Casa Tiny Is a Modern Tiny House in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

• The secluded tiny home is situated near the popular surf town of Puerto Escondido on Mexico’s Oaxacan coast.
• The concrete house has a double bed for two, a bathroom, and a dining table that doubles as a kitchen counter.
• Outside, guests enjoy access to a private pool and a pizza oven.

Puerto Escondido, a surfer’s haven on the Oaxacan coast of Mexico, recently made news as Airbnb’s global top-trending destination. If the town’s laid-back surf-and-sand lifestyle appeals to you, then we have found the perfect accommodation that blends form and function, albeit on a small scale.

Located near Puerto Escondido, the appropriately named Casa Tiny was designed by architect Aranza de Ariño and can accommodate up to two guests. Its simple but striking form is inspired by the evocative musings found in Henry David Thoreau’s influential book, “Walden,” and the idea that happiness can be found in simplicity grounded in nature.

Wild beauty abounds in the landscape surrounding this quaint holiday home, which features serene, sunlit views of lush greenery and azure skies.

The sturdy concrete Casa Tiny has a gabled roof and is designed with indoor/outdoor living in mind, thanks to the locally sourced parota wood patio doors fitted with adjustable shutters.

Guests can enjoy their meals on an elongated dining table, doubling as a kitchen counter even as it stretches out onto the outdoor patio.

Inside, a set of stairs with alternating treads leads up to the open sleeping loft, which features a double bed and a long window framing the view outside.

Nestled below is the bathroom, which, like the rest of the tiny house, has outdoor access through several sliding wooden shutters.

And while the structure may have a pared-down tranquility to it, it comes with a few high-end amenities, such as a private pool and pizza oven. Guests can also opt for a short walk to enjoy the nearby quiet beach.

Not too far away from Casa Tiny are a wealth of potential activities to do, including touring mezcal distilleries, sampling local cuisine at one of the town’s many restaurants, as well as horseback riding, surfing, or watching a free film on the beach. Nature lovers might also be interested in participating in an educational turtle release experience, for a small donation to support local wildlife conservation efforts. There’s also Casa Wabi, a local contemporary art gallery and cultural institution designed by the famed Japanese architect Tadao Ando, in collaboration with Mexican artist Bosco Sodi.

To book Casa Tiny, visit airbnb.com.