Notes from the host
Casita de Luna Near Tortugueros Las Playitas
Stunning open views (no exaggeration) of the spectacular peaks of the 7000' Sierra Laguna Mountains and the wide open Pacific. Close enough to hear waves, as well as whales flapping tails. You don't even have to go down to the beach to enjoy it - the porch and roof-top terraza bring it to you. A private beach bungalow located in an undeveloped area just north of Todos, just 10 minutes drive to all the action downtown or 10 minutes walk to some local restaurants.
Located on over an acre and adjacent to 90 undeveloped acres of cactus forest, it's set back from main roads for security, privacy and NO road dust or traffic noise. We now have one neighbor close on our north side, but it's still an exceptionally peaceful location, a natural setting with open landscape. It is a spacious, smoke-free airy studio with wide windows facing incredible views in every direction, plus french doors that open to the ocean view. It's our home, not a separate guest house, so it has most items you need to live! No smoking on property please, inside or out without express permission by owner.
Furnished with:
*Small AC unit for hot months, extra charge for use over 9 hours a day. Electric meter is monitored and extra fee requested on check out. We cover first 9 hours of air conditioner use per day and charge for the number of hours over 9 per day.
*Starlink lite WiFi (password on front of info book on wall)
*King bed - comfy
* Sofa/futon bed (double) - great for kids
* Kitchen table & chairs seats 4
* Porch table with chairs for outdoor dining with a view is even better
* Stove
* Fridge
* Microwave
* Kitchen cold water / right faucet is filtered and potable / drinkable.
* Full complement of cooking/eating utensils - cook to your hearts content if you want
* Many items and condiments that you'll need (coffee, tea, spices, sugar, rice, beans, vinegar, oil, etc.) to cook up fresh fish bought from the boats at fishermen's beach.
* Margarita glasses and salt included! (You bring the tequila). Also blender to mix them!
* Wine glasses for sunset on the porch
* Beer steins
* French press and Mr. Coffee maker with coffee grinder, to make it fresh!
* Bidet in bathroom, and walk-in shower with full pressure.
* Linens and towels, including beach towels and beach mats.
* Beach umbrella, beach mats, beach chairs, cooler, mask, snorkels, fins and boogie board available for beach trips are stored under patio.
* Rocking Chairs for lounging on the porch.
* Lounge chairs available for under palm trees or terraza/roof top.
* Hammock under shade of palms
* Daybed swing with view of ocean under shade of caoba tree
*Yoga mats and free weights for your workout.
* Books for your reading pleasure.
* Daily afternoon breeze through ocean-side French doors to cool you, or ceiling & floor fans.
*Smart Fire TV with DVD player and an assortment of DVDs.
* Radio/CD/Ipod player but you need to bring an AUX cord.
* French doors and screen doors are heavy metal with secure locks, to leave open all night, if desired to cool casita.
* Rooftop view with corner bar and stools provide a vista of entire coast line of the Pacific and Sierra Laguna mountains, or just sit on the corner of the front porch and soak it all in. Great spots for sunset and star gazing after a day on the beach.
* Full water pressure with plenty of hot water in walk-in shower, that also waters the palms in the garden.
* Gas BBQ - ask me ahead of time to arrange it.
Sleep to the soothing sound of crashing surf and wake to cooing doves. You'll love strolling along the empty, sandy beach and watching the whales breaching off shore in season. If you prefer birding, from your porch watch osprey perched in the old-growth cactus, resident quail or road-runners skittering around or cardinals and Orioles in the trees. It's all a relaxing delight.
Star gazing is a must. A very peaceful setting. Plus, it's green: partial solar for electricity and sink and shower water goes out to the garden - and we emphasize growing native, protected, water-conserving species in the garden.
The local 16% IVA Tax is included in the price and we have a Mexican business license to operate. We have security cameras installed on the outside of the house, but not on the west porch to protect your privacy.
Surfing, swimming, fishing, shopping, snorkeling, beach combing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, great dining are all available in the area. Todos Santos is an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, surfers, organic farmers, fishermen and rave-reviewed chefs that you'll want to try! Classes in Spanish, yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, cooking, art, surfing and kayaking available. This interesting cultural blend provides a variety of interesting galleries, restaurants and eco-experiences to choose from.
One of our favorites is helping release baby sea turtles back to the ocean in fall and winter, just up the beach from our casita. You can even volunteer to go out on ATV in middle of the night to recover turtle eggs from nests and help rebury them in the refuge green house.
And Casita de Luna is SUSTAINABLE with a low carbon and water footprint! Here are the steps we've taken to reduce our footprint on the earth:
* All the water from sinks and shower go out to the garden - none is wasted!
* The house is partially on small solar electrical system for conservation and as backup when Mexican CFE electricity goes out.
* In our guest book, we provide information to recycle and provide a compost bin for those wishing to recycle kitchen scraps.
* We also provide reusable shopping bags, hanging in the kitchen.
* Hand soap is in refillable containers to avoid single use plastic bottles.
* Filtered water is provided in cold water/ right hand kitchen faucet.
* All energy-efficient, LED light bulbs used throughout the house.
* We are committed to the cause!
