Kent Sumrall

Thanks so much for your  gracious hospitality last week. What a wonderful, rejuvenating  experience that was. You're truly fortunate to own a piece of heaven on  earth. It was so smart of you to see that opportunity so long ago. And  your hard work paid off. Thanks for sharing it all with our 'old  friends' college group.

Since landing back in the USA, I've had my hands full. My 96-year-old  Mom got Covid during my trip. (That's what the phone calls were about  during dinner.) She's fine, but for the next few days I'm devoting time  to her and to my house which had a little damage from a storm.  Then--when my mind is clear enough to do it justice--I'd like to write a  review to send you. But I didn't want any more time to lapse without  saying a great big...

David Bobo (Dan Maynard’s group)

I have just returned from a  vacation at Rancho de Costa located in the Bahia de los Suenos near La  Paz, Mexico. This superb resort checks all the boxes for anyone  searching for the ultimate location to rest your body and nurture your  soul. The accommodations are well designed for comfort, beautifully  decorated and maintained daily at the highest level. There are a variety  of rooms to choose from with private baths and a selection of bed  configurations. Each sleeping area features access to a full kitchen and  patios with breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez. A full gym with  state of the art equipment, large salt water swimming pool, movie  theater with a wide selection of movies and a huge gazebo constructed  from local materials are also available for guests.

The excellent facilities  overlook a large sandy beach accented with coconut palms and the deep  blue green waters of the magnificent Sea of Cortez. Everywhere you point  your camera you create a postcard suitable for framing. I took a  fishing trip with boat and guide arranged by the resort. The guide was  very knowledgeable of the waters and where various types of fish may be  found. They provide assistance and tackle for the novice fisherman or  the more accomplished may bring their own equipment and knowledge to  these superb fishing waters. I consider myself a novice to deep water  fishing but I caught fish which were cleaned and prepared for dinner by  the excellent resident Chef Johnny. They were delicious as was every meal  prepared by Chef Johnny and his excellent staff. You may choose to prepare your  own food but I highly recommend using the resort staff. You are here to  relax after all and believe me you do not want to miss the culinary  magic that the resort staff provides. And along with their  professionalism they are really nice people.

If fishing isn’t your thing  no worries. There are so many things to enjoy including all beach  activities, photography, relaxing your mind and body while having a cold  beverage in the gazebo next to the beautiful pool or just soaking in  the beauty that surrounds you. The resort can be used for business  meetings and weddings and the staff is well trained to provide the set  up and event management required to ensure a successful event.

Gary Wagner took a piece of  one of God’s greatest creations and turned it into a very special venue  for those looking for a unique and unforgettable vacation experience.  You will probably never forget your time at Rancho de Costa. I know that  it will always be one of my best memories. We were fortunate to have  Gary with us during the stay. He is such an incredible host making sure  we were comfortable and telling stories of the area’s history, his long  and arduous work in creating the resort and personal stories of the road  he has traveled in his life. It is a life well lived. His calm and  friendly demeanor mirrors the calm and relaxed atmosphere of the resort  he created. The staff is superb and happy and will make your stay  perfect. Gary accomplishes this by caring for his staff and treating  them with kindness and respect. It was great to see this and I wonder  why more leaders don’t understand this simple concept. Our employees are  our greatest asset and treating them with respect is not only the best  business strategy but also the best human strategy. It was such a  pleasure meeting Gary.

So in closing do yourself a favor and plan to spend some time at Gary’s Bay of Dreams.

Charley Grayson

Gary, just wanted you to know how much of eight of group from California and Colorado enjoyed our stay at your resort, Rancho De Costa.  The resort was outstanding with 3 very good meals per day,  relaxing under the thatched  Palapa looking out on the Sea of Cortez, to  swimming in the large pool, and retreating to our beautiful rooms for a  good night's sleep.  The staff were very friendly and helpful with all  our needs...I especially enjoyed you getting us with the best fishing  excursions....I caught 4 Dorado fish weighing about 20 pounds each, and  one Rooster fish that weighed about 22 pounds...The chef prepared the  Dorados  for us and were delicious.. One of the most outstanding events  was to see the sunrise on the Sea of Cortez about 6:30 in the morning..  All of us have agreed to return to your wonderful resort....

David McNicholas

Gary,

Our  stay at your place was utterly amazing. It’s a great piece of  tranquility combined with what I would call Real Mexico. The privacy is  unmatched with the house and the beach. It’s a piece of the old world  Mexico.

The service from the  staff was tremendously friendly, and the food they cooked for us was  DELICIOUS from the steak and lobster to the carnitas. They also went out  of their way to make our drinks.

If  anyone wants a peaceful beautiful getaway, this is it!  The house has  all kinds of room to hold a lot of people, and it was great that you  actually put in a private movie theatre.

Thank you for everything. We made memories to last a lifetime at your place!

Jerry Smith

Thank you so much for the  excellent accommodations and most of all the wonderful service &  attitudes exhibited by all of your staff at Ranch de Costa. The  professionalism of your operations is a breath of fresh air in today’s  world. It is very evident that everyone there is very loyal to you and  that you have been equally loyal to them. Good mentors are hard to find  these days, keep up the good work !

Jack Wright

June, 2019

While  on one of my many trips down to Baja, it timed right for me to meet  Gary while he was at Ranch de Costa.  We had spoke before, but never had  met in person. After driving North and arriving  at Rancho, I had no idea of this little slice of paradise. The word  Special does not begin to describe Ranch de Costa.  From its Beautiful  Beaches, the awesome pool, the Staff, the Rooms, and the Incredible  View. We were treated like family and ate like King’s  while we were there. We had not planned on it, but stayed the night and  had a great day of fishing before we headed down to Cabo. I feel truly  blessed to have had this experience.