Chalet rustique entier

Great Ocean Views, Fast Wi-Fi, Pickleball, Near Beach, Kayaks, Bikes, Snorkeling

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Terrain de l’hébergement
Plage
Extérieur
Plage
Livres

Avis

9,8 sur 10 – 

Exceptionnel

Chalet rustique entier

1 chambre1 salle de bain2 personnes1200 pi²

Commodités populaires

  • Stationnement disponible
    Stationnement disponible
  • Baignoire à remous
    Baignoire à remous
  • Barbecue
    Barbecue
  • Cuisine
    Cuisine
  • Climatisation
    Climatisation
  • Espace extérieur
    Espace extérieur

À propos de cet hébergement

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Great Ocean Views, Fast Wi-Fi, Pickleball, Near Beach, Kayaks, Bikes, Snorkeling

'Rapunzel's Tower' is a 1200 sq. ft., private Casita (guest house) with enchanting views of the turquoise sea and the rolling mountains of Los Barriles. 3 miles from town, it is the perfect get-away from the hustle and bustle of the States.

Each night you will drift off to sleep with the sound of the ocean, and in the morning you will wake up to spectacular sunrises.

A 4 minute walk down a magical, meandering arroyo path brings you to a tranquil beach with great snorkeling reefs, kayaking, wind-surfing, kite boarding and fishing.

The casita features dramatic high ceilings and arched windows. Smooth Saltillo tiles add Mexican charm and beauty.

The cozy bedroom and full bath are located on the third floor, and offer amazing views. Downstairs is the kitchen/living room, and the first floor features a huge garage.

Right out the front door is a family-sized stone hot tub! There is nothing better than relaxing in the stone bath at night with a cool drink while looking at the sea and the stars.

The two outdoor patios offer beautiful views of the sea of Cortez, and provide a great place for meals, basking in the sun, or just reading a book. Since we are located in the banana belt, the winter temperatures are much warmer than other areas of Los Barriles.

Share our recreational 'toys': 2 mountain bikes, and 2 kayaks.. One kayak is set up for fishing, and the other is good for touring or wave riding. These goodies are all free!

Windsurfers, kite boarders, surfers and scuba divers: lessons and rental equipment are available. Standup paddle boards are also available at a local rental shop.

If you love pickle ball, we have beautiful new pickle ball courts about five minutes from our house. If you haven't tried pickle ball, we highly recommend it. It's great fun! Classes and equipment are available at reasonable prices.

If you’d like to play guitar, no need to bring your own, we provide a beautiful acoustic guitar.

Since we have been coming here for the last 30 years, we can direct you to our favorite beaches, mountain bike trails, fishing holes, snorkeling reefs, kayaking trips, private surf breaks, restaurants, and other secret spots. We love helping our guests have a great vacation!

Kite boarders: our Casita overlooks Turtle Cove, one of the least crowded kite boarding launches. This beach provides one of the few wave breaks in the area. North Beach, another popular kite boarding beach is located 5 minutes south.

Turtle Cove also features the best snorkeling reef in Los Barriles. You will see hundreds of tropical fish just a few yards from shore.

Kayakers, our secluded beach gives you a perfect starting point for your ocean adventures. Imagine beginning your day paddling among hundreds of beautiful Manta rays. Whale and dolphin sightings are also common and can provide kayakers with the thrill of a lifetime.

Fishermen! We know who the good skippers are, and can get you a discount on a boat. Excellent guide service is available for fly and surf casting fishermen.

If you would like to rent an ATV, we can recommend the best rental agency. For getting around town, and exploring, an ATV is all you really need. It's also just a lot of fun! One of our favorite adventures is an ATV trip to the waterfalls. Pack a picnic lunch and swim in the secluded pool, surrounded by beautiful rock formations. Most of the time you'll have the whole place to yourself.

If you're a fishermen, an ATV gives you a huge advantage in chasing down those rooster fish. Racing down the beach in pursuit of feeding game fish is an adrenaline producing experience!

You are welcome to help yourself to our bountiful fruit trees. Imagine fresh grapefruits, oranges, limes, papayas, and mangoes right outside your front door.

If you need more space for family and friends, Casa Turtle Cove is right next door, and will sleep up to 9.

If your family includes an infant, we can provide a crib, just let us know in advance.

Please let us know if you would like delicious Mexican meals prepared and delivered to your table. Just give us a couple of days notice.

Come relax and let your hair down in Rapunzel's Tower!

"Promise only what you can deliver. Then, deliver more than you promise."

Keywords: Casita (Guest House)

Gestionnaire de l’hébergement

John or Camilla Ford

Langues

Anglais, espagnol

Commodités de l’hébergement

Piscine/spa

  • Baignoire à remous

Internet

  • Disponible dans le chalet rustique : Wi-Fi

Stationnement et transport

  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Chambres

  • Chambre
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 1 salle de bain
  • Serviettes fournies

Divertissement

  • Livres

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue

Confort

  • Climatisation

Animaux de compagnie

  • Aucun animal de compagnie autorisé

Accessibilité

  • Hébergement non-fumeurs

Services et commodités

  • Téléphone

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité d’un salon de beauté/spa
  • Zoo à proximité

Activités

  • Kayak
  • Vélos
  • Baignade à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Golf à proximité
  • Kayak à proximité
  • Motomarine à proximité
  • Motonautisme à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Planche à voile à proximité
  • Plongée avec masque et tuba à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité
  • Surf ou surf horizontal à proximité
  • Vélo de montagne à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.)
  • Présence d’un détecteur de fumée non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)

Information générale

  • Taille de l’unité : 1 200 pieds carrés
  • Vélos

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Politiques

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

La réception est ouverte à des heures variables.
Les clients doivent communiquer avec l’hébergement pour obtenir les instructions relatives à l’arrivée.
Pour prendre les dispositions nécessaires à votre enregistrement, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement à l’avance aux coordonnées indiquées sur la confirmation de la réservation.
L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.

Animaux de compagnie

Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas autorisés.

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

Les enfants sont bienvenus.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.

À propos du quartier

Carte
Los Barriles, BCS

À proximité

  • École de kite-surf ExotiKite - 9 min à pied - 0.8 km
  • Plage de Los Barriles - 11 min à pied - 1.0 km
  • Plage de Buena Vista - 12 min en voiture - 6.7 km
  • Plage de La Ribera - 34 min en voiture - 21.6 km
  • Plage de Punta Colorada - 43 min en voiture - 41.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Don Roberto - ‬6 min à pied
  • ‪Tio Pablo's - ‬6 min à pied
  • ‪Roadrunners cafe - ‬2 min à pied
  • ‪Restaurante la Fogata - ‬8 min à pied
  • ‪Smokeys Grill n Cantina - ‬7 min à pied

Foire aux questions

Great Ocean Views, Fast Wi-Fi, Pickleball, Near Beach, Kayaks, Bikes, Snorkeling accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?

Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.

Où se situe Great Ocean Views, Fast Wi-Fi, Pickleball, Near Beach, Kayaks, Bikes, Snorkeling?

Chalet rustique de Los Barriles se trouve à moins de 15 minutes de marche des sites suivants : École de kite-surf ExotiKite et Plage de Los Barriles. Plage de Buena Vista est à 4,1 mi (6,6 km).

Avis pour Great Ocean Views, Fast Wi-Fi, Pickleball, Near Beach, Kayaks, Bikes, Snorkeling

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 39 avis sur 46." "
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 6 avis sur 46." "
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 1 avis sur 46." "
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 46." "
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 46." "

9,2/10

Propreté

8,0/10

Commodités

10/10

État et installations de l’hébergement

10/10

Écoresponsabilité

Avis

10/10 – Excellent

Lise P.

Magnifique!
Nous avons passé deux semaines extraordinaires à la tour Rapunzel. Tout était conforme à la description et même plus! John réponds rapidement à nos courriels et intervient .Le wifi est rapide même sur les terrasses avec nos tablettes en admirant ce paysage grandiose. nous avons beaucoup aimé la chambre au 2 ème avec le lit king. Quelle surprise se lever avec le son des vagues et la vue du soleil sur la mer avec un ciel tout bleu... Spendide! Si on a d'autres questions Theresa vient faire son tour discrètement, et réponds à nos demandes. Elle est vraiment sympa et souriante! Los Barriles est une ville pittoresque où il fait bon se promener en vtt.. on a eu la chance d'avoir celui de John, on a eu beaucoup de plaisir à se promener partout. Il faut absolument se rendre à Punta Pescadero Paradise.. tout près sur le bord de la mer, un petit coin de paradis. Nous avons adoré notre séjour .. tout un dépaysement qu'on n'oubliera jamais!! We really appreciate! We enjoyed our stay. John is very nice, helpful and accommodating. We hope to come back, Thank you John

8/10 – Bien

Darlene

Voyage de couple
Points forts : Propreté, commodités et état et installations de l’hébergement.
Quaint, charming and tranquil. Renting a quad important, made for a lot of adventure and easy to drive to restaurants . We were able to drive to Tres Palmas pickleball resort right down the road and watch the championship matches. Quadding on the beach was fun and a led us to get closer to the Kite Boarding enthusiasts. It was a great time for us. John was especially helpful with any questions I had. .
Séjour de 11 nuits en mars 2024

8/10 – Bien

Steven T.

Points forts : Propreté
1st Baja trip
Super convenient to nearby Barilles, friends at Playa Norte, great morning whale watching from the balcony. Private and safe!
Séjour de 10 nuits en février 2024

10/10 – Excellent

beth d.

Points forts : Propreté
Private getaway with Gorgeous Views
The hosts were excellent! Went above & beyond, even offering to help when we got sick! The views did not disappoint and the 1 bedroom, with private bath and separate downstairs kitchen/sitting area was all appointed very BaJa style…. Which was perfect! Had everything you would want in a home away from home 🏡
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Judith P.

Points forts : Propreté
Sweet casita, terrific views.
Unusual but very sweet 2-story casita. Sliding doors on both levels open out to views southeast over the Gulf; sunrises particularly gorgeous. Great base for exploring Baja Sur in multiple directions. A number of restaurants in town with tasty Mexican food. Overall a great find; helpful and friendly owners in adjacent home.
Séjour de 9 nuits en janvier 2023

8/10 – Bien

Farrell N.

Points forts : Propreté
Beautiful Location
Easy access to beach!
Séjour de 21 nuits en février 2022

10/10 – Excellent

John H.

Points forts : Propreté
the tower
As advertised. Great location.

10/10 – Excellent

Michael G.

Points forts : Propreté
Spectacular
Amazing view of the Sea of Cortez
Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2019

10/10 – Excellent

Kelly L.

Beautiful views. Loved listening to the Rays slapping against the water. Had a wonderful experience
In the kayak being joined by a pod of dolphins!
Séjour de 9 nuits en février 2019

10/10 – Excellent

Sue F., Iowa City

Sea Breezes and Kayaks
This Casita was very clean and welcoming with huge widows that let in sea breezes and lots of light. The kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed the outside tables and had breakfast outside everyday. The kayaks were taken to the beach so all we had to do was walk a short distance and hop in for a fun paddle around the bay. We enjoyed calm seas so paddled every morning. There is a beautiful coral reef right off shore where we saw lots of colorful fish from the kayaks.
Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2019

10/10 – Excellent

henry b., London, Ontario, Canada

Charming Los Barriles guest house
The tower is adjacent to a beautiful larger home overlooking Turtle cove 3 KM north of Los Barriles. It is perfect for a couple and is in a quiet residential area with easy access to the beach. We enjoyed using the kayaks and snorkeling. There is a wonderful pickle ball facility only 5 minutes away. Our favourite restaurant for dinner was La Casita. Theresa is a wonderful caretaker of the property. The sunrises and sunsets are a wonderful feature as the property is high above the Sea of Cortez.
Séjour de 12 nuits en avril 2018

6/10 – Acceptable

Kim A.

Pretty place in a great location
Location, location, location are the strongest points of this vacation spot. As advertised it is just a 3 minute walk down a scenic path to a virtually deserted stone beach - where the snorkeling is excellent. We really appreciated the kayaks provided - they were great for touring and/or fishing. The nearby coast road is a great place for a twilight walk or morning jog or bike ride. The nights can be quiet enough that you can hear the owls hooting in the nearby desert - but the quiet was unfortunately often interrupted for long stretches by a chorus of barking dogs. The clear desert air and absence of street lights makes for incredible star gazing. The house and its location are very pretty however the furnishings provided in the "Tower" are basic at best. The caretaker (Teresa) was very pleasant and helpful.
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2017

10/10 – Excellent

Mike N.

Cozy and comfortable
John's "tower" rental is a nice little spot for a single or couple The second story is the bed/bath with a comfortable king size bed and ac. The lower level is the kitchen/sitting area without ac. If you close the shades around 9am but keep the sliders open it never gets too hot in the kitchen. In the evening a beautiful breeze comes down from the hills to cool things off. Sitting on the veranda in the evening with a cool beverage, the mountain breeze at your back, and watching the Sea of Cortez is a great way to end a day of exploring. There is great snorkeling within walking distance of the house, and even better snorkeling a short ride north of town. The fishing is awesome, and there are plenty of charter captains that charge very reasonable prices. Los Barilles is a wonderful little town with some great restaurants/bars, a nice little market and friendly people. I always feel safe here, even riding home at night. The only thing missing is a good propane grill or wood oven, I missed being able to cook outdoors. If you plan to use the kayaks for fishing you had better make other plans. Neither kayak is really equipped for fishing and the bigger of the two is missing the backrest, rigging and rod holder. They are fine for a quick paddle but not any serious fishing or touring. I believe you can rent a kayak at the hotel in town or down at Rancho Leonero. I fished one day with Francisco, his wife Teresa takes care of the house, and we caught some nice yellow fin tuna and dorado...YUM! She will even prepare a gourmet meal for you at a very reasonable price if you don't like to cook. I plan to come back to this spot as soon as possible, Baja is awesome!
Séjour de 9 nuits en octobre 2017

10/10 – Excellent

Allison P.

The property is beautiful, with wonderful views and fantastic aesthetics! Definitely as advertised.
The Casita was wonderful and perfect for the two of us on our mini second honeymoon. One amazing part of this rental not emphasized enough is the view and beauty of the sunrise as you're waking up. You can watch the ocean and skies transform from your pillow! Very close to town although we recommend something more durable than our VW Vento... The beach was within walking distance and had a variety of fish right there waiting for us. We had very pleasant experiences with neighbors and enjoyed the views and the area in general. The walk in showers and stone outdoor tub allowed for some relaxation and enjoyment. The only thing we would change was the firmness of the bed. However, our friends and family had the same experience, so it may be a Mexico thing to have a firm mattress.
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2017

8/10 – Bien

Lindsay O.

Casita!
Wonderful stay, nice quiet location. Sound does echo from the main house quite a bit, so you can hear the neighbors, but overall we were out of the house adventuring so much it didn't matter. John was extremely helpful, and prompt with communication. He provided a whole list of recommendations prior to our trip, which was excellent for a first time visit. We saw Theresa daily when she stopped by to check on the house, she was very kind, helpful and an excellent cook! The atv was a little older so took some work to get started in the morning, but once it was running it worked great. Overall the casita is wonderful, with a beautiful sunrise view, and we look forward to working w John again.
Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2016

10/10 – Excellent

Jeff C., Phoenixville, PA USA

Awesome property, great location, great owner
Just minutes outside Los Barriles proper, we stayed in the smaller casita of the Ford's, called Rapuzel's Castle. Beautiful, small and away from it all, a wonderful place for 2 looking to get away from it all. Located on a small hill overlooking the Sea of Cortez, this place has it all (which also means no TV- you won't need it with wifi access). Here's another hint, the housekeeper Theresa will cook you dinner too, as long as you arrange it ahead of time. She is a wonderful cook! Finally, I dealt with John Ford on numerous occasions via phone and email, and he was always accessible and extremely responsive to whatever questions/requests I had. A really nice guy to deal with! My wife and I loved the place and would most certainly rent off of John again. The experience couldn't have been better! Thanks John!
Séjour de 4 nuits en novembre 2016

8/10 – Bien

Laura S.

Great views
Beautiful views, comfy bed, air conditioning in bedroom that was highly appreciated, good facilities in kitchen, only thing that could have helped was having air conditioning in the kitchen because it was in the mid to upper 90's and very humid
Séjour de 9 nuits en octobre 2016

10/10 – Excellent

Allison V.

Amazing
We had the pleasure of staying in the casita for two weeks in May. There are so many good things to say about it, I'll do my best to summarize. First of all the access to the water is unbelievable. If you are like us and just love the ocean and all it has to offer, this is ideal. It is a 4 minute walk, down a dirt road to the crystal blue waters of the Sea of Cortez. I would start my day with a morning swim along the coast, and as I swam along, I saw all kinds of fish as well as rays, it was unbelievable. There are two small reefs right off the beach that are great for snorkeling. One of the highlights was the leaping Mobula Rays, which you can watch from the balcony on the casita or up close an personal in a kayak. Having access to the kayaks was wonderful, we were able to paddle up and down the beach, finding different places to explore as well as paddling out and watching the leaping Mobula Ray show. The town of Los Barilles is wonderful, very low key and peaceful, with many good restaurants. Our two favorites were Piscis (next to Chapitos back alley parking area) and Cafe Maria (a bit tricky to locate, but there is a review on trip adviser that gives directions). We rented ATV's from Quadman and had great experiences exploring the arroyos and traveling along the road to Punta Pescadero (which has amazing snorkeling). Also took a trip to Cabo Pulmo for a dive adventure. Dove with Cabo Pulmo Diving (Pilu is wondeful), which was fantastic. Other than that, you can enjoy the solitude Los Barilles has to offer, it was a memorable and relaxing two week stay.
Séjour de 14 nuits en mai 2016

10/10 – Excellent

RON S., Melbourne, FL, USA

Amazing Views
The tower is a cozy one bedroom unit with amazing views of The Sea of Cortez and the mountains, the morning sunrise and night stars are a great way to wake up and retire at night. The property caretakers Theresa and Fredrico are wonderful people, make sure to book a days fishing with Fredrico and have Theresa cook you a authentic Mexican meal, which was enough for two dinners for us (her homemade flan is to die for). We rented a side by side quad from Quadman for our stay instead of a car, had a blast driving the beach and exploring the area.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mars 2016

10/10 – Excellent

mitch m.

Great Place to Stay
We rented the tower, but we were offered the main house, so first of all, it was quite a deal. The house was easy to find and only a 7 minute drive out of town. It was a very short walk to the beach and I made a lot of use of the Kayak, which was included with the rental. The woman who watches the place stopped by most days and was very helpful. All descriptions in the add were very accurate. One point I would add to their description. The nearby beach is somewhat rocky. We like to sit on the beach and swim, so we prefer a more sandy beach. If you go to the gas station just south of town and look across the street, there is a short road next to an rv park that goes to a wonderful sandy beach that is perfect for swimming, and has palapas for shade. Also, there is a wonderful little roadside shack restaurant just north of the gas station that had wonderful food, and much cheaper than the restaurants in town.
Séjour de 6 nuits en février 2016

10/10 – Excellent

Karen D.

Lovely, peaceful retreat!
Rapunzel's Tower was a delight. Just far enough from town to be quiet, but close enough to easily bicycle in. (Bicycles thoughtfully provided! :-)) The views are incredible and the property itself is gorgeous. We snorkeled off the beach right below the house and it was fabulous. Then we took some of John and Camilla's advice and drove to another beach just a bit further up the coast. It was even more perfect and completely deserted on the day we were there. Barilles is a great little town, particularly if you like seafood with your margaritas. We loved everything about our stay and will be back as soon as we can!

10/10 – Excellent

john h.

Los Barriles
We couldn't have asked for more. Views, location, and hosts were wonderful. Perfect couples retreat. We will come back again as soon as possible.