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Selling our cabin in Camp Gecko

Santiago - 10-13-2019 at 09:21 AM

pictures are available https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/reo/d/san-diego-cabin-fo...

Over the last 13 years, my wife and I have slowly taken one of the 'fancy cabins' and turned it into a nice little fish shack. Camp Gecko is 4 miles south of the town, easily found on Google Earth.

Large 15'X22' front room with screened, crank out windows on three sides to let the afternoon breezes in, fully furnished kitchen, one bed room and one small bath. There is a 10'X22' covered front porch, a 8'X22' back porch and a 11'X22' upper deck with an unobstructed view of the water and desert. Two storage rooms and an small side storage that houses the hot water heater & water pump. Off the grid with 400 watt solar and Exede internet. The is no garage, but room for single pull-thru type could be built.

Particulars:
• $20,000.00 dollars asking price
• Annual lease of $1800. This is nearly the cost of boat storage in So Cal, which many of us do in camp. 3 years left on the lease, each lease is for 5 years. Buyer must be approved by the owner who also keeps a home in camp and is often there.
• Fully furnished, ready to occupy but rustic in nature.

Electrical System
• 2 - 195 watt panels
• 1- Xantrex C60 charge controller
• 4 - 105 Amp AGM batteries (18 months old)
• 1 - Xantrex 1500 watt inverter/Charger
• Small power center w/ 15 amp breakers (Square D)
• 1 - TriMetric meter #2020

Water System
• Two storage tanks, 450 and 1100 liters each. When full, 2-3 people can go two weeks. Water trucks are readily available in town.
• SureFlow Whisper King 12v pump, wired to battery bank. (Two spare pumps on hand)
• 10 gallon water heater, piped to all facets/shower. 3 years old, should be about 7 years left.

Kitchen
• 3 burner RV style stove with oven, Wedgewood Vision, 3 years old.
• 8 CF older RV propane refer/freezer. Dometic and was rebuilt in California when we got it.
• Black & Decker Blender
• Vacuum sealer for preserving your catch
• 5 gallon water stand (drinking water is available in town)
• Braun drip coffee maker and 2 french press.
• Coffee bean grinder.
• All kitchen utensils, glasses, plates, pots/pans, knives etc.

Bedroom
• Two 6" Memory foam twin beds, brand new with frames. Easy to carry upstairs where we always sleep from April to November. Both beds will fit in the bedroom as well.

Living room
• 4 chair dining table
• Rocking chair
• Large couch (can be used as additional bed, done it many times)
• Twin futon chair (used as bed before we got the foam beds)

Outdoor
• 10'X10' E-Z-Up for upstair deck
• Chairs and tables for deck
• Weber 22" kettle and Brinkman charcoal smoker
• Mops, brooms, rakes, shovels, and similar equipment all there.

U2U me if interested and need access



[Edited on 10-13-2019 by Santiago]

[Edited on 7-22-2020 by Santiago]

David K - 10-13-2019 at 09:47 AM

Wow, a long time at Camp Gecko...
Many other Nomads (many don't post anymore or are no longer on this earth) have or had places there, too. Bedman, Debra, Georock, 4baja, some others named Steve or Bob... ;)
The place looks great, Jim!

del mar - 10-13-2019 at 11:23 AM

just curious.....why are you moving on?

carlosg - 10-13-2019 at 02:04 PM

https://tijuana.craigslist.org/reo/d/cabin-in-camp-gecko-for...

Skipjack Joe - 10-14-2019 at 07:16 AM

The view from the front porch must be phenomenal. That's a very reasonable price.

Santiago - 10-14-2019 at 10:23 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Skipjack Joe  
The view from the front porch must be phenomenal. That's a very reasonable price.

The view from the lower floor is obstructed by the units in the beech row, this cabin is in the 2nd row so the upper deck is where the view is nice.

advrider - 10-14-2019 at 07:26 PM

Place looks very cool, love that area! You must have some good stories that have happened over the years to share? Might help with the sale too? I know that campo has been around for a while.

shari - 10-15-2019 at 09:35 AM

you guys did a fantastic job fixing it up...good luck on the sale amigos!

David K - 10-15-2019 at 10:07 AM

That was once one of Doc's rental cabins when Camp Gecko was a place for camping.

You can see one here on my New Years' 2005 trip when Elizabeth and I stayed there 2 nights...



baitcast - 10-15-2019 at 01:01 PM

No questions left to ask....good job, I'm in love, the only thing you forgot is that you are close to the best spot on the bay for someone who loves to fish from the beach!!
A ATV would be a must have for a nice morning or evening run down to the boca at the estro, high or outgoing tide the best...….afew years ago I would have bought that in a hearbeat :(
Rob

BajaBlanca - 10-16-2019 at 05:45 AM

What a beautiful place! It should sell FAST!

KylesBahiadrean - 7-20-2020 at 06:26 PM

Anyway we can get those photos back up ?

David K - 7-21-2020 at 07:44 AM

Quote: Originally posted by KylesBahiadrean  
Anyway we can get those photos back up ?


Note the date of the ad, it was in 2019. Perhaps Santiago can confirm if it was sold?

Cochi - 7-21-2020 at 10:16 AM

Where is Camp Gecko?

AKgringo - 7-21-2020 at 10:19 AM

If I got this right, it is at the south end of Bahia de Los Angeles.

David K - 7-21-2020 at 11:43 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
If I got this right, it is at the south end of Bahia de Los Angeles.


Yep, see the map:

JZ - 7-21-2020 at 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Cochi  
Where is Camp Gecko?


28.900539° -113.529521°

KylesBahiadrean - 7-21-2020 at 02:36 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Quote: Originally posted by KylesBahiadrean  
Anyway we can get those photos back up ?


Note the date of the ad, it was in 2019. Perhaps Santiago can confirm if it was sold?


Yeah I seen that it’s 2019 but October of 2019 , so fairly recent , some houses stay on the market forever.. this is right down the beach from a buddy’s house, so I would to know 1) if it’s sold 2) if it’s not sold , can we get updated photos... I would love to make a trip to see it but with this COVID-19 situation, I don’t think I’ll make it there this summer or possibly year..

advrider - 7-22-2020 at 11:20 AM

Gotta love those maps! Speaking of maps, David did you finish your road guide, I'm hoping the down time had helped, LOL? Also where would one find all of your maps at for future trips?

David K - 7-22-2020 at 11:34 AM

Quote: Originally posted by advrider  
Gotta love those maps! Speaking of maps, David did you finish your road guide, I'm hoping the down time had helped, LOL? Also where would one find all of your maps at for future trips?


I finished the guide long ago! I did update the completion of Hwy. 5 part (with thanks to Nomad geoffff and others for the kilometer markers in the final section).

Covid-19 has killed the printing of the guide (for now)... as all extra expenses had to put on hold with business nearly crashed for Mexican auto insurance companies. It was to have been introduced before now.

You can still see a lot of it (pre-publication edition) here on Baja Nomad in the Road Conditions forum. San Quintín to Guerrero Negro (including side trips) and Guerrero Negro to San Ignacio (plus all the side roads between those two).
Here are the direct links:

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=91898

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=92377

advrider - 7-22-2020 at 01:32 PM

Sorry that's what I was meaning, is the printed guide ready. Maybe some pre-paid orders could get things going again? I would love a copy or two! In the mean time I will enjoy the links... Thanks

David K - 7-22-2020 at 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally posted by advrider  
Sorry that's what I was meaning, is the printed guide ready. Maybe some pre-paid orders could get things going again? I would love a copy or two! In the mean time I will enjoy the links... Thanks


My pleasure... and given that all my work is not being enjoyed... maybe it is time to share some more parts of the pre-publication edition?

There are 6 sections (3 for Norte and 3 for Sur).

Even if I share my work here, the published (printed) guide will look different and much more professional... It will be worth owning!

KylesBahiadrean - 7-23-2020 at 03:17 PM

Here a current link to the cabin with
Photos https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/reo/d/san-diego-cabin-fo... .. my friends used to own the spot behind this property... apparently DOC that leases the land leased in front of this property and a guy built a big garage and block the view and the breeze... and I also found out Camp Gecko is only doing one year leases currently..

[Edited on 7-24-2020 by KylesBahiadrean]

A one year lease?

AKgringo - 7-23-2020 at 04:57 PM

If true, that is going to be a deal killer!

David K - 7-23-2020 at 05:27 PM

Best to talk to Doc for the scoop!

Lee - 7-23-2020 at 07:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
If true, that is going to be a deal killer!


Don't want to rain on anyone's parade.

Landlord is a Mexican and a lessee is at a severe disadvantage in a land lease. Rent can be raised every year, and there is no recourse if given an eviction. Game over when that happens, go home.

Get a fido and protect yourself, relatively.

Don't want to rain on your parade either.....

thebajarunner - 7-24-2020 at 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Lee  
Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
If true, that is going to be a deal killer!


Don't want to rain on anyone's parade.

Landlord is a Mexican and a lessee is at a severe disadvantage in a land lease. Rent can be raised every year, and there is no recourse if given an eviction. Game over when that happens, go home.

Get a fido and protect yourself, relatively.


Yes, Doc Abraham is a Mexican. So is my wife.
Doc is an honorable man, and a class act.
The concern I would have would be the day that Doc is no longer there, either through a sale or something else.
Then, indeed, you could have problems.

del mar - 7-24-2020 at 10:05 AM

Quote: Originally posted by lencho  
Quote: Originally posted by Lee  
Rent can be raised every year, and there is no recourse if given an eviction.

That is the kind of situation where a travel trailer has definite advantages.

With a little money into a palapa roof and utility connections, you have a low-risk vacation hangout; if the landlord gets unreasonable and you decide to leave, she doesn't get to keep all your capital investment built on her land.


I agree but i'd take one step further, buy or build on the cool side and if you want to fish BoLA just drive over there,fish,drive home.problem with cortez side is you just don't get that many good months. of course file this under JMHO;)

David K - 7-24-2020 at 10:09 AM

Perhaps Nomads who have homes at Camp Gecko can give us some current conditions info?
Three old Nomad friends won't be going back to places they built or bought there include 'Bedman', 'Debra' (Travelpearl), and 'GeoRock' so maybe their family will sell?
We don't hear from '4baja' much here or the other 'Steve' who has a place there...
Some Doc Abraham or Camp Gecko News, please!
Thanks!!!

elgatoloco - 7-24-2020 at 10:55 AM

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Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner  
Quote: Originally posted by Lee  
Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
If true, that is going to be a deal killer!


Don't want to rain on anyone's parade.

Landlord is a Mexican and a lessee is at a severe disadvantage in a land lease. Rent can be raised every year, and there is no recourse if given an eviction. Game over when that happens, go home.

Get a fido and protect yourself, relatively.


Yes, Doc Abraham is a Mexican. So is my wife.
Doc is an honorable man, and a class act.
The concern I would have would be the day that Doc is no longer there, either through a sale or something else.
Then, indeed, you could have problems.


I second that. Doc is someone who's word I would trust while recognizing that stuff happens. We spent quite a bit of time there back when it was a camp including a very memorable day fishing with Doc on his boat in the bay. My wife caught and released a Golden Grouper that day.