As developers we bought our vision for this special place along with long wish lists and ideas for wonderful, practical features to the table.

However, the true magic of Buena Vista is in the home designs.  Imagination and thoughtful planning enabled us to look at a site and take full advantage of the slope, views and natural features.  Every single home is a true masterpiece.

Engineer Luis Cervantes and his staff at Constructora Marabasco, S.A. de C.V. were chosen as the preferred builder for Buena Vista.   Luis and his company are highly respected and have a 30 year reputation for building the highest quality homes in Manzanillo. He built the elegant Grand Bay Hotel in Barra de Navidad and many fine homes in Careyes and La Punta. 

Here is what we believe & what Luis has considered his mandate for Buena Vista...

We believe  a home has to be so special that anyone who steps through the door won't want to leave. It's as simple as that.

We believe covered outdoor terraces are really extensions of our living space. In fact, in the tropics we spend most of our time on them. Splurging on size here is a good thing.

We believe  a home should be affordable to live in and maintain. That by spending more time planning enables us to take advantage of things like night-breezes, nature's air-conditioning, and shade tree positioning to reduce the demand for electricity.

We believe a home should be able to be easily and completely closed to the weather when desired. Even though we live where our homes can be open almost 365-days-a-year, we think being able to close things up when you go away and during some of our more dramatic summer tropical downpours is important.  While homes with large open palapa living areas are beautiful, they simply aren’t practical if you wish to retire and live in your home year around.

We believe  the magic IS in the details. Wonderful, practical features like walk-in pantries, mop sinks, large closets, and having an architectural surprise around every corner is what makes a home easy and fun to live in.

We believe that when it comes to romance and drama, bigger is better. That huge fireplace on the outdoor terrace is exactly what we're talking about. Who ever heard of a fireplace in the tropics? Well, until you've spent the evening around it on one of our cool January or February nights you won't understand. It's always a favorite gathering place for friends and family at cocktail hour or late into the evening.

And most important of all:

We believe that no one should ever have to sell their home because of mobility problems ... especially a home built for your retirement.

In Buena Vista, the homes have been designed with "Aging-In-Place" in mind. Advances in accessibility design are enabling people to continue living safely, independently and comfortably in their homes regardless of age or ability level. The last thing anyone wants is to have their house look like it is a nursing home. Features like master bedroom suites on the main level and residential elevators blend seamlessly into a home so visitors will never know the optional purpose.