To call Kathy's property a stunning vacation home is neither exaggeration or hyperbole. The house, a nearly new build, is a piece of art with gorgeous woodwork throughout (doors, cabinets, built-ins, bathroom vanities), colorful, hand poured concrete kitchen and bathroom counters, and an illuminated, brick dome above the kitchen (one of our favorite features of Mexican architecture). The house is beyond immaculate, the sheets and bedding are luxurious, and the towels are hands down the nicest we have ever experienced in a vacation rental. We slept beautifully with cool air coming through screens, all while feeling safe and sound behind a traditional, absolutely gorgeous Baja gate.
We arrived after an eight day drive from our home in Colorado and could not have been more thrilled. The grounds are a mix of local flora and succulents, which attract a panoply of bird life (and a meticulously maintained). Our favorite treat at the house was the roof deck, which affords a 360 degree view of both the ocean and the mountains. We took our morning tea and coffee on the roof, from where we watched migrating humpback whales spout and breach. In the evening, we sat atop the roof to watch the sun dip into the Pacific as the mountains turned a brilliant pink and stars emerged to put on their celestial show (amazing with binoculars).
We were a group of three adults, my husband and I in one master bedroom, and my sister in the other. We had more than enough room to never feel atop on one another. Kathy provides everything you would need to make full meals, but be aware that the house does not have a washer or dryer (there is laundry service locally). We had absolutely no issues with the house, so after meeting Eddie (who could not have been more kind), the house manager, we had no need to ever contact him.
Lastly, Kathy's house is localted in our favorite neighborhood in the Todos Santos area. A few kilometers out of the now hustle and bustle of town, this is a peaceful area of residential homes. Kathy's house is an easy ten minute walk from the beach. We walked to the ocean every morning and returned numerous times in the evening to see the baby sea turtles released into the ocean from the sanctuary.
Honestly, we hated to leave. Had we not already paid for another vacation home on the Sea of Cortez, we would have happily stayed for the rest of our time in Baja. We are already excited to return to Kathy's house next winter!