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🐬 BEACH FRONT 🐬 Palapas, Firepit, Upstairs Deck, Whole House -- PLAYA ARCADIA

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Enjoy lounging on the Sundeck, and then get a Banana Boat Boat Ride.
Banana boats come by daily 🐬
Property grounds
Property grounds
Enjoy the patio and sunset - even get a Massage on the beach! 😊

Overview of 🐬 BEACH FRONT 🐬 Palapas, Firepit, Upstairs Deck, Whole House -- PLAYA ARCADIA

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Puerto Penasco, SON
  • Popular LocationCEDO9 min walk
  • Popular LocationEl Malecón11 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Spa12 min drive
  • AirportPuerto Penasco, Sonora (PPE-Puerto Penasco Intl.)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4

+1
2 Double Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

🐬 BEACH FRONT 🐬 Palapas, Firepit, Upstairs Deck, Whole House -- PLAYA ARCADIA

Playa Arcadia is a very unique beachfront home, located directly on the Sea of Cortez, in the charming fishing village of Puerto Penasco, (also known as “Rocky Point”), that offers a multitude of amenities, located in the most desirable gated and guarded community of Las Conchas.

Playa Arcadia (which loosely means a tranquil beach) is a 3800 sf beach front home, with 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths. With its huge centrally located great room, this home is perfectly set up for friends and families that travel together. Professionally decorated with many locally sourced pieces of furniture and artwork, this home offers a truly exceptional beachfront vacation experience.

After passing through the private front courtyard, you enter this home through the large foyer, and are immediately greeted by views of the Sea of Cortez.
The Great room, the central gathering space, has a beautiful boveda ceiling installed by traveling artisans, and is designed for comfort. Enjoy relaxing on the large sectional sofas, the love seat, or the kitchen breakfast bar. From wherever you stand or sit in the room, you are provided a panoramic view of the beach and ocean. Open all the sliding doors, and the smell and sound of the ocean will surround you.

The Great room centers around a large gas fireplace, with whole house Satellite TV, a 55” flat screen, surround sound system that plays DVDs, music via USB or Bluetooth, and is internet connected. The Wi-Fi system enables you to surf the internet for work or pleasure. Other amenities include ceiling fans throughout and two central heating and cooling units.

Enjoy sharing meals at the large hand carved wood dining table, or the custom tiled breakfast bar. The Large kitchen is set up wonderfully and fully equipped with gas stove, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, and reverse osmosis drinking water system. All necessary small appliances are there as well, including coffee maker, toaster, blender, can opener, etc. Dishes, spices plates glasses, utensils and cookware round out the kitchen. . If outdoor cooking is your choice, enjoy the 4 burner grill on the back patio.

Able to sleep 12 comfortably - most notably this home has 3 “Master” bedrooms all with king size beds and glass doors that open to beautiful beach side patios with breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez. Two of these masters have their own bathrooms with double sinks, shower and toilet. Those two masters also have their own propane fireplaces, flat screen TV’s and DVD players. Closet space is abundant, with built in drawers and shelves.

The fourth bedroom is quite large, and is set up as a kids or young adults room, with two bunk beds, with fulls on the bottom, and twins on the top. There is also a futon couch that folds open to the size of a full. A large dresser and closet allow for ample storage space, and a 44” flat screen TV with DVD player assures entertainment for those younger vacationers to enjoy.

The 3 full size bathrooms are large with custom tile and snail showers with decorative glass block. All three bathrooms have two vanities, and two have separate toilet rooms. A half bath is conveniently located off of the kitchen. A laundry room with full size washer and dryer is available as well.

You simply cannot get closer to the beach than this house. The main patio at house level offers sun and shaded areas to enjoy reading, relaxing or tanning. The expansive tiled lower patio runs the width of the property, and puts you right on the water’s edge at certain high tides. From here 12 steps take you to the beach below. The final touch is the spiral stair case that takes you up to the Roof Top Deck. From this deck, 40’ above the beach below, the views are stunning. At times, schools of dolphins can be spotted feeding and playing.

The beach offer a spectacular array of activities. At low tide, the water may move out 1/3 of a mile. Play football, baseball, Frisbee, or explore the tide pools for octopus, lion-fish and sand crabs. When the water comes in, swim, snorkel or float literally feet from the house. Local vendors walk the beach selling jewelry and curios, and banana boat and Jet Ski rides are available, as is horseback riding. Even professional musses can set up on the beach for a massage.

Take the time at sunset to pause and watch the sun slowly descend behind the mountains of San Felipe, 70 miles to the west. You will notice most people slow down nightly and watch the sunset, either from the beach or their patios. If there are light clouds in the sky, the horizon may turn a fiery red orange, be sure to take a picture.

Pick a day and take a trip into town, as there are countless restaurants, bars, and shops that have just about something for everyone. If you go to the Old Port section, all are within walking distance of each other.

Our home is located in Section one, approximately right in the middle of Las Conchas. The beach is this area is sand, not rock as occurs in other areas of Penasco. From the lower patio, the beach is right below you , so you can sit on the patio and not worry about the kids playing below on the beach. There is a faucet / shower located at the top of the steps coming up from the beach to rinse away sand. We also provide patio tables, numerous outdoor chairs, chaise lounges.

In addition, we provide the following items that will make your trip more enjoyable:

Satellite TV
Internet, WiFi
Phone service to the US
Bedroom clocks with USB ports
Linens and bathroom towels
Some Beach towels
paper towels and toilet paper
Soaps, shampoos conditioner
laundry soap / dishwasher soap
Patio furniture
Bottled drinking water system in the kitchen
Kitchen spices and some condiments


Our home is privately owned and privately maintained by us and a local Rocky Point resident we have known and worked with for years. The house is clean, modern, and very well cared for, with continuous preventative maintenance performed. In the event a problem arises, we can have someone at the home in a short period of time.

Property manager

Carolyn and Aric Clawson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our guests tell us the kids room is the best

Events

No events allowed
No weddings or parties allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
If approved by owner, there is a pet Fee per pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation policy: Please check into Travel Insurance. It is very reasonably priced and is available when you book your stay.
No events or large parties allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No weddings or parties allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puerto Peñasco

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Las Conchas, a neighbourhood in Puerto Peñasco. Old Port and La Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Puerto Penasco, SON

What's nearby

  • CEDO - 9 min walk
  • Plaza del Malecón - 11 min drive
  • El Malecón - 11 min drive
  • La Spa - 12 min drive
  • Estero Morua - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Manny's Beach Club - 9 min drive
  • La Curva - 9 min drive
  • Al Capones - 8 min drive
  • Pitaya Palapa Bar - 8 min drive
  • Tortilleria de Harina "Dona Lupita - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🐬 BEACH FRONT 🐬 Palapas, Firepit, Upstairs Deck, Whole House -- PLAYA ARCADIA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 🐬 BEACH FRONT 🐬 Palapas, Firepit, Upstairs Deck, Whole House -- PLAYA ARCADIA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🐬 BEACH FRONT 🐬 Palapas, Firepit, Upstairs Deck, Whole House -- PLAYA ARCADIA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🐬 BEACH FRONT 🐬 Palapas, Firepit, Upstairs Deck, Whole House -- PLAYA ARCADIA located?

Located in Las Conchas, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of CEDO and Playa del Este. Mirador Beach and Plaza del Malecón are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely amazing !!
Beautiful home and location, it was great being right on the beach and the views where gorgeous . The showers were nice and spacious. our family had 4 adults 3 teenagers and one kid . enough space for every to spread out and be comfortable .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property.
We enjoyed our stay. Property is very nice and clean. Beach is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B., Scottsdale,AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Beach Front Home
We loved being directly on the beach. The home was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRADY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
This house was very comfortable. It was well stocked with everything you would need. We spent most of our time outside on the wonderful deck. This house was perfect for our family vacation. Would definitely stay here again. Very easy to communicate with as well. I appreciate that!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation Penasco
It was a great place to spend our vacation at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn and Aric Clawson

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Our names are Aric and Carolyn - we are native Arizonans and have 3 children.

Carolyn has been coming down to Rocky Point since she was 6 years old, when her mom would bring down groups of Girl Scouts for weekend adventures. Those trips evolved into spring break adventures during college, then later into family trips as we continued to enjoy the timeless beauty of Rocky Point.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the house as a new build in 2001. We loved this home from the moment we first saw it. We named it "Playa Arcadia" which means "Tranquil Beach".

It is right on the water, we loved the huge enclosed patio that was perfect for large groups and many areas to lounge and gather or sit quietly and read a book. The patio has a ramp as well as stairs that lead to the sand - 15 feet from the patio!

Puerto Penasco is located only 60 miles south of the Arizona / Mexico border. Crossing the border is easy, and the drive is quick. Once you have arrived in Rocky Point, you will find that most of the people in the shops and restaurants speak at least some English, are friendly, and very willing to assist you in whatever your needs are.

The real reason for being here is the ocean and beaches. Generally they are never too busy, and are a paradise, whether enjoying the water or just taking a walk.

Our home is located in the gated and privately patrolled Las Conchas community, one of Rocky Points most established and secure areas, and the only large subdivision of homes that has 24 hour private security. Homes in Las Conchas range in price from about $150,000, up to several million dollar beach front compounds. All cars in and out pass through the private Las Conchas guard gate, where the security officers are friendly and willing to assist with directions.

Most owners are longtime residents that cherish the area and appreciate a quiet and safe environment. Many families bring their kids down to play on the beaches? Many enjoy the multitude of immediate amenities such as the fishing, snorkeling, shopping, restaurants, or just taking a walk along the beach.

What makes this property unique

The layout is perfect with a huge great room centrally located and oriented towards the beach. From there, 3 master bedrooms all open up to the beach side of the house. The 4th bedroom is huge and great for kids and young adults.

The furnishings and tile work are all exceptional, and perfect for a beach home, without being too colorful.

There are 2 levels of patios, all beachfront. From the lower patio, concrete stairs descend directly to the beach. The upper patio is at house level and has many areas to sit and read, in sun or shade, or watch the world go by. There is also a spiral staircase that leads up to a roof top deck, where the views are breathtaking, as you are approximately 40’ above the beach below.

Languages:

English

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