Villa Gloriosa
Description
The world softens to the sound of surf and birdsong as you pass through the gates of Palmilla’s exclusive Caleta. Villa Gloriosa, which is situated on the shores of Bahía de San José, offers 9,000 square feet of Spanish-Colonial elegance set against the Sea of Cortez, with views that stretch uninterrupted from Punta Palmilla to Punta Gorda.
The house’s exterior features distinctive red clay roof tiles, crème stucco, marble columns, and organic palm-thatched awnings; inside, it seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fluency, giving the impression that you have entered a vibrant, five-star resort.
The great room establishes the mood with its carved fireplace, deep, sink-in sofas, candlelit chandelier above a large dining table, and creamy cantera floors underfoot. Whether it’s a chef’s tasting menu or sunrise chilaquiles for beachgoers, the gourmet kitchen’s top-notch stainless appliances hum beneath timbered ceilings and artisanal cabinetry.
The workflow just works. The trade winds pass through each gathering as the large, arched doors fold onto the shaded veranda. This serene beauty is echoed in bedrooms with arched niches, hand-laid tile, rich woods, and the hush of ocean light, so rest comes as a good vacation promises.
At Villa Gloriosa, living outside is a daily ritual. A horizon-line infinity pool and an elevated, stone-rimmed Jacuzzi with a long view of the cobalt beyond are located on a large, sun-warmed terrace. As the light shifts from silver to honey-gold, the veranda’s shade facilitates conversation while the grill station brings service outside.
Native vegetation envelops the estate in aroma and seclusion, and special beach access drops you onto the soft sand of Palmilla Cove in a matter of seconds—rare, protected water in Los Cabos that turns morning swims and paddle sessions into routines rather than plans.
The charm of this place includes Palmilla’s lineage, which is accessible through your reservation in the private residential community. Jack Nicklaus’ renowned Ocean and Mountain courses are located against the sea at the Palmilla Golf and Tennis Clubs, which can be accessed through the concierge (green fees and court reservations apply). The spa, gym, and resort pools are still only available to in-house guests; dining at One&Only Palmilla’s restaurants may be requested and confirmed directly by the hotel.
The Shoppes at Palmilla, which include a gourmet market, pharmacy, wine shops, and cafés, are about five to eight minutes away by car; galleries and plaza dinners in San José del Cabo’s Art District and historic plaza are usually 12 to 15 minutes away; and, depending on traffic, the Cabo San Lucas Marina and Land’s End viewpoint are about 25 to 35 minutes away along Highway 1. For reference, the villa is located at roughly 23.011° N, 109.730° W, above Palmilla Bay close to Villas del Mar.
Door-to-door arrivals are seamless and paved. The front gate at Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, while private aviation at Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) takes 30 to 40 minutes. The last one to two kilometers follow safe, clearly marked residential lanes; any car class is suitable, but a mid-size SUV is best for nighttime excursions and beach hopping along the Corridor. You can watch the bay turn into a mirror at dawn from the veranda before strolling to the sand with coffee in hand. Palmilla’s famous coves are some of the safest places in the area to swim.
Villa Gloriosa’s trinity of privileges—a museum-caliber Spanish-Colonial composition brought to life with artisanal finishes, a horizon-hungry pool terrace that folds sea and sky into every moment of the day, and a true front-row Palmilla Cove address with private beach access—are ultimately what set it apart from other Los Cabos Villas.
Three things to do in the area
Just after sunrise, take a dip in the serene water at Palmilla Beach. On the way back, stop by the shopping center for fresh fruit and espresso. Enjoy ceviche on the veranda after playing a late-morning loop on the Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course, where fairways run along the surf. Plan an evening for San José del Cabo’s Art Walk (during the season), which will take you from galleries to wine bars before you return to the sound of the tide and the glow of your terrace.
Meta travel and access: SJD 20–30 minutes; Palmilla shops 5–8 minutes; San José Art District 12–15 minutes; Cabo San Lucas Marina 25–35 minutes; last 1-2 kilometers of smooth residential lanes; mid-size SUV advised.
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