Kick back&relax in this calm, stylish space. Casa Leluya is located in Zacatitos, a true off-the-grid experience with sea/mountain views, a refreshing pool and great wireless internet. Remote, peaceful and quiet, yet only 20' drive from buzzing downtown San Jose Del Cabo with its art galleries, high-class restaurants and 5-star hotels. Pristine Playa del Zacatitos is a 10' walk and one of the few swimmable beaches in the entire area. **THIS IS A NO-SMOKING HOUSE - BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS** The space Quoting from one of our existing reviews (the previous owner also had 70+ excellent reviews on Airbnb) from Don in January 2023: ‘….If you like your cocktail served as you gaze across a manicured lawn, don’t come here. If you like swimming in the ocean first thing in the morning, then picking up some fresh seafood from the actual person who caught it as you walk back on gravel road to the house past wild donkeys…….Doesn’t get any better’. This is true indoor/outdoor living in a unique landscape. The unique design accommodates ambient airflows from the environment. No A/C is needed at any time of the year, but we have ceiling fans installed for your convenience. The 2 main bedrooms are upstairs separated by a hallway. IF YOU BOOK FOR MORE THAN 4 GUESTS, WE WILL OPEN UP THE NEWLY ADDED ADD-ON CASITA WITH AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, A QUEEN-SIZE BED AND A PRIVATE BATHROOM. Other than that, we let our guests and their reviews tell the rest of the story (…with one exception from August 2024, but that’s a whole other story. Be assured all pictures are authentic and taken by us recently). For more infos or questions, contact us under: www dot leluya123 dot wixsite dot com forwardslash casaleluya - or contact our wonderful property manager Lisa Gorringe. Her contact info is: Phone: Plus five two six two four one five four eight seven five one Email: heartsrme35 at g mail dot com Some additional reviews from previous guests: - Marion, May 2021 - '[The] place was a great escape from the hustle and bustle. It was nestled in a quiet, friendly neighborhood and unbelievably close to a beautiful beach. This home was clean and the pictures are accurate. The wild donkeys that roamed around the area stole my heart.' - John, October 2020 - 'Such a beautiful happy place in an expats beach neighborhood. People are very nice and the place is a ten minute walk from a spectacular beach. Can't recommend it enough.' - Andrew, June 2019 - 'A lovely house that's just as good if not better than it looks on the photos! The design allows for afternoon breezes to flow through the house, and it's just extremely comfortable as a whole. Great stay! Highly recommended !!!' - Peter, May 2018 - 'This is a perfect place to go shut off to the world and relax. Definitely found my home on the East Cape.' Isabella, November 2020 - 'This place is incredible! So close to the beach and so many wonderful things to do. Exactly what we needed and I will definitely come back.' This architectural masterpiece has been featured in many articles and magazines (*). Designed by renowned Canadian architect Javier Campos, it's a stunning centerpiece in the East Cape integrated into the desert landscape. 'We tried to create forms that are very simple and mirror the desert. The houses have the most minimal but essential sense of domestic luxury. It's all there; it's just very pared down' [Javier Campos, Architect] The house is eco-friendly with stunning 360 degree views of the ocean and the desert. It runs 100% on solar power. It does not have air-conditioning, because the unique design allows for cooling airflows throughout. It has all the modern conveniences - washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator with ice-maker, freezer, barbeque, high-speed wireless internet, and cell phone signal (Verizon, T-Mobile, ATT). There is no TV, but there are books, games, and a beautiful swimming pool. There is also a gas fire pit which is great in the evening when the sky is full of stars. There are two bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed. An additional sofa bed, as well as blow-up air mattresses, are available if you require extra sleeping arrangements. There are two bathrooms upstairs and one full bathroom on the ground floor that has an outdoor shower. The kitchen has an island and is fully equipped for cooking. It's a 10-minute walk to the beach and a 10-minute walk to Zac's Bar & Grill. Flora Farms(green Michelin star), Acre (green Michelin star), Monte Cardon and Tamarindos are other more upscale eating establishments nearby. In addition to Cafe Loco, Zac’s Bar and the new Central Station, Zacatitos has an organic Farmer's Market three times a week. Just ask someone and they will direct you to where it is. Get there early enough to get fresh fish, veggies, eggs, chicken, tamales, bread, etc. There’s a much larger market in San Jose on Saturdays (starting in November) and the famous Art Walk every Thursday evening right in San Jose. 20 minutes to the west is San Jose, the nearest town with art galleries, great restaurants, and entertainment. Further to the east (about 30 miles) you reach Cabo Pulmo National Park with its coral reefs and sea life (Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the 'aquarium of the world' ). Great for scuba diving and snorkeling, and you will pass some of the best surf spots in all of Mexico on the way. ENJOY your stay at Casa Leluya ! (*) The house was featured on the cover of the April 2013 issue of Canadian Architect Magazine and also in Wallpaper Magazine and New York Magazine in 2014. Guest access You will need your own vehicle. There is a parking space in front of the house. Other things to note ** THIS IS A STRICTLY NO-SMOKING HOUSE - INDOORS AND OUTDOORS ** Our wonderful property manager Lisa Gorringe will be available to you during your stay. Her contact info is: Phone: Plus five two six two four one five four eight seven five one Email: heartsrme35 at g mail dot com

## The Space

Relax in this tranquil and stylish retreat. Casa Leluya is situated in Zacatitos, offering an authentic off-the-grid experience with breathtaking sea and mountain views, a refreshing swimming pool, and reliable high-speed wireless internet. The location is remote, peaceful, and quiet, yet just a 20-minute drive from the vibrant downtown San Jose Del Cabo, known for its art galleries, upscale restaurants, and luxury hotels.

Pristine Playa del Zacatitos, one of the few swimmable beaches in the area, is only a 10-minute walk away.

**This is a no-smoking property, both indoors and outdoors.**

### Guest Review Highlight

A guest named Don shared in January 2023:  
"If you prefer cocktails by a manicured lawn, this isn’t the place. But if you enjoy morning swims in the ocean and picking up fresh seafood directly from the fishermen while walking past wild donkeys on a gravel road back to the house, this is perfect."  

This home offers true indoor/outdoor living within a unique natural setting. Its design takes advantage of ambient airflows, eliminating the need for air conditioning year-round. Ceiling fans are available for added comfort.

### Bedrooms and Bathrooms

- Two main bedrooms are located upstairs, separated by a hallway. Each bedroom features a queen-size bed.
- For groups larger than four guests, a newly added casita with an additional queen bedroom and private bathroom can be made available.
- The house includes two bathrooms upstairs and one full bathroom on the ground floor with an outdoor shower.
- Additional sleeping options include a sofa bed and inflatable air mattresses.

### Kitchen and Living Spaces

- The fully equipped kitchen features an island and all necessary appliances for cooking.
- Modern conveniences include a washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker, freezer, and barbecue grill.
- There is no television, but guests can enjoy books, games, and the beautiful swimming pool.
- A gas fire pit is available for cozy evenings under the stars.

## Location

- The beach is a 10-minute walk from the house.
- Zac’s Bar & Grill is also a 10-minute walk away.
- Nearby upscale dining options include Flora Farms and Acre, both green Michelin-starred, as well as Monte Cardon and Tamarindos.
- Zacatitos hosts an organic Farmer’s Market three times a week, offering fresh fish, vegetables, eggs, chicken, tamales, and bread.
- A larger market takes place in San Jose on Saturdays (starting in November).
- San Jose Del Cabo, 20 minutes west, offers art galleries, excellent restaurants, and entertainment.
- About 30 miles east is Cabo Pulmo National Park, famous for coral reefs and abundant sea life, ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling. The route passes some of Mexico’s best surf spots.

## Architecture and Sustainability

Casa Leluya is an architectural gem designed by renowned Canadian architect Javier Campos. It has been featured on the cover of Canadian Architect Magazine (April 2013) and in Wallpaper Magazine and New York Magazine (2014).

The home blends seamlessly into the desert landscape with simple forms that reflect the surroundings. It embodies minimal yet essential domestic luxury.

The house is eco-friendly, powered entirely by solar energy. Its design promotes natural cooling airflow, so air conditioning is unnecessary.

## Amenities

- 100% solar-powered
- High-speed wireless internet and strong cell phone signal (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T)
- Washing machine and dishwasher
- Refrigerator with ice maker and freezer
- Barbecue grill
- Swimming pool
- Gas fire pit
- Books and games
- Outdoor shower

## Guest Access and Additional Information

- Guests must have their own vehicle.
- Parking is available in front of the house.
- The property manager, Lisa Gorringe, is available for assistance during your stay.

Contact information for Lisa Gorringe:  
Phone: +52 624 154 8751  
Email: heartsrme35@gmail.com

**Reminder: Smoking is strictly prohibited both inside and outside the house.**

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Big disappointment because misleading photos of a designer architect's house and in fact a poorly maintained house, old-fashioned, dilapidated, rusty, furniture that makes salvage furniture, umbrellas supposedly provided and found at the back of the garbage room under cobwebs , etc.,nothing to do with a designer architect's house! Too bad because the location is nice

Grosse déception car photos mensongères d’une maison d’architecte design et en fait maison mal entretenue, vieillotte, vétuste, rouillée, mobilier qui fait mobilier de récupération, parasols soit disant fournis et trouvés au fond du local poubelle sous des toiles d’araignée , etc..,rien à voir avec une maison d’architecte design ! Dommage car l’emplacement est agréable

Sorry that you are disappointed with your experience. After many years of hosting and excellent reviews, this is a first for us. This is unique coastal off-the-grid living and it’s important to come with the right expectations. Salty ocean air leads to occasional rust stains and minor discoloration of furnishings. We wish you safe onward travels.

This is a unique place in a chill community and we definitely enjoyed our stay. Be advised that the design of this house is to be wide open...so when its hot outside (in July) its hot inside (no A/C) ... and you hear everything which includes donkey brays in the middle of the night and the neighbor starting up his UTV at 5:00am :) If you're looking for a unique experience, this place should be considered.

Great property with ocean and sunset mountain views, close to the beach and restaurant. Very nice outdoor living space, well equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. The showers have plenty of hot water and pressure which we have had issues with at other off grid properties. We loved how the sliding glass doors stacked to each other opening up the entire kitchen and sitting area to the outside.

Glad you enjoyed our unique off-grid eco experience. Come back anytime.

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful, unique home and our kids spent a countless hours in and around the pool. The kitchen/dining room, bedrooms & upper bathrooms are all connected via covered, sheltered walkways and stairs. The glass-enclosed kitchen/dining room can be fully opened up on all sides. We never felt we needed A/C and enjoyed dining and lounging with a nice breeze. The architecture is beautiful and very photogenic, but the place is not fancy — actually a little on the rustic side. We enjoyed the simplicity and would love to stay again.

Great discovery, authentic, unique house. All perfect and always open to help. Idyllic place, we will be back for sure!!

Gran descubrimiento, auténtica, casa única. Todo perfecto y siempre abiertos a ayudar. Lugar idílico, volveremos seguro!!

Casa Leluya is a great destination for fellow eco-conscious travelers visiting the Cabo area. Highlights were the views of the sunset over the mountains, the nearby beach swimming, and dining al fresco on one of the many lovely patio options. We also really appreciated the well-stocked kitchen. Great place to unwind at the end of our trip after exploring Baja. The main living spaces are comfortable thanks to the breezeway design, though the bedrooms do get quite hot in the hotter months despite the fans provided – just something to be prepared for. The hosts provided more detailed information regarding house protocols outside of airbnb before check-in that isn't included on the listing itself.

Our stay at Casa Leyula felt like home away from home. It’s architecturally interesting and the desert surroundings are lovely. The development is guarded with a roped gate operated by security people. The lot was easy to find with the directions provided. Casa Leyula boasted pretty landscaping  and we listened to birds sing every morning. While it a possible to see the sky illuminated by the sunrise every morning from your bed, it was so beautiful that it got me up and out onto the master bedroom patio every morning to catch the full vista overlooking Zacatitos. It was a little further from the beach than we had thought, but still very accessible by foot or car. Beach is stunning and hardly any people on it - waves and whales were endless! Breakfast down the street Mondays and thursdays (~10am) was authentic, fresh and delicious. Zacs bar was exactly what you would expect. Colleen (chef) dropped off a few meals for us that were fresh and delicious. All around it was a lovely stay!

Photos don’t do this place justice. It’s a stunning modern property in beautiful surroundings. Well equipped kitchen and bbq. Nearby beaches are incredible. Great place if you want to be away from the resorts with mod cons and lovely natural environment. One tip: make sure you have an off-road vehicle!

Incredible place. The inside outside fee of the house made staying in the desert cozy but like you were really experiencing the surroundings. If we ever go back to Zacatitos we’d want to stay here, felt like home.

Carly, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Do come again!

Hoop + Barrels The hosts jumped thru all of them to ensure we had a great stay. Be it in the early planning stages, almost 3 years ago, or onsite the day of arrival. The quality of the home goes without saying, spotless and an architectural gem. We’ve been visiting Zacatitos for almost 20 years. If you like your cocktail served to you as you gaze across a manicured lawn, don’t come here. If you like swimming in the ocean first thing in the morning, then picking up some fresh seafood from an actual person who caught it as you walk back on a gravel road to the house past donkeys… Doesn’t get any better! Thanks!

Don, we are happy you finally got to come and that it was worth the wait! Thanks for appreciating the uniqueness of the experience.

This is a really cool house. We loved being off the beaten path, the unique lodging, and the gorgeous beach at Zacatitos. The place is remote but incredibly well stocked with all the necessities, and the bed is so comfy.

Hi Koko,  Thanks for the review. We loved to have you as our guests. Come back soon.

We love this house! The architecture is stunning; we love the indoor-outdoor living and that the pool is central to the living area. We love that it's solar powered and off-the-grid. You can hear the waves in the distance, see the stars clearly at night, and you're not too far from Flora Farms, Acre, etc. Thomas and Rachel were very responsive to our questions, as was Lisa the property manager. Overall a great stay and we highly recommend this house!

had the best time with my girl; everything was spot on, views, crib, etc. highly recommend if you want a private spot away from everything !

Look no further this place is all that and more! What an incredible home and location. Imagine a architectural gem that is cozy and modern in harmony with the beautiful natural surroundings. Indoor/ outdoor living so thoughtfully designed to create a respite in the dessert while remaining intertwined. The views are incredible from every location from the mountains to the sea. A great spot for a morning or evening walk, near beaches, Zac's restaurant and convenient location to San Jose surf spots and all the treasures of the east cape. You won't want too leave!

Thanks for being great guests. Hope to see you back again in the near future.

Thomas’ home is stunning, with breathtaking views all around, even better in person than in the photos! Wonderful off-the-grid experience which allows you to disconnect and totally lose track of time. The wild donkeys are very endearing, and you can hear them at any time of the day. You will find everything you need and then some! If going there in August, like we did, be prepared for the intense heat….you will REALLY appreciate the beautiful pool at the house! Would definitely recommend this home for a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable experience.

So glad you enjoyed your stay Sherrie! We hope you will come again.

Beautiful home and gorgeous pool, living space. Views from every angle.

Amazing place with the perfect indoor/outdoor layout. The beach is a quick 10 min walk or easy drive. Be careful driving too far out on the beach if you don’t have 4-wheel drive.

Thanks for review. We would love to have you as guests again in the future.

incredible home.  lovely community.  easy check in and out.  the kind of house airbnb was designed for.  just truly a special place.  bonus: tiny little surf spot at the beach!

the house was beautiful, the sky was huge, the setting magical. i would definitely advise coming in the daylight to avoid getting lost, but the directions were great, and we were able to find the house. thomas was able to make the house available on short notice, and i was very appreciative.

We had an excellent stay here. The home is beautiful, quiet, and very private.

This place is truly wonderful for a off grid experience. We fell in Love with Zacatitos and will come back 100% The house is well designed and has an amazing feel to it. Perfect for watching the sun rise and set, start gazing and sun bathing. The beaches are spectacular with barely a soul on them. The water was pure bliss. I couldn’t recommended a better place on earth.

Txs for being great guests, and thanks for leaving a bottle of wine for us. What a great gesture.

the house is amazing, great position and if you are looking for some privacy and outside the craziness of Cabos this is definitely the place for you. Beach and water have nothing to envy to the Caribbean. Very nice place

Amazing place to disconnect, slow down, and enjoy being in the moment!

This house is incredible, your able to seamlessly live indoors and outdoors, with beautiful desert surrounds and soundscapes. The diversity of the desert is incredible and you feel right in the midst of it here. I hope with the growing interest in the area, it’s cherished and protected. The beach is a 10 minute walk away and the pool is a refreshing temperature, perfect for the hot days.

Thanks for your feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.

Wow, amazing place to relax and enjoy nature (and a drink or two!)  The open concept of the entire house is amazing and the pool is perfect 🤩.  It’s a short run/15 min walk to a gorgeous beach.  Also a quick drive so some very fun surf.

A great stay in magical surroundings! In July it is very hot (by European standards😎🙃) - there is plenty of sunshine, a wonderful pool to cool off and it's just a beautiful place to really shut down, switch off and recharge! Great architecture and lots of nature... even the donkeys and squirrels (or something like that) have always paid us a visit...

Ein toller Aufenthalt in magischer Umgebung! Im Juli ist es sehr heiss (für europäische Verhältnisse 😎🙃) - dafür gibts viiiel Sonne, einen herrlichen Pool zum abkühlen und es ist einfach ein wunderschöner Platz zum richtig herunterfahren, abschalten und auftanken! Tolle Architektur und ganz viel Natur… sogar die Esel und Eichhörnchen (oder so ähnlich) haben uns immer wieder mal einen Besuch abgestattet…

Thanks for being great guests/Danke, Ihr wart toll Gaeste.

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