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doors, dramatic lighting and open-air space.
Highlights of the interior include Mexican textiles
selected to complement a spate of architect-
designed built-ins—a sunken living area, platform
bed bases, wardrobes and desks—and a unique
painting by Gail Tarantino that tells a story in a
special language.
From inside Casa Sisal a near-constant
communion with nature exists. "One is surrounded
by tropical lushness and architectural simplicity
that sometimes you find yourself just sitting taking
it all in," the owner shares, referencing the sound
of birdsong and village children at play in the
distance. "The glass doors all disappear within the
walls creating open space, [with] fresh air flowing
through, and the sky and trees are reflected in
the surrounding ponds and pool outside." The
blurring of lines between interior and exterior
means a seamless transition—and luminous
backdrop—between realms and activities. At
dusk, the owner describes the drying field "as if
thousands of lights are floating above the lawn as
fireflies welcome the gradual darkness." Designed
to experience the beauty of the Yucatan light and
sky, she adds, "Casa Sisal is a respite from it all."
Rent via boutique-homes.com
(FROM TOP) AMONG THE NOTABLE
FEATURES OF CASA SISAL ARE
ITS ANGULARITY AND STRIKING
WHITE FACADE; THE HOME'S
EXTERIOR SUPPORTS AN AIR
OF CONTEMPLATION; AS IT IS
ORIENTED, THE EDGELESS POOL
FUNCTIONS AS AN EXTENSION OF
THE LIVING SPACE.