The Golf Villas are the most straightforward thing you can buy at Rancho San Lucas. Turnkey, lock-and-leave, backing the Greg Norman course, and currently the only condominium product in the community with active listings.
What they are
Golf Villas are two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom condominiums of roughly 1,777 to 1,815 square feet, positioned along the golf course. They are delivered furnished and finished – the opposite proposition to a Norman Estates homesite, and aimed at a completely different buyer.
What is on the market
Three units are currently listed:
- 55B Biznaga Blvd – 1,777 sq ft, golf frontage, $694,900
- Golf Villa 56A – 1,815 sq ft, ocean and golf views, seller financing available, $699,000
- Golf Villa 52B – 1,815 sq ft, the strongest ocean view of the three, $799,000
The $105,000 gap between the cheapest and dearest is almost entirely about outlook. Same bedroom count, near-identical floor area, very different terrace view. That is worth seeing in person before you decide what it is worth to you.
Current inventory sits on the condos for sale page.
Who they suit
Part-time owners. Lock the door, fly home, no garden, no pool plant, no construction project.
Rental investors. Two bedrooms at 1,800 square feet is the size that rents best in Los Cabos – couples travelling together, small families. Turnkey means you can be earning within weeks of closing. See rental income.
Golfers. Living on the course, with five holes running along the Pacific beach, is the point.
What they do not suit
If you want land, privacy, a large private pool or the ability to design your own house, this is the wrong product and The Villas or Norman Estates is where you should be looking.
The cost of ownership
Beyond the purchase price, budget for HOA dues – higher on a condominium because the association maintains more – the annual fideicomiso trustee fee, predial property tax, insurance and utilities. If you rent, add management at 20 to 30 percent of gross plus a furnishings replacement cycle. Salt air is unkind to soft furnishings and appliances.
Seller financing
Golf Villa 56A currently carries seller terms, which is worth noting in a market where most transactions are cash. Terms change, so confirm before building a plan around it.
Frequently asked questions
Are the units furnished?
Golf Villas are generally delivered turnkey, but inclusions vary between resales. Get the inventory list in writing as part of the offer.
Can I use the resort amenities?
Yes – owners have access to Grand Solmar restaurants, spa, pools, the Pacific Dunes beach club and the saltwater lagoon. Guest access rules differ, so check if you plan to rent.
How do they compare on price per square foot?
Roughly $385 to $440 per square foot at current asking prices, which is competitive against comparable golf-front condominiums elsewhere in Los Cabos.
Comparing the three units properly
On paper these units look nearly identical. In practice the differences that matter are not in the specification sheet.
Terrace orientation determines whether you get the sunset or the morning light, and whether the afternoon Pacific breeze is pleasant or relentless. Floor level and position affect how much of the ocean you actually see over the fairway. Proximity to the pool deck and paths affects noise, which matters if you rent.
The $105,000 gap between the least and most expensive is entirely explained by these factors. Whether it is worth it is a judgement you can only make standing on the terrace.
What to verify on a condo purchase
- The furnishing inventory – itemised and annexed to the offer
- HOA dues and reserve health – condominium associations carry more maintenance liability than single-family ones
- Any pending special assessment – building-wide works get charged to owners
- Rental rules – minimum stays and guest amenity access, in writing
- Age and service history of the air conditioning, which is the item that fails in Baja
Our guide to dues and ownership costs covers what to ask the association.
Why two bedrooms is the right size here
It is worth understanding why the entire Golf Villas product is two-bedroom. In the Los Cabos rental market, the two-bedroom unit is the workhorse: couples travelling together, a family with two children, a golf foursome splitting a rental. Three and four bedroom properties command higher rates but fill fewer nights.
If your thesis is rental income rather than personal space, that is an argument in favour of this product rather than a larger home. Our rental income guide works through the numbers, and SAT sets out the tax registration obligations if you intend to let.
Take a look
See the Golf Villas page for the neighbourhood and the golf course page for the course itself. To walk all three units in an afternoon and compare the views directly, get in touch.
