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El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa

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Beach
Beach
Interior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cabo Punta Banda, BCN
  • Puntos Sueños
    1 min walk
  • Puerto Escondido
    15 min walk
  • Punta Banda
    14 min drive
  • Ensenada, Baja California Norte (ESE)
    59 min drive

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About the area

Cabo Punta Banda

Oceanside stay.At this castle, you'll be steps from Puntos Sueños and Crown Rock. Also, Poseidon's Pool is within half a mile (1 km) and Puerto Escondido is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Puntos Sueños - 1 min walk
  • Puerto Escondido - 15 min walk
  • La Bufadora Overlook - 13 min drive
  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos - 43 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bufadora Restaurante Blanquita - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Habana Banana - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lidia's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant los Panchos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Los Gordos Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa

This eco-property is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, Bajilla de Paplotes (Kites Bay) and La Bufadora! Minutes from the front door are myriad hiking trails, tidal pools for snorkeling and swimming, a secluded beach at Crocodile Cove, as well as the the marine geyser and local market in the town of La Bufadora. You can even book a gastro-wine tour of the Guadalupe Wine Valley which is just an hour away or go dancing in downtown Ensenada which is 45 minutes away.

The properties at Baja Off the Grid are 100% solar powered and self contained with their own water and gas on site. We do have a back up propane generator for those cloudy days. That being said, our resources are precious and limited so we ask that all of our guests be mindful and conserve when possible. This entails: shorter showers, unplugging devices at night, flushing less, and connecting to our beautiful natural surroundings.

There are 3 properties at Baja Off the Grid. El Rancho Del Mar (listing #1102341), El Castillo Del Mar (listing #848729), and La Casa Del Mar (lsiting #1089684). Each property has its own PRIVATE entrance, balcony/deck, fire pit, kitchen, and living/sleeping areas. The properties can be rented separately or together depending on group size and availability. We can accommodate groups as large as 36.

Minutes from the property are:
Hiking Trails
Tidal pools for swimming
Rock climbing
Ocean cliffs & caves
Great fishing and mussel collecting
Ocean geysers
The town of La Bufadora
Crocodile Cove secluded beach
Puerto Escondido secluded beach and caves
Ocean Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Beachside horseback at Punta Banda beach
Hot Springs
La Jolla Beach Camp
Las Cañadas adventure park with wave pools and ziplining

Property manager

Igor

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Limo/town car service

Things to do

  • Boating
  • Golfing
  • Kayaking
  • Water park access

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Note from host: $150 pet fee per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: All events must be approved by Guest Services
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Note from host: All events must be approved by Guest Services Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Villa Villa
Villa Ensenada
Villa Villa Ensenada

El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

8/10 Good

David L.

Off The Beaten Path Beauty
If there was one thing to take away from this trip, it is that WE collectively as a people do not stop to truly relax and enjoy our surroundings anymore. We are constantly inundated with distractions from our phones, computers and televisions...This place will change all that. Castillo del Mar is architecturally beautiful with wood beamed ceilings and giant glass windows that open onto the expansive decks over the Pacific ocean. The views are just as they are in the pictures...magical. From the moment you step on the deck there is an overwhelming sense of calmness and peace. The house is appointed with beautiful artwork and modest furnishings. Igor was a fantastic communicator and contacted me the day before we were arriving to make sure that we had everything we needed. If you need something while you are there, massages, dinner prepared, horseback riding etc. Igor will make it happen for you. Overall, the trip was fantastic and we had a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of the real world. I hope to be back in Baja and stay on this little slice of heaven sometime soon. * I would recommend however that groups do not travel here with little children. We traveled with a group of 4 children aged 5 and under and although they had a wonderful time being together (and Igor was fantastic with them), because of the location and the way the house is situated on the cliff, it makes for a very dangerous setting. The house is not set up for young people and their safety. I would recommend families with children 10 and under choose another property until they are a bit older.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Beautiful place with an amazing host!
This was such an amazing trip! The house was breathtaking and comfortable for our large group. It was such a fun and adventurous weekend thanks to our extraordinary host Igor! He planned and coordinated our entire weekend, making everything run as smooth as possible. We had such an amazing time, I'm still dreaming about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V., Cypress

A must stay if you want to get away.
Our family had an amazing and relaxing vacation at this gorgeous home. It’s spacious bedrooms, living room, kittchen made it very comfortable to lounge in. We enjoyed the hikes around the beach areas and the breathtaking ocean scenery and sunsets. A big thank you to Igor and family, for going above and beyond with their hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Graham W., San Diego, California, USA

Absolutely beautiful, tide pools, natural geysers private beaches
The home was absolutely beautiful and Igor and the other people on the property were very helpful and accommodating. The natural beauty available on the property was unreal, tide pools, private beaches, natural geysers, dramatic views, and relative seclusion it had it all. The only reason I am not giving five stars is that it seemed a bit silly to charge $5 per device for wifi when we were already paying over $1000 dollars for our 2 night stay. Other than that we loved the house and found it easy to work around the eco requirements. We would definitely stay here again, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roland A.

Description doesn’t do it justice,Breathless Views!!!!
Outstanding property, If you want to getaway we definitely recommend this out of the norm experience. The property was perfect for our large group plenty of room, the large open living area leading into the patio was perfect for Bringing the family together. There was so much to do and not enough time, from the food to the sightseeing and much more like a night out in downtown Ensenada, wine tasting experience and so much more we will need to go back and do the only regret was not booking the full week.The service provided was far beyond what we expected and truly took the experience to the next level.

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

This place will not disappoint!
We had an amazing time here getting away from the usual. Pictures do not do this house justice, just one sunset from the deck and you'll forget everything! Igor has truly made this a one of a kind destination unlike any I've experienced. His caretaker Jose Luis is a diamond in the rough who will help get the most out of your time if he's available. Drinking coffee while watching the fishing boats come and go, eating mussels from the tide pools, sitting around a campfire on the sea cliff; just a few things I think about daily since being home. Normally I wouldn't return to the same place but this is most certainly an exception. We will be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Wonderful Setting!
We loved the house so much! The views were amazing and the location was perfect. Igor showed us some awesome hikes just off the house and we enjoyed the perfect balance of outdoorsy activities and hanging with our party at the house. We loved how secluded and "away from it all" we were. It was perfect for our bachelorette party. I highly recommend if you are looking for a beautiful, relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., California

Awesome View
Beautiful home right on the water. We spent a good part of our time on the balcony just enjoying the view. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. Fun hiking and tide pooling right out the door. A gorgeous beach a short though hilly hike away. We had eleven people some of our nights and it did not feel crowded. It's off the grid but we didn't have to modify our behavior much (with 11 people). Just what Igor mentions in the description and not really all of that. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Amazing property and stay from start to finish.
It surely exceeded our expectation of WOWness! Had a wonderful stay and experience. Would book this again and again.

8/10 Good

David L.

Great House / Great view off the beaten path
Stayed at the house for a week in November. House had everything we needed and is well equipped. Locating it the first time could be a challenge but owner had his guy escort us up and do the walk through on the house. While the house is "off the grid", we had no issues with power, hot water, etc.. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

BEAUTIFUL HOME
LOVED THE SUNSET, VIEW OF THE OCEAN AND THE HOME GREAT PLACE TO HAVE FAMILY TIME
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Carlos f.

Would come again for sure
our stay was wonderful, everything clean, really peaceful and quiet with lot of stars during the night, will absolutely come back in the future. Be sure to bring enough supplies for your stay because once you get there you don't want to go out shopping. The beds were confortable and clean and we didn't have any issue with water or power. The sunset is amazing and you can hear the waves whispering, very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Beautiful Oceanfront View
Everything about the property was great. Breath taking view of the ocean. The home was perfectly clean and well equipped for all of our needs and wants. The owner was very easy to work with and very accessible, but never got in our way. The property worked exceptionally well for a party of 10 people that ranged in age from 8 to 61 with easy access to the town and nightlife of Ensenada, La Bufadora. For those who seek adventure , there is plenty of areas to explore. Thanks Igor for the amazing stay, would recommend bajaoffthegrid to all 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Baja getaway, truly away
This is a unique property that is perfect for those who are seeking peace, quiet, a beautiful house, stunning scenery and seclusion. The good news is that you are off the beaten path but some could also view it as a negative if you want to get somewhere quickly. It is one of the last properties on the point located across the bay from the La Bufadora. The dirt road to the property is hilly and windy so the owner was wise in having an escort available for those not familiar with the area. Try to avoid using a passenger car. The house has all the amenities of a modern house. The kitchen has a large island which can seat everyone and electricity and water were not a problem. We didn't miss using a microwave or the use of a hairdryer. I would definitely return if I had a party of 4-6 to accommodate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016