Casa Playa Escondida sits on a one-acre oceanfront lot in the gated ranch community of Rancho Las Margaritas, perched on a granite outcropping above the sea. From the moment you arrive, you’re surrounded by open sky, rock, desert and ocean.

Designed by acclaimed architect Dana Peers, the villa feels like a small cluster of bungalows connected by an indoor/outdoor living plan. Three full ensuite bedrooms are separated for privacy yet tied together by patios, stairways and shared views. Throughout the property, multiple terraces and sitting areas offer different angles on the landscape, the beach and the Pacific below.

At the heart of the home, the main living, kitchen and dining area open wide onto a large terrace and pool deck with panoramic views. Just off this space, a cozy den serves as a media room or a flexible fourth sleeping area, with a built-in Murphy bed that disappears when you want more room to lounge.