10/10 Excellent
Brady D.
Apr 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rental in Baja?
Brady D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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El Encanto - Artful Luxury in a Rustic Setting by the Sea
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cabo Pulmo, BCS
- Cabo Pulmo Watersports2 min walk
- Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North5 min drive
- Los Arbolitos Beach13 min drive
- San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.)99 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
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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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
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
Cabo Pulmo is home to this villa. Punta Arena Lighthouse and Tropic of Cancer Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 - 0.2 km
- Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - South - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Cabo Pulmo Trailhead - North - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
- Los Arbolitos Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 km
- Cabo Pulmo National Park - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tacos & Beer Cabo Pulmo - 5 min walk
- La Palapa - 5 min walk
- El Pelicano - 5 min walk
- Los Tornados - 2 min walk
- Coral Reef Restaurant - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Francois B.
Apr 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like a dream
Francois B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cristina S., St. Louis USA
Jan 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Architectural wonder
Cristina S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rod P.
May 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay
Rod P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
David H.
Jan 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaskans luv ElCanto
David H.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Audrey G.
Jul 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb in every way
Audrey G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
cristina c.
Apr 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday dream
cristina c.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Clark C.
Mar 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week in paradise
Clark C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennie L.
Jan 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Retreat
Jennie L.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dan S.
May 16, 2019
Peace and tranquility in a pristine and authentic Mexican setting
Dan S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
Feb 8, 2019
Breathtakingly beautiful and a welcome retreat from reality!
Mary M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Johanna B., Palisade Colorado
Feb 2, 2017
coolest house I've ever seen!
Johanna B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lillian G., Berkeley, CA
May 12, 2015
Amazing Oasis surrounded by Nature
Lillian G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne M.
May 7, 2015
Magical Mexican Desert/Sea Hideaway
Jeanne M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Aug 5, 2014
Perfect hideaway
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mar 14, 2010
El Encanto Inn is truly a...
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.
Why they chose this property
El Encanto is the nicest property in Cabo Pulmo and if you are interested in design and artful living, this is the place for you. Comfort and beauty!
What makes this property unique
It is rare to live with so much beauty and art and nature, and El Encanto provides a truly unique vacation experience which is sure to be memorable.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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