The pool is open and solar heated in the winter. The central plaza is a one block walk to restaurants, live music, authentic shopping, and historic 1697 Mission and museum. Only a couple minutes to the malecon and marina, to book a fishing trip or snorkeling at Coronado Island. The casita is gated, landscaped and the pool just steps from your front door. Secure parking in the backyard of the casita, accessed by the large gate just around the corner from the gate where you pick up your keys. Step out the front door and into the pool... Cozy, quaint gated community of only 8 casita's. Very laid back with pool, nice landscaping and lighted walkways. Backyard private gate has secure parking for one vehicle. Sorry, we cannot accommodate pets. ** Our grounds keeper Hector, comes every 2 days to water plants, so don't worry if you see him in the yard. Please READ "house rules" in booking section BEFORE booking. If you have a family with more than 4 people, the houses next door #6, 7 or 8 may be available to book also. Children are people too and are counted as guests. Welcome to Club el Palmar. Self check-in with lock box #5 on front gate. Step by step pictures to open the box, are in check-in instructions after you book. Please note: This is not the entrance for your parking. Go around the corner on Agua Dulce to the lime green column and in big gate #5. The key to this lock you just got from the lock box. For the security of our little community, please keep this gate locked at all times. Reach me by Airbnb messaging or phone anytime Very laid back common area around the pool. Meet new people from locations around the world. Everone is here for a good time! The location is central to everything, so no need to rent a vehicle unless you plan to go exploring outside the town. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: The pool in the common area is NOT fenced and there is NO lifeguard. Please consider this when booking with small children. We keep the pool covered to retain heat and keep clean, but you can fold it back and use it anytime. Sorry, we do not accommodate pets. Provided for your convenience is 2 5 gallon jugs of filtered water. Although the amenities say TV, this is for YOUR netflix or Roku account or YOUR gaming equipment. No subscription to local programming.