The 10 Best San Jose del Cabo Villas for Rent (#6 Has a Fire Pit in the Pool)
Looking for the best San Jose del Cabo villas?
You’re in the right place as I’ve called Mexico home since 2018, and I’ve stayed in 50+ Airbnbs all over the country.
San José del Cabo sits on the Sea of Cortez at the eastern end of the Cabo Corridor, with a historic art district — and some of Mexico’s best Airbnbs.
👀 Curious about my top pick? It’s Casa Margaux — check it out here.
The hard part is choosing, since every villa here looks like a magazine cover (and one of them actually was). That’s where I come in!
Every villa on this list is an Airbnb Luxe property, which means Airbnb has personally vetted it against more than 300 standards for design, comfort and service.
My Top 3 Picks: The Best San Jose del Cabo Villas
| Name | Neighborhood | Guests | See more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Casa Margaux: Architect-Designed Villa with Open-Sky Showers | Costa Azul | 8 | ➡️ Check rates |
| 2️⃣ Villa Costa Azul: Beachfront Villa on a Famous Surf Break | Costa Azul | 12 | ➡️ Check rates |
| 3️⃣ Villa Saguaro: 11-Bedroom Villa with a Chef and a Butler | Fundadores | 16+ | ➡️ Check rates |
⚠️ If none of these work, browse all the San José del Cabo Airbnbs here, and use their filters to narrow down your search to find your ideal place.
The 10 Best San Jose del Cabo Villas
1. Casa Margaux: Architect-Designed Villa with Open-Sky Showers
- 📍 Neighborhood: Costa Azul
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 8
- 🛌 Beds: 4
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Casa Margaux is an architect-designed home that made the cover of Azure Magazine.
Every bedroom has its own entrance from the open-air hallways, and there are open-sky showers and an outdoor bathtub.
Picture an evening in the heated saltwater pool and hot tub, then gathering around the fire pit under the stars.
There’s a rooftop gym, a FOCAL sound system and fiber-optic internet.
The concierge can book a private chef, massages, surf tours and airport transfers.
Costa Azul Beach and its surf breaks are just down the hill, and downtown San José del Cabo is about 8 minutes away.
It sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms. Heads up: 2 of the bedrooms are up a flight of stairs.
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2. Villa Costa Azul: Beachfront Villa on a Famous Surf Break
- 📍 Neighborhood: Costa Azul
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 12
- 🛌 Beds: 6
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Villa Costa Azul sits right above Costa Azul Beach, with a front-row seat to the famous Zippers surf break.
Picture a cold drink by the private pool or in the hot tub as you watch the surfers below.
Inside, there are ocean-view living areas and comfortable bedroom suites.
Your stay includes a 24/7 concierge, who can arrange a private chef, groceries, spa treatments and activities.
You’ll also get an arrival or departure transfer, plus margaritas, chips and guacamole when you arrive.
Several beachfront restaurants are within walking distance, and celebrations are possible with the host’s approval and an event fee.
It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms.
Heads up: all guests must be 25 or older (kids traveling with parents excepted), and you may hear beachgoers in the arroyo next door on weekends.
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3. Villa Saguaro: 11-Bedroom Villa with a Chef and a Butler
- 📍 Neighborhood: Fundadores (Puerto Los Cabos)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 16+
- 🛌 Beds: 16
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Villa Saguaro comes with a full-time staff, including a gourmet chef and a private butler who doubles as your bartender.
The chef prepares every meal you request, and you just cover the groceries.
With 11 bedrooms and walls of glass, it’s built for big groups who want to spread out.
There’s a game room with a pool table, a massage table and an indoor paddleball court.
Outside, you’ll find a pool, a spa, a fire pit and an outdoor dining area with a BBQ grill.
The beach is only about 200 yards from the door, and daily housekeeping is included.
It sleeps 16+ guests in 11 bedrooms with 11.5 bathrooms.
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4. Casa Ocho Chiquita: Beachfront Villa with a Movie Theater
- 📍 Neighborhood: Puerto Los Cabos
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 12
- 🛌 Beds: 7
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Casa Ocho Chiquita has its own private door straight onto the beach.
Picture sunset cocktails by the infinity pool, with the Sea of Cortez stretching out in front of you.
In whale season, humpback and gray whales breach just offshore.
The bedrooms have their own bathrooms, private balconies and ocean views.
There’s a movie theater, a fitness center and fast Starlink Wi-Fi.
The host can arrange private chef experiences, massages, sportfishing and whale-watching trips.
It sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6.5 bathrooms, and Fundadores Beach Club is about a 5-minute walk.
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5. Casa Paz: Designer Villa with a Courtyard Pool near the Beach Club
- 📍 Neighborhood: Puerto Los Cabos
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 10
- 🛌 Beds: 7
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Casa Paz is a designer villa in the gated community of Puerto Los Cabos, with access to the Fundadores Beach Club.
Its walled courtyard is the heart of the house, with an infinity pool, a hot tub, a fire pit and an outdoor BBQ kitchen.
Picture a movie night in the media room, or a ping pong match after dinner.
Each of the 5 bedrooms has its own bathroom and smart TV.
Daily housekeeping is included, and you can hire one of the hosts’ chefs.
The beach club, with its pool, restaurant and gym, is about a 10-minute walk away.
It sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms.
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6. Villa Sandcastle: Beach Villa with a Fire Pit in Its Pool
- 📍 Neighborhood: El Encanto de la Laguna (Puerto Los Cabos)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 10
- 🛌 Beds: 6
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Villa Sandcastle has a sunken fire pit right in the middle of its heated infinity pool.
Add a hot tub, a shaded palapa with a grill and your own private waterfall, all with views of the Sea of Cortez.
Inside, there’s a sauna, a steam room, a home theater and a disco bar, complete with a disco ball.
Kids will love the air hockey, foosball and pinball.
A free concierge can arrange private chefs, spa treatments, tequila tastings and mariachi nights, and an electric golf cart is included.
The beach is about a 3-minute walk away, in the gated El Encanto community.
It sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 5.5 bathrooms. Heads up: adult groups must be 30 or older.
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7. Casa Kokomo: Estate with Two Private Pickleball Courts
- 📍 Neighborhood: Fundadores (Puerto Los Cabos)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 16+
- 🛌 Beds: 11
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Casa Kokomo has not one but two private pickleball courts.
This custom estate sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Fundadores, with views of the Sea of Cortez and a Greg Norman golf course.
Picture cocktails at the swim-up bar in the infinity pool, then dinner and dancing under the palapa.
There’s also a jacuzzi, an outdoor fireplace and a Sonos sound system.
Your stay starts with an hour of butler and bartender service, a bottle of premium tequila and an airport transfer.
Celebrations are possible with the host’s approval and an event fee.
It sleeps 16+ guests in 6 bedrooms with 6.5 bathrooms.
Heads up: all guests must be 25 or older, though young kids traveling with parents are exempt.
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8. Residencia 6: Oceanfront Villa Next to the Ritz-Carlton
- 📍 Neighborhood: Puerto Los Cabos
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 14
- 🛌 Beds: 11
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Residencia 6 is an oceanfront villa in the new West Enclaves, right next to the Ritz-Carlton.
It’s right at the Fundadores Beach Club, in the Puerto Los Cabos marina and golf community.
Picture lazy afternoons by the private pool and hot tub, then evenings around the fire pit in the fenced garden.
Every bedroom has its own bathroom, and there’s even an elevator and an EV charger.
It sleeps 14 guests in 5 bedrooms with 5.5 bathrooms. Heads up: there’s outside parking only.
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9. Solesta Villa: Golf-View Villa with a Private Casita
- 📍 Neighborhood: Solesta (Club Campestre)
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 8
- 🛌 Beds: 4
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This brand-new villa sits in Solesta, a private community inside Club Campestre.
Floor-to-ceiling pocket doors open the whole living room onto a covered terrace, a pool and a hot tub.
From the front door, you’ll see the golf course, the Sea of Cortez and the mountains above Palmilla Bay.
The 3 bedrooms in the main house each have a king bed and their own bathroom, and a detached casita adds a fourth.
Guests can also use the Solesta Casa Club, with its restaurant, bar and pool.
Downtown San José del Cabo and its Thursday Art Walk are about 10 minutes away.
It sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms. Heads up: the main guest must be 30 or older.
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10. Casa Roca: Ocean-View Villa with a Downstairs Casita
- 📍 Neighborhood: Paseo Finisterra
- 🙋♀️ Guests: 8
- 🛌 Beds: 5
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Casa Roca looks out over the ocean and the greens of the Vidanta golf course.
It sits in the gated Paseo Finisterra community, between historic San José del Cabo and the resort area.
Picture alfresco dinners on the terrace, then a dip in the pool and a night by the fire pit.
A private downstairs casita, with its own kitchenette, terrace and fire pit, is ideal for multigenerational trips.
A personal concierge can set up restaurant reservations, chef services, yacht charters and grocery stocking.
Supermarkets, restaurants and downtown are about a 5-minute drive away.
It sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms.
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Best San Jose del Cabo Villas FAQ
What is the best area to rent a villa in San José del Cabo?
Puerto Los Cabos is best for beachfront and golf villas with beach club access, while Costa Azul puts you on the surf beaches, close to downtown.
For golf-course views closer to town, look at Club Campestre and Paseo Finisterra.
Want to stay closer to the nightlife in Cabo? Check out these luxurious Cabo San Lucas villa rentals.
Not set on a villa? Don’t miss the best Cabo Airbnb rentals.
Do San José del Cabo villas come with a private chef?
Some do. On this list, Villa Saguaro includes a gourmet chef and a full-time butler, though groceries cost extra.
Most of the others can arrange a private chef through their concierge, and this Solesta Villa comes with access to the Casa Club restaurant.
Planning your trip? Read my Cabo travel tips before you go.
Do you need a car when you rent a villa in San José del Cabo?
It helps, since most of these villas are in gated communities a short drive from downtown, and several hosts recommend renting one.
Many hosts can arrange airport transfers or deliver a rental car, and Villa Sandcastle includes an electric golf cart for getting around its community.
Thinking of driving? Here’s what to know about renting a car in San Jose del Cabo.
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