The Amazing And Unique Shell Castle In Quiet, Scenic San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

San Carlos, Sonora
$153 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

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Sleep 12

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Night 2 nights

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Vacation in beautiful San Carlos, Mexico. *****Easter Week requires a 4 day minimum reservation.*****

Stay at the amazing San Carlos Shell Castle. The Castle has over 3000 square feet of living space under roof to enjoy a tranquil and inspiring life style while enjoying all the comforts of American comfort and convenience.

The Shell Castle is made entirely of volcanic rock and stone gathered from the mountains surrounding San Carlos. It is located a half mile from the beautifulsandy beaches around San Carlos Bay. The fishing is some of the best in the world. Snorkeling & scuba diving is very popular. The Shell Castle sits on a half acre of stone wall enclosed secure property. It is located in Ranchitos on Avenue H. The grounds have many native trees and plants. It can serve as a retreat for those looking to experience serenity and rejuvenate one's spirit.

There are two separate bedrooms and a cellar that sleeps 2 with 2 bathrooms and room to sleep up to 12 people. This would be a great location for multiple couples to stay.

It has Directv with two TV'S with DVR recorders and all premium channels along with Tucson local network stations. The Premium MLB Baseball package in now available on Directv. In the fall the NFL package is available. There is an out building with washer and dryer. Security is provided by CYBERCO so there are no worries about your safety. The local police make sure that tourists have a safe and enjoyable stay. The restaurants are first class and the Sonoran beef is second to none.

There is a large fountain in the middle of the Shell Castle and a 22 foot high ceiling. There is an amazing winding stair case leading to an upper patio area with gorgeous views of San Carlos Bay on the Sea of Cortez and the famous Tetakawi Mountain off in the distance.

Everything is provided for your stay and there is an onsite property manager who is available to help out in any way needed. She is completely knowledgeable about where to go and what to do in the San Carlos area.

The golf course is located just a ¼ mile from the Shell Castle. There is a special golf package available for 1 week of unlimited play including cart for just $200. If you want to work on your game than there is no better deal anywhere. The head pro offers lessons at prices unheard of in America.

San Carlos is enjoyed by many Americans and Canadians who have discovered this jewel by the sea. The trip from Tucson to San Carlos is an easy and very safe 5 hour drive on Mexico Highway 15.

Dogs may stay for an additional fee.

Because of the high increase in electricity rates in Mexico I had to raise the rates to offset the costs and yet still have competitive rates. There are 4 large mini-split AC units and several space heaters to keep it cozy in the cooler winter nights. I hope you understand the situation. I am still confident the Shell Castle is the best value in all of San Carlos because of it size and uniqueness.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Next To A Golf Course
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Dorothy W.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2023

    Stayed Apr 10, 2023

    The Shell Castle his hands down the most creative and artistic place we have ever stayed. It is beyond what I could describe with all the shells, stone work and mirrors. It was like staying on a movie set. Hilda the property manager is superb and available for any needs we may have had. All the bases were covered. Have to say this is something a person should experience at least once in a lifetime. We took numerous photos and loved it so much! Everything was clean, plenty of towels and bedding, complete kitchen with more than adequate dishes, blender, coffee maker come up toaster, convection oven and mixer. Not one thing could have been better. We are grateful for our stay there!

  • Erik G.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2023

    Stayed Feb 19, 2023

    This place is unique. Unusual layout but quite comfortable.

  • Sharleen H.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2023

    Stayed Dec 23, 2022

    We stayed at Shell Castle while we were in San Carlos to scuba dive. The space was large and able to accommodate our gear and our dogs. Hilda is an exceptional host and answered all questions.

  • Josephine A.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2022

    Stayed Apr 15, 2022

    I would like to share that the pictures and description of property is not what is actually provided in actual home. First of all, it was not a three bedroom home with three full bathrooms. Second the bathroom in middle and shower was totally a huge inconvenience no privacy what so ever. I mean if you were in bathroom the dinning table was right outside. There was no curtain and the shower had glass blocks but you could see I mean we are family but you need privacy. I mean it was smack right in the middle and not even inclosed. The bed down stairs was broken so couldnt be used. The lights outside would not stay if there was sensored they were totally off we could be outside it was pitch dark. the stove kept turning off and on.

  • Alma M.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2022

    Stayed Apr 8, 2022

    This our 3rd time here. I highly recommend this home. It's very unique & spacious. Very clean & well stocked. Hilda is great. She is there for anything you may need. We will definitely return ahain soon.

  • Scott L.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2022

    Stayed Dec 27, 2021

    Very Clean and Spacious. Had a great time in Mexico, and the property was perfect for my family of 4 and another family of 4. Has everything you need, and is close to all the good things in San Carlos. Will definitely stay again.

  • Elodia R.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2021

    Stayed Jul 31, 2021

    The house is beautiful the only problem we had is that they said it was 3 bedrooms and is only 2 , 3rd bedroom was not available the Ned was broke

  • Pamela C.

    Submitted May 16, 2021

    Stayed Apr 28, 2021

    We stayed a week at the Shell Castle in San Carlos and absolutely loved it! The pictures do not do it justice on the unique beauty and incredible feeling of this place. Our 7 year old and dogs were the main reason we booked this place and we definitely hit the Mark with keeping them entertained. The beautiful rock and shell design kept the home cool but the mini splits added comfort when needed. The windows had beautiful ironworks of marlin and other sea life on them and the grounds were beautiful to explore. Coming from Arizona in late April, we found San Carlos weather to be very mild and the atmosphere, food, and people were just what we were looking for. Hilda, the property host, is very welcoming and gracious and our dogs liked her too! The views from the top deck included sea views, city views, and Tetakawi views and that’s where we spent the majority of our time. Wayne, the owner, kept in touch with us from start to finish and was such a pleasure to communicate with. There is so much to tell that can’t possibly be written in a review but it is definitely worth the stay and we will be back again!!

  • Ivonne G.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2020

    Stayed Mar 14, 2020

    Beautiful property!! We would surely rent again!!

  • Corey P.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2018

    Stayed Jul 4, 2018

    Pros: Hilda personally met us and showed us around. The owner checked in with us during our stay. Plenty of drinking water and ice was provided to us which we were not expecting. This property is beautifully unique and I would recommend it for at least one stay. The fountain in the middle of the home was my personal favorite. Cons: Bedroom 2 was warm. In Bedroom 1 the A/C would turn on and off making it a little too hot sometimes. There are no complete walls which would give sound privacy for the bathrooms or bedrooms.

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