Casa Aragón

The house, with its 970 m² of space, features a charming open living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a solarium, and a beachfront pool. Surrounded by lush nature and a garden filled with endemic plants, every detail has been carefully considered to provide a welcoming and refreshing atmosphere.

The common areas, both indoor (108 m²) and outdoor (105 m²), enhance the experience, as do our two independent modules housing our four bedrooms. Two of these rooms, with sea views, have King size beds, while the other two, with mountain views, each have two Queen size beds. Casa Aragón is a haven of comfort, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of exploration.

Let’s walk through. As soon as you arrive, you’ll see a garden and a pergola with space for two or three cars. Upstairs leads to the main floor with a guest bathroom and, on the right-hand side, is the breakfast bar and kitchen. In the middle of the house is the living room and 10-seater dining table with views of the ocean. On the left-hand side is a small interior garden and in front is the triangular pool (20 metres in length and 1.5 metres deep). There are sun loungers, tables and umbrellas on the edge of the pool. 

Steps lead up from here to one of the master bedrooms, which has a king-size bed with floating nightstands, as well as charging outlets and a safe. In the closet is an espresso machine, water and a mini fridge, plus there is a day bed designed for two and a private seating area. Outside the master bedroom is a terrace with deck chairs and hammocks overlooking the ocean. 

Downstairs leads to one of the double bedrooms — it doesn’t have a balcony but it’s huge, with two queen-size beds, a chair and a closet. There is a full bathroom and from the shower, you have glimpses of the sea. The other double bedroom (with two queen-size beds) has a bathroom and a balcony facing the mountain.  

One more floor up is the second master bedroom, which also faces the ocean. It has a full bathroom (the shower has water glimpses) and a king-size bed, plus a closet and a small seating area. On the balcony, there is a hammock where guests can relax overlooking the water. 

The kitchen is fully equipped and comes with basic supplies, such as olive oil, spices and rice/pasta. Oaxacan coffee is included in the rates, as is breakfast featuring fruit, juice, granola and local honey. After booking, we provide guests with a list of the various breakfast options they can choose from, such as quesadillas, omelettes and pancakes. 

We also work with an Oaxacan chef who prepares delicious local meals for lunch and dinner (on request). She always makes a lot, more than guests can eat! She knows what is in season and connects with local fishermen in the area to get the best seafood possible. 

Housekeeping services are provided from 7 am to 1 pm daily, beginning with the preparation of breakfast and including the cleaning of rooms. As part of our commitment to environmental care, sheets and towels are changed every five days (although they can be changed more frequently on request) and the air-conditioning operates from 10 pm to 7 am. 

Additionally, laundry services are available for a surcharge and we have a maintenance person responsible for taking care of the pool and garden. 

All of the linens at Casa Aragón are 100% Indian cotton while the toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, gel, hand wash, mosquito repellant and body lotion) are vegan, cruelty-free and biodegradable. An iron and ironing board are available on request and we have hairdryers in all of the bathrooms. For guests’ convenience, we offer Starlink internet.

We can also arrange for spa services at the house, such as body wraps, facials, massages, manicures and pedicures. If you don’t want to go to one of the nearby yoga studios, we can arrange for private classes at Casa Aragon. Surf lessons can also be facilitated, although they are held at another beach, around 5-7 minutes’ drive away. 

There are lots of tours in the area that can be booked with us, such as horseback riding in the river, as well as private transportation from the airports in Santa María Huatulco (HUX), Puerto Escondido (PXM) and Oaxaca City (OAX).

I’d highly recommend trying some of the local Oaxacan cuisine, especially the seafood, or you can learn about local fishing traditions while catching your own. Mezcal is becoming increasingly popular and Oaxaca is one of only five places that can officially make it, so it’s interesting to visit one of the local distilleries. The chocolate here is also very good. 

All along the coast, there is great surf, as well as several yoga studios offering daily classes. If you’re interested, you can also try a local temazcal (sweat lodge).

In Masunte, there is a turtle museum and depending on the season, you can help to release new hatchlings or go snorkelling on the nearby coral reef. Dolphin and whale-watching boat trips are also available and some evenings, you can take a bioluminescent swim under the stars.

We encourage our guests to support local businesses, such as La Casita del Chocolate, a family-run spot where you can taste local cocoa and mole or learn to prepare traditional drinks. Piña Palmera Centro de Atención Infantil is a nonprofit dedicated to the inclusion of people with disabilities and they run affordable craft workshops in pottery and woodwork. Just five minutes away, El Telar de Mayra offers a glimpse into the Oaxacan textile artistry and is the perfect place to shop for handcrafted items like cushions and bedspreads.