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San Carlos Vacation house rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, air con and TV

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.8 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Vacation in beautiful San Carlos, Mexico.
Stay at the amazing San Carlos Shell Castle. The Castle has over 3000 square feet of living space under roof to enjoy a tranquil and inspiring life style while enjoying all the comforts of American comfort and convenience.
The Shell Castle is made entirely of volcanic rock and stone gathered from the mountains surrounding San Carlos. It is located a half mile from the beautiful sandy beaches around San Carlos Bay. The fishing is some of the best in the world. Snorkeling & scuba diving is very popular. The Shell Castle sits on a half acre of stone wall enclosed secure property. It is located in Ranchitos on Avenue H. The grounds have many native trees and plants. It can serve as a retreat for those looking to experience serenity and rejuvenate ones spirit.
There are two separate bedrooms with three baths and room to sleep up to 12 people. This would be a great location for multiple couples to stay.
It has Directv with two TVS with DVR recorders and all premium channels along with Tucson local network stations. The Premium MLB Baseball package in now available on Directv. In the fall the NFL package is available. There is an out building with washer and dryer. Security is provided by CYBERCO so there are no worries about your safety. The local police make sure that tourists have a safe and enjoyable stay. The restaurants are first class and the Sonoran beef is second to none.
There is a large fountain in the middle of the Shell Castle and a 22 foot high ceiling. There is an amazing winding stair case leading to an upper patio area with gorgeous views of San Carlos Bay on the Sea of Cortez and the famous Tetakawi Mountain off in the distance.
Everything is provided for your stay and there is an onsite property manager who is available to help out in any way needed. He is completely knowledgeable about where to go and what to do in the San Carlos area.
The golf course is located just a ¼ from the Shell Castle. There is a special golf package available for 2 weeks of unlimited play including cart for just $200. If you want to work on your game than there is no better deal anywhere. The head pro offers lessons at prices unheard of in America.
San Carlos is enjoyed by many Americans and Canadians who have discovered this jewel by the sea. The trip from Tucson to San Carlos is an easy and very safe 5 hour drive on Mexico Highway 15.
Rates as low as $450 per week for 2 people with a $40 cleaning fee and even lower monthly rates available. Dogs may stay for an additional fee.
Because of the high increase in electricity rates in Mexico I am having to raise the rates to stay by $10 a day in an effort to offset the costs and yet still have competitive rates. Because the Shell Castle is so large to cool and heat the electric bill averages $500 a month. There are 4 large mini-split AC units and several space heaters to keep it cozy in the cooler winter nights. I hope you understand the situation. I am still confident the Shell Castle is the best value in all of San Carlos because of it size and uniqueness.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds Twin bed
  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • 2 Cribs

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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The Amazing and Unique Shell Castle in quiet, scen – Home 2525346

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    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
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    Damage deposit: $100.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    About the owner

    Wayne W.
    Average reply time:
    1 hour 27 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    22 Mar 2024

    Years listed:
    10

    Based in:
    United States
    Languages spoken: English
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    Reviews

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    Judy D
    Chandler, Arizona

    Lovely, artistic vacation home!
    Jan 2024

    We welcomed the new year at the Shell Castle in San Carlos. It is a lovely property, very spacious and serene. Hilda, the caretaker, was wonderful making sure we had everything we needed. She also re… More 

    22 Jan 2024

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Judy and her guests were very nice folks and were very respectful of the property. Thank you for staying at the Shell Castle.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    victorhmhjgkukus
    Tucson, Arizona

    Shell Castle
    May 2019

    Over priced for what you are getting and a little inconvenient to drive onto dirt road, specially at night (poor lighting). Rustic and an old feel. Inside was clean ,although my bed sheet felt a litt… More 

    6 May 2019

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    Kya Nadine T

    10 Desert Dwellers Travel to Ocean
    Jun 2018

    Shell Castle was our home base in San Carlos. Great location. Very welcoming, beautiful artistry. We had a great time.

    27 Jun 2018

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    Heather S
    Hastings, United Kingdom

    fantastic
    Aug 2015

    this was such a mazing place must go to believe it food fantastic shell musem took us a while to find but was gobsmacked to see all the shells millons millons the whoe pace was fill of shells very ste… More 

    24 May 2017

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    kyle r
    Queen Creek, Arizona

    Great Place to Stay
    Apr 2016

    The home was clean and secure. We were, I believe only a mile or so to the docks for SCUBA diving. The caretaker set up areas for us to rinse off our equipment. It was a very enjoyable stay.

    7 May 2016

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