Villa Estero - which translates to Villa Estuary - is a beautiful beachfront hideaway nestled upon a pristine stretch of coastline along the Sea of Cortez. Step out of the elegant villa straight onto your own private sunny poolside terrace and wander through the shrubbery and past twisted driftwood onto the golden sands of Fundadores Beach. For anyone seeking a quiet and private retreat to enjoy the beautiful weather and the stunning location, Villa Estero is the perfect hideaway.

The home is located in the exclusive gated development of Puerto Los Cabos and offers accommodation for ten guests across five bedrooms - four with king-sized beds and one with a queen - and six bathrooms. The spacious villa is finished with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and Italian-inspired pillars. There’s a traditional, family-style gourmet kitchen that boasts rich wood cabinetry, marble countertops and is decorated with pretty, patterned crockery, providing a welcoming and homely place to cook with a stunning stone island and breakfast bar to enjoy socialising while you prepare a tasty lunch. The colonial Spanish style continues into the bedrooms, where grand four-poster beds, antique furniture and plush fabrics create cosy spaces to unwind at the end of a fun-filled day. Two bedroom suites are accessible from the main house with three opening onto a pretty courtyard. There’s a large living room with wraparound sofas and formal dining for 12 under a grand chandelier, opening onto a shady covered terrace which provides the perfect space for dining or socialising outside.

Outside, lush plants and pretty flowers climb up the rustic stone building and the Roman-style architecture creates a palatial setting to sit back and relax. A viaduct-inspired feature frames the sun-kissed terrace with a waterfall of water falling from one end splashing into the sparkling curved pool. A traditional thatched palapa creates a shaded area to grill on the outdoor barbecue or an area to dine al fresco while making the most of the beautiful views out across the azure surf of the East Cape. Lay in the sunshine on the hammocks that swing beneath the towering palms or settle in the bubbling infinity-style jacuzzi that seems to float in the shimmering pool. Sitting in the sheltered, sun-drenched gardens you’d be easily forgiven for feeling a million miles from anything, but this luxurious gem is ideally located to bask in the serenity without being too isolated, with San Jose del Cabo just an 18-minute drive and the airport less than an hour away.