On the shores of balmy Conchas Chinas, this small Colonial casita with upstairs balconies was designed as a living work of art where one can retreat peacefully from the world, surrounded by color and designs that both soothe and stimulate. Four spacious bedrooms with a smaller fifth bedroom provide multiple sleeping arrangements. Add three-bedroom Baja Mar, which joins via stone fountain-enhanced courtyard, to create an eight-bedroom hacienda. A glass-walled elevator provides beach access by descending through undulating palms to the vista of waves breaking on the beach below.

Alta Mar Guest Comments

• ""Marea Alta was gorgeous, the whole staff friendly and very accommodating. Jesus was a gem- wanted to take him home with us! Olga's cooking was magnificent! We will go again and recommend you to all (I already have)."- Mary Ann Beauchamp "We had a wonderful time, thank you. The villa was even better than I had anticipated. Truly, I don't think the pictures do it justice. Jesus and the rest of the staff were absolutely fantastic. Our every need was met… over the top accommodations, great food, great service, beach access, and close to downtown. We couldn't have been happier. Thank you so much for all of your help in pulling this together. Kyle will never forget this birthday!"-Jean Kohler " by