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MsTerieus
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Planning trip to Ensenada Area & San Quintin - Advice Sought
Dear Nomads,
In anticipation of a possible early retirement in Baja Norte, I have (finally) booked a 1-week trip there (from 8/19-24), to start investigating real
estate, and I have a couple of questions:
1) In San Quintin, I want a safe, clean, quiet and cheap room. Of these three options, which would be best: Maria Celeste, Villas de San Quintin,
or a SINGLE ROOM at Hotel Los Jardines? (NOTE: I hear that the single rooms at Jardines are dark, small and otherwise not very nice, as opposed to
the double rooms there.)
2) Before San Quintin, I'll be staying in a casita in Punta Banda. In addition to looking at real estate, I am tentatively planning to attend the
Chili Cookoff on the 21st. Are any Nomads going to be there, and might it be possible to meet up?
3) Though I won't have much free time, are there any "don't miss" things I should do or see in (or south of Ensenada), e.g., anything great to shop
for, or a restaurant I just should not miss?
Thanks in advance for any help you can render! 
[Edited on 8-1-2010 by MsTerieus]
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mcfez
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We stay here always
Old Mill Hotel
www.angelfire.com/me2/oldmill/oldmill1.html
Great steak house there too.
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capt. mike
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tentative plan afoot to be at Old Mill via campo Lorenzo on weekend of Aug 20th.
we have a car stashed at El Socorrito and will try to get up to baja astro's place.
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MsTerieus
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Hi, Captain Mike. I won't get to San Quintin until Sunday afternoon-evening, 8/22. Will you (tentatively) still be around?
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MsTerieus
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McFez -- thanks for the tip. I had looked into the Old Mill earlier -- looked interesting -- but I did not realize they had single rates so low.
I'll check it out further!
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capt. mike
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yeah
| Quote: | Originally posted by MsTerieus
Hi, Captain Mike. I won't get to San Quintin until Sunday afternoon-evening, 8/22. Will you (tentatively) still be around? |
if we go - i sent the suggestion to my buddy from CA.
i am flexible and want 3 nites min.
we both are suffering heat stroke...and want to get to pac side. once sept 7 hits i can't go anyplace due to work schedule.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MsTerieus
McFez -- thanks for the tip. I had looked into the Old Mill earlier -- looked interesting -- but I did not realize they had single rates so low.
I'll check it out further! |
It's a very laid back area at the end of a dirt road.....road is in great shape......a few miles off the main highway. Nice walk path there
too....with a store...camp ground...fishing. Never had a bad time there...great staff. You'll leave very relaxed.
There is a dirt road that follows the bay southward.....very scenic.
We'll be there 8.11 for a few days. Look 4 my truck logo<www.kissmygrass.com> or member decal of the Vagabonds. deno aka
yankeeirishman.......if u r there at that time. Regards 2 u.
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bajaguy
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Old Mill
A little off the main path, but a really great place to stay. they have some older housekeeping units and some newer ones close to the bay.......ask
for the one with the fireplace!!!
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rts551
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I would stay closer to where you were going to look at real estate. That being said, the units at both marie Celeste and the villas are nice.
If you are going to be on vacation stay at Santa Maria Hotel (old La Pinta) or Jardines.
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MsTerieus
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
I would stay closer to where you were going to look at real estate. That being said, the units at both marie Celeste and the villas are nice.
If you are going to be on vacation stay at Santa Maria Hotel (old La Pinta) or Jardines. |
Thank you, rts, for addressing my question directly!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
i can't go anyplace due to work schedule. |
What is that? Is it like the Flu or something?
Wishing you a speedy recovery. 
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bajamigo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MsTerieus
2) Before San Quintin, I'll be staying in a casita in Punta Banda. In addition to looking at real estate, I am tentatively planning to attend the
Chili Cookoff on the 21st. Are any Nomads going to be there, and might it be possible to meet up?
[Edited on 8-1-2010 by MsTerieus] |
My wife (Bajabound2005) and I have been coordinating the Chili Cook-Off for a couple of years, with the help of lots of friends/Nomads. We are
permanent residents of Punta Banda and would be happy to meet you when you're here. U2U me the details of your stay here, and I'll get right back to
you.
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redhilltown
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If you are going to stay at the Old Mill get your call/reservations into Nancy right away as you will be going during the height of the fishing season
(which ain't so great this year from what I've heard so maybe you don't have to hurry!). The Palomar restaurant in Santo Tomas valley is a nice and
fun place to stop and it's right on the highway.
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Bajahowodd
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Is not that the place next to the quaint Pemex?
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Pacifico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MsTerieus
Dear Nomads,
In anticipation of a possible early retirement in Baja Norte, I have (finally) booked a 1-week trip there (from 8/19-24), to start investigating real
estate, and I have a couple of questions:
1) In San Quintin, I want a safe, clean, quiet and cheap room. Of these three options, which would be best: Maria Celeste, Villas de San Quintin,
or a SINGLE ROOM at Hotel Los Jardines? (NOTE: I hear that the single rooms at Jardines are dark, small and otherwise not very nice, as opposed to
the double rooms there.)
2) Before San Quintin, I'll be staying in a casita in Punta Banda. In addition to looking at real estate, I am tentatively planning to attend the
Chili Cookoff on the 21st. Are any Nomads going to be there, and might it be possible to meet up?
3) Though I won't have much free time, are there any "don't miss" things I should do or see in (or south of Ensenada), e.g., anything great to shop
for, or a restaurant I just should not miss?
Thanks in advance for any help you can render!
[Edited on 8-1-2010 by MsTerieus] |
MsTerieus, I have stayed at both The Old Mill and Jardines many times in the past as have many of the people on here. My suggestion would be to stay
at Jardines due to the fact that it has an excellent restaurant that you should not miss that is on the property. As far as the single rooms not being
very nice (???), check the room before you get it and if not satisfactory, then request another. They have great customer service and I'm sure they
will satisfy you one way or another. Good luck!
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Marc
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You are buying property on the "Bandito Coast"?
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MsTerieus
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
You are buying property on the "Bandito Coast"? |
I don't know: where is the "Bandito Coast," exactly, and why is it so called? 
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bajamigo
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Never heard of it.
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KASHEYDOG
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The Hotel Santa Maria in San Quintin is on a beautiful beach that goes for miles. Great for swimming, clamming and driving south for miles. Lots of
sea creatures around. It's near Cielito Lindo restaurant and not far from Jardines. It's a large luxury type hotel with beautiful rooms and beach
views from every room. Last I heard $40 US a night. Picture enclosed... 
Hotel Santa Maria ( the old "Desert Inn" btw)
tel: 011 52 616 165 9008
800 026 3605
[Edited on 8-2-10 by KASHEYDOG]
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KASHEYDOG
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The Old Mill is a wonderful spot also. A little more centrally located to San Quintin and has a nice board walk and bay view. Rooms are smaller, more
of a fishermans motel. But a great place to stay with Don & Eddies restarunt right next door. Old Mill pic enclosed..... tel 1 800 479 7962
[Edited on 8-2-10 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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