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Casa Zarzales

Casa Zarzales is a sanctuary of rest, where architecture acts as a silent witness to the landscape. Its design is 'pure and clean,' creating a timeless atmosphere that is deeply connected to the earth.

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Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist dining room with wooden table, black chairs, terracotta walls, and dramatic timber ceiling with slated louvers casting striped light.

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The social heart of the home is widely illuminated, inviting the outdoors in at every turn. Whether you are gathered under the pitched gabled roofs, a nod to the region's seasonal rains, or wandering between the two main volumes, the experience is one of absolute transparency and peace. Casa Zarzales is for the traveler who seeks a home that breathes with the forest, offering a soulful, unscripted retreat from the modern world.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist kitchen with wooden beams, exposed ceiling, concrete counters, bar seating, and geometric sunlight patterns across cream walls.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Open-plan dining pavilion with timber ceiling, concrete floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to forest landscape and terrace with umbrella and lounge chairs.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist open-plan living space with exposed timber beams, concrete kitchen island, wooden bar stools, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking hillside landscape in warm afternoon light.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist dining space with slatted light filtering across cream walls, black-framed glass doors, and sculptural vessels on floating shelf.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Contemporary timber-clad villa with floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooking reflecting pool, surrounded by tall pine forest and dappled sunlight.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Wooden beam ceiling with natural light filtering through slatted panels, creating geometric shadows in luxury modern architecture.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Beige lounge seating with cream pillows beneath a rectangular umbrella, backed by tall dark forest trees on a stone terrace.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist concrete bar with wooden stools, louvered ceiling casting linear shadows, open kitchen visible beyond, lush landscape framed through windows.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Wooden dining table with black chairs beneath soaring timber ceiling and clerestory windows casting warm light across minimalist interior.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist interior with amber glass vessels on floating shelf, dappled sunlight casting geometric shadows on warm stone walls.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Modernist pavilion with weathered timber roof, concrete walls, and floor-to-ceiling glazing opening to forest canopy, dappled afternoon light.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Open-plan living room with exposed wooden ceiling beams, terracotta walls, leather butterfly chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking landscape.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist kitchen bar with wooden stools, concrete countertop, and clerestory windows casting geometric shadows across open-air pavilion overlooking forest.

Minimalist dining room at Casa Zarzales with wooden pergola, natural light patterns, and forest views through expansive glazing.

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Chef grilling meat and mushrooms over open flame with billowing smoke in lush jungle garden setting.

Sunlit interior at Casa Zarzales with cream seating, wooden table, and lush vegetation visible through floor-to-ceiling glass and slatted overhead screening.

Minimalist bedroom at Casa Zarzales with white linens overlooking lush green vegetation through floor-to-ceiling glass doors.

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Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimal bathroom with terracotta walls, black-framed window opening onto lush forest, rainfall showerhead, cream linen curtain.

Bedroom #2

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist bedroom with warm ochre walls, wooden ceiling beams, and floor-to-ceiling slatted window overlooking lush forest canopy.

Bedroom #3

Casa Zarzales, Mexico — Minimalist bedroom with wooden bed frame, terracotta walls, floor-to-ceiling window framing dense forest canopy, warm afternoon light casting shadows across neutral linens.

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The Details

What makes it Kobu

Designed by the acclaimed studio PPAA, Casa Zarzales is a holiday residence that prioritizes the forest over the form. Situated in the dense woods of Valle de Bravo, the home’s footprint was entirely dictated by the existing pine trees, which were meticulously preserved to allow the architecture to 'get lost' in its surroundings. The project is defined by two clean, staggered volumes: one dedicated to social connection and the other to restful privacy. By utilizing glass as a primary boundary, PPAA has ensured that no space feels like a true interior. Instead, the limit between the pine forest and the living space effectively disappears, offering a high-fidelity immersion into the natural world.

Designed for up to 12 guests, Casa Zarzales features 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms (including a service room) within a seamless indoor-outdoor layout. The estate is fully equipped for hosting, boasting a heated pool, elevated jacuzzi, and professional Padel court, along with a pizza oven and central fireplace. To ensure a frictionless stay, daily housekeeping and staff support are included from 9am–5pm, with private chef services available upon request.

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Mexico City International Airport (MEX - Benito Juárez)

The Destination

Mexico

From Tulum to Oaxaca and beyond, Mexico’s beaches, jungles and vibrant city experiences are second to none — think sunrise adventures and sunset spa visits, fresh guava and ceviche, mezcal and margaritas. Try out the country’s new fleet of trendy boutique hotels with progressive approaches to sustainability and craft.

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