Villa Estero
Description
The Sea of Cortez, with its silk-blue water, golden East Cape sand, and the scent of salt and bougainvillea riding a warm onshore breeze, becomes your horizon as soon as you enter Villa Estero through its hand-carved door.
Situated in the gated community of Puerto Los Cabos, this five-suite haven blends quiet Roman symmetry with Spanish colonial romance. The exterior features whitewashed arches and sand-colored stucco, while the interior features Saltillo tile, creamy plaster walls, and hand-painted Talavera. The effect is luxurious with a homey feel, at once cinematic and incredibly soothing.
The villa’s focal point is the great room, a long, bright space with wraparound couches and leather club chairs facing a classic fireplace and a glass wall that folds all the way to the sea. Cool terracotta pavers beneath your feet lead directly to the pool terrace, while a striking wood herringbone ceiling above warms the light. Sunrise chilaquiles or a chef-driven tasting menu are easily prepared in the gourmet kitchen next door, which features marble counters, opulent stainless appliances, and exquisite millwork.
The clan is seated around a large dining table that can accommodate twelve people without overcrowding the space; vibrant regional artwork, hand-thrown ceramics, and embroidered fabrics add color and character to the muted color scheme.
With each of the five spacious suites facing the water and leading to a private terrace, you can sleep to the sound of the tide and wake up to pelicans skimming the surf. Hand-painted tile is used to trim spa-style ensuites; TVs, blackout shades, and in-room safes make comforts effortless; glass doors connect indoors and outdoors so Cortez breezes flow through the room with ease. The house was drawn to breathe as sunlight lifted everywhere but never overwhelmed.
The resort vibe is evident when you’re outside. Inside the main pool, an infinity-style Jacuzzi with six bubbling jets surrounded by cantera stone seems to float. Nearby, a three-tiered four-poster daybed and twin hammocks strung between palms make a convincing case for a long siesta. A palapa-shaded grill kitchen, complete with stainless barbecue, marble bar, TV, and sound, keeps the party going.
The gas fire feature warms the terrace as the afternoon turns golden, and the boundary between the sea and the sky becomes a watercolor. The East Cape’s weather varies by day and season, so make plans to swim during calm seas and use the pool and spa during Pacific swell. The beach is only a short distance away. When you want gin-clear water and soft access, swimmable coves at Palmilla, Chileno, and Santa María are a short drive away.
The best of Los Cabos is easily accessible from this exclusive address. It takes five to ten minutes by car to Puerto Los Cabos Marina for sunset sailing and sportfishing charters. Nicklaus/Norman’s Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club is comparable.
Fifteen minutes away is the historic San José del Cabo Art District, which is ideal for dining on the plaza and visiting galleries. A breathtaking 70–90-minute coastal drive leads to Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, a UNESCO site with one of North America’s only living coral reefs. Boutiques in San José de Cabo are ten to fifteen minutes away for provisioning, cafés, and a pharmacy; downtown Cabo San Lucas and the marina are thirty to forty-five minutes away via Highway 1. Door-to-door travel to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.
The last 1-2 km of Puerto Los Cabos are smooth, well-marked residential roads with fully paved approaches; any car is acceptable, though a mid-size SUV makes beach-hopping simple. The villa is located close to 23.061° N, 109.655° W on San José del Cabo’s East Cape arc.
With five terrace-linked ocean-view suites, a “floating” spa inside an infinity pool, a palapa chef’s bar, and quick access to Puerto Los Cabos golf and marina adventures, Villa Estero stands out among Los Cabos Villas for its unique combination of architectural heritage and true steps-to-sand living.
Three simple ways to spend a day: • Set out for marlin and dorado at first light from Puerto Los Cabos, then return for a grilled-catch lunch under the palapa; Take a leisurely art walk in San José del Cabo on Thursdays from November to June after snorkeling the protected waters of Palmilla or Chileno before the breeze arrives. • Take a road trip to Cabo Pulmo for top-notch reef snorkeling, stop in Santiago for a swim at Fox Canyon’s waterfall, and return home for sunset in the Jacuzzi.
Meta travel and access: SJD 20–30 minutes; Puerto Los Cabos Marina & Golf 5–10 minutes; San José del Cabo Art District 15 minutes; Cabo San Lucas 35–45 minutes; last 1-2 km of paved residential lanes; SUV advised for coastal exploration.
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