Irongate Announces Casa Blake, the First Costa Palmas-Branded Residential Offering, Set to Debut at the Heart of the Marina Village

Casa Blake Pool with Marina View

“Along with our team of collaborators, we are creating a lifestyle offering that is entirely our own and rivals some of the world’s most iconic marina village destinations,” says Founder and CEO of Irongate Jason Grosfeld.

EAST CAPE, Mexico (PRWEB)
June 03, 2022

Costa Palmas, the 1,500-acre resort and residential community on the East Cape of Los Cabos that is home to Four Seasons Resort & Residences Los Cabos and soon-to-be Amanvari Resort & Residences, introduces its first Costa Palmas-branded offering, Casa Blake. Located at the heart of the Costa Palmas Marina Village, surrounded by water on three sides within the Costa Palmas semi-private Marina, Casa Blake’s unique offering is created in collaboration with the bespoke team of JSa Architects, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and David Bowd and Kevin O’Shea of SALT Hotels. Casa Blake introduces a curated lifestyle inspired by the casual, but refined luxury that is synonymous with Costa Palmas.

“Over the last six years, we’ve watched members and guests discover—and fall in love with—the East Cape’s natural beauty and unparalleled opportunities for adventure,” says Founder and CEO of Irongate Jason Grosfeld. “As we enter a new phase at Costa Palmas, the Marina Village will elevate the East Cape destination. Along with our team of collaborators, we are creating a lifestyle offering that is entirely our own and rivals some of the world’s most iconic marina village destinations.”

With yachts, serene sunsets, a vibrant village and Sea of Cortez adventures setting the stage, Casa Blake is a destination and landmark address within Costa Palmas. In addition to a collection of water-view studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, there will be a marina-side pool and bar that is lively yet refined—the ultimate place to see and be seen—and by contrast, a private shaded garden oasis with ease of access to the spa and fitness center. On the Marina Esplanade, a vibrant tortilleria serves everything from fast-casual breakfast burritos to late-night tacos and freshly made items, as well as an all-day brasserie is open from morning until late. Casa Blake will be connected by water taxi to the East Beach Club, where an unprecedented international seaside lifestyle awaits.

Casa Blake’s design team was commissioned to create an international piece of architecture. Mexico City’s Javier Sánchez of JSa Architects designed a U-shaped structure to maximize water views from all residences and to emphasize the scenic marina-side pool experience. The many layers, levels, and varieties of dramatic vantage points set the stage for a relaxed elegance that is exciting yet timeless. Martin Brudnizki of London’s Martin Brudinzki Studio uses the architecture as a canvas to create gathering spaces where people, texture, softscapes, music, food & beverage come together day to evening in a way that is relaxed and contemporary. The result is sure to introduce an eclectic mix of casual finishes and worldly furnishings that appear to have been collected over time and feel at home on the Sea of Cortez.

In search of a partner to program and deliver the casually sophisticated lifestyle that Casa Blake will be known for, Costa Palmas needed to look no further than the team of David Bowd and Kevin O’Shea of SALT Hotels. As their company credo suggests, “With us, it’s personal,” they bring an intentional approach to hospitality that is passionately individual and designed around the unique DNA and needs of each property.

“SALT Hotels was created as a platform to allow each individual property to speak for itself. We create hotels that immerse guests in authentic experiences that speak to our many unique locations and bring together thoughtful service and exceptional design.” says David Bowd, CEO of SALT Hotels, and formerly at Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, The Mercer in New York, and the Chiltern Firehouse in London. “With Casa Blake as a stage for relaxed elegance, we will set out to eliminate anything that feels procedural—picking up your keys, ordering your drink or preparing for departure— this is effortless luxury that is personalized so that it feels like coming home. Casa Blake redefines the notion of hospitality.”

To further enhance a sense of belonging, ownership at Casa Blake comes with an invitation to join the exclusive members-only Costa Palmas Club as a Yacht Club or Golf Club member, which includes access to the East Beach Club and the future Sports Center, as well as exclusive dining venues.

The residences at Casa Blake are available for purchase in Summer of 2022, with prices starting at under $700,000.

ABOUT COSTA PALMAS

Costa Palmas is a 1,500-acre (600 hectare) beachfront resort community located 45 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport on the East Cape of the Baja Peninsula. Thoughtfully and sensitively designed and situated along a two-and-a-half mile (4 kilometer) stretch of swimmable beach, Costa Palmas introduces an elemental form of luxury hospitality set among organic farms on an international marina. The community is home to Four Seasons Resort & Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, Amanvari Resort and Residences, a Robert Trent Jones II 18-hole golf course, 18 acres (7.3 hectares) of orchards and farms, and its own private beach, golf and yacht club. Designed to take advantage of its picturesque location, Costa Palmas Residences are designed and managed by lifelong hoteliers that focus on design forward properties with a high level of personalized service to each guest and owner living alongside an energetic destination to set sail on adventures unique to the East Cape and Sea of Cortez. For more information, visit http://www.costapalmas.com or follow along on social media: Instagram.

MARINA VILLAGE

Set on the Sea of Cortez, the vibrant Marina Village is inspired by renowned, seaside gathering places that offer both intimate plazas and access to world-class water-bound adventures and is located at the heart of the Costa Palmas Marina. Its feeling is familiar while far away; hard to put a finger on exactly where you are. The Marina Village is currently home to Mozza at Costa Palmas, spearheaded by James Beard Foundation Award winner, author and restauranteur Nancy Silverton of Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza and chi SPACCA; Casena, an locally-inspired cafe and boutique offering a hand-selected collection of home goods, artisanal goods and pantry staples, as well as coffee roasted by Coffee Lab Baja and a limited locally-inspired menu; a real estate nook; private docking and marina programming and services; and daily water taxi service to Four Seasons Resort. Plans for future Marina Village phases include a nightclub (opening Fall 2022), a collection of luxury and artisan lifestyle retail, a market, four new Marina-side restaurants, additional real estate ownership opportunities, as well as the members-only Costa Palmas Yacht Club.

ABOUT IRONGATE

With operations in California, Colorado, Hawaii and Mexico, Irongate is a full-service real estate firm specializing in the creation of residential and resort communities located in world-class destinations. The company’s expertise lies in identifying opportunities for high profile, luxury branded projects that combine timeless architecture and design with five-star service. Entrepreneurial in spirit, the vision of Irongate is to elevate the communities in which they develop creating one-of-a-kind opportunities and introducing brands that attract visitors, residents, and investors alike. For more information, visit http://www.irongp.com.

ABOUT SALT Hotels

Founded in 2014 by Chief Executive Officer David Bowd (formerly Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, The Mercer in New York, and the Chiltern Firehouse in London) and Chief Creative Officer Kevin O’Shea (Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Morgans Hotel Group), Salt Hotels’ award-winning approach to hospitality has set new standards in design and guest experience. The company created Salt House Inn and Eben House in Provincetown, MA to acclaim and launched two projects at the forefront of Asbury Park, NJ’s renaissance: The Asbury and Asbury Ocean Club. In 2021, the group launched the acclaimed Hutton Brickyards in Kingston New York followed by Hotel Greystone in Miami Beach. Salt Hotels added Wave Resort and Bungalow in Long Branch, New Jersey to its collection in early 2022 and will open in early summer on the island of Nantucket MA followed by The Aster, a Membership Club and hotel in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Salt Hotels integrates the design, amenities, and technology of large lifestyle hotels with the intimate, personal service, unique character, and community connections of a luxury inn—no matter the scale. For more information, visit http://www.salthotels.com.