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TREEHOUSE REVIVAL | A Beloved Sayulita Retreat Is Ready for its Next Chapter
Some homes hold more than memories. They hold the promise of many more new adventures to come.
Tucked into the lush private landscape of Punta Topika, this much-loved family retreat is where generations come together to slow down, reconnect and enjoy one of Mexico's most iconic Pueblo Magicos.
Now, in partnership with MexHome Premier Agent Tessa Stobbe, CRATE Interiors is preparing ts next chapter with a curated renovation and refresh, timed for the holiday season.
Follow the transformation as it unfolds. And if 2027 is the year to revive your own legacy property, book your FREE Discovery Call and let’s create it together.
DIY OR DONE FOR YOU | What’s Best for Your Real Estate Investment
DIY OR DONE-FOR-YOU
Experienced investors know how to renovate and furnish a property. But here’s the hidden risk when you design at a distance.
You’re a successful real estate investor and multi-unit operator. With a primary residence, a vacation home, perhaps a luxury villa or cashflowing rental property. So the better question is:
Should you be spending your time doing it yourself? We break it down in clear steps so you can decide what path to take.
THE KEY TO REAL ESTATE INVESTING: “Go Where You’re Treated the Best.”
Go where you’re treated the best. What 15 years taught our design team about real estate investing.
Thinking About Buying or Renovating in Puerto Vallarta?
Before you eliminate a property because of dated finishes, an awkward layout or the work required to make it yours, talk to our team.
CRATE Interiors helps vacation homeowners and real estate investors evaluate the renovation and furnishing opportunity before and after purchase, then manages the complete transformation from concept through the Big Reveal.
Destination Design. Simplified.
Ready to see what your property could become? Book a complimentary CRATE Interiors Discovery Call.
MARVELLOUS MÉRIDA: Transforming a Yucatán-Inspired Colonial into a Multiplex Investment
MARVELLOUS MÉRIDA: How Serial Investors Transformed a Yucatán-Inspired Colonial into a Multiplex Investment
When Daniel and Laura first spotted this Yucatán-inspired colonial in 5 de Diciembre, one of Puerto Vallarta’s most established traditional neighborhoods, they immediately saw what experienced real estate investors are trained to spot: massive potential.
Behind the carved doors, ironwork and timeworn finishes was an expansive multiunit property with three identical two-bedroom residences, generous outdoor spaces and a spectacular rooftop terrace overlooking both the Bay of Banderas and the Sierra Madre mountains.
CASE STUDY: How 60-Day Punta Mita Renovation Sold at Full Asking Price Before the Paint was Dry
In just 60 days, CRATE Interiors led a full-scale renovation that transformed a beloved five-bedroom golf course home inside one of Punta Mita’s most prestigious gated communities into a market-ready luxury listing. Before the paint was even dry, qualified buyers were touring the property.
By the time final staging touches were complete, there was already an offer on the table. The home sold for $5.9M at full asking price, in tandem with the sale of the adjacent lot next door.
CASE STUDY: A Double Unit in Mexico Serves as Luxury Home and Hospitality Hub for NYC Investors
CASE STUDY: A Double Unit in Puerto Vallarta Becomes a Luxury Home and Hospitality Hub for NYC Investors
How two young New York investors combined vision, timing, and full-scope execution to create a standout residence at SOHO Residences Puerto Vallarta.
When these New York City investors approached CRATE Interiors to collaborate on the design of their double-unit at SOHO Residences in Puerto Vallarta, we knew this would be a special project from the start.
FROM KEYS TO CASHFLOW: A Chicago Couple’s Nuevo Vallarta Penthouse Dream
From Keys to Cashflow: A Chicago Couple’s Nuevo Vallarta Penthouse Transformation
Some vacation homes are beautiful.
Some are profitable.
And the best ones do both—without turning the owner into a full-time project manager.
When Chicago-based professionals and first-time buyers Brian and Sara purchased a jaw-dropping oceanfront penthouse in Nuevo Vallarta Mexico, they had one clear goal: create a luxury retreat they could enjoy—and a high-performing rental that could cashflow when they weren’t in town.
CRATE Interiors is the only truly turnkey furnishing and renovation solution for North American buyers and investors across Mexico. We help vacation homebuyers, luxury villa operators and rental property investors create beautiful, rental-ready spaces that are move-in ready on arrival. Furnish your Airbnb in Mexico in just 8-12 weeks!
CASE STUDY: Casa Chillax, a Luxe Villa Reimagined
Case Study: CASA CHILLAX, a Luxe Villa Reimagined.
What does it take to oversee a seamless villa transformation along the wild coast of Litibu, Mexico? We’ll show you how!
A Worldclass Setting: Set on a secluded beach cove along the wild coastline of Litibu, Nayarit, CASA CHILLAX has undergone a stunning transformation from a modest short-term rental into a fully reimagined luxury villa. Spearheaded by visionary new owners, the goal was clear: to create a soulful, serene retreat designed for unforgettable guest experiences and strong rental returns.
YEAR IN REVIEW 2025: You Dreamed Big and Invited us on the Journey
We crammed a year of inspired projects, epic renovations and joyful owner arrivals into this one vid. Dreamers who made the move to Mexico, bought that beach house, furnished a luxury villa, upgraded a vacation rental or renovated a legacy property in paradise. If you’ve been featured, comment - share - and pass it along to someone who needs to see this today.
"As we close out this year together,
we honor all of YOU for dreaming big
and inviting us on the journey."
CRATE Interiors is the ultimate turnkey furnishing and renovation solution for North American buyers and investors across Mexico. We help vacation homebuyers, luxury villa operators and rental property investors create beautiful, rental-ready spaces that are move-in ready on arrival. Furnish your Airbnb in Mexico in just 8-12 weeks!