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: From Possession Day to Airbnb Live in 7 Days

How these Dallas investors furnished their Puerto Vallarta rental from keys to cashflow in just one week!

Buying real estate in Mexico should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But without the right boots-on-the-ground team, the post-possession phase can become a bottleneck of delays, miscommunication and costly downtime.

CRATE Interiors was created to solve that. And today we manage the sequencing, the sourcing, the install, the finishing services, and the final reveal so that owners can step into a property that is not only beautiful, but ready to perform.

How a Texas investor transformed two oceanfront condos into luxury vacation rentals in the Bay of Banderas.

When you already own a home on the coast, your expectations for a beachfront property are sky-high. That was certainly the case for a seasoned real estate entrepreneur from Texas, who recently turned his sights toward Puerto Vallarta’s premier coastline. Working with MexHome senior realtor Matt Ouelette, he came with a clear vision: high-floor units with panoramic ocean views, a specific paint palette, and a layout ready for premium vacation rental income.

From kitchen and bath upgrades to full-scale renovations, your vacation home or rental property investment deserves the best. Don't leave it to chance, we've got it mastered.

We are hiring! Join our dream team today and uplevel your design career.

CRATE Interiors is a full-service interior design company with a strong furnishings and renovation presence in the vacation home and rental property market. Every month we help real estate investors make the move to Mexico with our fully turnkey furnishing solution, logistics support and White Glove Install service.

CRATE Interiors offers a fully turnkey furnishing solution to help owners complete their move-in process by delivery day. These ssential move-in services include APPLIANCES, WINDOW TREATMENTS, INTERIOR PAINT and ELECTRONICS for every floor plan.

Hello, fellow dreamers! As many of you know, we recently moved from Canada to the picturesque shores of Mexico. And I have joined the incredible CRATE Interiors team as a design consultant for this breathtaking region.

Did you know? The Bay of Banderas has become a significant global hub for digital nomads, remote workers and content creators. So it’s no wonder podcasters, bloggers, influencers and photographers are flocking to this region to create new content.

With over 100 brands and manufacturers in our program, our furnishings selection is even wider and more diverse than ever before. And we're thrilled to announce even better pricepoints on many products now due to our increased purchasing volume.