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Ocean View - Unique Mexican Contemporary Vacation home with Amenities!

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Casa Franz #146
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Casa Franz 
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Casa Franz ~ Cactus Flower - UGI

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6142.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Las Gaviotas, Baja California Norte
  • Christ of the Sacred Heart
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Baja Studios
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rosarito Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1st Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2nd - Twin ~ 2nd Floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3rd ~ 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom & shared with Twin bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 3rd - 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View - Unique Mexican Contemporary Vacation home with Amenities!

Our modest vacation home is located in the beautiful exclusive beachfront community of Las Gaviotas, the Heart of the Baja Riviera...approximately 45 mins from the U.S. Border, south of San Diego. We have a 3 bedroom ~ 3 bath vacation family home. Maximum 6 person including children with NO EXCEPTIONS.
And, unfortunately, no pets allowed.

OCEAN VIEW:
Sunny weather breaking out into the Spring to Summer season. For 2021, Baja is giving us a mix of rain, cloudy with intermittent sunny, warm & pleasant weather. Some nights are a bit nippy, but we have a fireplace and every bedroom including bathrooms have a wall space heater.

Casa Franz is located in the middle of the complex, on the 3rd Tier below the Tennis courts, as road noise traffic from the free & toll road are virtually non-existent as compared to the 3 story condo units on the back tier of which previous guests have commented & experienced as a real source of annoyance. Casa Franz enjoys it's peace and quiet from the ocean's rhythmic waves with a green belt ocean view right in front giving our guests an extra added pleasure.

CASA FRANZ SET FOR 2021WINTER.
Don't miss out on the Winter season (Oct-Mar) as our rates are lower and the unique opportunity to enjoy the refreshing brisk cool weather as the winter solstice begins. Sunsets are especially fantastic in Reds and Orange hues. We have a fireplace with the use of the flame logs to create a nice cozy fireside mood complimented with our small built in wall space heaters in every room, just in case it gets too chilly.

A WORD ABOUT COVID19 & CASA FRANZ
Our cleaning procedures are ENHANCED and we will send you an update as you get closer to arrival date.

IN THE MEANTIME, THE MEXICO'S "COVID TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM" IS AVAILABLE.
GO TO THIS LINK~~>https://datos.covid-19.conacyt.mx/#SemaFE

Property manager

Amy & Arturo Franz
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 6:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Low 3 ft walls. Use Toddler gates in guest closet
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke on the deck! Ashtrays available.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Playas de Rosarito

Located in Las Gaviotas, a neighbourhood in Playas de Rosarito, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Christ of the Sacred Heart and Fronton Jai Alai Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana and Club Campestre Golf Course. All the Pretty Horses of Baja Rides and Rescue and Baja Studios 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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Las Gaviotas, Baja California Norte

What's nearby

  • Christ of the Sacred Heart - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Baja Studios - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • All the Pretty Horses of Baja Rides and Rescue - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Rosarito Beach - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Baja California Center - 22 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Villa Ortegas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo #1 Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angel del Mar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fiesta Pescador Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bahia Cantiles - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View - Unique Mexican Contemporary Vacation home with Amenities! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ocean View - Unique Mexican Contemporary Vacation home with Amenities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View - Unique Mexican Contemporary Vacation home with Amenities!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View - Unique Mexican Contemporary Vacation home with Amenities!?

Checkout is at 6:00 PM.

Where is Ocean View - Unique Mexican Contemporary Vacation home with Amenities! located?

Located in Las Gaviotas, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Christ of the Sacred Heart and within 6 miles (10 km) of All the Pretty Horses of Baja Rides and Rescue and Baja Studios. Rosarito Beach and Baja Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

The property was fantastic, and Las Gaviotas is a wonderful neighborhood. At night, the ocean and beach make great sounds, and the sunset views from the jacuzzi are stunning. Over the long weekend, the HOA brought a fresh fish taco stand/cart.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Beautiful home , had such a relaxing time and weather was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Beach House

Spent four days with my family in this wonderful beach house. The owner was very nice and went all out for us. I will be back next year God willing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the gaviotas

Always a pleasure to stay here at the gaviotas our rental was what was expected very beautiful and everything we could have asked for. Thanks again for Having us will be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We had such a relaxing time at this beautiful home. All amenities were as described. We enjoyed our stay and will visit again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leahna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Great overall experience!

We loved this property! The hosts were a pleasure to work with and we will definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H., Long Beach, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING house & Experience

Rented the house with some friends and family and had a great experience from the start. Arturo was VERY helpful with recommendations for the area on things to do and routes to take. And the house was amazing - super clean, nicely decorated and included games and books and was very close to the pool. I have stayed at a few rentals in Las Gaviotas and this house was my favorite. I'll definitely be back to stay next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

teresa a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome casa!

We have been coming to Las gaviotas for awhile now and we were so pleased on how well stocked the house was. We have never stayed at a home that provided us with so much. Loved that you even had a toothbrush emergency kit’! Everything we needed was provided. Thank you Arturo and Amy for a beautiful house. We loved the decorations and the view of the ocean was amazing! . Our trip was way too short and we will surely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!

We loved every second. Great house, location and fully stocked. Will be back next year for sure. 1 minute walk to beach and pool. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mahir a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Las Gaviotas

Omg this place is beautiful!! They have everything you need to enjoy the beach and town. 10/10 for rating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

We had a very pleasant stay. Communication with Arturo was fast and clear. The house was clean. Great location. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day weekend getaway

Our family had a great time staying at Casa Franz. It had everything we needed to enjoy the long weekend. We really appreciated the supply closet with beach items and games for our kids. The frosted mugs in the freezer was also a nice surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gaviotas

Nice spot and location in beautiful Las gaviotas community 👌🏽
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy, cozy, and clean

Beautiful location. The home was clean and comfortable for our family of six. I think they had the nicest towels of any VRBO we’ve ever stayed at. The host was easy to communicate with and very gracious. Please note that the house doesn’t have an oven, but we were able to cook cinnamon rolls on the balcony bbq and they were delish! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Julianna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Terrible communication

My friends and I booked Arturo’s place to celebrate my birthday. There were 6 of us so naturally we were taking more than 1 car. My friends got there before us & needed the code to get in. When I texted Arturo for it I got this incredibly rude & uncalled for text back: “NO! You are the primary guest & you are suppose to be the first to enter! No one else. You should have advise me upfront if this wasn’t you plan..” He did end up giving us the code, but it started the trip off on a bad note. The next day we couldn’t turn the shower off so my husband had to shut off the water valve to the house. Arturo couldn’t get a plumber out until the next day, which he did refund a night for, but not until we asked for it. He kept texting & calling & wanting us to be the middle man between him & his plumber, which we didn’t want to take time out of our vacation for, nor was it our responsibility. The place was nice & cute but it really put a damper on our weekend. Also the tennis courts are super close & woke us up every morning. Definitely wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach Weekend Getaway

Casa Franz was a great location for our weekend getaway. Arturo was very accommodating and we appreciated his hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maile T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

Great location and felt very safe inside the community. Great communication with the property owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Casa Franz was the perfect stay for myself, two kids (9 and 5) and my parents. Arturo went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had a great time. I emailed him a couple of times during our stay and he responded immediately. Even texted me to make sure everything was going well. Would definitely stay again. Only wish the kitchen had an oven but we made do without one just fine. Just a heads up in case you buy baking items. Loved everything about the house. Very close walking distance to the pool too
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were beyond impressed with the house. Super cute, conveniently located and all the toys needed

I will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tara j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved every minute in Las Gaviotas!

The Franz’s house was perfect! All the colors and local decor! Such a smooth process and they went above and beyond in making us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carson H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back

Great property, great communit, great process and communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

This property is worth it and Arturo was super accommodating. I was the difficult one if anything. don’t hesitate to book this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

House was exactly what we needed. Easy check in and loved all that was provided for us. Beach towels, plastic cups, boogie board, etc. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Boris F., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Slice o' heaven

Arturo's property is where you go to get away from it all. Peaceful, well maintained, well appointed and pleasantly decorated. He was a great communicator when setting up the reservation and honestly couldn't ask for anything more. Had a blast celebrating my birthday with friends at the amazing casa Franz!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

We loved our stay at Casa Franz! The house was beautiful, the space was comfortable, and the views from the balcony were gorgeous. We were chasing some surf in Las Gaviotas for the weekend, and Casa Franz made for a perfect home base.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy & Arturo Franz

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I had two major careers, as a Sr. Healthcare Executive and now as a retired mortgage banker. I was one of the first homeowners to purchase and build our vacation home. For years, we used it as our get-away for school & vacation breaks with our children who are now grown up. It is a great family retreat and our home is located on the 3rd tier below the Tennis court and we are about 1 1/2 blocks Southeast on Pelicanos-Este from the beach area, for swimming, volleyball or just relaxing.

My wife, Amy & I have taken great pride in outfitting the interior with original art work from local artists in the area. As the viewer of our photos will note and reviews from our past guests, we have not overloaded our wall spaces with too much Art work. Each Art piece is uniquely selected in a placed on to itself so that the wall space around gives it more importance and meaning.

Why they chose this property

LAS GAVIOTAS IS A PREMIER VACATION RESORT LIKE NONE OTHER IN THE BAJA RIVIERA. WITH IT'S TIER LEVEL COMMUNITY DESIGN; ALL HOMES HAVE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF THE OCEAN. NOTHING COMPARES TO LAS GAVIOTAS, WITH ITS SPACIOUS GARDENS, WALKWAYS, CLIFF SIDE WALKING PROMENADES WITH SPLASHING SURF WAVES MAKING THIS A PHOTOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE FOR ALL OCCASIONS.

OUR UNIQUE MEXICAN ART HOUSE IS A GALLERY! UNIQUELY LIKE NONE OTHER!
Our house was designed by my brother, an Architect and we put a lot of emphasis in bringing out the Mexican character of a traditionally constructed home. We think of it as a Modern Mexican & Contemporary vacation split-level home with High Vaulted Ceilings throughout and with an open concept Kitchen-Dining-Living room to maximize space for beach viewing from the front of the home. The Downstairs bedroom is more private & quieter with a reading area and with it's own private on-suite bathroom. Check out the blending of our vibrant tile colors which accents our themes of cobalt blue, terracotta and bright yellow, famously called "Amarillo Franz."

A MODEST BUT EXCLUSIVE VACATION RETREAT:
Enjoy the artwork, a select sampling of local artists and artisans placed throughout our vacation home, giving it a art gallery feeling complimenting our modern contemporary home design accented with our unique but rare multi-color hanging lamps & sconces known as "Paletas or Ice Cream Bars."

THE PRIVACY AND SECURITY OF LAS GAVIOTAS:
Las Gaviotas, a unique and upscale vacation community is the heart of the Baja Riviera has 24/7 security services making your stay safe and enjoyable. Many owners and guests walk & jog at all hours around the complex enjoying the cliff side promenades, known in Spanish as "Malecon." Security Officers are friendly & bilingual and regularly patrol all areas of the complex to ensure your safety.

What makes this property unique

THE BENEFITS OF A UNIQUE & SMARTLY DESIGNED HOME:
Our place is small but comfortable and is used mostly for casual light eating. For dinner, we go out to our favorite restaurants. However, for those with cooking interests, we do have a micro-wave/convention oven and a 4 burner range with a dishwasher & midsize refrigerator. There is no regular oven as our intent has always been to discourage large cooking events, ie., roasting turkeys and/or baking hams. However, on the deck, for those "grilling cooks", we have a stainless steel gas BBQ station which really compliments and separates the kitchen functions from the heavier barbecuing activities; while cooking on the deck sip a beer or a Margarita!
EXTRA AMENITIES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT:
* OUTDOOR SHOWER ~ SURFBOARD RACK & WET SUIT HANGERS FOR SURFERS.
* MOSQUITO NETS in all bedrooms.
* SECURITY SAFE ~ for valuables, cash & passports ( Guest Closet)
* FIRST AID KIT, Mosquito Repellent & Sun Screen ( Guest Closet)
* Tennis Rackets, Volleyball, Shuffleboard & putters (Guest Closet).
* Pickle Ball Set for 4 persons (Guest Closet)
* Portable Cooler + Beach Bag
* EXTRA SPICE RACK ~ Kitchen Counter.
* SHOT & WINE GLASSES~BYO Tequila & Wine.
* BEACH TOWELS~ Guest Closet-No need to bring any.
* GAS BBQ ~ On Deck
* 1 Dura-flame log per day - extras @ $4 ea. (WINTER ONLY)
* COMPLIMENTARY 1 BAG OF ICE.
* SPECIAL OCCASION ~ LET US KNOW

SUMMER DISCOUNTS: The summer season begins in April; Guests can earn discounts with stays over 3 days: WE REWARD REPEAT GUESTS for Early Booking, Returning Guests, US Veterans, Seniors 65+, Free Extra Nite Specials with a 4+ Day Stay get a 5 nite Free and much more. Pls. Note: Discounts are calculated on the base rental amount, Not the total amount paid. On your first visit back, earned discount accumulate over 4 revisits and is paid separately at the end of your stay via Pay Pal or by Check and based on the total percentage not to exceed 25%. SEE MISC ~ ON HOSPITALITY WEB.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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