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Vista Vela Sunset [NAME UNVERIFIED] — House 13 Walk-Through: Floor Plan, Layout, and Rooftop Details
CONFIRM_BRENT: Transcript calls the development 'Vista Vela Sunset' and individual units 'houses'; filename uses 'villa' — confirm exact development name and correct unit terminology before publishing. House 13 at Vista Vela Sunset is a three-bedroom home with a distinctive glass-encased stairwell, a downstairs bedroom, and a rooftop deck with potential to enclose additional living space. It sits inside a community that will ultimately include roughly 60 houses and 60 condos, with another 19 or 20 homes still to be built.
What Is Vista Vela Sunset, and How Big Is the Community?
Vista Vela Sunset is a mixed residential development combining single-family homes and condominiums. According to Brent, the community will have approximately 60 houses and 60 condos in total — with another 19 or 20 homes still to come as of the time of filming.
The condos are visible from House 13, situated toward the back of the community. The scale makes this a sizable development by Los Cabos standards, though it still feels like a neighborhood rather than a resort complex.
What Makes House 13's Floor Plan Stand Out?
The defining feature of House 13 is the bedroom on the ground floor — a practical detail that matters more than you'd think. Brent points out it's ideal for elderly guests, family members with mobility issues, or honestly anyone with bad knees. It's not a full master suite, but it does have its own bathroom and closet.
The kitchen sits in the middle of the home, which contributes to a warmer, more connected feel. The garage is attached directly to the house — another convenience that not every home in the community shares. There's also a maid's quarter and laundry room off the main living area.
A half bath is located on the main level. The glass-cased stairwell is a visual highlight — it brings in a lot of natural light and gives the facade a more contemporary look compared to other homes in the community.
How Does House 13 Compare to House 16?
Brent notes the yard feels a little smaller than House 16's, though he suspects it may be the pitch or orientation of the lot rather than actual square footage — he says they're supposedly the same size.
The floor plan here is noticeably different from House 16, particularly on the rooftop level. House 13 has a partially enclosed rooftop section — roughly 10 by 18 to 20 feet — that the developer says could be converted into an additional bedroom or bonus room.
One trade-off Brent flags: there's no real foyer. You step directly in through the front door without a transition space, which some buyers find abrupt. On the upside, the abundance of windows makes the interior feel significantly brighter.
What's the Story With the Rooftop Deck?
The rooftop is one of the standout features of House 13. There's an open deck area plus a partially enclosed section — Brent estimates that enclosed section at approximately 10 by 18 to 20 feet.
The developer has indicated buyers could enclose that section to create another bedroom or bonus room. The catch: there are view-protection concerns from the homes directly behind, so any extension would need to respect that constraint.
The third bedroom on the upper level has a long closet and its own bathroom, and opens onto a large terrace. Brent's honest take: the terrace is a bit oversized — he thinks pulling it in by two or three meters would have made better use of the space — but the master bedroom closet and bathroom he calls out as genuinely impressive.
Frequently asked questions
- How many homes and condos will Vista Vela Sunset have in total?
- Brent estimates approximately 60 houses and 60 condos in the completed community, with around 19 to 20 additional homes still to be built at the time of filming. CONFIRM_BRENT: verify final unit counts with the developer.
- Does House 13 have a bedroom on the ground floor?
- Yes. There is a downstairs bedroom with its own bathroom and closet — not a full master suite, but a functional secondary bedroom that works well for guests with mobility limitations or anyone who prefers to avoid stairs.
- Can you enclose the rooftop at House 13 to add more living space?
- The developer says yes — there's a section roughly 10 by 18 to 20 feet that could be enclosed to create a bonus room or extra bedroom. The main constraint is avoiding blocking sightlines for the homes situated behind.
- Is the yard at House 13 smaller than other homes in the community?
- Brent says it feels smaller than House 16, but notes the homes are reportedly the same square footage — the perception may be due to how the lot is pitched or oriented.
- What is the glass casing on the stairwell at House 13?
- It's a glass-enclosed stairwell that runs along the exterior facade of the home, bringing in natural light and giving the house a more contemporary visual presence compared to other homes in Vista Vela Sunset.
- Does House 13 at Vista Vela Sunset have an attached garage?
- Yes — the garage is directly connected to the house, which Brent notes adds to the home's more practical, livable feel.