Unique family-friendly desert home. Perfect to relax or work immersed in nature

Beautiful property with beautiful views and as much privacy as you could ever possibly want. The host and his friends were all very helpful and pleasant with any questions that we had. I can only say this property was all that we wanted and even more than we could have hoped for! Will hopefully be back again next year

This was our family's second stay at Adriaan's peaceful desert house, and again we were blown away by the beauty of the setting. We were able to visit La Paz, Los Sueños, El Triunfo and more during the day. Later, we'd retreat to the house to prepare our evening meals and eat on the porch with unparalleled views of the desert and gulf in the distance. The view of the night sky from the roof deck was amazing. Our kids loved the hammock and pool, and seeing the animals (cattle, pigs, goats, horses) in the nearby village. We were all sad to leave this special place, but we look forward to another return visit!

If you love a little adventure and seek out unique and beautiful places, you will love Adriaan’s property. Hidden at the end of a dirt road on the outskirts of real ranchero country half an hour from La Paz and 20 minutes from La Ventana, Adriaan’s property is like a small Italian villa, Mexican-style. The houses are very tastefully decorated, the beds are super comfortable and the kitchen and dining room have all the amenities needed to cook and entertain. But the greatest delight is the view. Being at the end of the road, it has an unfettered sweeping view of the valley to the east all the way to the gulf on your left and the mountains on your right. The mornings sitting on the front porch watching the sun rise over the stunningly beautiful countryside and listening to the birds are memories I will never forget. And there is so much to do nearby. La Paz is charming, not overrun by tourists and has great food and coffee in the old part of town. Puerto Chale is just 3 hours away and has some of the best whale watching in the world late January to end of March. In February, we could see 40-50 whales at one time jumping, spy-hopping and cruising close to the boat. Winter is also the best season for swimming with whale sharks which you can easily do close to La Paz. Balandra beach near La Paz is a must see. If you like kite surfing, kayaking or hiking then La Ventana and El Sargento are just 20-30 minutes away. This part of the East Cape truly has it all. If you enjoy being in a unique natural setting and don’t mind driving a little off the beaten track, you will love Adriaan’s place and all it has to offer. We did, and we will most certainly return.

My husband and I stayed at Adriaan's house with our two young children this spring. Adriaan made everything easy, sending maps and helpful tips on local activities ahead of our trip. On the day of our arrival, his friend met us in La Paz and guided us up to the house. The furnishings were comfortable both inside and out, and we were surrounded by beautiful artwork. The setting is majestic and peaceful -- we had unobstructed views of the bay, and we were amazed how quiet it was both day and night. We fell asleep to the gentle sounds of cow bells. Our kids loved the games at the house (Jenga was a hit!) and spent most afternoons swimming in the pool. Sunrises were gorgeous, as was the view of the stars and planets at night (we brought along a travel telescope to use on the roof deck). The location is the perfect jumping-off point for excursions to the islands, La Paz, La Ventana, El Triunfo and more. We were all sad to leave this tranquil place. Hoping to make a return trip soon!