Eco Retreat · Chacahua · Oaxaca

An eco retreat near Chacahua.

Five independent casas, a chemical-free natural pool, and farm-grown meals on the Costa Chica of Oaxaca. Montserrat Reserve is a private eco sanctuary twelve minutes from Chacahua beach — designed for calm, nature, and intention. Opening 2027.

Casas
Five private
Beach
12 min away
Energy
100% solar
Pool
Zero chemicals
Airport
PXM · 1 h 40
Opening
2027
01 · What Makes It an Eco Retreat

Not a resort.
Not an Airbnb.
An eco retreat built with intention.

The word "eco" gets attached to a lot of places that simply ask you to reuse a towel. Here it describes how the property is built, powered, watered, and fed.

Casa interior with a thatched palapa roof, wooden floors, and a private plunge pool opening onto the jungle at sunset
01

Built from local wood, stone, and clay

Materials from the terrain itself, with very little concrete and no imported finishes.

02

Powered entirely by the sun

Photovoltaic panels with battery storage cover 100% of the property's modest needs.

03

Rainwater in, greywater back out

Roof-fed cisterns carry the dry season; sinks and showers filter through a constructed wetland.

04

A pool cleaned by plants

Reeds and water lilies filter the water. No chlorine, no salt, no UV — and no chemical smell.

05

Food grown a few steps away

Permaculture gardens and an orchard supply most of what is served; the coast supplies the rest.

06

Cooled without air conditioning

Clay walls, breathing roofs, and passive cross-ventilation refined over generations.

02 · Common Questions

Before you come.

What guests ask most often about staying at an eco retreat on this stretch of coast.

Where exactly is the reserve?

On the Costa Chica of Oaxaca at 15.95° N, 97.63° W, roughly 30 metres above sea level in tropical dry forest. Chacahua beach is twelve minutes away; the Lagunas de Chacahua National Park is on the doorstep. Puerto Escondido's airport (PXM) is about 1 hour 40 minutes by road.

How is this different from an Airbnb or a hotel?

Five independent casas share one private property, each with its own garden and terrace — no shared walls, no lobby, no corridors. Unlike a rental, the land runs as one system: solar power, harvested rainwater, a pool cleaned by plants, and meals from the garden. Unlike a hotel, there are no crowds and no televisions; the rhythm follows the sun.

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes — a small common-area Wi-Fi network, powered by the same solar system as everything else. It handles messages and the occasional call, but it is not built for streaming or long video meetings. Most guests find they use it less each day.

Does sustainability mean fewer comforts?

No. Because the systems are designed thoughtfully, the result is not less comfort but a different kind of it. The natural pool is softer on your skin than chlorinated water, the food tastes better because it was picked that morning, and clay walls and breathing roofs keep the casas cool without air conditioning.

When can I book?

Montserrat Reserve opens in 2027. Booking opens first to guests on the private waitlist, with priority access and founding-guest pricing, before any availability goes public.

03 · Read Next

Planning a trip to Chacahua.

Travel Guide

How to Get to Chacahua

Directions by bus, car, and boat from Oaxaca City, Puerto Escondido, and Mexico City.

Travel Guide

Best Things to Do in Chacahua

Bioluminescent lagoon tours, surfing, mangrove kayaking, and local food.

Travel Guide

When to Visit: Rainy vs Dry Season

Weather, crowds, prices, and wildlife month by month.

Lifestyle

What Is an Eco Retreat?

How they differ from hotels, what to expect, and how to choose one.

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Montserrat Reserve opens in 2027 with limited availability for founding guests. Join the waitlist for priority access and early pricing.

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