“How hard is it to furnish my vacation place at a distance?”

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, investors quickly realize there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Instead of flying back and forth, scouring shops, or juggling multiple vendors, CRATE Interiors delivers a done-for-you solution that makes the entire process simple.

Working with MexHome Realty and Premier Agent Tess Stoble, this homebuyer discovered a hillside retreat in Punta Sayulita, a Robinson Crusoe–style treehouse originally crafted by Contact Development Co.

Perched above the iconic surf town, the property boasts a double-height palapa roofline framing panoramic views of the curving Sayulita coastline. From the infinity pool deck, you’re immersed in lush jungle fauna and the rhythmic sound of waves below.

As featured recently in Mansion Global, top real estate stagers and interior designers are seeing a major shift: today’s luxury homebuyers (especially in coastal markets and resort destinations) want homes that are move-in ready and beautifully furnished on arrival, right from day one.

And it makes perfect sense. When you’re investing in a vacation home or toptier rental property in elite (and often far-flung) destinations like Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita or Punta Mita, you’re not looking to spend your afternoons tracking delivery trucks or coordinating contractors.

As seasoned real estate investors, this Arizona couple understands exactly what it takes to turn a property into a masterpiece. They had already worked with top design firms to create their primary desert residence, as well as a contemporary coastal property in California.

When it came time to identify their dream home in paradise, they turned to Nate Gosselin at FABRIS Realty and the design team at CRATE Interiors to make it happen.

While the owners jetted off to London for a summer getaway, our crews executed a seamless, White Glove Install — completing the entire transformation, move-in ready in just 60 days.