TORTUGA STUDIO on the sea. Sweet, colorful and secure. Perfect for one or two.

ABOUT THE TORTUGA STUDO
Access to this secure and private apartment from the off-street parking is through a locked courtyard. The Tortuga's large window faces the sea. You have use of a lovely veranda and beautifully tiled sidebar. The inside cafe table is ideal for writing in your journal over a second cup of coffee, or for that private dinner for two. Enjoy your breakfast outdoors on our covered veranda, with the scent of basil and a view of Pelican Island. The Tortuga includes many amenities. The bath has a walk-in shower and is tastefully decorated with talavera tile. There's a large closet (4’ by 6’) for stashing your gear. The bedroom measures 11’ by 14’. It's fully air-conditioned and well-insulated for comfort and quiet. The kitchenette has refrigerator, microwave, true induction cooktop, toaster, coffee maker, blender, pots, pans, dishes, utensils...and an electric grill for outdoor use on the beautifully tiled sidebar just outside your door. We provide potable water, detergents, bath essentials, all linens...if you need it and can't find it, just ask us! EXTRAS: Outside your door is a "toy closet" with kayaks, beach furniture, toy boxes for the kids, kites, boogie boards, and more, especially for guests! And you can use the washer and dryer in the common side courtyard area. Printed materials in the apartment includes a local restaurant guide; maps of Old and New Kino showing shops, restaurants, ATMs, etc.; local telephone directory; suggested activities and resources; and information about the local Seri Indian population. THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Kino Nuevo (New Kino), where we are located, is a beach community — relaxed, non-touristy — with some great restaurants, a couple of bars, little stores for basics, and a fantastic beach! That beach is lined with mostly single-family homes and small hotels; we do not have high-rise condos, discos, or shopping malls. Be prepared to relax and enjoy. The fishing village of Kino Viejo (Old Kino) is just a short drive, bus ride, or invigorating walk away. There you find more shops, restaurants, taco bars, and a pier where the local kids play and fishermen bring in their catch of the day. Night life in Kino Viejo means strolling the plaza, having tacos, pizza, or ice cream, and maybe enjoying the sound of musicians strolling the streets.Don't speak Spanish? The locals are kind and helpful. They love it when you try, with a "buenas noches" or "buenos días," but they'll manage to make you welcome in any case. HOW TO GET AROUND: Walking works for many. There are restaurants and stores nearby here in Kino Nuevo. Of course, if you have a car, that makes it easy; but it's not essential. Kino Viejo and Kino Nuevo are strung out along about seven miles of beautiful beach; and there is a bus that makes the run from one end to the other every hour from about 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It also continues on to the nearby town of Miguel Alemán and then to Hermosillo. When we travel, we take that bus to and from the airport in Hermosillo; and we have guests who arrive on a plane, walk out to the street in front of the airport, catch the bus that goes right by on its way to Kino, and ask to be dropped off at our doorstep! Local rides cost only a few pesos; rides to/from Hermosillo are around $8.00.