Alegria Villas
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Three rustic, delightful and comfortable thatch-roofed villas for 2-6, overlooking a shimmering lagoon and the Pacific
Privacy, serenity and an ocean view, a mile from arty Todos Santos.
At the end of a dusty track, a short walk from the spectacular
lagoon and long pristine beach of La Poza, is a trio of adjacent
villas whose comforts are considerable and whose lovely high palapa
thatch ceilings keep you cool.
Wander the sands, dip your toes in the waves - the current's too
strong for swimming - or sit back on your patio with a nice cool
beer and listen to the abundant wildlife. La Poza is a wonder of
nature: not just dolphins and whales but also frigatebirds, osprey,
turtles and exotic vegetation play against that limpid lagoon,
those white sands and the sunsets of pink and gold. The
villas are rather lovely too, their expressive adobe
walls hugging the gated hillside. You get cathedral ceilings and
comfortable double beds; there are sofabeds for children too. Villa
Adobe is large, Villa Palma gets good views, and both have patios
for dining al fresco. Beside them lies spacious Casa del Lago, a
former artist's studio with 2 bedrooms over 2 storeys, plus
terraces and a private dock with a canoe. No wonder they call it
Alegria - Spanish for 'joy'.

Reviewed by Nadine Mellor
Last updated 13 December 2011
Highs
- Location, location, location!
- The adobe and palm-thatch architecture is charming
- The thoughtful staff are efficient and delightful
- The villas are close to the delights of historic Todos Santos, which is brimming with galleries, arty shops and places to eat
- You're serenaded by crickets and birds, and fall asleep to the sound of the sea
Lows
- It's a very bumpy ride from town on a long dusty track
- The villas are set close together - though that's a plus if you're renting with friends
- There's no pool, but at some times of the year you can swim in the freshwater lagoon
- There's no TV or music player (but there is WiFi)

































