Villa La Estancia 3301 — Médano Beach Penthouse, Cabo San Lucas
A 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom oceanfront penthouse on Médano Beach that sleeps 8, with an L-shaped wraparound terrace, a private jacuzzi and panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez — steps from the only swimmable beach in downtown Cabo San Lucas.
Médano Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Quick Answer: Who Is This Penthouse For?
This suits families and groups of up to eight who want one large space instead of several hotel rooms, and who care about being on a beach they can swim at while still walking to the marina and downtown. It sits inside the Villa La Estancia resort on Médano Beach, so you get pools, spa and restaurants on site while staying in a private residence with three bedrooms, a full kitchen and a private terrace jacuzzi. The resort's all-inclusive food and drink plan can be added if you want dining handled, and it is optional rather than baked in.
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The Space
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Sleeps
8 guests
Size
3,000+ sq ft of living space
Outdoor
L-shaped wraparound terrace
Views
Panoramic Sea of Cortez and the bay
Rarity
1 of only 4 fully panoramic oceanfront villas of 250 at the resort
The residence is a single-level penthouse of more than 3,000 square feet with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, arranged so the open-plan living area, dining space and kitchen open through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors onto the terrace. The terrace is L-shaped and wraps the corner of the building, which is why the outlook runs across Médano Beach, the bay and the Sea of Cortez from sunrise to sunset. It is one of only four fully panoramic oceanfront villas out of 250 at the resort.
Locally the villa is known as Hermosa Vista — "beautiful view." The terrace holds a custom private jacuzzi with a disappearing side facing the sea, a gas BBQ, an al fresco dining area and several separate lounge areas, so eight people are not competing for the same seat.
Layout, sleeping configuration and occupancy
- Master bedroom 1 — king bed, ocean view, en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi tub and shower, walk-in closet, smart TV
- Master bedroom 2 — king bed, ocean view, en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi tub and shower, smart TV
- Guest bedroom — two queen beds, ocean view, access to a shared bathroom, smart TV
- Four bathrooms in total: two en-suite, plus a shared bathroom and a guest bathroom
- Sleeps 8 comfortably; dining table seats 8
- The private terrace jacuzzi is included in the rental
The All-Inclusive Option
The Villa La Estancia all-inclusive food and drink plan can be added to a stay in this penthouse. It is an optional add-on, not part of the base booking, so you can rent the residence on its own and cook or eat out, or add the plan and have resort food and drink covered for the length of your stay.
This is unusual in Cabo: most all-inclusive rates are tied to a standard resort room, and most private rentals have no all-inclusive option at all. Here the two are separate decisions. Because the villa is booked owner-direct, guests also get a 20% owner's discount on the plan that agencies and listing platforms cannot match.
Rates — per person, per day
| Plan | Standard | Owner-direct rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adult — with alcohol (25+) | $159.00 | $127.20 |
| Adult — non-alcohol | $129.00 | $103.20 |
| Children 4–12 | $64.50 | $51.60 |
| Children 4 and under | Free | Free |
Rates are set by Villa La Estancia and include tax and service. The alcohol plan requires every guest on it to be 25 or older. The plan runs meal period to meal period. Final pricing is confirmed at booking.
What's included
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks across 14 restaurants at three resorts — Villa La Estancia, Villa del Arco and Villa del Palmar
- Water, soft drinks, coffee and tea for everyone; cocktails, beer and wine on the adult plan for guests 25 and older
- Villa del Palmar's nightly themed buffet dinner shows, 6:00–9:30 pm
- 25% off menu items marked Premium
- Tax and gratuity included — no running tab and no checks to split
What's not included
- Transportation between the three resorts
- Spa treatments, golf, tours and anything off-property
- Restaurants and bars outside the participating list
- The alcohol plan for anyone under 25 — that party member takes the non-alcohol plan
How to add it
Ask for the plan when you send your dates and party size — it is applied to the reservation with the owner's discount already included, rather than bought separately on arrival. Tell us how many adults are on the alcohol plan, how many are non-alcohol, and the ages of any children so the rate is set correctly.
The Médano Beach Location
Médano Beach is the two-mile stretch of sand curving along the bay on the eastern side of downtown Cabo San Lucas, facing the Sea of Cortez and looking straight at Land's End. It matters for one blunt reason: it is the only swimmable beach in downtown Cabo San Lucas. The bay shelters it from the open-ocean swell, so the water is usually calm enough to wade and swim in.
Most beaches within reach of town are not like this. The Pacific-side beaches — Divorce Beach among them — carry heavy shore break and strong rip currents and are genuinely dangerous to enter, no matter how inviting they look. The swimmable alternatives, Chileno Bay and Santa María, are calm and clear but sit out along the Corridor and need a drive. If you want to walk out of your door onto sand you can swim from, Médano is the option in town.
Médano is also busy, and that cuts both ways. The beach is lined with palapa restaurants and beach clubs, and vendors work the sand offering jet skis, boat trips, braids and jewellery. Expect to be approached and expect music from the clubs; a polite "no, gracias" is normal and effective. The quieter stretches are toward the eastern end, away from the main club cluster. Conditions do shift with the season and with passing storms, so look at the water and any posted flags before swimming rather than assuming the bay is always flat.
Positioning on Médano is what makes this penthouse work logistically: the marina, the restaurants around it and downtown are all on foot, year round, so a stay here does not depend on taxis for daily life.
Walkable from the villa
- Médano Beach — the villa sits on it, no ride needed
- Médano beach clubs and palapa restaurants along the sand
- Cabo San Lucas marina and the boardwalk restaurants
- Downtown taquerías, bars and shops
- Water taxis and marina-based boat departures
Needs a taxi, shuttle or car
- San José del Cabo and the Art District (about 30–40 minutes)
- Corridor beaches such as Chileno Bay and Santa María
- Todos Santos and other day trips up the Pacific coast
- Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
- Golf courses and most spa-and-resort day passes outside town
- Villa del Arco and Villa del Palmar restaurants on the all-inclusive plan — transport between resorts is not included
More on the water: read our guide to Cabo's swimmable beaches and our guide to getting around Los Cabos.
Best For
Families
Three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a guest room with two queens keep everyone in one place, on a beach you can actually let kids into.
Groups of up to eight sharing one space
3,000+ sq ft, two king masters, a dining table for eight and a full kitchen work better for a group than three hotel rooms on different floors.
Travelers who want a swimmable beach and a walkable town
Very few Cabo stays give you both. Médano is swimmable and downtown is on foot from here.
Guests who want the option of all-inclusive without a large resort
You can add the resort's all-inclusive food and drink plan to a private residence instead of committing to a standard resort room.
Amenities and Building Facilities
In the residence
- L-shaped wraparound terrace with panoramic ocean views
- Private custom jacuzzi on the terrace with a disappearing side
- Gas BBQ, al fresco dining area and multiple lounge areas outdoors
- Two king master bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi tub and shower
- Guest bedroom with two queen beds and access to a shared bathroom
- Gourmet kitchen: gas stovetop, double ovens, microwave, dishwasher, ice maker, coffee maker, full dishware and cookware
- Open-plan living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a dining table for eight
- Smart TVs in the living area and every bedroom
- Washer/dryer, in-unit safe, high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout
- Daily maid service
In the resort building
- Direct Médano Beach access
- Lagoon-style resort pools with swim-up bar
- On-site spa
- Fine dining restaurants and bars
- Fitness center and tennis courts
- Concierge desk and 24-hour security
- Walking distance to the marina and downtown Cabo San Lucas
Included services: a personal on-site concierge
Every booking includes a personal introduction to Eduardo Martinez, an on-site concierge who lives in Cabo and works at the resort. There is no concierge fee or upcharge — it is part of booking owner-direct, and he is available before you arrive as well as during the stay.
- Private airport transfers and transport around Los Cabos
- Dinner reservations, including restaurants booked out weeks ahead
- Fishing charters, sunset sails, snorkeling, whale watching and private boat days
- Golf tee times, ATV and desert tours, and day trips such as Todos Santos
- In-villa massages and resort spa appointments
- Pre-arrival grocery stocking and private chef coordination
Villa La Estancia 3301 — Questions and Answers
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Availability, rates and the all-inclusive add-on are handled on the property's own site. This is the only link that leaves Cabo Insider on this page.
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