Home in Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido runs on its own clock. Mornings start early and salty, afternoons slow right down in the heat, and evenings go to whoever has the best seat for the sun dropping into the Pacific. This new villa sits five minutes from La Punta. The beach and its restaurants are a short drive or motorbike ride away, but once the gate closes it feels like its own small world.

The house is designed for being together. Pool, kitchen, living room and dining area all flow into one open space, so the day drifts easily from a swim to a long lunch to an hour in a hammock without anyone disappearing into a separate corner. Tropical planting wraps around the main pool and softens the edges of it all. The kitchen is fully equipped for groups who like to cook, and for those who’d rather not, a cook and waiter can be arranged on request (quoted separately).

There are four bedrooms, each private, air-conditioned and with its own bathroom and wardrobe. The two king rooms on the ground floor have outdoor bathrooms, so you shower in warm air under open sky. Upstairs, a king and a queen, both generous and full of light.

Then there’s the roof. A palapa, a jacuzzi and a pool look out over the town to the ocean, and this is where the house tends to end up at the end of the day. Sunset is the obvious draw. After dark, with little light pollution to compete with, the sky fills with stars.

Puerto is still a small, growing town, and life here comes with a few realities worth knowing. Brief power cuts happen now and then, usually back within 10 to 15 minutes (let the host know if not). Local authorities require quiet after 11pm, with fines for noise, a rule that keeps the peace in a community that has grown quickly and values its neighbours. The house is fumigated regularly, though in the tropics the odd insect or gecko comes with the territory. June to September is rainy season, with showers mostly at night or early morning and the occasional storm; every bedroom is sealed for comfortable nights indoors. With temperatures averaging around 30°C, beds are made with sheets only, and if early mornings feel cool, a tweak of the air con or fan does the trick. High-speed Starlink keeps everyone connected.