Casita de Luna - Beach 200 yards away, Stunning Views, Peace, Quiet and Nature

A bargain for such a great location this close to the beach - just a few hundred yards away! Close enough to hear the sound of whales flapping their tails on the water. Stunning open views (no exaggeration) of the spectacular peaks of the 7000' Sierra Laguna Mountains and the wide open Pacific. You don't even have to go down to the beach to enjoy it - the porch and roof-top terraza (preferred by many guests) bring it to you. A private beach bungalow located in an undeveloped area just north of Todos, it provides a natural retreat yet is just 10 minutes from all the action downtown. 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 on our north side, but it's still an exceptionally peaceful location, a natural setting with open landscape. Summer, fall and spring special rates. It is a spacious, 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! Furnished with:
*WiFi (password on front of info book on wall)
*King bed (or 2 singles pushed together) - comfy
* Sofa/futon bed (double) - great for kids
* Kitchen table & chairs
* 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 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!
* Linens and towels, including beach towels and beach mats.
* Beach umbrella, beach mats, canvas chairs, cooler, mask, snorkels, fins and boogie board available for beach trips are stored under patio.
* Rocking Chairs and recliners available for lounging on the porch or terraza/roof top.
* Hammock under palms. Daybed swing with view of ocean.

* Box of books for your reading pleasure.
* Daily afternoon breeze through ocean-side French doors to cool you, or ceiling fans.
* Table and comfortable chairs on corner of porch for al fresco dining.
* TV with DVD player and an assortment of DVDs (no TV reception).
* 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.
* Stairs to terraza provide a view 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 desert 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, white sandy beach, watching the whales breaching right off shore. If you prefer birding, from your porch watch osprey perched in the old-growth cactus, resident baby quail or road-runners skittering around and cardinals and Orioles feeding on the agave in the yard. 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. Contact us for an affordable vacation spot and info on the local attractions.

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 pit for those wishing to recycle.
* 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!