10/10 Excellent
Nancy B., San Diego, CA
23 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful retreat
Nancy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Entire home
Stunning View of Ensenada Bay
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cabo Punta Banda, BCN
- La Bufadora Overlook6 min drive
- Puerto Escondido17 min drive
- Playa Hermosa48 min drive
- Ensenada, Baja California Norte (ESE)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stunning View of Ensenada Bay
A whale breached right in front of our eyes on the first visit to our home, so we named it Casa Ballena, Whale House. Off the beaten path, house sits on a bluff-top spot offering breathtaking 180 degree views from Ensenada to Todos Santos Island. The house is fully stocked, WIFI, satellite TV, fireplace, hot showers, and a user friendly kitchen. Big glass doors and windows give great views from all rooms, and the expansive L-shaped patio outside with a gas grill lets you soak it all in in style.
Open living room and kitchen with soothing blue ocean and sky views. Moroccan rugs, original art. The master has a king bed, en suite bathroom, large closet. The second bedroom has full bed, queen bed, large bathroom. Wood is provided for fireplace. Overhead fans in all rooms. Outdoor gas grill. Beautiful garden, bird feeder to attract quail, scrub jays, doves, board games and books.
And of course, the blue water and sky view all around you that makes Casa Ballena peaceful, yet an energizing home away from home.
Open living room and kitchen with soothing blue ocean and sky views. Moroccan rugs, original art. The master has a king bed, en suite bathroom, large closet. The second bedroom has full bed, queen bed, large bathroom. Wood is provided for fireplace. Overhead fans in all rooms. Outdoor gas grill. Beautiful garden, bird feeder to attract quail, scrub jays, doves, board games and books.
And of course, the blue water and sky view all around you that makes Casa Ballena peaceful, yet an energizing home away from home.
Property manager
Kim Snyder
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Water view
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House Rules
Minimum age to rent: 21
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Riviera del Pacifico and Riviera Cultural Center are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Macroplaza del Mar Shopping Center and Mercado Negro. Caracol Museum and Antigua Aduana Maritima Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- La Bufadora Overlook - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
- Puerto Escondido - 17 min drive - 5.3 km
- Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos - 35 min drive - 32.9 km
- First Street - 35 min drive - 32.9 km
- Playa Hermosa - 48 min drive - 29.3 km
Restaurants
- La Bufadora Restaurante Blanquita - 6 min drive
- Habana Banana - 6 min drive
- Lidia's - 5 min drive
- Restaurant los Panchos - 6 min drive
- Los Gordos Restaurant and Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Josephine A.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Josephine A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Selene C.
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Birthday Weekend
Selene C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
20 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable bluff
Jim S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amrit S., SAN DIEGO
13 Aug 2018
Just book this. Seriously. One of the best houses in Ensenada. Period
Amrit S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Claudia E., San Diego
27 July 2018
Bliss
Claudia E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
7 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Steve H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brandon O.
6 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bellina is a hidden gem in Baja
Brandon O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
About the host
Hosted by Kim Snyder
I grew up in Arizona but spent every summer in North County San Diego. After graduating ASU, I moved to Texas and founded 2 Montessori Schools - my passion is Early Childhood Education. My other passion was to live near the beach, which I finally accomplished 15 years ago. Gratefully, I now live in Leucadia, Ca! Passions 3, 4, and 5, in a mixed order is our grandchildren, traveling and gardening.
Why they chose this property
Five years ago we visited a friend that lives in Baja and fell in love with the area. We found the perfect house, Casa Ballena, for the view, but also that it had tons of new space for us to garden.
What makes this property unique
The view from Casa Ballena fills the house with ever-changing light. From afar we get to see ships come and go through the bay to the Ensenada harbor. We can watch whales, dolphins, seals, and fish boils from the house and the deck. At night the lights of Ensenda twinkle across the bay. And the sunrise is epic.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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