El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Ensenada, BCN

Puerto Escondido15 min walk
La Bufadora Overlook13 min drive
Ensenada, Baja California Norte (ESE)53 min drive
Playa Hermosa65 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Mars Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Mercury Room

1 Queen Bed

Ocean Moon Suite

1 Queen Bed

Ocean Sun Suite

1 Queen Bed

Venus Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Sunrise Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This eco-property is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, Bajilla de Paplotes (Kites Bay) and La Bufadora! Minutes from the front door are myriad hiking trails, tidal pools for snorkeling and swimming, a secluded beach at Crocodile Cove, as well as the the marine geyser and local market in the town of La Bufadora. You can even book a gastro-wine tour of the Guadalupe Wine Valley which is just an hour away or go dancing in downtown Ensenada which is 45 minutes away.

The properties at Baja Off the Grid are 100% solar powered and self contained with their own water and gas on site. We do have a back up propane generator for those cloudy days. That being said, our resources are precious and limited so we ask that all of our guests be mindful and conserve when possible. This entails: shorter showers, unplugging devices at night, flushing less, and connecting to our beautiful natural surroundings.

There are 3 properties at Baja Off the Grid. El Rancho Del Mar (listing #1102341), El Castillo Del Mar (listing #848729), and La Casa Del Mar (lsiting #1089684). Each property has its own PRIVATE entrance, balcony/deck, fire pit, kitchen, and living/sleeping areas. The properties can be rented separately or together depending on group size and availability. We can accommodate groups as large as 36.

Minutes from the property are:
Hiking Trails
Tidal pools for swimming
Rock climbing
Ocean cliffs & caves
Great fishing and mussel collecting
Ocean geysers
The town of La Bufadora
Crocodile Cove secluded beach
Puerto Escondido secluded beach and caves
Ocean Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Beachside horseback at Punta Banda beach
Hot Springs
La Jolla Beach Camp
Las Cañadas adventure park with wave pools and ziplining

Property manager

Igor

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

All events must be approved by Guest Services

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

$150 pet fee per stay

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

NO: blow dryers, curling irons, toasters, coffee m

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: All events must be approved by Guest Services

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cabo Punta Banda

Located in Cabo Punta Banda, this castle is in a rural area and by the ocean. Caracol Museum and State Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Punta Brava Trailhead Entry and Las Cañadas. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ensenada, BCN

What's nearby

Puntos Sueños - 1 min walk
Puerto Escondido - 15 min walk
La Bufadora Overlook - 13 min drive
First Street - 43 min drive
Playa Hermosa - 65 min drive

Restaurants

La Bufadora Restaurante Blanquita - 13 min drive
Lidia's - 12 min drive
La Marina Restaurant - 20 min drive
Habana Banana - 13 min drive
La Buf'Adora Tequila Grill - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa pet-friendly?

Yes, this castle allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Castillo Del Mar @ Baja Off the Grid: A Premiere Eco Adventure Resort & Villa located?

Situated by the ocean, this castle is within a 15-minute walk of Puntos Sueños and Puerto Escondido. Cabo Banda and Punta Brava Trailhead Entry are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8/10 Good

David L.

30 Aug 2018

Off The Beaten Path Beauty

If there was one thing to take away from this trip, it is that WE collectively as a people do not stop to truly relax and enjoy our surroundings anymore. We are constantly inundated with distractions from our phones, computers and televisions...This place will change all that. Castillo del Mar is architecturally beautiful with wood beamed ceilings and giant glass windows that open onto the expansive decks over the Pacific ocean. The views are just as they are in the pictures...magical. From the moment you step on the deck there is an overwhelming sense of calmness and peace. The house is appointed with beautiful artwork and modest furnishings. Igor was a fantastic communicator and contacted me the day before we were arriving to make sure that we had everything we needed. If you need something while you are there, massages, dinner prepared, horseback riding etc. Igor will make it happen for you. Overall, the trip was fantastic and we had a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of the real world. I hope to be back in Baja and stay on this little slice of heaven sometime soon. * I would recommend however that groups do not travel here with little children. We traveled with a group of 4 children aged 5 and under and although they had a wonderful time being together (and Igor was fantastic with them), because of the location and the way the house is situated on the cliff, it makes for a very dangerous setting. The house is not set up for young people and their safety. I would recommend families with children 10 and under choose another property until they are a bit older.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

27 Jul 2018

Beautiful place with an amazing host!

This was such an amazing trip! The house was breathtaking and comfortable for our large group. It was such a fun and adventurous weekend thanks to our extraordinary host Igor! He planned and coordinated our entire weekend, making everything run as smooth as possible. We had such an amazing time, I'm still dreaming about this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V., Cypress

15 Jun 2018

A must stay if you want to get away.

Our family had an amazing and relaxing vacation at this gorgeous home. It’s spacious bedrooms, living room, kittchen made it very comfortable to lounge in. We enjoyed the hikes around the beach areas and the breathtaking ocean scenery and sunsets. A big thank you to Igor and family, for going above and beyond with their hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Graham W., San Diego, California, USA

7 Jun 2018

Absolutely beautiful, tide pools, natural geysers private beaches

The home was absolutely beautiful and Igor and the other people on the property were very helpful and accommodating. The natural beauty available on the property was unreal, tide pools, private beaches, natural geysers, dramatic views, and relative seclusion it had it all. The only reason I am not giving five stars is that it seemed a bit silly to charge $5 per device for wifi when we were already paying over $1000 dollars for our 2 night stay. Other than that we loved the house and found it easy to work around the eco requirements. We would definitely stay here again, we had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roland A.

1 Jun 2018

Description doesn’t do it justice,Breathless Views!!!!

Outstanding property, If you want to getaway we definitely recommend this out of the norm experience. The property was perfect for our large group plenty of room, the large open living area leading into the patio was perfect for Bringing the family together. There was so much to do and not enough time, from the food to the sightseeing and much more like a night out in downtown Ensenada, wine tasting experience and so much more we will need to go back and do the only regret was not booking the full week.The service provided was far beyond what we expected and truly took the experience to the next level.

About the host

Hosted by Igor

My name is Igor and I am the Golden Keys Concierge at Baja Off the Grid. My family has been taking care of this amazing eco resort for the last 10 years.

Why they chose this property

There are two words that come to mind when describing this place: EPIC & MAGICAL

What makes this property unique

This is one of the only properties where you can truly experience what it is like to live off the grid. Living in tune with nature is far easier than you think and after a day at the resort you quickly realize how simple it is to leave a minimal carbon footprint, while still living in luxury.

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