My son Franck and I discovered Baja in 2005, while on a sailing adventure from Bainbridge Island, WA, South Pacific bound, Cabo enroute to catch trade winds, Thanksgiving dinner, Los Barriles the lure, purchased Villa de Suenos, 7 yrs full time, HS graduation, sold in December of 2012,found this diamond in the rough. Peaceful setting, miles of white sand beaches, great kite launching and no congestion in the Cerralvo Channel! Magnificent sunrises, sunsets, "Casa Suenos, home away from home" Classic Spanish Colonial architecture seldom found in Baja Sur with traditional details adorn Casa Suenos. Interiors by me, Betsy, Candy Colored Dreams, from beginning to end including concrete finishing, staining, to decoration. Multi colored clay tiles on roof, wood vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, 10 wooden French doors which allow for full, clear views and ventilation. Upstairs Master BR features a swinging rope queen size, with 3 sets of French doors opening onto a balcony affording breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez, Isla Cerralvo, and Punta Arena to the East, Western views of desert hills and sunsets to finish the day. Upstairs bath features a copper tub from mainland Mexico with handheld shower. Across the hall is a twin bed/lounge arrangement for sleeping and/or viewing movies, kiting demos or your choice! A very adequate gym occupies 1/2 of this area should a workout be part of the daily routine? For those passionate about entertaining and cooking(I am), a Gourmet kitchen with center island for gathering, prepping, baking, or blending margaritas(!), S/S Thermador 6 burner gas range, many appliances for cooking options, S/S DBL drawer fridge, concrete counters with integral double sinks, Keurig coffee machine, Bileti stove top, or French press for coffee conniseurs. Outside, a wood fired BBQ and traditional brick oven to entice the chef at heart! There is NO dishwasher. Downstairs BR with adjoining bathroom has a queen, armoire, adjoins the custom bathroom featuring limestone counters, onyx in the rough with lighting from beneath, external plumbed copper shower with handheld, and the beach at your feet! NOTE: mattresses are tempurpedic. Decorations throughout include family heirlooms from the U.S. and Europe, found objects, Mexican Talavera, and personal art. From 2005 to 2013, I lived permanently in Mexico, moving my personal possessions more than once from the United States. I call this home and hope my guests will find this home away from home! You will find a notebook with details upon arrival. Sirius Radio/HIGH SPEED INTERNET and VIZIO SMART 55" TV with DVD player in Gym/Twin BR. Dedicated HIGH SPEED(fiber optics) internet on the premises Use your WiFi accounts from up north, watch your favorite movies, from Netflix account, Amazon etc.! Won't bog down like many properties supported with Telmex's Infinitum. As tourists arrive more and more people are on line, slowing down upload/download. You will find a home guide book to answer all of your questions! ENJOY Your Vacation! NOTE: Per Person xtra charge: There is an extra charge for additional guests above 6. DOGS/PETS will be considered on a per pet basis. Please be prepared to provide Breed, Weight, and photos of all pets to be considered. Non shedding smaller breeds are preferred. There will be a per pet per day fee in addition to the rental fees. Feel free to inquire. Guests will have access to entire property(excluding vehicle Bodega) Outdoor shower is located near back door or entrance door of casa for your convenience as well as an additonal large fridge/freezer in adjacent walk-in bodega. Bodega translates as garage or storage shed. AirConditioning can be used in summer months however IMPORTANT to remove AC unit covers prior to turning on. WASHER is NEW, PLEASE familiarize yourself with operation before using. Laundry can be easily done in El Sargento with ROSY. I will be available to guests via email, facetime, messaging, phone. Calling b/t USA and Mexico with ATT Mobil Share plan is now free. Call ATT and notify them of your travel plans. Homes are sprinkled through the desert here which will make your stay peaceful. Neighbors are nearby and generally from the U.S. and Canada. Afternoon walkers stroll by, a few full time residents with horses will ride by, walking trails, single track mountain bike trails are abundant along with sandy roads. You will find this to be real Mexico! No roosters in the neighborhood, though cows and goats may wander by headed home for water. Be sure all gates are closed always. Evenings before retiring, it's a good idea to close all french doors and kitchen door as I have awoken to stray animals inside the property. We have 3 taxi/shuttles services(I use Samuel). Samuel Lucero Shuttle Company is the oldest and most experienced, dependable, licensed, transportation service in La Ventana/El Sargento. Ride to and from the airport in a comfortable, new, air conditioned van. I have been safely shuttling satisfied passengers for many years. I guarantee you will be pleased with my professional services. Please contact me for pricing. turissaven@hotmail.com or cell, 044-612-167-1550 Car Rental is recommended. Bicycles can be rented in town from various windsport establishments. EcoBajaTours is the bus from La Paz to San Jose del Cabo airport, excellent and reasonably priced. A rental Car is necessary, 4X4 or 2WD, getting you to and from airport conveniently as well as around the village, to beaches, market, to restaurants, Todos Santos (home of Hotel California), La Paz a seaside city, El Triunfo, home to the piano and mining museum, El Triunfo Cafe and El Minero(2 great restaurants)lots of history. SHUTTLE SERVICE: Samuel Lucero Shuttle Company is the oldest and most experienced, dependable, licensed, transportation service in La Ventana/El Sargento. Ride to and from the airport in a comfortable, new, air conditioned van. I have been safely shuttling satisfied passengers for many years. I guarantee you will be pleased with my professional services. Please contact me for pricing. turissaven. Market"Ultramarinos Oscaritos" has more than enough groceries, fresh veges, local cheese, bacon, along with other goodies for your stay! They will also take special orders. Use US $$ and/or pesos for cash. I recommend using the ATM machine @ Club Cerralvo with your debit card for instant cash-pesos/dollars. There are no banks in El Sargento or La Ventana. Many establishments including grocery accept credit cards, best exchange rate.