El Encanto - Artful Luxury in a Rustic Setting by the Sea - Cabo Pulmo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cabo Pulmo, BCS

Cabo Pulmo Watersports2 min walk
Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - South14 min walk
Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North5 min drive
San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Casita Suite

1 Queen Bed

Fountain Suite

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Vista Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

El Encanto - Artful Luxury in a Rustic Setting by the Sea

El Encanto is an artful, luxury view home with generous patios and private landscaped grounds. We offer three charming suites—ideal for families or multiple couples. See other listings for individual suites.

Art is a central theme, with folkart collected over years of Mexico travel, plus contemporary nature-inspired works, and whimsical touches that will surprise and delight. An eclectic mix of handcrafted furniture, traditional wood windows, and oriental carpets throughout convey an intimate timeless feel. Many people have said that it is like living in one of Diane's paintings.

Comfort-designed for southern Baja's famously mild climate, rooms spill out onto generous covered patios, sheltered from stiff winter nortes and open to the gentle breezes of summer. Private walled gardens put some of Baja's showiest natives on display, complemented by desert-adapted plants from throughout the world. Flowers attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, plus birdbaths and feeders, keep the gardens lively!

Our home is close to beach, restaurants, dive center and other local services—all in easy walking distance, and our English speaking property managers will assure your best vacation ever. They can help you arrange massage, diving, kayaking, fishing trips, etc.

This house is truly a labor of love. See more details on our website (link below). We think you'll be delighted!

Features:
3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
4 outdoor living spaces
Home entertainment system with great DVD movie collection
Gourmet kitchen (coffee/tea and spices provided)
Outdoor shower
Palapa (palm thatched) roof
Solar powered
Gorgeous succulent garden with hummingbird feeders
Privacy walls surround garden
Beach gear including snorkeling for guests
Filtered water
2 minute walk to the beach
90 minutes from Los Cabos Airport
Cell phone service available (Telcel)
Safes in each bedroom
Fans over each bed
Hand-painted furniture

Air conditioning available for bedrooms (extra charge)
Wifi (limited to web surfing and email--no streaming or downloading)

WE KEEP OUR CALENDARS UP-TO-DATE!

Keywords: House

Property manager

Diane Varney

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

VILLA DEL MAR at BAJA PARADISE Compound, Cabo Pulmo's Luxury Beach Front Villa

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cabo Pulmo

This villa is located in Cabo Pulmo. Cabo Pulmo Watersports and Pila Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and Cabo Pulmo National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cabo Pulmo, BCS

What's nearby

Cabo Pulmo Watersports - 2 min walk
Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - South - 14 min walk
Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North - 5 min drive
Los Arbolitos Beach - 13 min drive
Eco Adventures - 16 min drive

Getting around

San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

Tacos & Beer Cabo Pulmo - 5 min walk
La Palapa - 5 min walk
El Caballero - 2 min walk
Los Tornados - 2 min walk
El Pelicano - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is El Encanto - Artful Luxury in a Rustic Setting by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Encanto - Artful Luxury in a Rustic Setting by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Encanto - Artful Luxury in a Rustic Setting by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Encanto - Artful Luxury in a Rustic Setting by the Sea located?

This family-friendly Cabo Pulmo villa is within a 10-minute walk of Cabo Pulmo Watersports, Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and Pila Trailhead. Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - South and Liz'a Arroyo Crossing are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Francois B.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like a dream

Wonderfull !!!!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady D.

13 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rental in Baja?

This may be the best rental in all of Baja. The place has so much character and is so well thought out. Everything a person would need is provided. We had friends over for dinner one night and it was great for entertaining as well. Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S., St. Louis USA

21 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Architectural wonder

The most beautiful place on the beach! This house is a living work of art! The furniture and decor is exiting, amazing and one of a kind. Our stay was super comfortable. We had all the amenities necessary to make us comfortable. Would have loved a hair dryer that I did not bring but otherwise everything was excellent. The garden is s paradise full of birds and song and the views from the top floor breathtaking . Thank you for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod P.

2 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay

This was our 3rd stay, second time with friends. The design of the whole compound works so well by providing great gathering spaces, yet plenty privacy if you want it. We spent a lot of time just enjoying the desert garden, the fountain, and the wildlife (at least 12 species of birds visited the garden). Discovered a new slogan folks are using for Cabo Pulmo: Bad Roads, Good People. So true.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

14 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alaskans luv ElCanto

We had a wonderful stay at ElCanto, with its beautiful gardens, artwork, upper and lower porches, lovely cabana, and beautiful bedrooms w baths. So lovely. We cooked together, played music and hiked and swam at Cabo Pulmo reef. Thank u & we will look forward to our next visit. Hamre family

Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Diane Varney

Rob and I designed El Encanto to be the kind of place we'd love to stay in with integrated indoor/outdoor living bringing us in contact with nature and full of art. We thought of the house and gardens as a giant art project. It was truly a labor of love and took us two years to build, working closely with local craftsmen.