Where art meets ocean: Inside one of Punta Mita’s most inspired luxury vacation villas

For more than two decades, Mita Residential has perfected the art of private hospitality—quietly shaping how the world’s most discerning travelers experience Mexico’s most exclusive coastlines. Founded in the early 2000s and headquartered in Punta Mita, which is northwest of Puerto Vallarta, the company has evolved from a boutique property management firm into a full-service lifestyle brand synonymous with trust, transparency and tailored luxury.

Today, Mita Residential manages and rents more than 120 villas and estates across Mexico’s most prestigious beach destinations, delivering five-star resort services with the intimacy of a private home. Each residence in its portfolio—whether perched above the Pacific in Punta Mita, tucked amid the desert cliffs of Los Cabos or nestled along the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya—is hand-selected for design excellence, security and location.

The company’s meticulous attention to detail has earned recognition as an Airbnb Top Vacation Partner for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and it remains celebrated for setting the benchmark in vacation rental hospitality. Guests describe it as “having a resort team inside your home,” while property owners praise its stewardship model that safeguards and enhances long-term value.

Private Hospitality Perfected

Mita Residential delivers curated residences, personalized concierge planning, seamless full service, absolute discretion, property stewardship, uncompromising safety, complete lifestyle services and fully bespoke experiences. Every stay is supported by advanced security and meticulous care within Mexico’s most secure communities, with bilingual teams anticipating each preference before arrival and coordinating chefs, wellness treatments, transportation and yacht charters. The result is an orchestrated journey for multi-generational family celebrations, intimate executive retreats and long-awaited reunions that feel both effortless and deeply personal.

The Quiet Art of Hospitality 

Behind every Mita Residential villa is a philosophy of absolute discretion, uncompromising safety and handcrafted experiences. Guests can board a private yacht while an in-house chef prepares dinner with local ingredients or enjoy a casual breakfast in pajamas with a mimosa—since comfort is the ultimate luxury. Stays are supported by advanced security, meticulous stewardship and a seamless concierge process that anticipates each preference. As the company expands to Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya, the same standard of warmth and excellence now defines luxury travel on both coasts of Mexico.

Mita Residential has earned the confidence of world leaders, Grammy Award–winning artists and Fortune 500 CEOs through a quiet culture of protection. When properties are occupied, they are sanctuaries. When vacant, they are presented with the reverence of a private collection. The promise is simple: Protect what is precious—both the property and the people who inhabit it.

Below, Mita Residential CEO Angel Sarmiento provides a deeper dive into what makes this luxury vacation villa rental company so extraordinary, as well as a spotlight look at one of the highly-popular properties in its portfolio.

MK: For those unfamiliar with Mita Residential, what defines your brand and what makes it distinct in Mexico’s luxury villa market?AS: We offer Punta Mita’s most extensive collection of distinguished properties, with more than 120 residences representing the peninsula’s largest and most diverse portfolio. Our dedicated team offers intimate villas to sprawling oceanfront estates. How do you match each guest or family to the perfect property?

AS: We encourage guests to call our rental agents, who have each worked at our properties in person—most often as a concierge. If a guest wants a sunset view, the agent can tell them which bedroom faces the sunset and everything flows easily. The owner prefers that guests enjoy the home’s offerings instead of planning excursions, since the property has everything needed.

MK: How do two, six-person golf carts and full-time staff shape the stay?

AS: These details reflect a philosophy that luxury should be effortless. Guests never worry about transportation or daily needs. A personal cook prepares fresh breakfast without planning, and the concierge arranges spa treatments, cultural outings or yacht charters. It is the difference between a vacation rental and a lifestyle experience.

MK: How do guests balance in-villa relaxation with resort activities?

AS: The team anticipates every need, so movement between villa and resort amenities is simple. Casa Yeiya includes access to Kupuri Beach Club and multiple Punta Mita amenities, and the staff handles plans so guests can focus on rest or play as they prefer.

MK: What makes Casa Yeiya well-suited for multi-generational families or group gatherings?

AS: The layout naturally creates spaces for different needs, with quiet art appreciation upstairs and lively entertainment downstairs. Grandparents enjoy culture and views, parents value full service and teenagers are drawn to the game room and cinema. The art collection sparks conversation across generations, and multiple entertaining areas ensure everyone finds a favorite place—with the pool as a central gathering point.

MK: Can you share a memorable concierge request that shows Casa Yeiya’s spirit?

AS: We organized a sunset tequila tasting around the fire pit for the adults. The children wanted to participate, so the team created a juice tasting on the spot so they could observe colors and scents and feel included with their family.

MK: Which architectural or design features make Casa Yeiya stand out in Punta Mita?

AS: A monumental whale tail sculpture greets guests at the entrance, signaling that this is not a typical beach house. Crafted from tens of thousands of glass beads using an ancestral local technique, it honors the whale migration at Punta Mita. The seamless integration of gallery spaces and living areas, the monochromatic Xolo dog sculpture and the newspaper portrait collection reveal discoveries at every turn, while palapa-inspired architecture frames art and ocean views.

MK: How do you ensure seamless and discreet service for high-profile guests?

AS: Punta Mita is ideal for privacy. HOA guidelines ensure no property blocks another’s views or provides visual access into windows or common areas. The full-time staff are on-site, understand discretion and anticipate needs, and the layout provides natural privacy with separate zones for retreat and activity.

MK: Which seasons or events make Casa Yeiya especially attractive?

AS: Whale-watching season, from November to March, transforms the infinity pool into front-row seating for nature’s greatest show. The outdoor pizza oven makes December celebrations special, and the cinema is a perfect refuge during occasional summer rains. The art and ocean views make every season extraordinary.

The Next Chapter: A Nationwide Expansion

In July 2025, Mita Residential announced a landmark expansion into Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya, adding 37 premier homes to its growing portfolio—with 27 along the Pacific coast in Los Cabos and 10 on the Caribbean shores of the Riviera Maya. “Expanding to Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya is more than just growth—it is a natural extension of our promise to deliver unforgettable moments to both our guests and homeowners,” Sarmiento said. “We are proud to bring our signature blend of personalized service, exclusivity and warmth to two of the world’s most iconic beach destinations.”

In Los Cabos, desert landscapes meet the Sea of Cortez in a dramatic canvas of light. Here, Mita Residential’s collection of oceanfront estates include private pools, chef services and sea-view terraces. In the Riviera Maya, the focus turns to the Caribbean’s gentle rhythm, with 10 homes located in Tulum and the Sian Ka’an Nature Reserve, surrounded by pristine beaches and Mayan heritage. This dual-coast expansion positions Mita Residential to support homeowners and travelers across every stage—from property care and staffing to guest curation and concierge logistics.

As Mita Residential continues to expand its reach across Mexico’s most coveted coastlines, the company’s ethos remains rooted in something timeless: the belief that true luxury is felt, not flaunted. Whether experienced in the hushed calm of Casa Yeiya or the curated ease of a family retreat in Los Cabos, Mita’s world is one where art, nature and hospitality converge—where every detail whispers, rather than shouts, of care.

 

 ***Some or all of the accommodations(s), experience(s), item(s), and/or service(s) detailed above may have been provided or arranged at no cost to accommodate if this is review editorial, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of Merilee Kern and have not been influenced in any way.***