San José del Cabo · Los Cabos
El Encanto de la Laguna is a deliberately small beachfront community positioned just east of San José del Cabo at the beginning of the East Cape corridor, where the Sea of Cortez coastline begins to shed its resort density and settle into something quieter. With 40 hacienda-style homes and 65 condominiums spread across a direct beachfront site, El Encanto occupies a niche in the Los Cabos luxury real estate market that few communities can claim: genuinely low-density, Sea of Cortez beachfront, within 20 minutes of the airport, and anchored by traditional Baja architecture that gives the development an authenticity most newer communities don't attempt.
El Encanto's daily rhythm is built around the beach. All residences sit within 360 meters of a private Sea of Cortez shoreline where the water is calm enough for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking, and where the community's low density means residents rarely contend for space on the sand. The Vera-Neo Beach Club, now open, anchors the waterfront with a beachfront infinity pool, jacuzzi, restaurant serving coastal Mexican cuisine and fresh seafood, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with Sea of Cortez views. The location puts San José del Cabo's art district, gallery walk, and chef-driven restaurant scene ten minutes away, and Flora Farms, one of the most celebrated farm-to-table dining destinations in Baja California Sur, is a short drive in the same direction. For buyers drawn to the quieter, more residential character of the East Cape corridor without leaving the conveniences of San José, El Encanto is the nearest and most established foothold.
El Encanto de la Laguna sits on the eastern edge of San José del Cabo, positioned between the city and the start of the East Cape, giving it a noticeably more secluded feel than the Corridor communities west of town, while remaining well within the San José service orbit. The community's name references the nearby San José estuary, a protected natural lagoon at the transition between the urban zone and the wilder coastline to the east. Puerto Los Cabos marina is approximately 10 minutes by car, and downtown San José del Cabo is 15 minutes. Los Cabos International Airport is roughly 20 minutes, one of the better transfer times of any beachfront community in the region. The development is fully gated with 24-hour security and provides on-site property management and vacation rental services, making absentee ownership straightforward.
The Vera-Neo Beach Club, fitness center, paddle tennis court, private beach access, 24-hour security, on-site concierge, property management, and vacation rental service form El Encanto's amenity core. The HOA structure includes high-speed fiber internet, satellite, and phone, with maintenance fees that residents consistently describe as strong value for the level of service delivered. The 40 hacienda-style homes are architecturally distinctive: open-concept layouts with vaulted ceilings and wood beams, travertine floors, granite countertops, outdoor kitchens, and private infinity-edge pools with jacuzzis. Each home sits within an independently landscaped garden that preserves a sense of separation from neighbors unusual at this price point. The 65 condominiums are organized across phased buildings, each with communal infinity pools, fully furnished common areas, and direct Sea of Cortez views. The community appeals most to buyers seeking a genuine beachfront address in Baja California Sur luxury homes without the scale, resort infrastructure, or price premium of the Corridor's larger club developments.
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$1,209,000
Reduced, great value. Partially furnished 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, there is plenty of space and the views are absolutely stunning. This condo was customized during the construction process to its full potential. This condo exudes luxury and quality from the hand finished...
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