Los Cabos luxury hotel, Mexico
| country: | Mexico |
| location: | 1 hour north of Los Cabos Airport |
| price: | From US $525 per villa per night (sleeps 2). Plus 13% local tax. Includes breakfast. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
While the hotel sits in lush gardens, the surrounding desert is as pristine and untouched as it can be. Originally a private home for a large extended family, our hotel was built, as much as possible, around the cactus, leaving many trees and natural plants untouched.
Always aware of the ecological impact they were making, the family chose to build little houses here and there, rather than one huge imposing structure. The result is a closeness to the desert, a sort of interaction between civilization and the wildness of nature. One of the most fascinating things are the birds. An immense population, they are seasonal and change with the weather. Permanent residents are the several species of hummingbird, some very rare. There are quail, orioles, falcons of various types, kestrels, finch and cardinal. The great white egret lives in our dunes and the great blue heron number among our sea birds and eagles. Nature abounds!
Always aware of the ecological impact they were making, the family chose to build little houses here and there, rather than one huge imposing structure. The result is a closeness to the desert, a sort of interaction between civilization and the wildness of nature. One of the most fascinating things are the birds. An immense population, they are seasonal and change with the weather. Permanent residents are the several species of hummingbird, some very rare. There are quail, orioles, falcons of various types, kestrels, finch and cardinal. The great white egret lives in our dunes and the great blue heron number among our sea birds and eagles. Nature abounds!
special things to see and do here
We offer solitude instead of shops, long walks on the only swimmable beach on the East Cape, and hikes into the deep arroyos instead of golf. We have a 55-foot pool, the ocean and Gardens. We are within 3 miles of some of the best surfing on the East Cape. There are miles of empty beach, trails into the mountains, good surfing, ocean swimming, bird watching, snorkeling, scuba-diving nearby and whale watching from your private balcony. rooms, food and facilities
The Casa Alberca or "Pool House" is a huge elegant Palapa, with a living room, kitchen, full bath, two showers, opening to the 55-foot pool and fountains and gardens.
The bedroom features a romantic king sized canopy bed, with a fabulous ocean view and French doors opening to a little balcony hanging over the desert and the sea. Off the bedroom is a half bath with wrap-around windows revealing the same remarkable view. The large living room has satellite TV, a large saltwater aquarium, comfortable stuffed furniture, and an 11 foot dining table. The full kitchen includes pots, pans, plates, utensils, etc. A huge aqua tiled bathroom off the living area features a mosaic tiled sunken tub, walk-in shower and large vanity. There are fireplaces in each room. A magnificent space. It was used for elaborate parties, and still is on occasion. Most recently hosted a Valentine party for forty people.
Other facilities include:
By plane: You will need to rent a car. We provide a map and clear instructions. Along the bumpy road that goes from the Los Cabos airport, through the middle of nowhere, to the endless desert by the sea of Cortez. But getting there is well worth the trip.
By transfer: We can offer pick up and return to the airport for $50 each way, but prefer guests to have a car and the freedom to explore the area.
The bedroom features a romantic king sized canopy bed, with a fabulous ocean view and French doors opening to a little balcony hanging over the desert and the sea. Off the bedroom is a half bath with wrap-around windows revealing the same remarkable view. The large living room has satellite TV, a large saltwater aquarium, comfortable stuffed furniture, and an 11 foot dining table. The full kitchen includes pots, pans, plates, utensils, etc. A huge aqua tiled bathroom off the living area features a mosaic tiled sunken tub, walk-in shower and large vanity. There are fireplaces in each room. A magnificent space. It was used for elaborate parties, and still is on occasion. Most recently hosted a Valentine party for forty people.
Other facilities include:
- 55-foot swimming pool
- Restaurant bar, exclusive to our clientele
- Our beaches are fabulous to walk
- Paths through the gardens and to the beach.
how to find us
By plane: We are an hour North of Los Cabos airport.By plane: You will need to rent a car. We provide a map and clear instructions. Along the bumpy road that goes from the Los Cabos airport, through the middle of nowhere, to the endless desert by the sea of Cortez. But getting there is well worth the trip.
By transfer: We can offer pick up and return to the airport for $50 each way, but prefer guests to have a car and the freedom to explore the area.
how this holiday makes a difference
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“Exquisitely off the grid” is our motto.
Originally a private home for a large extended family, the villa was built, as much as possible, around the cactus, leaving many trees and natural plants untouched. Always aware of the ecological impact they were making, the family chose to build little houses here and there, rather than one huge imposing structure. The result is closeness to the desert, a sort of interaction between civilization and the wildness of nature. This haven was built as a conscious embrace of all living things. There was nothing here, so we learned to live on solar power and shower on a few gallons of water a day. As water is the gold of our desert, we ask our guests to learn to use as little of it as possible, as well. We also teach our guests to live "off the grid" on solar power without waste of energy, to recycle (we provide the containers) and to think carefully before using unnecessary resources (like the water to change linen unnecessarily). Everything at the villa is run on solar power, supplemented by a generator when needed. Of course the emphasis is on guest relaxation, but as you begin to understand the area and its limited resources you will no doubt feel proud to be supporting local conservation through accommodation that has been doing things the "green" way long before anyone thought it was important. When we first began to build here we were hauling in trees, mixing cement in a hole in the ground, using nothing but hand tools. Everyone learned from the bottom up. All our roofs were poured by hand. Of course we support local artists and buy fresh fish from the local fisherman's cooperative, and fresh vegetables from the local farmers. We have always lived this way here. However as Southern Baja has become a more popular destination, many hotels are springing up further down the Coast with shocking disregard to the scarce resources that make this land so beautiful. One of our goals is to be an example of the real practicality of living "green" without sacrificing either beauty or elegance. We helped to set up a protected Marine park in the area, where fishing is not allowed and responsible ecological rules are followed. We encourage our guests to visit the park and enjoy its extraordinary diving and snorkeling. We have been working most recently with a local group called "Los Angeles del Estero" who are fighting to preserve and protect the threatened estuary in San Jose del Cabo. The estuary is not only the home of many endangered species, but a stopover on the migration route of many more. We encourage out guests to visit it. |
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