Written by Alex Ruelas

Casa Querencia

20 guests • 7 bedrooms • 7.5 bathrooms – Step inside

Key feature: Querencia is the largest estate on the coveted Kapuri beach, with lush cascading gardens that lead to a private seaside cabana.

Vibrant Mexican artwork blends with modern architecture in a house that submerges guests in a peaceful atmosphere crafted from the heart. Querencia, which roughly translates as fondness or affection, will make you feel instantly at home among melon-colored serenity. It also doesn’t hurt that the residence has incredible amenities. Two swimming pools, a sandy hammock area, and an expansive fire pit terrace are some of its main features, along with the beauty of the coastal setting.

Casa del Faro

guests • 10 bedrooms • 14 bathrooms – Step inside

Key feature: Unsurpassed guest service and a dream beachfront location make Casa del Faro one of the top gems in Punta Mita.

This sprawling beachfront estate takes five-star accommodation to a different level. A 30-meter high palapa and a pool with jaw-dropping views set the tone for the rest of the architecture. Each of its suites is a modern personal shrine combining spotless interior design with unique features such as private balconies, lush gardens, and jaw-dropping ocean views. But the best of the villa is the service provided by 12 permanent staff members that curate the experience to your every desire.

Casa Roka

14 guests • 6 bedrooms • 7.5 bathrooms – Step inside

Key feature: The waterfall infinity pool introduces a house that boasts signature architecture and spectacular vistas.

Casa Roka is as impressive as the rugged Pacific coast. Tile roods, stone, wood, and water combine in a composition that creates a multi-sensory experience. The home encourages guests to walk barefoot and explore the textures. Moreover, the villa has some top-level amenities, such as a fully equipped gym, a Kalamazoo hybrid fire grill, and a golf cart to drive around the peninsula. Finally, a beach cabana rounds up a stunning villa in the beautiful Kapuri bay.

Casa Koko

22 guests • 9 bedrooms • 11 bathrooms – Step inside

Key feature: The in-house spa and the beachside fire pit are two of our favorite spots in a beachfront home that exudes elegance. 

Designed by renowned architects Juan Collignon & Manolo Mestre, the design of Casa Koko manages to combine the elevated amenities of a top-drawer home with a refined sense of adventure. Wooden beams, bed canopies, and palm-thatched make it look like a regal outpost in an exotic part of the world. It features two master bedrooms with ocean views, outdoor dining in the main palapa, and, of course, privileged access to one of the most beautiful beaches in Punta Mita.

Villa Palmasola

22 guests • 9 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms – Step inside

Key feature: Curated dining experiences manage to outshine a jaw-dropping beachfront in a villa perfect for celebrations.

Villa Palmasola is a place to celebrate life. It has three independent buildings and enough space in its expansive grounds for special events, from weddings to epic birthday parties. In fact, the hallmark of the villa is creating bespoke experiences in a stunning beach setting. The best of them have to do with food. With an executive chef that specializes in Mexican and French cuisine and 15 different dining venues, the home is a dream retreat for gourmands looking for a haven by the sea.

Villa Pacífica

22 guests • 5 bedrooms • 5.5 bathrooms – Step inside

Key feature: Juxtaposing colors and mesmerizing shadowplay make this residence look like a work of modern art.

It is hard not to be struck by the design of Villa Pacífica. Its primary color palette and the boldness of its architecture give this five-bedroom beachfront home an unmistakable personality. Besides the expansive suites, many of which have ocean-view balconies or private gardens, you might want to spend your time in the pool, by the fire pit, or swinging in a hammock under the palm trees. Overall, the villa mixes the best of high-end beach life with a masterful reinterpretation of Mexican quirkiness.

Casa Majani

20 guests • 7 bedrooms • 11 bathrooms – Step inside

Key feature: Water ties together the architecture of a villa that compels you to plunge into a serene and meditative atmosphere.

If you’re looking for sensory rest, Casa Majani is the right place for you. The house is all about relaxation and letting go of earthly burdens in a delightful atmosphere. Water mirrors and a gorgeous infinity pool meander through the villa. You can even jump in the water from the terrace of one of the master bedrooms. With a touch of Asian influence, the house invites you to slow down and follow the soothing tempo of the Pacific, whether from the palapa lounge, the yoga sanctuary, or the beachfront fire pit.