Excellence Luxury Villas · Baja California Sur
Luxury Villa Rentals in Baja California Sur
Villas and sea-view apartments at the tip of Baja, where the desert meets the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez
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Two seas, one granite arch and a great deal of desert
At the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, the desert simply runs out of land. On one side lies the Pacific, cool and restless; on the other, the Sea of Cortez, calm and astonishingly rich in marine life. Where the two meet stands El Arco, the granite arch at Land's End, and around it a stretch of coast that has become one of the most sought-after winter sun destinations in the Americas.
Most of our 48 properties are in and around Cabo San Lucas: villas and casas on the hillside of Pedregal, apartments with sea views, pools and hot tubs above the bay, and larger houses for families travelling together, the biggest with 10 bedrooms.
What follows covers the lie of the land, the whale season and the towns worth the drive.
Baja California Sur at a glance
- Villas
- 48 villas, houses and apartments, sleeping up to 20 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £6,700 to £15,000 a week, from around £4,100
- Best areas
- Pedregal and Cabo San Lucas, the Tourist Corridor and San José del Cabo
- Best time
- November to May for warm, dry days; mid-December to mid-April for whales
- Airport
- Los Cabos International (SJD), around 45 minutes from Cabo San Lucas
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Pelicano Cabo: Opulent 8-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Infinity Pool – Los Cabos8 bedrooms
Casa Blue Sea Mexico7 bedrooms
Casa Sea Mexico5 bedrooms
Casa Cabo Mexico8 bedroomsWhere to stay in Baja California Sur
Pedregal and Cabo San Lucas for the marina, Médano Beach and views of El Arco, the Corridor for golf and swimmable coves, and San José del Cabo for galleries and a slower, older town.
A gated hillside above the marina
Pedregal climbs the granite hillside at the western edge of Cabo San Lucas, a gated neighbourhood of villas looking out over the marina, the bay and the open Pacific. It was Cabo's first private residential community, and it still has the best of both worlds: quiet lanes behind the gate, with restaurants and the marina a few minutes below.
Médano Beach, on the bay side of town, is the place for swimming and lunch with your feet in the sand. From the marina, water taxis run out to El Arco and Lover's Beach, which is best seen early, before the day boats arrive.
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Fairways, snorkelling coves and an older town
A toll highway of around twenty miles links Cabo San Lucas with San José del Cabo, and along it lie the golf courses, resorts and private communities of the Tourist Corridor. This is also where you will find the sheltered bays of Chileno and Santa María, two of the few places on this coast where the sea is reliably calm enough for snorkelling.
San José del Cabo is the gentler of the two towns, with a mission church on Plaza Mijares and a gallery district behind it. Every Thursday evening from November to June, the streets close to traffic for the Art Walk, when the galleries stay open late and the restaurants fill early.
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Surf towns, a living reef and the state capital
Todos Santos, around an hour north on the Pacific coast, is a Pueblo Mágico of old sugar-mill buildings, artists' studios and good restaurants, with surf at Cerritos nearby.
To the east, around an hour and a half's drive, Cabo Pulmo protects the oldest of only three coral reefs on the west coast of North America, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the islands and protected areas of the Gulf of California. Further up the Sea of Cortez, La Paz is the starting point for Espíritu Santo island and its sea lion colony.
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Humpbacks in winter, fish tacos all year
From mid-December to mid-April, humpback whales come to the waters off Cabo to breed and calve, and it is quite usual to watch them breaching from a villa terrace. Grey whales do most of their calving further north, in the lagoons of Magdalena Bay, which makes a fine expedition.
At the table, Baja means fish tacos, grilled chocolate clams and wines from the Valle de Guadalupe further up the peninsula. November to May brings warm, dry days; high summer is hot and humid, and early autumn is storm season. Our concierge can book whale boats, tee times, a private chef and your transfers.
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Apartment Cedro Mexico4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £14,844 a week
Penthouse Dia Pacifico Mexico4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £14,844 a week
Apartment Leandra Mexico4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £14,844 a week
Casa Delfines Mexico7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £14,332 a week
Casa Cardon LaRibera: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews & Pool – Baja California Sur4 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £11,802 a week
Casa Grande Mexico6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £11,558 a week
Casa Besame Mexico4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £11,523 a week
Casa Pitaya Cabo: Spacious 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Cabo San Lucas3 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,885 a weekSearch all 48 villas in Baja California Suror see them on the map
Why book your Baja California Sur villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The sea changes completely from one side of the cape to the other, and we know which villas sit above water you can actually swim in, and which are a short walk from the marina. With 48 properties in Baja California Sur, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Whale-watching boats, private transfers from Los Cabos airport, tee times on the Corridor, a private chef, snorkelling trips to Cabo Pulmo and Thursday tables in San José del Cabo. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Baja California Sur?
Pedregal and Cabo San Lucas suit those who want sea views with the marina and restaurants close by. The Corridor is the choice for golf and swimmable coves, and San José del Cabo for a quieter, more traditional town with a strong gallery scene.
When is the best time to visit Los Cabos?
November to May is the most comfortable time, with warm, dry weather. Mid-December to mid-April is whale season, with the most activity usually from January to March. Summer is very hot, and late summer and early autumn bring the risk of tropical storms.
Can you swim at the beaches in Cabo?
On some of them. The Pacific beaches often have strong surf and currents and are best admired from the sand. Médano Beach on the bay in Cabo San Lucas, and the coves of Chileno and Santa María on the Corridor, are calmer and good for swimming and snorkelling.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Baja California Sur?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Baja California Sur cost?
Across our 48 villas in Baja California Sur, weekly rates typically range from £6,700 to £15,000, with the most affordable from around £4,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Cabo San Lucas from the UK?
There are currently no direct flights from the UK, so most British travellers connect through the United States or Mexico City to Los Cabos International Airport near San José del Cabo. Cabo San Lucas and Pedregal are around 45 to 55 minutes from the airport by road, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in Baja California Sur for large groups?
Yes. Our Baja California Sur collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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