Casa Koll Estate
Description
Casa Koll Estate rises like a dream remembered at the far edge of Palmilla’s golden crescent, where the sea lifts and falls against honey-colored sand. It features red tile roofs that descend to the surf, sweeping archways laced with iron, and sand-colored stone warmed by the sun.
Constructed in the most sought-after area of Villas del Mar by Palmilla’s visionary founder Don Koll, this privately gated compound is both an oasis and an origin story, with over 15,000 square feet of living sculpture spread across immaculate, palm-studded lawns that seem to tumble into Palmilla Bay. The architecture has an Old-World patina, with reclaimed Veracruz roof tiles, Andalusian floor pavers, and a herringbone timbered ceiling above a great room with a storybook hearth, all inspired by the medieval châteaux of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
However, everything moves with the ease of contemporary Baja life. The estate takes on a velvety glow at dusk as fire torches bloom along the stone balustrades, giving the impression that the house is illuminated from within.
A resort-scale infinity pool hovering over the tideline, a terrace with Cantera tiles interspersed with tall palms and bougainvillea, and a gas fire feature at an oceanfront belvedere where the sound of the surf serves as your metronome are just a few of the theatrical layers of the coastal panorama that unfold as soon as you walk through the hand-hewn doors of Casa Koll.
A dining hall with twelve seats next to a wood-burning fireplace, deep sofas surrounding a large cinema-caliber screen, and modern furnishings in soft neutrals temper the romance. Warm tile and stone, a farmhouse slab table for ten—the gourmet kitchen wears its Provençal soul lightly—yet cooks with professional ease for a wedding dinner just as easily as it does for a barefoot breakfast following an early swim. Beyond are four king-forward bedroom suites, each with a luxurious bathroom and windows that capture the shifting hues of the bay, allowing you to wake up to the sound of water and light.
The second heart of the estate is located next door at Casa Roca, a four-suite guesthouse that accommodates an additional eight guests in its own register. It has two main suites and two lovely family suites, one with bamboo poster beds and the other with twin frames hand-carved into mermaids. It also has a full kitchen and cheerful living and dining areas decorated with bright textiles and local pottery. A hammock swinging in the warm onshore breeze, gardens terraced to the sea, and an uncommon ocean-view “infinity” tennis court that seems to rally balls straight into the horizon make the compound seem like a private resort with a soul.
Here, life is measured in short chapters. In the morning, a pelican squadron sweeps across the arches and coffee is served beneath the glass-calm pool; in the afternoon, the Jacuzzi steams and loungers congregate with friends in areas of sun and shade; at night, torches highlight the stonework and constellations lean so close you can count them. The five-star One&Only Palmilla is just a short distance away if you’re ready to trade seclusion for spectacle. You can eat at a table perched on a cliff, make toast on the terrace, and explore shops that turn souvenirs into keepsakes.
Your reservation in Palmilla’s private community grants you access to the Palmilla Golf and Tennis Clubs with advance reservations and applicable fees; your concierge can also make restaurant reservations at One&Only (confirmation subject to the hotel); however, the resort pools and gym are only available to in-house visitors. This is the magic that makes Casa Koll Estate one of the most renowned Los Cabos Villas: complete privacy at home and quick access to the most renowned address on the Riviera whenever you want it.
The stonework is as polished as the practicalities. The historic San José del Cabo and its Art District are located 12–15 minutes away; Cabo San Lucas Marina and El Arco’s sea arches are approximately 25–35 minutes along Highway 1, depending on the hour; and the Shoppes at Palmilla, which include a gourmet market, pharmacy, wine shops, and cafés, are usually 6–8 minutes away by car. Cabo San Lucas International (CSL) for private aviation is about 30 to 40 minutes away from your gate, while Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is about 20 to 30 minutes away.
Every approach is paved and clearly marked; the last one to two kilometers follow safe residential lanes that are suitable for all vehicle classes, though SUVs are best for evening excursions and beach hopping. For orientation, the estate owns a front-row parcel on Palmilla Bay, close to Villas del Mar, at roughly 23.011° N, 109.730° W. It is surrounded by soft sand and the aquamarine Sea of Cortez apron.
You are drawn outward by everything about the scene. A short drive takes you to Palmilla’s swimmable coves and paddleboard launch spots or a captain’s peaceful panga; a few steps take you to the shore for sunrise walks on Baja’s most legendary sand. The estate reclaims you when you return to the terrace, with music playing in the rafters, a wet bar humming beneath the palapa, and torches poised to ignite as the first indigo fades into the sky. It is simple to forget that the world exists outside the gates, and it is even simpler to think that it will continue.
If you go farther, have a leisurely lunch on the terrace while the tennis court warms to a friendly set. Start with a morning snorkel at Chileno or Santa Maria before the breeze comes up. Save one evening for a yacht charter out of Puerto Los Cabos, where you can watch the sun set behind the cape while Palmilla’s lights ignite across the headland. Trade one afternoon for art and architecture in San José—gallery doors thrown open on the cobbles, a last glass under papel-picado in the plaza.
With a cliff-edge “infinity” tennis court, resort-scale terraces, and a unique, privately paired guesthouse, Casa Koll Estate offers the romance of Old-World craft with the turnkey fluency of a contemporary coastal resort. It is an oceanfront, chateau-inspired compound in the most sought-after corner of Palmilla.
A late-morning nine on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Mountain or Ocean course before settling into a chef-prepared ceviche lunch on the terrace; a sunset ramble to One&Only for a nightcap, returning to torches and the low anthem of the surf beneath your feet; and a barefoot dawn along Palmilla’s golden crescent followed by espresso at the Shoppes are three easy interludes for those planning their days.
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Bachelor & bachelorette parties are strictly prohibited.
A list of all Guest names must be provided in writing at the time of booking and only those approved Guests will be permitted at the property.
No outside vendors are permitted unless approved at the time of booking
