This eco-luxury villa offers a fabulous getaway home in Tulum, Mexico

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Casa Xixim is a sustainably designed getaway home by Specht Novak and Louise Harpman, situated on a narrow site on the ecologically protected Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico.

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The 4,800 square feet villa is designed as a cohesive vacation space for families and groups of friends—with a primary suite for everyone.

The villa is self-sufficient, with minimal environmental impact, immersing guests in the range of biomes the site offers.

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The living spaces at Casa Xixim are designed to maximize connectivity with nature, providing an open, airy environment that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living.

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All bedrooms open onto a series of terraces, both planted and habitable, providing another series of vantage points from which to experience the site.

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All of the art and furniture pieces are local and eco-friendly designs, curated by Dave and Jenny Blizard by engaging with a host of local artisans.

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Highlights include the stunning 11.5-foot wood dining table crafted by a local woodworker out of sustainably sourced Parota wood.

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The villa features custom macrame wall hangings by Enrique Escudero of Máak – An Macramés, and an installation of 20 hand-carved jaguar heads that guests can purchase off the wall.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Taggart Sorensen