EAST CAPE OCEANFRONT VILLA

We just got back from our second stay at Casa Danza – we love it so much we plan to return again and again. First, the town of La Ribera is very welcoming. I think it can best be described as a small fishing village that is still in the process of being developed, but has great local restaurants and friendly places to grab a cool beverage. If you are looking for the night life of Cabo San Lucas, then this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking for a true, authentic Baja experience – this is it! A good friend of mine who spends 6 months out of the year on the East Cape says “the further you go up the Baja the better the people.” We agree! Second, Casa Danza is a wonderful home. While the pictures do give an accurate portrayal of the property, it is even better in person. It is all on one level, very spacious, and very well appointed. In fact, the home is as modern as our own home – Casa Danza just happens to be on the beach. Third, the beach is second to none. This area on the East Cape is called the “Cabo Riviera.” Given the clear blue water, pristine beaches, amazing sun rises and sunsets, you won’t be disappointed. The water was warm and shallow for quite a ways in out front, and we did not notice any currents. It can get a bit rough when the wind comes from the North, but I am sure that depends on what time of the year you go too. As a bonus, you are likely to see some amazing sea life. One morning on the Kayak’s we were greeted by some very friend Sea Lions and another afternoon we saw a Whale do 6 full body breaches out of the water. Finally, while we were done there, we did have an opportunity to go to Todos Santos (check out the Hotel California) and La Paz. La Paz is a pretty good sized city and has championship golf. Of course, we did swing through San Joe and San Lucas for some night life and golf, but we have come to enjoy our quite time and private oasis at Casa Danza.

We too have a house on Homeaway.com so we are a "tough" crowd to please. Let me tell you that Lynn and John have put the bar very very high when it comes to their service, the quality of the house and the location of the villa. The house is beautiful, large, welcoming and very well architected. The house is located directly on the beach and in the span of 10 days, we have seen 5 people passing in front of it. We had miles and miles of beach just for ourselves....where in the world can you find this today ? Our kids (ranging from 4 years old to 12 years old) loved this place. They are to this date still talking about "Casa Danza" in a very fond way. Now, we arrived 4 days prior to Christmas eve...and guess what, Lynn did make sure that there was a Christmas tree and some gifts for the kids. This level of care and attention is unique. The local property manager (Carol) is just great and full of advise. The east cape is very well located.
In summary, I am not sure what else one could ask for when it comes to renting Casa Danza. Just go there and enjoy. We will come back one day for sure.
This is a beautiful house, in a fantastic location managed by outstanding owners.

Casa Danza……Hard to find a nicer place to stay on the East Cape. We had a lively group of six…..two couples and two singles. A spacious home on the beach which is beautifully appointed. Large open living area, bedrooms and bathrooms are very roomy, and kitchen area is open and well lighted. Everything one needs to have a relaxing and fun week is there. From the great music CD’s and game collection to kayaks for beach activities. Great beach to stroll on is 30 yards out the door. Sunrises are special…especially with a morning cup of coffee in your hand. Shore fishing right out the door. Evenings with a few Margaritas can easily lead to dancing under the Dome…..in the center of the Great Room. Wi-Fi connection is excellent and having the comfort of a phone connection to the US was reassuring. There are plenty of unique side trips available. Cabo Pulmo and Los Frailes for beach, snorkeling, and scuba activites to Los Barriles for a good selection of shopping and restaurant locations. Los Barriles also has a very large English speaking ex-pat population. The unamimous vote for the best Margarita went to Hotel Playa Colorada about three miles down the beach…or a short drive from Casa Danza. For a fun and different evening out we really enjoyed La Trinidad RV Ranch just a short distance from the house. We still talk about some of the evening activities there. Casa Danza is a gem. John and Lynn were extremely helpful in answering questions while we were preparing for the trip. It’s readily apparent that Casa Danza is special to them and they carry that over to their guests. No question about it….an easy five star recommendation.