Breathe Deep.
Live Light.

Open-air living. Historic charm. A place to soak up Baja life.

Your one-bedroom palapa casita awaits in the heart of Todos Santos. Tucked inside the historic El Molino Residential Park in downtown Todos Santos, The Refuge offers a rare blend of comfort and connection.

Enjoy indoor-outdoor living, a welcoming gated community, and a beautiful shared pool set among the historic sugar mill ruins — all within easy walking distance of the galleries, shops, and restaurants that make up the magic of Todos Santos.

Perfect for:

  • Artists, musicians, and writers seeking a creative retreat

  • Snowbirds looking for an affordable long-term stay

  • Remote workers wanting to experience local Baja life beyond the tourist path

Affordable monthly rentals available. Pet-friendly. Car rental available.

Come write your next chapter at The Refuge.

Our community swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, mill ruins, tables, and lounge chairs.

Our community swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, mill ruins, tables, and lounge chairs.

A view of the front of the palapa casita.

A view of the front of the palapa casita.

Gated entrance to the historic El Molino Residential Park

Gated entrance to the historic El Molino Residential Park

The ruins of the sugar cane mill.

The ruins of the sugar cane mill.

HD TV, lamps, chairs, and a couch in the living room.

HD TV, lamps, chairs, and a couch in the living room.

The open air dining room.

The open air dining room.

Glassware and flatware is provided.

Glassware and flatware is provided.

Wonderful large kitchen with a classic blue tiled countertop.

Wonderful large kitchen with a classic blue tiled countertop.

The home gym has rubber floor padding, hanging rings, free weights, and more.

The home gym has rubber floor padding, hanging rings, free weights, and more.

Dumbbell rack with weights from 10 to 30 lbs, large blue exercise ball, kettlebell, yoga blocks, yoga mat.

Dumbbell rack with weights from 10 to 30 lbs, large blue exercise ball, kettlebell, yoga blocks, yoga mat.

A high-quality keyboard for your enjoyment. Some music books available.

A high-quality keyboard for your enjoyment. Some music books available.

Spiral outdoor staircase leads to the rooftop terrace.

Spiral outdoor staircase leads to the rooftop terrace.

The rooftop terrance is a great place to take in the sun or watch the sunset.

The rooftop terrance is a great place to take in the sun or watch the sunset.

With a view over the town, you might even catch a rainbow!

With a view over the town, you might even catch a rainbow!

Testimonials

  • "I was there for three months and spent almost every day on the roof deck. I miss it already!"

    Laurie

  • "Angie was a great property manager and was there for everything we needed! Thanks!"

    Penelope

  • "There was enough space for me to set up a dedicated artist studio. "

    Lindsey

  • "When I was there, there were other musicians staying in the park. We got to jam all the time."

    Keith

  • "The keyboard really sealed the deal for me. I mean really, where else do you get a keyboard included with your rental??"

    Jamie

  • "The bed was big and comfy. There's a ton of closet space. Would stay again."

    Dean

  • "No really heavy weights, but the home gym still let me get my fix."

    Adam

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About El Molino Residential Park

The Refuge is located in El Molino Residential Park — a gated community built around the ruins of Todos Santos’ historic sugar mill. Today, El Molino is home to a friendly expat community, a boutique hotel, a health food café, and a beautiful pool set among the old mill structures. It's a magical setting in a magical town.

Learn more about El Molino’s history in our FAQs.

Have questions about The Refuge?

Check out our FAQs. Answers about parking, pets, payments, and more.

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Want to know more about what’s inside? Check out our Amenities page.