Loreto, Baja California Sur
Whether you’re looking to dry out and warm up by spending time poolside with a good book and a refreshing margarita, or the thought of world-class sport fishing and canyon hiking gets your adrenaline pumping, the location of this bright, sunny, beachside villa – 90 steps from the beach and 45 steps from the lap pool – with relax-inspiring, 360-degree views of the Sierra de la Giganta mountains and Sea of Cortez, is the perfect retreat for those with every interest in between. Glad to share trip planning ideas as well as how to stretch your dollars on things like car rental. Direct flights from the US West Coast via Alaska and American Airlines or from Calgary via WestJet make getting to Loreto Bay easy since the airport (LTO) is 10 minutes away.
This two-bedroom villa is completely furnished with modern conveniences and appliances, including 3 TV’s with satellite service and wifi, all included in your stay. Use the two bikes to explore the community, or borrow the beach/ pool toys and equipment at your leisure. Lounge in the tropical garden setting of the back patio – complete with outdoor shower – while you watch hummingbirds zip around the bougainvillea and listen to the back courtyard fountain or Sea of Cortez, just steps away. Grill the day’s catch on the terrace grill, and feel free to use the washer/ dryer as needed. Our property manager is well known in the community for always being very responsive to our guests’ needs, and she is well-equipped to address any questions or concerns during your stay.
At Casa Colibrí (hummingbird), your day might start with fresh-squeezed orange juice on the 3rd level (viewing tower, or mirador en español) while you watch the sun emerge over the water, then maybe a leisurely stroll along the beach or along the brightly-colored, desert-landscaped callejones (alleys) and placitas, followed by a frothy cappuccino at the aptly-named La Sirena Baja Café, a couple blocks away.
Do you enjoy golf We have it here. How about pickle-ball (or tennis) That too. Maybe paddle-boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, diving, whale (or bird) watching, star-gazing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, or ATV’ing All of the above. Or perhaps the old-world charm, history, and authentic Mexican flavor of Loreto’s restaurants, shops, and colonial Mission draw you to experience the true, laid-back Baja lifestyle What you won’t find in this fishing-village-turned-hidden-gem anchoring the Loreto Bay National Marine Park is traffic, noise, or belligerent spring-break-ers stumbling home after an all-nighter at the club. The Villages of Loreto Bay is an oasis for those looking to unwind, re-energize, and soak up the sun, a place for vacationers, retirees, families with children of all ages, loungers, adventurers, tri-athletes, or those wishing to do nothing more than read a good book, sip a tasty margarita, sprawl out next to the pool, and maybe practice speaking Spanish with one of our 24/7/365 security team.
Numerous restaurants, shops, spas, two grocery marts, and a bar/ gallery line our main thoroughfare, all within walking distance. At the Loreto Bay Golf and Spa Resort, you have even more options, including their beach-front restaurant and swim-up bar, pool/ hot tub, spa, and exercise room (requiring a modest fee), all accessible to our guests.
The theme of Loreto Bay is “Live Fully. Tread lightly.” We hope you decide to book your stay at Casa Colibrí and experience all the natural beauty this Baja jewel has to offer.
NOTE: All reservations of more than 4 guests require owner's prior approval, and no reservations of more than 4 guests (and less than the maximum of 6) for more than two weeks will be approved.
Casa Colibrà is a beautiful home with all the amenities. Loreto Bay is a lovely walkable community. Craig is a very responsive host. We would definitely visit again.
The Loreto Bay condo development is a community unto itself, with hundreds of very nice Mexican/Baja influenced condos built in similar fashion arranged around passages and corridors. Ours had a main level with two courtyards, a second floor with a spacious patio and bedroom suite, and third floor tower open to the surrounding views of the bay and the rugged peaks of the Sierra Gigante. In all ways - design, decor and furnishings, convenience, peace and privacy, Casa Colobri was about perfect. Yards from the lap pool, a few blocks from galleries and eateries, and the beach and Nopoli Rock just beyond the grounds. After a great day in Loreto it was still a treat to come back to the Casa and relax.
Overall, this visit exceeded expectations. The unit was nicely designed and well built. The neighborhood was very cozy. We visited the nearby town of Loretto a few times, and a nearby church. No negatives of any consequence, just a few quirks. Fun trip, though not sure it's an experience I'd repeat. Too much of an American/English bubble for me.
Villa was large and well equipped. It was cold while we were there and we couldn't figure out how to turn up the heat. Villa would not work for people that can't do stairs. Restaurants pretty limited in Loreto Bay and taxi ride into town was almost $25. The villa is close to the bay and very quite. The grounds are beautiful as well as the two pools.
We really loved this neighborhood in Nopolo. It had everything we needed including restaurants, markets, boutiques and spas. The location if this house was great. We stayed with our children for a family reunion. Everyone rented houses in this neighborhood and we were all super close to each other. My sister rented the unit next door (538), ours was 539. The terrace is beautiful with a distant and limited ocean view. The only issue was the wifi which had to get rebooted and never worked upstairs. Also the host forgot to send us check in instructions but his wife answered the phone immediately and was able to help us get into the property.
This property was just what we were all hoping for. Craig was very communicative during our visit and the Manager for the property in Mexico was very friendly and helpful. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook nice meals. The grounds are emaculate, pools are lovely. Couldn't have been a better vacation.
Another great villa in Nopolo.
We had a great stay. Lots of activities nearby! We'll need to come back to explore some more!
Craig’s place is a great spot to stay. He was very responsive, easy to communicate with, and provided helpful answers to questions we had during our stay. The Loreto Bay community is in a beautiful, quiet location that was a short drive in the rental car from the airport and town. We had the pools and the beach almost all to ourselves for the week. Exploring around the Loreto area with the car was a good time, but the shops and restaurants in the community have everything you could want for your stay within walking or bike riding distanced you aren’t looking to go far. We spent time each day at the hotel beach under a palm leaf shelter enjoying inexpensive food and drinks at their beachside restaurant with a swim up pool bar. We traveled with our two kids. One thing we weren’t exactly sure of prior to booking was an aspect of the layout. On arrival we found that the upstairs bedroom is not connected to the downstairs portion of the house through the interior, but via an exterior staircase. It wasn’t a problem in our situation, but could be a potential issue with very small kids. Looking back, to help with planning, we should have just asked Craig about the layout. He would have come back with an answer right away. There was no need to bring any beach gear for the kids. They were very happy with all the things stored at the apartment and really enjoyed riding in the wagon to and from pools and the beach. The kids loved the trip and didn’t want to leave. Thanks Craig!
The house is well equipped and very comfortable. We had a wonderful time, swimming in the Bay everyday, using the lap pool, golfing across the street and eating at all the available restaurants. Pretty easy to get a taxi to go into Loreto and elsewhere. The people in the neighborhood are very friendly. We would come back!
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