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Unique family-friendly desert home. Perfect to relax or work immersed in nature

Unique family-friendly desert home. Perfect to relax or work immersed in nature

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Overview of Unique family-friendly desert home. Perfect to relax or work immersed in nature

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6365 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

La Paz, BCS
  • AirportLa Paz, Baja California Sur (LAP-Manuel Marquez de Leon Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Unique family-friendly desert home. Perfect to relax or work immersed in nature

This exquisite home, overlooking the stunning bay of La Ventana and situated just 25 km from La Paz is a paradise in itself.

Ecologically designed and solar powered, the house sits at 1800 feet above sea level, is fully furnished and features 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room, with a spacious terrace including an ample dining area, lounge and a naturally integrated small tub or swimming pool.

Secluded and private, surrounded by towering cactus and immersed in local fauna, this house is a year round paradise with a constant cool breeze throughout the hot summer months and spectacular star gazing during the fresh winter nights. With incredible views of La Ventana Bay, Cerralvo island, Punta Arenas and the lush desert landscape and just minutes from amazing beaches, fantastic fishing, diving, snorkeling and the world famous windsurfing/kitesurfing bay of La Ventana, this home offers something for everyone.

Located in a perfect scenario where horse back-riding, mountain biking, trekking, among other activities can be easily organized.

The quiet and inspirational ambiance that resonates throughout this magnificent home creates the perfect atmosphere to spend time with friends, family, or just simply to relax and get away from it all.

Property manager

Adriaan Schalkwijk

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Mexico and Central America

Getting around

  • La Paz, Baja California Sur (LAP-Manuel Marquez de Leon Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Teddys - 15 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful
This was our family's second stay at Adriaan's peaceful desert house, and again we were blown away by the beauty of the setting. We were able to visit La Paz, Los Sueños, El Triunfo and more during the day. Later, we'd retreat to the house to prepare our evening meals and eat on the porch with unparalleled views of the desert and gulf in the distance. The view of the night sky from the roof deck was amazing. Our kids loved the hammock and pool, and seeing the animals (cattle, pigs, goats, horses) in the nearby village. We were all sad to leave this special place, but we look forward to another return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

5/5 Excellent

Leif M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning and unique property
If you love a little adventure and seek out unique and beautiful places, you will love Adriaan’s property. Hidden at the end of a dirt road on the outskirts of real ranchero country half an hour from La Paz and 20 minutes from La Ventana, Adriaan’s property is like a small Italian villa, Mexican-style. The houses are very tastefully decorated, the beds are super comfortable and the kitchen and dining room have all the amenities needed to cook and entertain. But the greatest delight is the view. Being at the end of the road, it has an unfettered sweeping view of the valley to the east all the way to the gulf on your left and the mountains on your right. The mornings sitting on the front porch watching the sun rise over the stunningly beautiful countryside and listening to the birds are memories I will never forget. And there is so much to do nearby. La Paz is charming, not overrun by tourists and has great food and coffee in the old part of town. Puerto Chale is just 3 hours away and has some of the best whale watching in the world late January to end of March. In February, we could see 40-50 whales at one time jumping, spy-hopping and cruising close to the boat. Winter is also the best season for swimming with whale sharks which you can easily do close to La Paz. Balandra beach near La Paz is a must see. If you like kite surfing, kayaking or hiking then La Ventana and El Sargento are just 20-30 minutes away. This part of the East Cape truly has it all. If you enjoy being in a unique natural setting and don’t mind driving a little off the beaten track, you will love Adriaan’s place and all it has to offer. We did, and we will most certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Kelly S.

Tranquil desert retreat
My husband and I stayed at Adriaan's house with our two young children this spring. Adriaan made everything easy, sending maps and helpful tips on local activities ahead of our trip. On the day of our arrival, his friend met us in La Paz and guided us up to the house. The furnishings were comfortable both inside and out, and we were surrounded by beautiful artwork. The setting is majestic and peaceful -- we had unobstructed views of the bay, and we were amazed how quiet it was both day and night. We fell asleep to the gentle sounds of cow bells. Our kids loved the games at the house (Jenga was a hit!) and spent most afternoons swimming in the pool. Sunrises were gorgeous, as was the view of the stars and planets at night (we brought along a travel telescope to use on the roof deck). The location is the perfect jumping-off point for excursions to the islands, La Paz, La Ventana, El Triunfo and more. We were all sad to leave this tranquil place. Hoping to make a return trip soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Susan L.

Stunning beauty, unique home -- a wonderful place to stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Adriaan's house in Ancon. This is a truly unique property and location. If you’re up for a bit of adventure, keep reading. If you're looking for plush luxury and convenience, this may not be the best choice for you. The house is so beautifully designed, with incredible attention to detail, and was thoughtfully and carefully planned to blend into its environment. And the environment is absolutely stunning. The house looks down onto La Ventana and has an unobstructed view of the entire bay, and is surrounded by cactus and desert plants. Outside seating areas are wonderfully appointed and comfortable, with amazing views. It was so relaxing to sit on the patio drinking coffee in the morning, enjoying the view of the bay and the sounds of the birds and the breeze. Beds are comfortable, sheets and towels are soft, and the kitchen has pretty much everything you need to cook great meals. The house is furnished with comfortable, well-designed furniture; each room features beautiful artwork and design touches. Though the house is remote, it’s well-located – it probably took us 15-20 minutes to get down to La Ventana and maybe 40 minutes to get to La Paz. Yes, you have to drive on a somewhat bumpy dirt road for five minutes or so to get to the house (our rented VW sedan handled it, no problem). Yes, you will find spiders in every room – we didn’t bother them and they didn’t bother us. You’ll probably also find lizards in the house, and maybe even a scorpion. Such is life in the desert. Herds of cows (and if you’re lucky, goats) will share the road to the house with you and wander through the property with their gently ringing bells. If any of this concerns you, you probably shouldn’t rent Adriaan’s house. But if you’re up for a little adventure, and if you appreciate great architecture, stunning views, peace and quiet, and rustic luxury, RENT THIS HOUSE. You won’t regret it! I wish Adriaan could design a house for me in Seattle – but since that’s probably not going to happen, I’ll be looking forward to my next visit to this magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Adriaan Schalkwijk

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I was born in Mexico City in 1971 from a dutch father and an american mother. I am an Industrial Designer that currently works in Mexico City as consultant designer for socially focused design projects, public art installation and design work within museums. I teach design in CENTRO university.

Why they chose this property

I traveled in this area may whole life and I came to live and work as a designer in La Paz. Loving the inspiration of nature I designed and built this house.

What makes this property unique

It is just a perfect environment to get inspired, work, spend time with your family and be in the middle of desert and sea activity.
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