aware of (though these are far from a complaint): this is rustic living, and as such, there's a limited supply of potable water. Be prepared to buy water, or bring your own purifier to cut down on the plastic. The horses are gone, and the nearest beach is impossible to swim in, but the waves are savagely beautiful. If you're finding your way for the first time, just follow the signs for Sole Caliente; you'll see the Rancho on your left. When you get there, it's too easy to just want to hang around the rancho staring at the hooded orioles and magnificent frigatebirds. Bring binoculars. Bring watercolors. Bring your best camera. And leave your stress behind."