This charming property casts it's enchantment the moment you step through the arched gate into the serene private garden, and continues into the beautifully designed house. The layout is unique and clever, while keeping to traditional colors, materials and finishes. The spacious and modern kitchen forms the centerpoint for relaxing indoors and out, surrounded by colorful contemporary art and fun fixtures throughout. My wife and I spent three nights in late September in the lower floor of the main house; other guests occupied the upper floor and the Casita. Conversations are overheard, of course, when everyone is hanging out outside in the evenings, but noise was not an issue for our stay. The property manager, Henri (Puli was out of town), is attentive and available, and a delight to chat with. The bed is comfortable, and since September is hot in Baja, we found the additional AC fee a wise investment at bedtime. Make sure, also, to use the mosquito net around the bed if you tend to be favorite prey.
We went to Cabo Pulmo for the combination of quiet, simple remoteness and world-class diving. It does not disappoint on either point! If you dive, Cabo Pulmo should be on your list! The town is off-grid, so energy conservation means it's gloriously dark at night - the stars are amazing! Beyond the spectacular diving (and by extension snorkeling), there are really no other "activities" in town besides sprawling on the beach with a good book. It may not be a good destination for families who need lots of things for the kids to do. Of the half dozen restaurants in town, we ate at the Coral Reef restaurant twice, and did take-out from El Caballero a couple times for beach picnics. Both are quite good, with Coral Reef pricier for more interesting takes on traditional Mexican ingredients, and El Caballero providing tasty, inexpensive offerings from a conventional Mexican menu. El Caballero has a small shop with a few basics (think gas station mini mart), so plan on hitting one of the grocery stores by the airport before heading out to Cabo Pulmo. The 90 minute drive is easy; we saw very few other cars. The last 10km/20 minutes is unpaved, as is all of Cabo Pulmo, but you don't need to rent a Jeep.
