Escape to your private paradise in El Leonero, Baja California! Located near the historic Rancho Leonero, it’s the ideal spot for a peaceful getaway, family vacation, or friends’ reunion. Enjoy fantastic sports fishing and nearby pickleball courts for some friendly competition. Dive into diverse activities, from water sports to local culture, and create cherished memories in this beautiful coastal haven. The space Spacious home with a private casita, perfect for families or groups! The main house features an open living area, a fully equipped kitchen, 4 cozy bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms. Just steps away, the charming casita offers its own sleeping area, kitchen, and 2 full baths. Enjoy the lush backyard with a patio, firepit, and seating for outdoor relaxation.

## Overview

Escape to your own private retreat in El Leonero, Baja California. Situated close to the historic Rancho Leonero, this location is perfect for a tranquil vacation, family gatherings, or reunions with friends. Take advantage of excellent sports fishing opportunities and nearby pickleball courts for some friendly matches. Explore a variety of activities ranging from water sports to experiencing local culture, making lasting memories in this scenic coastal destination.

## The Space

This spacious property includes a main house and a private casita, ideal for families or groups.

The main house offers:  
- An open-concept living area  
- A fully equipped kitchen  
- Four comfortable bedrooms  
- Four bathrooms  

Adjacent to the main house, the charming casita features:  
- A separate sleeping area  
- Its own kitchen  
- Two full bathrooms  

Outside, enjoy a lush backyard complete with:  
- A patio  
- A firepit  
- Ample seating for outdoor relaxation

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6BR house in Tourist Corridor

Casa de las Sonrisas | Beachfront Oasis with Pool - Houses for Rent in Buenavista, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Beautiful place! A group of 9 friends, each with their own room and private bathroom. Beautifully chosen furnishings, and fully equipped with everything you could need.

It really is an amazing place. VERY clean, comfortable, spacious. The photos don't do justice to what you will really experience. Fernando's service is always a 10. The issue with the beach, where you have to go down the side, is not at all uncomfortable and it is very accessible. This house is worth every penny invested. I'd go back without hesitation. It's like having your own private beach. The super calm waves, the views and more. Congratulations on having such a spectacular place.

En verdad es un lugar increíble. MUY limpio, cómodo , amplio, las fotografías no le hacen justicia a lo que realmente vivirán. La atención de Fernando de 10 siempre. El tema de la playa que tienes que bajar por un costado es 0 incómodo y es muy accesible. Vale cada peso invertido en esta casa. Regreso sin dudarlo. Es como si tuvieras tu propia playa privada. El oleaje súper tranquilo , las vistas y más. Felicidades por tener un lugar tan espectacular.

We were a family of 8 adults and 3 children.  Everyone had their own bedroom and private bath.  The kitchen is well appointed and there was plenty of dining space.  The pool and hot tub were we well maintained and a nice resource after beach time.  There was plenty of snorkel equipment, beach chairs and umbrellas.  Snorkeling from the beach in front of Sonrisas was amazing with a wide variety fish.  You could not ask for a better host than Gwyneth.  Fernando was out of town,  but stayed on top of anything that we needed via telephone.  The airport shuttle service was excellent.  We rented two ATV's from Fernando that were a big hit.  They were ideal for trips to town and the beach.  We contracted Lucy to cook us 3 excellent dinners.  Manuel was attentive to our every request and he even made a special delivery of pizza for our traditional Friday night meal.   We caught tuna on our fishing charter.    We highly recommend Casa de Las Sonrisas.

The house is very nicely decorated and appointed. It had everything we needed to cook meals for 13 people. A great place to hang out. Beach was great. Fernando was very helpful and recommended good people to take us fishing. Internet was fine. We had a wonderful vacation. Thank you all who are involved.

The property is beautiful with gorgeous ocean views. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and we enjoyed a catered home cooked meal our first night thanks to visiting chef Lucia, who the crackerjack caretaker Fernando arranged.  We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and all the beach amenities: beach chairs, umbrellas, and snorkeling equipment. Don’t miss a chance to swim with the fishes—gars, parrot fish, and myriad others. The master bedroom is spectacular, bigger than most NYC apartments with a fantastic full jacuzzi bath and shower and there’s a large covered porch. All the other bedrooms offer great furnishings and a real sense of privacy. We would love to visit again!

La Casa de las Sonrisas is marvelous. Fernando was a great resource and answered all of our very many questions. The home itself is beautiful, well laid out, with all the things you need for enjoying yourself. We did have an issue with the plumbing pretty early on and it evolved into a very large problem by the end of our stay to the point where everyone in the main house had to use the bathrooms in the casitas and the kitchen sink was backing up as well. They did get someone out within a few hours to start working on the problem, but it did put a damper on the final day/night of our stay. Another issue we had was beach access, where apparently the property next door owns the space directly in front of the house so we had to go via a staircase to the side and through an abandoned looking lot to get to the beach rather than just being able to access the beach directly in front of the property. This made moving SUPs and kayaks precarious.

Our family absolutely loved staying here with our 2 kids. The beach is gorgeous, safe, and a short walk from the house. The house has so many nice spaces and plenty of room for multiple families or one large one. Th host Fernando was amazingly supportive and flexible. The chefs made us perfect local meals. There were kayaks, paddle boards, beach toys, chairs, and basically everything you need to enjoy the beach. The hot tub and pool were very clean. I can't say enough about this place. Book it now.

Casa de la Son recess is an incredibly beautiful home perch high above a beautiful Sandy Beach on the sea of Cortez. The pool and the grounds of the property were incredibly lovely and our three families thoroughly enjoyed hanging out on the beach together as well as on the patio. The rooms were well appointed and very comfortable for our size group. We hired a local prep cook and enhanced the overall experience of our vacation by having someone to handle shopping food preparation and cleanup. I highly recommend doing this so that you can completely enjoy a beautiful vacation at CASA de la Son Reese. Fernando and The house owner were super responsive and helpful. I am missing the hot tub overlooking the ocean and can’t wait for our next trip.

As much as I want to write a bad review so my friends and I have an easier time booking this home again, I have to tell you that this was easily the best Airbnb experience I've ever had. You must be ok with traveling down a dirt road but that is more than rewarded at the end when you get to enjoy this spectacular home. As all the other reviews that mention Fernando and his team are spot-on. They took care of any needs and hooked us up with Lucy for a wonderful meal, delivered side-by-sides right to the home for us to enjoy (side-note on the side-by-side, don't be cheap like us and just go with all Talons! They're very much worth the cost). There are always some quirks with the rental homes like water temperatures in some showers not being hot enough for you know beds not being perfect but who really cares this home is like a resort for you and your friends/family. We will be back!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible beachfront stay on the Sea of Cortez We had an amazing stay at this beautiful beachfront property. The home and casita were perfect for our group traveling together — plenty of space, comfortable, and very well maintained. The location is outstanding. The beach felt incredibly private and peaceful, and waking up each morning to the sunrise over the Sea of Cortez was absolutely unforgettable. Sitting outside with coffee watching the sun come up over the water quickly became our favorite part of the day. A special thank you to Fernando, the caretaker, who was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. He made sure everything was taken care of and really added to the overall experience. If you’re looking for a relaxing beachfront getaway in Baja with incredible views and privacy, this place is hard to beat. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it. We can not wait to return.

Every single aspect of our time at Casa de las Sonrisas was absolutely wonderful. The house, the location, the views, the comfort. Above all, having Fernando as the direct contact to answer every question and promptly fulfill any request was the best. And he does his job kindly and with a smile (maybe this is why is named "Casa de las Sonrisas" :)). Chef Lucy and her team (also always wearing a warm smile) put together a delicious menu for our super special family event. Thank you Gwen for opening your beautiful house to guests and for having such an amazing team!

I can't say enough great things about our stay.  The home was incredibly beautiful.  The home offered everything that we needed to have a great time.  Fernando was wonderful, very responsive.  Both Manual and Rafeal were a pleasure to work with.  I pray we get the chance to visit again in the future.

A beautiful place to stay! Fernando and Manuel were always responsive and helped anytime we needed anything. We felt safe with our kids and had to beach to ourselves most of the time. To be able to snorkel and swim without having to go anywhere is amazing. Having side by sides delivered to the house was a game changer for us this time. Thank you for such beautiful home to make memories as a family. We will be back!

We loved the house, we enjoyed each of its spaces, the jacuzzi, the pool and its large kitchen, an excellent option for large families, there were fifteen of us and everyone had their own space. Fernando was super friendly and attentive to each of our messages. 100% recommended

Nos encantó la casa, disfrutamos de cada uno de sus espacios, el jacuzzi, la alberca y de su amplia cocina, una excelente opción para familias grandes, nosotros fuimos quince personas y cada uno tuvo su espacio. Fernando súper amable y atento a cada uno de nuestros mensajes. 100% recomendable

This home worked well for a multi-generational get-together. There were lots of activities for the children (ages 9-13), and the bedrooms were in different spaces so everyone could have quiet whenever they wished. The beach is a delight to walk. The paddle boards were well used, and the snorkling was interesting. Early morning birding along the roads was rewarding as lots of species were active. We also enjoyed having Lucy cook several dinners for us in the house. Fernando responded promptly for a maintenance issue and quickly resolved the problem. The access to the beach is fairly steep, but easily managed.

We loved Gwen’s place. It was absolutely stunning. Exactly what we wanted for our large girls group. Beautiful views, beautiful beaches and very secluded area. If you are looking for a private safe area away from the crowds of Cabo then rancho Leonaro area is perfect. Fernando and his staff are awesome and took great care of our group in our girls trip. We hope to come back soon!

Lovely house in a very peaceful location.  The host and Fernando were very responsive. Would highly recommend having Lucy prepare meals as the nearest grocery store is probably a 20-30 min drive. Lucy prepared fantastic meals for us including cooking freshly caught fish. We had a great time and can’t wait to come back.

We absolutely loved staying here and didn’t want to leave! Gorgeous house and surroundings. Excellent and responsive hosts. Loved the paddle boards and even saw a whale and some manta rays in the clear blue-green waters! We hired someone to come cook and loved the home cooked meal as well. The house is stunning and better than the pictures with every amenity you could want. Love, love, loved staying at this house!

This was a wonderful place to spend a week with our family. It is so peaceful. The home is beautiful and has so much space. It is perfect for those of us who love to relax, play in the water and spend time. Note that it is a bit of a trek to get there and needs some planning for groceries etc. We were thrilled to find snorkeling right out front that allowed for our small children to participate daily. While the beach is clean and inviting, it is a bit odd to get to and took some effort due to construction next door. But once you are there it is perfect. We visited in late May and the unheated pool was a comfortable temperature. The kitchen had everything we needed and the welcome basket was such a treat! Linens were clean and there were plenty of towels. Fernando was a great source for questions and set up fishing and 4-wheeling for us. He responded quickly to us and we really appreciated him. We loved it and hope to return again some day.

What a great stay!!  Snorkeled in front of the house, caught fish off the beach, soaked in the hot tub, played in the pool and really didn't want to go home.  Dining options are both to the north and south and of course you have Lucy's wonderful meals right at the house, which can't be beat.  Make sure you rent a side by side from Fernando, makes getting around a lot easier....and fun.  I would give it 6 stars if I could.

We had a wonderful time and communication was so great with the owner and the caretaker. Amazing place to stay and so peaceful and beautiful views

We had 3 families (12 people total) stay over Spring break. We had such an amazing time! Home is beautiful and included wonderful extras like paddle boards, kayaks, and snorkeling gear. Our group really enjoyed going out in the water on those. Fernando, the house caretaker, organized chef Lucy to come to the house the first night, which was fantastic, so we didn’t have to worry about getting all the groceries right away. They even included some bottled water in the fridge and ingredients to made margaritas to help get our vacation started! The area is remote, which is just what we wanted. We only saw a handful of other people on the beach. The house is on the beach, but FYI there’s a steep sidewalk downhill and a little wall that you need to jump over to get to the bottom. There are stairs behind the neighbor’s house that can get you to the bottom to avoid the wall. We rented ATVs 1 day and saw 2 waterfalls, which I highly suggest. We also went into nearby towns for meals. Terrific!

Loved this home. Lots of rooms. Very private. The separate quarters were perfect for us as we could make noise at night will daughter slept. The beach was empty all week. Great for swimming or paddle boarding (provided by host). Our boys lived in the hot tub most of the evenings. The master suite is enormous. Coffee on the deck each morning was perfect. The staff were great. Lucy cooked amazing meals for us breakfast and dinner. Lots of leftovers too. Delivered a Honda talon 4 seater to the house. Great for driving on beach or up the river beds to waterfalls. Local eats are great in las barilles. Drove off-road to the waterfall in Santiago in quad and swam in the large pool. Bring cash as the local cash machines charge an 8-10% fee and cash is required at many places. We truly loved the house and hope to come back soon.

Great stay! Gywneth and Fernando were very responsive, house is beautiful and well appointed. We will be back!

Wow, what an incredible property in idyllic and rural setting. One of the most spectacular homes I’ve rented on Airbnb. Very well stocked and had everything we needed for our stay! The pictures honestly don’t do this property justice. Gwyneth was very communicative before check-in. Fernando, our contact at the property and all-around great guy was super helpful getting us checked in and settled. He also provided great recommendations for restaurants, tours and local services! He even got us a mobile tire repair service for a nail in our tire! Very much looking forward to staying here again.

What a sensational place to get away from the world for a while. This place is pretty remote, 20ish minutes from the nearest small town, at the end of a long dirt road. If you want seclusion, this place is paradise. If you want easy access to eateries and nightlife, look elsewhere. We grabbed groceries and settled in! The house is big and awesome, with so many sleeping areas that accommodates big groups well. The views from the house, the bbq and high table, outdoor patio spaces are never-ending. The pool was perfect, heating it was a necessity in February for kids. The jacuzzi with a view is my new happy place. The beach was basically private, saw maybe 20 people the entire week. Whales, dolphins, jumping mobula rays, diving pelicans, and a solid little reef with plenty of fish to see while snorkelling, paddle boarding, or sea kayaking (equipment included!) Sounds like I’m selling the place, but really I’m just selling myself on returning! Loved every moment.

Casa de las Sonrisas is an absolute dream – gorgeous property, gracious hosts, and the property is very well-appointed. Can't recommend enough!

House is exactly as described! Fernando and Gwyneth are there to answer any calls or questions! Wonderful stay!

We celebrated my 40th birthday here. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed. The views and the decor in the house were gorgeous. Heated pool and hot tub that overlooks the beach. Fernando helped set up a fishing charter and rental ATVs which all went smooth and were tons of fun! The shower hot water was a little finicky due to the remote location of the house. Gwyn and Fernando were responsive before and during the trip if we needed anything and really nice.

This place was amazing and serene, stunning views. The nearby beach is very peaceful (you'll have it mostly to yourself). The house has all the necessary things, e.g., cooking tools, spices, beach chair, sand toys, kayak, paddle, umbrella, etc. The local hosts (Fernando and Manuel) were very responsive -- always checking in and providing help. Manuel also arranged ATV for us to have adventures along the beach. There's couple of things to consider though: 1. Google maps does not work very well in the area. It recommended a route to a dead-end/private property all the time, and the first time we got confused for a bit on what to do. The trick is ~1.5 Km from the house there's a secured entrance, after which you should ignore Google's recommendation and take a right. 2. The house is a bit old, so we had minor issues with hot water, microwave, etc. 3. You should have a AWD vehicle as the roads are not paved in the area. For 1&2, hosts helped us right away and fixed any issues quickly.

The house and location are beautiful, and we had a great time with our group hanging on the deck, in the hot tub, and on the beach as well as exploring the surrounding area. The place is rustic and at the end of a bumpy dirt road, but in exchange you get a quiet house on a beautiful beach. We snorkeled right off the beach in front of the house and saw some great tropical fish, rays, etc. There are paddle boards and kayaks too that were very fun to use. Gwyn and Fernando were also very responsive and very fast to address the few issues that arose while we were there. Would DEFINITELY recommend this house!

This house was truly a dream, it looks even better than in the photos, the house is super prepared to host a large group of people with multiple amenities for entertainment, kayaks paddle boards, snorkels, lots of board games. This was truly a memorable weekend for us and we can not wait to come back, Thank you Gwyneth & Fernando

The home was great for multiple families. Fernando and manuel were very helpful accommodating even last-minute transportation requests, helping us with ATVs and other activities. Lucy came and made the most delicious meals. There was lots of equipment for the beach and the kids and teenagers to enjoy the property was just beautiful. I found a fabulous restaurant in Las Barilles “Trini” My sister really enjoyed her 50th birthday celebration at Casa Sonrisas

My family and I had a great week at Casa de las Sonrisas. The home is beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed. The property managers Fernando and Manuel were always available to assist with anything we needed. The journey to get to the home is well worth the adventurous drive. The home and local area allowed us to have restful beach/pool days and venturesome ATV/side by side explorations around the local beaches, towns, mountains and waterfalls. We were even fortunate enough to have been able to participate in a turtle release directly in front of the home. We definitely plan to return.

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