Acre Resort Review: A Unique Treehouse Stay in San Jose del Cabo

Acre Resort is the vision of two Canadians from Vancouver who fell hard for Baja California Sur and set out to create something completely different from the typical Cabo resort experience.

Set on a lush 25-acre property, Acre is accessed via a potholed sandy road that immediately signals you’re leaving polished resort corridors behind.

And that farm? It’s not just for show – it supplies the Acre Restaurant with fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs for much of the year.

The treehouse walls are made from vertical wood branches, with mesh screening inside, which keeps mosquitoes out while letting the breeze flow through. White canvas curtains inside can be drawn fully closed for privacy.

We were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable – and thoughtfully designed – our cozy treehouse felt.

Temperature and comfort

We stayed in December and were advised we didn’t need to book an A/C treehouse — and that advice was spot-on.

Nights cooled down enough that we slept under a blanket plus a thick comforter, and we loved the individual mattress heaters for both sides of the bed.

Closing the curtains also helped keep things noticeably warmer than outside.

In hotter, more humid months (particularly October and summer), we’d recommend booking one of the air-conditioned treehouses.

Each treehouse has a covered porch with a small table and two rattan-style chairs. Beneath the table sits a mini-fridge with complimentary bottled water in recyclable cartons, replenished daily.

And then there’s the wow factor. Off to one side of the porch is an outdoor shower, stocked with large refillable bottles of organic bath products. A wooden towel rack leans nearby, piled with plush towels.

We love outdoor showers – and showering outdoors here, surrounded by palms with sunlight filtering through the leaves, is pure Acre magic.

Sounds, sleep and a reality check

This is nature-immersed lodging – not soundproof luxury.

You’ll hear roosters crowing (throughout the day), birds chirping, palm fronds rustling, distant trucks, occasional construction noise from homes being built on the hillside beyond the property, guests chatting as they walk to dinner and planes overhead.

During our stay, there was also one evening event with music, which wrapped up by midnight.

Acre provides earplugs, however, and we also brought our own wax Ohropax earplugs, which we use everywhere and swear by (see our review).

Between those and the firm comfortable bed, we slept well – but light sleepers should be aware.

Wi-Fi in the treehouse was also on the slow side.

And yes, the small size of the treehouse meant we had to do a little dance around each other and the bed to get to the closet nook on one side or to the bathroom (on the other side). We made it work just fine, though.

Overall? Staying in an Acre treehouse is fun, slightly surreal and genuinely magical – the kind of experience you talk about long after the trip.

Pools at Acre Resort

The main Jungle Pool is undeniably sexy, lined with oversized loungers and thick cushions.

Mexican blue-and-white tiles frame the pool, towering palms and umbrellas provide a mix of sun and shade, and bar service is available throughout the day.

There’s also a separate pool for villa guests, which helps keep things relaxed and uncrowded.

When we spent time at the Jungle Pool, we often had it entirely to ourselves. The water was very pleasantly warm too, not chilly – a lovely place to linger.

Dining at Acre

Even if you don’t stay overnight, Acre Restaurant is worth a visit.

The property’s working farm supplies more than 60 organic produce items, including mangoes, citrus, tomatoes, peppers, herbs and root vegetables. Meat and seafood arrive daily from local suppliers.

The dining space is mostly outdoors, lantern-lit and atmospheric, with cozy booths tucked into lush landscaping. Large oscillating fans keep the air moving.

We enjoyed one dinner here during our three-night stay.

Cocktails are creative and beautifully done. We started with the Guayabita – a mezcalita made with Acre’s own mezcal, Cointreau, guava and basil-lime, garnished with a dried orange slice.

For food, we ordered the cheddar cheese biscuits with honey butter (warm, crusty and dangerously addictive), followed by New York steak tacos with cheese and thick avocado slices (outstanding). We also shared a huge shaved kale salad with toasted Brussels sprouts, citrus vinaigrette and almonds, plus gnocchi with beans and asparagus in a vegetable broth with subtle Asian-inspired notes.

Other menu standouts that caught our eye included crispy rice bites with sashimi tuna and caviar, miso fish with lobster bisque risotto, and braised short rib.

The restaurant is expensive – there’s no getting around that. Dinner for two (with drinks) can easily cost upwards of $250 USD. But for a special night, the quality and creativity make it worth it.

Fausto’s Diner

Fausto’s Diner is Acre’s casual daytime dining spot, serving breakfast and lunch.

Treehouse guests receive a continental breakfast, which includes a specialty coffee, a pastry (such as a croissant, berry muffin or bagel) and fresh-squeezed juice (either orange or green).

Egg dishes and sandwiches are also available for an extra charge. A couple of mornings we split a delicious cheese-and-veggie omelette (infused with truffle) for a welcome hit of protein.

One of Acre’s most endearing features is its animal sanctuary.

A polished concrete walking path loops around the property, leading to the sanctuary area tucked toward the back. Here, you’ll discover plenty of dogs, plus goats and donkeys in another area, along with rabbits, peacocks, chickens and roosters. There are also well-kept horses (horseback rides are available).

Acre is especially known for its dog rescue, focused on rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned dogs, particularly pregnant mamas and puppies. Since 2019, more than 1,400 dogs have been adopted.

We were told that in the early days, staff would sometimes walk through the restaurant during dinner hugging puppies, hoping to spark adoptions – which worked! Today, the rescue is well known and dogs are adopted quickly.

You can walk a dog or two on leash around the property, adding a genuinely feel-good dimension to a stay here. After breakfast, we’d wander over to the sanctuary to pet the rabbits and feed kibble to the dogs.

Activities

Bicycles are complimentary, with several stationed around the property – a fun way to explore the grounds (though you can also walk around in about 15 minutes).

Treehouse guests are also invited to join daily complimentary morning yoga sessions on the Jungle Pool deck.

As well, there are plenty of paid activities available, from pottery-making and mezcal tastings to organic candle-making and cooking classes, all of which need to be reserved in advance.

Pickleball, ping pong and bocce ball courts round out the offerings.

Acre also offers golf-cart tours to acquaint new guests with the property and perhaps entice prospective fractional homeowners. We joined one, where we toured an elegant “jungle villa” from a “property host.”

Beach access: Veleros Beach Club

While Acre isn’t beachfront, you get access to Veleros Beach Club at El Ganzo Beach (aka Playa Marina) — one of Cabo’s top beach clubs.

It’s about a 10-minute Uber ride away (around $9 USD).

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Photos: © Janice and George Mucalov, Cabo Visitor, except 1 and where noted (courtesy Acre Resort)