Summary:
Casa del Desierto offers a fantastic view of the Sea of Cortez, less than a block from the boardwalk, with a beautiful terrace with a jacuzzi, It has a fantastic central location, you can walk to any local attraction. The house has 3 floors, plus the terrace with sea views.
Guests have full access to the entire house. This includes kitchen, living room, dining room and 3 bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom.
The Space:
As the name suggests, Casa del Desierto is decorated with a desert theme, from an intricate mural in the entranceway to a variety of rustic imagery throughout the house.
The house is 3 floors, plus the rooftop terrace with ocean view. This spacious rooftop is a great place to hang out and spend the afternoon barbecuing with friends and family or soaking in the hot tub and enjoying the sunset.
As you arrive, a staircase leads up to the main entrance on the second floor, which opens up into a living and dining room with a fully-stocked kitchen and an ample countertop. There is a small outdoor lounge on the second floor balcony, and the master bedroom on the third floor also has its own balcony.
The garage, which sports an electric gate operable by remote control, provides easy access to the large, first floor bedroom.
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the entire house. This includes kitchen, living room, dining rooms, and 3 bedrooms, each with their own full bathrooms. Two sport King beds and one has two Twin beds that convert into a single king bed. There is a rooftop terrace with a kitchenette, charcoal grill, hot tub, and a nice ocean view. There is also a laundry room on the ground floor with a washer and drier. There are air conditioning units in every room of the house.
We take pride in using non-toxic cleaning supplies, providing a healthier and more natural alternative, while being just as effective to synthetic-based conventional cleaners.
We are making efforts towards water conservation in La Paz. We are adopting water-efficient technologies, growing mostly native vegetation in our decorative gardens, promoting responsible water usage, and building urban rainwater capture basins.
Finally, we provide canvas grocery bags you can use in your trips to the local stores, farmer’s and fish markets.
The Neighborhood:
Only a block away from the boardwalk promenade, Casa del Desierto is in a quiet neighborhood with very little noise. Essentially, the promenade is your neighborhood.
On the promenade you can find a variety of restaurants and bars, as well as kayak and paddleboard rentals.
The restaurant Tailhunter, a very popular expat hangout, is located on the block across the street on the sidewalk facing the promenade. There is a tiny seafood stand on the right side of the same block (as you face the promenade), which has excellent ceviche, and makes for a very local food experience.
If you take a right onto the promenade you’ll head towards the main tourist area, which is about 5 blocks away (a 5-minute walk) and 2 blocks inland.
You’ll be able to find the local market, Aramburo, as well as all our favorite restaurnants, including Tres Virgenes, Prana, and Sorstis, as well the hip coffee shop Doce Cuarenta. Don’t forget to try the fantastic pork tamales from the vendor that sets up just outside Aramburo.
The farmer’s market sets up just outside Doce Cuarenta the mornings of every Tuesday and Saturday. There are some excellent meat and vegetable stands, as well as various shops selling all kinds of housewares and handmade items.
Getting Around:
From the La Paz airport: You can take a taxi or rent a car.*
To the boardwalk , restaurants, bars, downtown and main square where the cathedral and plaza are located, the farmer´s market, municipal market and supermarket: All are at WALKING DISTANCE.To the outlying beaches: You can drive, or take a taxi, or a tour. If you take a taxi, do not forget to arrange your return or ask him to wait for your.*
General Notes:
•You can take the public bus one block from the house.
•And you can take UBER to go to everywere (except the airport).
*We can make arrangements with reliable drivers without extra costs.
Other Things to Note:
The ground floor bedroom, with its own full bathroom and king-sized bed, is easily accessible from the garage without a need to climb stairs making it excellent for older family members. That said, the home’s vertical, 3-story layout will often require climbing stairs to access common areas.
Interaction with Guests:
Ana, our customer service specialist, is available at any hour during your stay.
