Siddharth S.
Google
One of the best kept secrets on the west coast. We chose this unique destination as a quick drive from San Diego for our anniversary. Truly a magical spot perched atop cliffs overlooking the mighty Pacific Ocean in a secluded yet secure setting along the Baja Peninsula near the city of Ensenada. As the name aptly says, this place is "off the grid" and not your typical vacation rental. From the moment you enter and begin climbing up the private road with 24/7 live security guards, you will immediately feel and see the particular beauty of the area. Upon reaching the destination, we were greeted by one of the hosts, Kristina, who gave us a warm welcome and reassuring sense of hospitality and comfort as she offers a full overview of not only the property, but all the various activities and resources within the area. Once you enter the home itself, your breath will momentarily be taken away as you stand in amazement in attempt to take in the magnitude of the views and setup to spend the next few days meditating in your own private coastal nature and glamping retreat. Specifically, we stayed at the Panoramic Chalet, which offers an intimate setup for less guests but has views along every corner of the home, including one of the beds where you can sleep under the stars while waking to a peaceful view overlooking the ocean from high enough to see for seemingly forever, yet close enough to hear the relaxing sounds of the waves forming tide pools directly below along the rocks lining the cliffs. There is also a full kitchen, conveniently giving us the option of packing rations in advance to consume without the need to drive back into town. We were able to spend our days enjoying the endless views and resetting mentally and spiritually, along with partaking in a few of the local hiking trails around the property that offer various sights. As you watch the tranquil sun set over the horizon to the west, on a clear night you will next be met with the chance to stargaze into the Milky Way and beyond. Overall, words will not do this place justice. For those looking for a chance to connect with nature, Baja Off the Grid will make you forget all your stress, and time feel like it has come to a pause. The uniqueness of the property itself as a vacation rental, along with a host like Kristina with her communication and efforts to make our stay as memorable and comfortable as possible, are all major reasons why we can't wait to plan our next visit back to Baja Off the Grid in the near future as a routine vacation destination.