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Gorgeous Private Home with 360 degree Vistas and Heated Pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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El Centenario, BCS
  • Place, Dove of Peace Monument
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Malecon La Paz
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Cortez
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Paz, Baja California Sur (LAP-Manuel Marquez de Leon Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous Private Home with 360 degree Vistas and Heated Pool

Bienvenida a la Casa de las Ballenas (Welcome to the House of Whales)

Located in the El Centenario neighborhood with a 15-minute drive from the La Paz BCS airport and 20- minutes to the beautiful downtown Malecón.
 
A private, bright, and beautiful modern home in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood with gorgeous 360-degree vistas of the Sea of Cortez, La Paz Bay, and city lights. The roof-top terrace is the perfect place to soak in spectacular sunrise and sunset vistas with your loved ones and a favorite beverage. The property is surrounded by desert landscape with an adjoining arroyo, full of birds and local wildlife. The property is well located in the La Paz area with recommended restaurants in the local neighborhood. Close proximity to all major grocery, shopping and service stores. The La Paz area is the ’undiscovered jewel’ of Baja California Sur. Many adventures await your visit!

The home has all expected and required amenities, plus several comfort features to make for a perfect stay:
 
• Free private high-speed Wi-Fi internet throughout the property. Encrypted with password access.
• Heated private pool with views
• Safe entry steps with handrail
• Sun and shaded seating areas
• Fully landscaped and well illuminated property
• Dead-bolt locks on all doors
• Security cameras are placed to maintain security and personal privacy.
• Off-street covered parking for two cars
• Locked storage for small personal sport items
• Barbeque with utensils and gloves
• Patio furniture, table, and lounge chairs
• Beach chairs, umbrellas, and ice cooler
 
Two separate bedrooms with a king and queen-sized beds, private bathrooms and showers
• Air conditioner units in bedrooms
• Ceiling fans
• Television in primary bedroom– ready for personal Firestick for movie and Netflix streaming
• Extra sets of bed linens, extra pillows, and extra blankets
• Hanging closets
• Plenty drawers for storage
• Work desk if you need it during your vacation.
 
A modern fully equipped kitchen:
• Full sized fridge/freezer
• Six burner gas stove with oven
• Dishwasher
• Coffee maker
• Microwave
• Toaster oven
• Full set of dishes, glasses and cutlery
• Cooking pans/pots and utensils
• Basic spices and cooking oils
• Several small appliances like blender and air fryer
• Kitchen bar dining, plus separate dining table
 
Well-appointed amenities
• Full-size washer and dryer machines
• Air conditioner unit in main living, kitchen and dining areas
• Remote controlled ceiling fans
• Tranquil main living room with outdoor views
• TV – ready for personal Firestick for movie and Netflix streaming
• Books to read and card/board games to play
 
Our commitment is to make your stay as happy and peaceful as possible. We are new property owner/hosts; however, we will maintain the same high standard of hospitality and satisfaction that the previous property owner/host, JoEllen has long established.
 
We can’t wait for your visit!
You'll find features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities at this vacation home. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Malecon La Paz and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Dove of Peace Monument
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Thank you for your visit. Please come back soon.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Children could be allowed under request. Pets could be allowed under request.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Gorgeous Private Home with 360 degree Vistas and Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a beautiful place with gorgeous sea views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

darren s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool heater was broken. The pool wasn’t clean. The main air conditioner worked for 4 of 19 days. 2 cockroaches the first day. 8 cockroaches the second day. Then it was fumigated while we were there. Lost power and had to find our own place for the last 3 days. Those days were great
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great house in a quiet area. It is well equipped with everything you could need. The property manager is excellent and the owner also checked in on us. We stayed for almost 3 weeks and highly recommended this place!!!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

GerArd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed house with a roof top look out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home with everything you need. Beautiful views from the kitchen window, didn’t mind doing dishes looking out towards the Sea of Cortez. Very quiet area, the pool was fanatic as was the upper/roof top area.Don is a great host, would highly recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Casa was excellent. Best outfitted rental we've had, From kitchen ware and appliance to comfortable beds and high quality linens. Any issues were resolved super quickly and effectively by local management. They were really awesome.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely enjoyed yet another stay at Casa de Ballena! This home has all the amenities one might need. Well kept and maintained home, awesome pool and views. We cannot wait to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Paradise, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing and beautiful stay! Quiet and private with the most gorgeous view. Will definitely be staying again when we return to the area. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came for a week to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary and also spend more time in La Paz as we plan to retire here soon. The house was perfect and super clean - we rent homes alot when we travel and I have never had one as well stocked as this one! There was not.one thing we needed that wasn't there! We loved watching the sunrise every morning over this beautiful pool and patio. There is privacy and we always felt very secure in the home. It was nice to have Troy so close by and he was very attentive. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great property just as advertised super peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and a comfortable stay!

We loved our stay at your home. It was clean, well supplied, comfortable, awesome pool, lovely location (for us), beautiful views, great communication.Very happy and already planning to return soon! Thank you for having such a lovely and welcoming home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was fantastic

House was perfect for 2 couples, we spent alot of time in the pool. Would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa in Lomas del Centenario

Our week at this La Paz rental was delightful! We loved spending time in the refreshing pool and appreciated the cozy living arrangements, which contributed to a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. The property served as an ideal setting for our getaway, enabling us to unwind and cherish special moments together.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Trip

The house was excellent, Don and Edith have a beautiful home and we will be back many times. We can't thank you enough. This was a week for my 60th birthday
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Ballenas

To say we enjoyed our stay would be a huge understatement. The villa exceeded our expectations. Beautiful inside and out. Loved the location. Close enough to La Paz, but amazingly quiet. So well appointed. We didn't need a thing other than our clothes. Troy was great with answering questions and providing recommendations in the area. We will definitely come back for a longer term.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Clean and Well provisioned home

What a great experience staying in this home. It was a beautiful, clean, comfortable, well kept home. The owners had thought of everything from beach supplies (Coolers, Chairs, Umbrellas, beach towels, etc.) to probably the best provisioned kitchen I've ever seen in a short term rental. Not a single utensil you couldn't find, to an air fryer, 3 different types of coffee makers, to actually having coffee and sugar already available in the home. The view from the patio of the Sea of Cortez and El Centro at night was beautiful, as well as the pool that was the perfect temperature. Lastly, their Property management was fantastic. Troy from Prime Property Management met us at the house when we arrived, went through everything we needed to know as well as answering any questions we had about the house and the area. He even took the time to check in with us remotely during our stay to see if we needed anything. I can't thing of a single negative thing to say about this home. Great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jefgel

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Sanctuary

My girlfriend and I stayed in March 2024. We loved this house! It's in a quiet neighborhood, and feels very peaceful. The house is decorated beautifully, and has many great touches - from the paint colors and the domed ceiling, to the inlaid tiles in the concrete, the colorful flower pots, and tasteful artwork. In addition, the house had so many things to make our stay comfortable - lots of bath supplies (shampoo etc), lots and lots of towels, plenty of kitchen supplies (plates, bowls, cooking utensils, etc.). The backyard with the heated swimming pool was definitely a highlight. It's a small pool, but it's in such a nice setting and with a great view of the hills and the bay. The house is down a fairly long dirt road, so it takes a few minutes to get even to the first paved road. It didn't rain, but I imagine when it does the road could be a challenge. Communication with the owner and manager was pretty good, not a prompt as what I'm used to with other house rentals. But they did always respond, and were very helpful. The house instructions we were provided a few days before check-in turned out to be outdated in a couple of ways. They say the manager will meet us at the property at check-in for a tour and walk-through. In fact, he just texted us the lockbox code, which was fine with us. Also that the filtered house tap water is fine and safe to drink - in fact they don't recommend drinking it, and they did provide us with plenty of bottled water. Overall great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Private Home

Everything about this property was wonderful. Very well stocked and owners very accommodating. Will stay again when heading to La Paz.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

WH

Great little Casa. Got done what we came to do. The house was perfect for my colleague and I. We each had our separate rooms with ensuites on opposite ends of the house. The rental car outfit worked us pretty dirty at the airport and then an Independant guy hit us again in La Paz.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R., Midland Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness

View, pool, cactus oh my!

I cannot find enough wonderful things to say about this property and owner. The house is wonderfully appointed, everything you could possibly need, beautifully decorated, and unbelievably comfortable beds. The view of the bay of La Paz, and at night the twinkling Lights of la Paz ate stunning. Location is perfect for many different destinations. The owner was more than willing to share any and all information she had about places, locations, grocery stores, and just basically anything you could ask she was able to answer. I would not hesitate to recommend this place!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Line S.

Liked: Cleanliness

well equiped home

this house is a great rental, JoEllen thought of everything to make her guess as comfortable as possible, she has a very great house, quiet, would definitly rent again when in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

JoEllen is the real gem

The house is beautiful, but the real gem is JoEllen’s care. We unfortunately postponed the arriving date due to the infamous storm during Christmas. JoEllen did her best to accommodate the change and reduce our loss, which was beyond expectation. Moreover she is very professional; she kept in touch with us along the way and gave us lots of good suggestions in terms of what to do and where to eat. Back to the house, it is beautiful, high ceiling, equipped with extremely comfortable beddings and a heated pool. We had no problem driving the last 5 min. to the house on the dirt road (Dec/Jan). As for La Paz, we snorkeled with whale sharks, sea lions, and checked out a couple of beaches. It was a fun stay! Can’t recommend this place more! Thanks JoEllen!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow!!! What a great place!

This home was exactly what we needed. If you are looking for a calm, peaceful place, this is perfect. The home is beautifully decorated and JoEllen has thought of everything you might need. She was so helpful and really an amazing host. She gave us several recommendations and they were all great. There is an incredible view of the desert, bay and mountains from the pool deck—yes a private heated pool awaits you. Watching sunsets and the stars from the roof was spectacular. We did tear ourselves away to swim with sea lions, visit Tecolate nearly every day and eat ice cream on the malecon. Thank you, JoEllen! I can’t tell you how much I needed this vacation and your home made us so comfortable. I came back tanned, relaxed and refreshed. I need to come back for Balandra, swimming with the whale sharks and manta rays and more onion and scallop tacos from McFishers. I didn’t want to leave!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C., Anchorage, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't wait to rent again!!

Absolutely wonderful. Could not have been better. Exactly as pictured and more. Host communicated with detailed info before stay. Sent a text on second day to make sure all was good. On-site property manager was great as well though we had zero issues and didn't need him. Felt like home. If we can pull of another trip this year we know where we are staying!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

I loved everything about this house and my stay here. JoEllen was in touch just the right amount, making sure I had everything I needed, without being intrusive - I felt totally taken care of. Thank you, JoEllen! And the house! The house is super clean . . . the old "you could eat off the floor" holds here. The decor . . . lovely, relaxing color choices; beautiful tile work; interesting art pieces; yummy linens and towels; superb kitchen; and everything you need to feel comfy and cozy. I was looking for a retreat experience, and got just that! The super spacious bathroom, the pool, and outdoor areas for relaxing give a feeling of being at a spa, and the quiet seclusion is perfect for reading, introspection, meditating, yoga, or whatever it is that's your way of "retreating" and getting away from everyday life. I guess I should mention that the road up to the house is a rough dirt one, and the first couple of times on it seem long - after that, it was fine : ) Well worth the two trips it takes to get used to it. I would rent El Centenario again in a heartbeat. The pictures on VRBO truly do not do it justice. Thanks for a lovely, delightful stay at your home, Jo Ellen. I appreciate it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022