PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK: How hard is it to furnish my vacation place at a distance?
Marival Distinct Penthouse, a stunning two level luxury rental, designed by CRATE Interiors
For many North American buyers, the dream of owning a vacation home, luxury villa, or rental property in Mexico comes with one big challenge: designing and furnishing at a distance.
As closing day approaches, homebuyers quickly realize there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Real Stories from the Market
“We had a couple of weeks blocked off for travel to paint and furnish the place. It’s been a logistical nightmare coordinating deliveries for large items to arrive exactly when we were in town. Looking back, we’d rather be fully booked with guests than dragging out the process without supplies or support.”
— Maryland Investor, Reddit
“We thought about doing a furniture buying trip together, but quickly realized coordinating deliveries, waiting for freight, and making sure everything fit wasn’t our expertise. Reading stories about delays, missing shipments, design flaws, and refund disasters left us overwhelmed and paralyzed.”
— Puerto Vallarta Realtor, Facebook Group Post
Owners from Nashville designed this investment project in Nuevo Vallarta MX entirely at a distance.
Why I Created CRATE Interiors
“I’ve heard these stories countless times. Out of my own struggles furnishing my first rental units nearly 15 years ago, I created an easy, fun and seamless system for designing your forever vacation home or rental property investment in Mexico. And now I put that expertise to work for YOU.”
— Debra Stevenson, CRATE Interiors
How We Resolve the Distance Dilemma
Instead of flying back and forth (or sending your home-based designer!) to scoure the local shops, or juggle multiple vendors in a foreign country, culture and currency, CRATE Interiors delivers a done-for-you solution that makes the entire process simple:
Two Design Sessions from Anywhere – Our professional designers guide you virtually.
Local Install Crews – Family-based teams handle every detail on the ground.
Curated Menus – Easy browsing of furniture, housewares, appliances, window treatments, and handyman services — select and finalyze from the comfort of your home or home office.
One Point of Contact – No more chasing contractors, delivery trucks or a hiring a friend of a friend’s painters.
From keys to cashflow, we’ve got you covered.
Spectacular ocean-facing views from every terrace at Marival Distinct. What a welcome for guests!
From Floor Plans to Paradise in 5 Easy Steps
Budget Setting – Confirm your all-in number with our proprietary budget tool.
Decor Style – Select your unique look and palette from curated Pinterest boards.
Furniture & Housewares – Professionally sourced and styled for your property.
Appliances & Electronics – Delivered, installed and ready to use from Day 1.
Window Treatments, Paint & Move-In Services – The finishing touches that make it complete, all at factory rates.
The Big Reveal
Arrive to your property fully furnished, styled and ready to enjoy.
✔ No delays.
✔ No missed deliveries.
✔ No wasted trips.
Just show up with your luggage, relax and enjoy your dream home. After your first test stay and owners fine-tuning, go live with your listing and start earning rental income immediately.
This unique luxury rental property boasts two primary suites, both ocean facing and kitted with every amenity.
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