10/10 Excellent
antonio r.
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Desert Hideaway
antonio r.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Entire home
Riverfront House In Northern Baja
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
El Mayor, BCN
- Geothermal Power Plant Cerro Prieto53 min drive
- Cerro Prieto60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Riverfront House In Northern Baja
Located at "Rancho Mil", an ecotourism ranch on the Colorado River Delta, this is an adobe brick house on the Rio Hardy in Northern Baja California. Surrounded by thousands of acres of open desert, come experience tranquility just one hour south of the US border. Kayak or "SUP" on the river, hike, bike, or let loose on your toys in the desert, or relax on your riverfront patio and watch the "locals" (up to 140 types of birds).
Property manager
Don Thousand
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ejido Cucapah Mayor
Located in Ejido Cucapah Mayor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and Alto Golfo de California Biosphere Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
El Mayor, BCN
What's nearby
- Geothermal Power Plant Cerro Prieto - 53 min drive - 51.5 km
- Cerro Prieto - 60 min drive - 48.7 km
Restaurants
- Jesse’s Cantina - 10 min drive
- Sinco Servicios Industriales de Comedor - 58 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Zoe W.
18 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
authentic
Zoe W.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Conrad B.
13 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Conrad B.
8/10 Good
Wade K.
10 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baja 500 pit stop
Wade K.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Darren C.
18 Jan 2019
Awesome time
Darren C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
dwight m.
7 Jan 2019
Great dreamy desert oasis
dwight m.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
About the host
Hosted by Don Thousand
I had the good fortune to grow up in Newport Beach, California. For many years I worked with my Father and Brother designing and building specialty vehicles. I have traveled throughout Mexico, visited Japan several times, and made trips to Europe and Central America. I love being on and around the water, and play beach volleyball when I get the chance.
Why they chose this property
I first came to this "rancho" over 35 years ago. I was immediately captivated be the beauty and serenity. It has been my favorite weekend destination ever since. I built my first home here in 1999. Two years ago I was given the opportunity to purchase the entire rancho. I have since been in the process of upgrading and expanding it to provide an even more enjoyable experience for visitors. This "guest house" was my first project, and more recently I developed a campground area. My catch phrase is "Rancho Mil.....Tranquility on the Rio Hardy".
What makes this property unique
The Rancho covers 1000 meters of riverfront on the Rio Hardy, which forms the western boundary of the Colorado River Delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. "The Delta" is a stopover for migrating birds on the Pacific Flyway, and one of the most important eco-systems in North America. Inspired by the efforts and accomplishments of the Sonoran Institute, I am focused on creating an ecotourism destination to enhance visitors experiences. Flanked by the Sierra El Mayor mountains to the west and surrounded by thousands of acres of open desert, it is hard not to feel at ease here. Beautiful sunrises and moon rises over the river, captivating sunsets behind the mountains and a million stars in the night sky are all common occurrences!!
Languages:
English
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