The Baja California Peninsula has 1,900 miles of coastline that extends from Mexicali in the north to Cabo San Lucas in the south. While Cabo famously attracts many visitors with its exciting attractions, it’s not the only vacation destination here. These great Airbnbs provide lots of options, whether you want to experience Cabo’s action or be immersed in more remote natural beauty.
Views of Mountains and Pacific Ocean - Todos Santos
Enjoy affordable luxury and breathtaking views at Casita del Sol, which includes two private floors for up to two guests, ideal for a romantic couple’s stay or for a solo traveler seeking tranquility with all the conveniences. It’s surrounded by mountains, desert landscapes, and expansive ocean views, with the highlight an infinity-edge hot soaking tub on the private rooftop, accessed by a spiral staircase on your private rooftop. It’s the perfect place to catch a famously colorful Baja sunset. You can sleep, read, work, relax, and dine at the candlelit dining table overlooking the Pacific too. A full kitchen, bathroom, and powerful Wi-Fi are included too.
8 Horizons - Zacatitos
Located 20 minutes from San Jose del Cabo in remote Zacatitos on the Sea of Cortez side of the peninsula, 8 Horizons is a two-bedroom rental that sleeps up to six, offering a unique, secluded stay. You’ll have a 360-degree view of the desert, mountains, and the sea, while beaches with warm water for swimming are only a third of a mile away. In the winter, you can take the two included kayaks out in the water and paddle among the whales. You’ll have a kitchen and living room with amazing views and your very own pool too. There’s even a mattress on the wooden deck for stargazing.
Luxury Home Ocean View - Cabo Pulmo
This luxurious rental is the perfect spot for those who want to experience the famously magnificent underwater world in Cabo Pulmo National Park on the Sea of Cortez. It’s located inside the park, providing direct access to unspoiled beaches, snorkeling, and diving among one of just three living reefs on the entire continent. It accommodates up to eight in three bedrooms and has a kitchen on each floor. There are multiple patios and decks, including a rooftop deck and wrap-around deck for taking in the panoramic views.
Cabañas Las Tunas - Todos Santos
Cabañas Las Tunas is located less than a 10-minute drive from charming downtown Todos Santos, within walking distance to the beach, a wine bar, and several eateries. A one-bedroom casita, it offers an affordable stay for two on beautiful grounds with a coffee shop right on-site. Guests can pick seasonal herbs and vegetables from the organic garden, nap in the hammock, or relax by the pool. Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a full kitchen are all included.
Luxury Private Beachfront - Rosarito
This northern Baja beachfront home is located in a gated, guarded community between Rosarito and Tijuana, just steps away from a private beach that sits just below. Walk out your door to enjoy fun on the sand and great surfing. It even comes with complimentary surfboards, boogie boards, and beach chairs. You’ll have access to the community amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, a market, and four restaurants. From the balcony, relax while watching the surfers ride the waves, and be sure to keep an eye out for dolphins and whales that often pass by.
Villa Besame - Cabo San Lucas
Famous for attracting lots of celebrities, Cabo offers many luxurious Airbnbs, such as Villa Besame which overlooks the glistening expanse of the Pacific and the heart of the city. The gorgeous pool and the blue of the sea harmoniously blend, while the house includes floor-to-ceiling retractable doors, a full kitchen and four bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Daily housekeeping is available, and for an additional cost you can have your own private chef.
Mexican Suite on the Beach - La Mision
Located halfway between Rosarito and Ensenada, those who stay at the Mexican Suite can enjoy direct private beach access along with breathtaking ocean and stunning sunset views. A spacious apartment, it sleeps up to six and has a rooftop terrace and patio with panoramic views of the ocean along with a wealth of amenities. There’s a BBQ, laundry facilities, satellite television with a DVD player and a fully-equipped kitchen too.
Sunrise Room - La Ventana
The Sunrise Room is located in a remote area a few miles north of El Sargento along the Sea of Cortez. A stand-alone casita, it’s just a 3-minute walk to the beach and the area where you can dig out your own natural hot spring by combining the seawater and the naturally warm geothermal springs. You’ll have large windows that provide spectacular sea views and colorful sunrises that can be enjoyed right from bed. This is a totally off-grid retreat, but you’ll have your own wood-fired hot tub, access to Wi-Fi, and a communal kitchen. Plus, you can take advantage of the property’s local captain for trips to nearby Isla de Ceralvo, snorkeling, and fishing.
Casa de los Geckos - La Paz
Just a few blocks from the popular Malecon, the waterfront promenade in La Paz, Casa de los Geckos provides the ultimate oasis for up to six guests in two bedrooms for enjoying it all, complete with a private, heated pool. Enjoy the many attractions and then come back and relax around the pool with lots of comfy outdoor furnishings, or cook up a meal in the well-equipped kitchen. The ambiance is fantastic, with every room featuring traditional, handmade decor, but you’ll have modern amenities too, including powerful Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer.
Little House on the Beach - La Paz
This two-bedroom casita is right on the beach, with La Paz right across the bay. After dark, watch the stars from the rooftop deck (it includes a telescope) and enjoy the sparkling lights of the city. The rental sleeps up to five and includes kayaks, bikes, and coolers for fun excursions along with an outdoor pool. It’s pet-friendly and has a completely fenced-in yard for your four-legged friends to roam around. Inside you’ll find a kitchen with all you need to make your own meals plus a coffeemaker, juicer, and blender. For indoor entertainment, there’s a flat-screen TV with all the U.S. and Canadian channels, along with a DVD player and a collection of 200 DVDs.
Casa Surf Beachfront Living - Ensenada
Ensenada is popular for its great surf and this rental is ideal for anyone looking for a surfing vacation as it sits in front of one of the most famous surf breaks in Baja in a gated beach community. The decor was inspired by surfing and it’s surprisingly budget-friendly too, yet you’ll have everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay, including air-conditioning and strong Wi-Fi. It also has a 50″ Smart TV and a full kitchen with basic cooking utensils.
Baja Beach Getaway with Saltwater Pool - El Pescadero
Casa Nivana is an off-grid home, completely powered by solar energy and an automatic transfer backup generator. A two-bedroom for up to four guests, it sits on a half-acre property and includes a full kitchen and all the essentials, with the highlight a private saltwater pool that can be illuminated at night for swimming under the stars. Plus, you’ll be less than 10 minutes on foot to Baja Sur’s best surf and swimming beach while enjoying gorgeous sunrise and sunset views.
Casa Umbral I en Valle de Guadalupe - Guadalupe Valley
Ideal for those who want to be in the heart of Baja Wine Country, this beautiful Airbnb has five bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests in the Guadalupe Valley right along the Wine Route. It’s part of the Umbral Hacienda Resort project which includes two home rentals, and provides picturesque views of both the mountains and the vineyards. There’s a well-equipped kitchen, a grill fireplace, a pool table, game room with a bar, TV and a small pool.
Mansion on Secluded Beach - El Cardonal
This mansion is part of a complex that includes a guesthouse and a gorgeous pool with a poolside palapa bar, but you won’t have to worry about sharing it with anyone else other than you and your group. The mansion itself sleeps up to 14 in six bedrooms and if you book the guesthouse too, a total of 22 can be accommodated. As it’s so remote, the stretch of beach out front with pristine white sands edging turquoise water feels like it’s private with few if any others around.
There’s a friendly and helpful property manager who can arrange for just about anything you need from fishing charters and snorkeling tours to ATV rentals, while his wife takes care of the daily housekeeping, including the dishes and laundry. They own a restaurant and she can whip up a delicious dinner and deliver it right to you. Guests also have complimentary access to two kayaks for paddling around, and if you just want to relax there are many ways to do that, including comfy loungers by the pool.
BajaMía Pescado, Beachfront 2 Bedroom Apartment - Loreto
Enjoy one of the most beautiful spots in Baja with a stay at BajaMía Pescado which boasts panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez, sunrises, and sunsets. Lots of gear for fun is included too, like bikes, kayaks, snorkel gear, and coolers for your days at the beach. There’s an outdoor shower to rinse off in afterward and a BBQ grill for cookouts too. With a fire pit and outdoor furnishings, you’ll want to spend lots of time relaxing outside, but when it’s time to go indoors, this two-bedroom apartment sleeps up to four guests and includes all the essentials like Wi-Fi, a kitchen, TV, and a washer/dryer.
A Piece of Paradise in Baja on a Sailboat
Enjoy a dream stay in paradise on this sailboat that’s anchored in the surreal turquoise waters in secluded Bahia Concepción. Ideal for romance-seeking couples, it includes two bedrooms and a kitchenette, but the deck outside is the highlight. Wake up and sip your coffee under the morning sun while watching for dolphins and whale sharks that pass by and end it with incredible stargazing followed by a peaceful night after the waves gently rock you to sleep. It includes a dinghy that your host will show you how to use for getting back and forth from the shore. Those who’d rather have assistance can be catered to as well.
Casita de Catalina - Loreto
This one-bedroom casita in the beautiful town of Loreto sits directly on a beach along the Sea of Cortez, providing a romantic stay for couples, or an idyllic retreat for a solo traveler seeking tranquility and access to activities on the water. It has its own 50-foot lap pool and outdoor entertainment center with kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and bicycles, along with a fully-equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, a DVD player, satellite cable and Wi-Fi.
Panoramic Ocean Views - El Pescadero
Located just minutes from popular Cerritos Beach, about an hour from Cabo and a short drive from Todos Santos, this one-bedroom apartment boasts a spectacular panoramic view of the ocean. It sits on the top floor and has a huge patio for relaxing while watching the whales that frequently pass by in the winter. The shared outdoor pool can be accessed by request and you’ll have all the modern comforts, including outstanding Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and a TV.
