Casa Roca

Nestled in the most sought-after neighborhood in Palmilla, Casa Roca is a whispered invitation to stay a little while longer by the sea.

This elegant guest house, which is a companion residence to the renowned Casa Koll, is only ever available in conjunction with Casa Koll Estate, turning the compound into a private micro-resort for bigger family get-togethers, wedding parties, or milestone celebrations. Constructed with the same Old-World craftsmanship that characterizes its sister villa—think hand-hewn wood, cool cantera stone, red tile roofs, and courtyards scented with bougainvillea—Casa Roca adds four more evocative bedroom suites along with a full kitchen, living, and dining pavilion so that everyone has space to congregate and, equally importantly, to unwind.

The house opens to light and breeze as soon as you step through the carved door. Sun-washed walls are softened by neutral textiles; bright Riviera colors and regional pottery create a feeling of place; shuttered doors fold back to reveal palm trees and the glitter of Palmilla Bay. While two lovely family suites, one with whimsical bamboo four-posters and the other with sculpted mermaid twins, make kids feel just as important as adults, two principal suites feel like private bungalows. It’s hard to forget you’re in Palmilla: sunsets cast a honeyed glow across the terraces until the night sky closes in, and the silence of the Sea of Cortez rides every whisper of wind.

The greater estate’s delights are just a short walk away. The resort-sized infinity pool at Casa Koll, which hovers over the tide line, the torch-lit belvedere for stargazing and nightcaps, and the palapa-bar terrace, where afternoons grow long and lazy, can all be reached by following stone paths through well-kept lawns. The five-star One&Only Palmilla, which is only a short distance from the gate, has restaurants and bars that you can reserve in advance through your concierge, subject to resort confirmation, when you’re ready to switch things up.

Access to the renowned Jack Nicklaus-designed fairways and immaculately maintained courts of the Palmilla Golf and Tennis Clubs is also included with your reservation in the Palmilla residential community, subject to applicable fees. The seclusion of a legendary compound with the Riviera’s top attractions at your fingertips is a unique alchemy among Los Cabos Villas.

The stonework is as polished as the practicalities. It usually takes six to eight minutes by car to get to the Palmilla Shoppes, which include a gourmet market, wine shops, pharmacies, and cafés. A twelve to fifteen-minute drive will take you to the charming cobblestone Art District of San José del Cabo, which is ideal for a gallery hop before dinner on the plaza. Depending on the hour, it takes 25 to 35 minutes to get from Cabo San Lucas Marina to the arch at Land’s End via Highway 1. Cabo San Lucas International (CSL) takes thirty to forty minutes for private aviation, while Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) typically takes twenty to thirty minutes from door to door.

The last one to two kilometers wind through safe residential lanes that any vehicle class can easily navigate, though an SUV is best for evening excursions and beach hopping. All approaches are paved and clearly marked. For reference, Casa Roca is located at roughly 23.011° N, 109.730° W, next to Casa Koll in Villas del Mar, above the golden crescent of Palmilla.

Here, a day’s rhythm writes itself. Afternoons stretch across the pool deck as sea breezes rise and kids create new games on the lawn; by dusk, the firepit calls everyone to one spot, torches flicker against stone, and the surf becomes the evening’s soundtrack.

Mornings start with coffee on a shaded patio while pelicans skim the bay; late mornings bring a swim at one of Palmilla’s swimmable coves or a lesson on the tennis courts. Celebrations are welcomed inside Casa Edwards’ great room and Casa Koll’s storybook salon; Casa Roca provides a more sedate area for those who prefer a book, a board game, or a movie before bed. Your concierge and the employees of the compound move with the kind of unseen precision that makes luxury seem effortless.

As the estate’s hidden superpower, Casa Roca is a character-rich, four-suite guest house that expands the storied Casa Koll into a single, seamless compound, offering the scale, privacy, and flexibility that no stand-alone Palmilla home can match.

Here are some easy ways to spend an afternoon in the area: take a stroll down to Palmilla Beach for a protected swim and observe winter whales beyond the point; explore San José del Cabo’s galleries and cafés while papel-picado flies overhead; or charter a panga from the marina for a golden-hour loop around El Arco, stopping on Lover’s Beach before returning to the terrace by torchlight.

Meta travel and access: Casa Roca can only be rented in conjunction with Casa Koll Estate. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes (depending on traffic) from SJD airport to Palmilla, 12 to 15 minutes to downtown San José del Cabo, and 25 to 35 minutes to Cabo San Lucas Marina. The last strategy is a smooth, paved residential drive; for comfort, a mid-size SUV is advised.

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