ESCAPE TO YOUR PEACEFUL BUBBLE! After having fun exploring the list of activities happening in the area of Los Cabos, you can retreat to the peaceful bubble of the Secret Garden to recharge your battery and plan your next adventure. The space Not your typical spot ~ Artistically created home with spectacular view of the Sea of Cortez and Punta Gorda has lush garden throughout. Listen to the bird song as you watch the sunrise over the sea. The hidden hilltop location is a short walking distance from the beach that boasts world class surf breaks. The property contains 3 separate sleeping areas each with it's own bathroom, two under palapas and one enclosed and now we have another room with A.C.!..It is called the Air Art studio and comes with an Air bed. A Beautiful Kitchen with expansive Living and Dining areas, Pool, Jacuzzi, and music throughout . Any kind of activity you are dreaming of..Tour guides, surf lessons, in house spa services, yoga....you name it ~ we'll hook you up. There is even a painting studio for professional artists... Welcome to your home away from home. Ideal for: 3 or 4 couples Bird watchers Nature lovers Readers (Interesting books available) Writers and Artists (ambience that gets your creative juices flowing) Yoga retreats Girlfriend getaway weekends and of course Surfers.... If activities are more your thing, there are a few Tour companies right here in the neighborhood, including our very own surf school, zip lines here in the arroyo, restaurants within walking distance with live music, and connection to transportation to anywhere in Los Cabos. San Jose del Cabo is about 10 min. from the house max. and Cabo San Lucas is 20 min. by car. I have as much interaction with the guests as they want...The more communication we have before arrival will give me an idea of how much privacy or guidance they require. What I love about this neighborhood is that it is located close to a little bit of everything. It is easy to walk to just about anything you need and it feels safe to do so. It is the Surf center of the area so you have a great way to interact with some of the more adventurous locals and experience how they enjoy the best parts of Baja. It is called Gringo Hill because this is where the first adventurous gringos and surfers chose to settle years ago, so you will find there is not much language barrier around here and people are very friendly and helpful. As far as getting around there are the options of Renting a car.. We recommend BBB car rentals There is UBER.. Taxis and shuttles are available... Walking to the bus,beach,restaurants,and activities takes less than 5 minutes. I go to town almost everyday and you can always hitch a ride.. But It is fun to rent a car to explore Los Cabos on your own. We rent the rooms out separately also..check out our other listings to see the options.. Guest access Guests have access to pretty much everything except the painting studio, unless they are professional artists and we have discussed it ahead of time. Other things to note We also have Camping spots available, for $40 a night

## The Space

Escape to your peaceful retreat at the Secret Garden, a uniquely artistic home offering breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez and Punta Gorda. Surrounded by lush gardens, you can enjoy the sound of birdsong as you watch the sunrise over the ocean. This hidden hilltop property is just a short walk from a beach known for its world-class surf breaks.

The house features three separate sleeping areas, each with its own bathroom. Two of these are located under palapas, while one is enclosed. Additionally, there is a new room called the Air Art Studio, equipped with air conditioning and an air bed.

Inside, you will find a beautiful kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, a pool, a jacuzzi, and music throughout the property. Whether you want to relax or engage in activities, the home can accommodate your needs. Tour guides, surf lessons, in-house spa services, and yoga sessions are all available upon request. There is even a painting studio reserved for professional artists.

## Ideal For

- Three or four couples
- Bird watchers
- Nature lovers
- Readers (a selection of interesting books is provided)
- Writers and artists seeking creative inspiration
- Yoga retreats
- Girlfriend getaway weekends
- Surfers

## Location and Activities

The neighborhood offers easy access to a variety of activities. Several tour companies operate nearby, including a local surf school and zip lines in the arroyo. Restaurants with live music are within walking distance, and transportation options connect you to all parts of Los Cabos.

San Jose del Cabo is approximately 10 minutes away by car, while Cabo San Lucas is about 20 minutes.

Known as Gringo Hill, this area was the original settlement for adventurous surfers and expatriates, making it a friendly, welcoming community with minimal language barriers. It is considered the surf center of the region and provides a great opportunity to interact with locals who enjoy Baja’s best offerings.

## Transportation

Getting around is convenient with several options:

- Car rentals (BBB car rentals recommended)
- Uber
- Taxis and shuttles
- Walking to the bus stop, beach, restaurants, and activities takes less than five minutes

While daily trips to town are common and rides are easy to find, renting a car is a fun way to explore Los Cabos independently.

## Guest Access

Guests have access to nearly all areas of the property except the painting studio, which is reserved for professional artists with prior arrangement.

## Additional Notes

Camping spots are also available on the property for $40 per night.

The rooms can be rented separately; please check other listings for available options.

The host offers as much interaction as guests prefer, with communication before arrival helping to tailor the balance between privacy and guidance.

Autumn

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Secret Garden Luxurious Palapa Home - Villas for Rent in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

We had a fantastic stay at the Secret Garden. The view was spectacular and we thoroughly enjoyed the privacy of the location and being able to listen to the waves crashing at night.  Autumn was a wonderful host, very welcoming and attentive to any needs we had!

Our secret garden experience was excellent all around. Would highly recommend!

This was living in an artist’s dream! 😍 We have stayed and experienced quite a few Airbnb’s, but this was just pulling and tying together all the strings to make it the best ⭐️ Tropical and beach vibes, breezy open living, a house filled with artwork (of the host’s mother) and collected treasures, including carefully handwritten recipes on musky smelling sheets of paper. Autumn was such a great host, very responsive, helpful and accommodating, highly recommend renting the whole place to get the full experience.

Autumn's palapa in San Jose del Cabo is a truly magical place with beautiful gardens, spectacular views, and an absolutely lovely pool. The location is super convenient and there's plenty to go and do, but if you're like us, you'll find yourself just wanting to spend from sunrise to sunset enjoying the pool and palapa. We played cards, did puzzles, soaked, ate delicious food, drank coffee, soaked some more. It was pure bliss. Autumn set up a local chef named Wendy to come and cook for us and those were some of our most memorable moments. Wendy made a traditional Mexican breakfast complete with jugo verde and jugo de naranja (green and orange juice) and then came back the next day to make us an incredible dinner. She made steak fajitas, shrimp stuffed chile rellenos, enchiladas, rice, beans, and then made the most delicious homemade churros with chocolate. Autumn's mom is a talented artist and we felt so fortunate to be surrounded by her art- including the art that is the palapa and surrounding buildings. Be sure to experience the outdoor shower, my parents considered their shower under the stars to be a once-in-a-lifetime cool experience!

The place is out of this world, an oasis within the desert, the place is amazing, fabulous, the hospitality was out of this world, they treated me like a king, highly recommended!!!

El lugar es de otro mundo, un oasis dentro del desierto, el lugar increíble, fabuloso, la hospitalidad fue de otro mundo, me trataron como a un rey, súper recomendado!!!

Although we knew we had booked an exceptional home, we could not have anticipated just how lovely it would be.  Simply wonderful in every way.

Thank You Janet, I am glad you enjoyed it.

This was my 2nd time staying at Autumn's little piece of heaven. Autumn is a special host, always making her guests feel welcomed and at home and assisting with plans (such as hiring a cook (amazing) and arranging massages (ahhhhhhhh).) Whereas before I rented only the Tikki Room, this time I was with 4 other girlfriends and we rented the whole villa. For the most part, the home is well maintained with a few minor exceptions that are expected from an outdoor style villa such as this. Unfortunately, after day 1 we told Autumn we had to leave because one of the ladies was HIGHLY allergic to a new cat that was living there... Without going into detail, it ended in a way I did not appreciate... but I would still highly recommend this as a unique Mexico experience.

The beauty of the Secret Garden was beyond our expectations. So many magical pathways lead to new wonders – golden eggs, fairy lights, white rabbits, and stunning sea views. Our children were transfixed by the everyday magic it offered from sunrise to sunset – it was hard to tear them away from the pool and the grounds -- and they often begged to sleep under the stars.  All elements of the civilized world were still there – high pressure showers, laundry facilities, state of the art BBQ, wireless speakers to set it all to music – but you still felt swept away from the hustle and bustle of the real world (although it was a 2 min drive to the beach and town center.) Autumn was the perfect hostess and always willing to help with great recommendations– be it surf school, snorkelling or restaurants (don’t miss Flora Farms!) Highly recommended.

Thank You! It was a pleasure to get to know you all and be able to share a bit of our lives.

If you could imagine a place that would be described as heaven on earth, this is it.  The gardens, birds and butterflies are as much a part of the home as the home is part of the environment.  The view is spectacular, the amenities are well thought out and the beds are unbelievably comfortable.  This is a place that feeds your soul.  The artwork done by the host is gorgeous and other pieces of art are beautifully placed throughout the entire area.  If you ever do leave this beautiful home, there are stores very nearby as well as a lot of local restaurants and other conveniences.  I would highly recommend staying in this beautiful, healing secret garden home.

Oh, Georgeanne Thank you so much for your great review. I hope we will remain friends.

Great house, hospitality and location! Tons of room to relax in, great for families. Very good option for 3 couples. Not a hotel room, the property is very unique in that 2 of the beds and all 3 of the bathrooms are open air (very clean, private and very few bugs) but you have to be comfortable with the idea. You will not find a better ocean experience in San Jose and a house that can give you the room and privacy to really relax.

Autumn's secret garden is truly spectacular. It is central to San Jose and Cabo San Lucas, but is secluded enough that you don't feel surrounded by tourists.  We loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking up to a beautiful sunrise. Truly a one of a kind experience. 

Everything was very nice. We enjoyed it! The location is great and the garden is beautiful. Autumn was very communicative and helped us for everything we asked. The room downstairs was a little bit exposed to the wind (we had windy nights) and the pool was a little cold, but there also was a nice hot bathtub. Thank you!

Thank You Matias, Come in the summer and you will love the wind..

Autumn and her family went above and beyond in every aspect. To start, she reached out before our arrival to ask some questions, got to know our group and made sure anything we wanted to know was answered. I opted to do the margarita and taco night for the day we arrived, and wow....we were all so impressed!!! Ceviche, fresh caught Marlin, quesadilla, guacamole, homemade chips, margaritas, beer....everything was amazing!!! We really enjoyed every second. Getting to know Autumn and her family was also an unexpected perk. I highly recommend staying at this oasis, we are actually planning on going back our final night here in Mexico!!! The privacy and upkeep of the grounds is way more than we expected. The pictures on here are accurate, but nothing compares to the experience!!! Thank you so much Autumn, and we will see you soon!!!

Thanks Jen! Have an amazing time the rest of your trip, hope to see you on the way out the door to hear all about it....

Autumn and her family's home was warm and welcoming. The grounds are lush and the property has a gorgeous view. The indoor / outdoor lifestyle is romantic, fun, and a unique experience but if you are not comfortable with a more rustic setting than you should go with a traditional house or hotel. Autumn is a great resource for information about Cabo and you get the bonus of her adorable dog occasionally stopping by. 

Thank you Cj, It was a pleasure meeting you and your friends.

Autumn was a wonderful host. The "Secret Garden" was the perfect get away. It's location feels far away from everything but so close to everything. The property is unique, the gardens are perfect, rad surf beach mins away,  the palapa's are cozy & filled with art, the pool & hot-tub have an amazing view. So fun to making meals in the kitchen. Loved how green the place was... Gardens, compost, recycling & water system. Truly a dream come true! We will return!  

This is a beautiful place. Great location if you are not trying to be downtown. Ocean views. Hot tub. Pool. 3 separate sleeping areas. One completely enclosed and the others in palapas with sleeping nets. Comfy beds. Nice kitchen. 

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