Casa BellaMar

Open the ocean-facing doors at Casa BellaMar and the Sea of Cortez immediately takes center stage—glass-blue and endless, framed by creamy sand and a horizon that seems to breathe with the breeze.

This eight-bedroom, nine-and-a-half-bath oceanfront estate is tucked away along Playa Tortuga on the East Cape. It was built for the kind of Baja days that begin with first light on the water and end with stars stitched tight above a private fire pit. A sun-kissed courtyard is surrounded by arched, hacienda-style hallways; the great room rises to exposed beams and spills onto a large terrace where a staircase leads directly to the beach and an infinity-edge pool meets well-kept lawns.

Here, mornings belong to slow swims and barefoot walks; afternoons gather around the hot tub with the sea in every sightline; and evenings are all about the hush of waves and a sky full of constellations.

Space is the signature. Private terraces for sunrise coffee and moonrise nightcaps are claimed by four of the main bedrooms. The majority of the suites have opulent king beds; a clever family room maximizes comfort and capacity by pairing one full bed with two twins; three king suites occupy a separate casita on the property for added privacy; all have en suite bathrooms, cool linens, and just the right amount of storage so that by day two, the rooms feel like yours.

When the mood turns social, the open-concept living and dining area holds a full house without losing the view; the gourmet kitchen—stone, stainless, and a generous island—has the flow for chef nights and pancake rituals alike. No one has to choose between a workout and a rally because there is a private tennis court next to a large, air-conditioned gym if you’d rather play than plate.

Outdoors, everything is tuned to the setting. Loungers and daybeds line the terrace; a shaded wet bar and built-in grill make alfresco lunches the default; and a ring of chairs encircles the fire pit close enough to the water that conversation shares a rhythm with the surf. The hot tub warms as the breeze comes up; the pool mirrors the last color; and every angle returns to that unbroken sweep of Sea of Cortez. It’s an easy, generous composition—the kind discerning guests look for in the best Los Cabos villas—that keeps big groups together without stepping on anyone’s quiet.

Getting here and getting around stays simple and honest. Los Cabos International (SJD) is typically 35–50 minutes by car to the villa, depending on time of day. Puerto Los Cabos Marina is 20–30 minutes away for boat days and fishing charters, while San José del Cabo’s historic center and Art District are roughly 25–35 minutes away. Groceries and pharmacies at La Comer or Chedraui Selecto (San José) are 25–35 minutes; Flora Farms and Acre for lingering farm-to-table dinners are 25–30 minutes.

Cabo Pulmo National Park—snorkel and reef days worth planning for—runs 60–75 minutes up the coast. For the map, pin 23.07° N, 109.55° W on Playa Tortuga. Roads are fully paved for most of the approach; the final 1–2 km are on well-maintained, compacted dirt typical of the East Cape and comfortable in a standard SUV (recommended for beach hopping and rural restaurants).

Three nearby ways to anchor a perfect day: snorkel the living reef at Cabo Pulmo before it gets busy and be back in time for a late terrace lunch; surf or watch the break at Shipwrecks/La Fortuna and follow it with tacos in Zacatitos; spend a Thursday evening wandering the San José del Cabo Art Walk (in season) and let galleries, wine bars, and street music set the pace. Distances stay realistic: beach access is down your private steps; restaurants and café stops in Zacatitos are 10–15 minutes; San José plaza 25–35 minutes; SJD 35–50 minutes.

What ultimately distinguishes Casa BellaMar from comparable oceanfront homes is its rare Playa Tortuga setting—true toes-in-the-sand access paired with a private tennis court, a full in-house gym, and a sleep plan that blends terrace-front king suites with a family-friendly room—delivering a horizon-line estate that lives as beautifully at noon as it does under a sky full of stars.

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