Arroyo House

Modern two bedroom beach home with an open floorplan and spectacular views.

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The house

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shot taken from the water while we were under construction

from the arroyo. the water view is facing out from the patio.

master bedroom w/king size bed

dining room to living room

bathroom w/connecting indoor & outdoor shower

bedroom 2 w/queen size bed

kitchen

the arroyo & beach
from the patio looking right

Open floorplan. Sea of Cortez view from living room, dining room, patio and kitchen.
Two large bedrooms.
Master bedroom has mountian views, french doors that open to the back, ceiling fan, closet and a king size bed.
Second bedroom has mountain views, ceiling fans, a queen bed and a dresser.
Sheets are 300+ thread count. Turkish bath towels. 4 beach towels.
House sleeps 6.
Large outdoor patio facing the Sea of Cortez.
Indoor and outdoor dining tables seat 8.
Television with small library of DVDs. There is no cable it's just for movies.
Kitchen has cookware, plates, cups, silverware and a blender.
Dishwasher.
The house is fully screened-in so you can enjoy the breeze without bugs.
Perfect for family trip, romantic getaway, small group retreat or fishing vacation.
Bathroom with shower and tub.
Outdoor shower for rinsing off from the beach. Outdoor towel rack for drying beach towels.
Front patio facing the Sea of Cortez.
Electricity and hot water.
Washing machine and dryer.
For an extra charge, daily housekeeping/cook is also available.

The location:

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Once you leave the town of Los Barriles it takes about forty five minutes to get there. the easiest way to get there is to fly into Los Cabos (SJD) and rent a car. it's is about an hour and a half drive north from there.

The house is in Baja Sur. It has unrestricted views and unrestricted access via the arroyo to a beautiful beach on the Sea of Cortez. It's about halfway between Cabo and La Paz.
The closest town is Los Barriles.

It is a great place to relax, rejuvinate & celebrate with friends under the stars. it is 30 minutes away from medical care or a larger size town (barriles). The villages nearby are very small. They include a few small stores within eight minutes where you can buy beer (thank god) and other essentials (like more beer). There is also a great restaurant (punta pescadero) and delicious local taco stand three nights a week. The best part of it is the gorgeous beach. Baja at it's best. Free of comercialism and crowds. The sea is usually very mild.

The fun stuff

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chill on the patio

take a beach walk

whale/dolphin watch

go fishing

go beachcombing - this is our beach

to the right

kayak

Activities:

* Chill out. Read, relax, drink margaritas.
* Fish. The fishing is world-class. Even if you are not a huge fisherman you should try going out at least once. Best to do it at the begining of your stay so you can eat fresh fish all week. We can help you arrange to be picked up on the beach right by the house by a local fishing captain. He has his own boat and equipment, you don't have to bring anything.
If you catch a lot (very common) and want to bring some home - there is a place in Los Barriles that flash freezes fish for $1.50 a pound. Catch 30 pounds of tuna and you might be thinking about it - yum!!

* Beach. This is one of the most beautiful in all of Baja. The Sea of Cortez is very mild so it's great for swimming and for kids. Go for a beach walk - chances are all you'll see of people are their footprints. This is a great beach to find beautiful shells, rocks and driftwood. A short walk to the north are some rock outcroppings with tidepools that are fun to explore. In the evening you can build a driftwood fire on the beach.

* Snorkle. There are two full sets of fins/snorkles/masks. There is good snorkling right off the beach, with numerous tropical fish. If you're brave and use gloves you can catch lobster right off the point to the left. The beach at Punta Pescadero is also good for snorkling. About an hour away is Cabo Pulmo, a protected marine park with a living coral reef.

* Kayak. There is a single and a tandem (two people) kayak available for you to use at any time. They both have life jackets and anchors. Mornings are usually the calmest part of the day and a great time to paddle down the coast. Bring a rod out and you could catch lunch. You may even see a whales or dolphins while you are out there.

* Explore. If you rent a 4WD take the road north. It is unspoiled Baja at its best. There are some extremely beautiful private beaches just past Boca Del Alamo.

* Take a surfing day trip. There are two long boards availible for you to use. The town of Todos Santos is about an hour and a half drive away and has great surfing. It also has a great vibe and is a hub for artists.

* Rent a quad (ATV) and explore the beach or the desert. they are about $100 a day delivered and picked up at your door. Super fun - go North!

* Go to Hotel Punta Pescadero (1 mile from the house) for dinner. www.puntapescadero.com/activities.html

The price

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$800 a week.

Split it with another couple - that's only 400 each!

How can you resist???

Friends and family - ask us about the friends and family deal.

For questions and booking please call Ericka & Matt at 510-336-0502 or email thearroyohouse@yahoo.com.

The gear

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All free for your use.

- 2 ocean kayaks. one single one double. both are the sit on top style.
- 2 sets of snorkles/fins/masks. fins are a women's 8 and a man's 10 .
- 2 long boards.

More pics

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small adorable dogs are welcome! ask us how to bring them it's easy.

the road

Map of the town of Los Barriles

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