Mar Azul

Mar Azul is the kind of beachside retreat that transforms a stay into a spectacle, perched above the sugar-soft arc of Áano Beach with the Sea of Cortez pouring in like liquid light.

This two-story, 9,000-square-foot villa, located in Palmilla’s sister community of Hacienda Beach, the most sought-after address in Cabo San Lucas, offers expansive, cinematic views from almost every room—Punta Ballena hazed in the distance, Land’s End to your left, and the marina’s sails winking just beyond the bay. The horizon rushes in as soon as you enter through the carved doors: the lines separating the living room, terrace, and tide dissolve into a single, effortless space, salt air braids with cool stone, and floor-to-ceiling glass slides away.

With its white stucco, timbered ceilings, and artisanal cabinetry, Mar Azul’s design pays homage to grand haciendas while balancing traditional craftsmanship with modern ease. The chef’s kitchen is a display of high-end stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a four-seat breakfast bar, a prep sink, and a walk-in pantry.

It’s suitable for both a multi-course dinner prepared by your personal five-star chef and sunrise chilaquiles. The great room is anchored by an elegant dining area for eight, and a glass-fronted bar invites you to have a margarita before dinner before you head outside to watch the bay turn to gold.

Sleeping quarters are a haven. Each of the two main suites on the main level has a king bed, a marble bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a private terrace with the first light spilling over the water. There are two more guest rooms on the same level, one with a double and the other with two twins, each with a luxurious bathroom.

Three additional suites on the pool level increase the villa’s capacity without compromising privacy: a king-bed room with a view of the ocean and a sun-drenched terrace; a second king suite with warm wood and neutral linens; and a final bedroom set with two twins, perfect for younger guests. Each member of your party will have a unique, incredibly relaxing place to retreat thanks to the six enlarged sea-facing or garden-framed suites and the seventh guest room, each of which has a bathroom, personal climate control, and a television.

The villa’s resort-quality focal point is an infinity pool with a curved edge that appears to merge with the ocean. Slip into the bubbling jacuzzi and watch yachts ghost past on the blue, wade to the swim-up bar for another round, or collapse into an in-water lounger. Ocean breezes serve as the soundtrack as lounging terraces flow to an alfresco dining table and shaded grill station.

When you’re ready for sand between your toes, a private path leads to Hacienda’s direct beach access, which is one of the rarest gifts in Los Cabos. The swimmable curve of “ano” is the most cherished feature in the area.

A gated, low-rise community with two more pools (including a beachfront infinity), a cutting-edge fitness center, yoga classes, and a full-service spa, Hacienda Beach is a study in tranquility. It’s difficult to think of a better location: you’re just a few blocks from Cabo’s restaurants, nightlife, and marina, but as soon as you cross the porte cochère, the atmosphere shifts to one of a private club.

A five-star private chef, a luxurious round-trip airport transfer, and ten hours of professional butler service per day are all included in your stay at Mar Azul. As a result, days have a refined, leisurely rhythm, with fresh ceviche appearing by the pool, sunset cocktails waiting on the rail, and every reservation and whim taken care of before you even think to ask.

In Los Cabos, distances are as convenient as they get. The Cabo San Lucas Marina and the Puerto Paraíso mall are only a 5- to 8-minute walk from Mar Azul’s front door; Áano Beach is located right outside your private gate. For easy provisioning, Costco and Fresko/La Comer are 12 to 15 minutes away by car, while Áano water-taxi piers to El Arco are roughly ten minutes away on foot.

The Corridor takes 25 to 35 minutes to reach San José del Cabo’s galleries and colonial plaza. Cabo San Lucas (CSL) for private aviation is 15–20 minutes away, while Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is normally 35–45 minutes away by highway.

The final approach to Hacienda is a seamless, guarded entry with valet and on-site parking; an SUV is handy for exploring, but on many days you’ll be happy to walk or golf cart wherever you want to go. All roads leading to Hacienda are paved. Set your pin close to 22.8839° N, 109.9069° W on Cabo’s most well-known shoreline for precise bearings.

The unique combination of a true oceanfront at Hacienda with private beach access and a fully staffed, five-star service model—chef, ten-hour daily butler, seamless airport transfers—with Cabo’s marina and dining easily accessible by foot, all framed by a horizon-level pool that seems to empty into the Sea of Cortez, is what distinguishes Mar Azul from other Los Cabos Villas.

Spend your evenings beneath a starry chandelier on the veranda, your afternoons exploring the quiet streets of Caleta or the upscale stores at the Shoppes at Palmilla (about fifteen minutes by car), and your mornings gliding from the pool to the sea and back.

When you do go out, there are three simple things to do: take a sunrise paddleboard from Áano to the Arch at Land’s End before the boats arrive; reserve a chef-led tasting at One&Only Palmilla (approximately fifteen minutes by car), followed by a moonlit stroll on Palmilla Cove; or spend a day in Chileno or Santa María Bay for lunch in the sand and snorkel-clear water before heading back to your swim-up bar at golden hour.

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