What Acre Resort does

Acre Resort is a privately-held luxury eco-resort located on a 25-acre property in the foothills of San José del Cabo in Los Cabos, Mexico, founded in 2015 by Canadian entrepreneurs Cameron Watt and Stuart McPherson. The property blends desert, jungle, and organic farmland and offers three accommodation tiers: 12 adult-only Treehouse bungalows suspended in the jungle canopy, Fabrik G-designed 2-3 bedroom Villas with private plunge pools, and Hector Esrawe-designed 2-4 bedroom Haciendas with rooftop terraces. The resort's culinary anchor is Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, which holds a Michelin Green Star for 2024 and is supported by an on-site organic farm supplying over 60 produce items; supplementary F&B concepts include Colibrí Cantina mezcal bar, Fausto's Diner, and Rústico private event restaurant.

The business operates as an integrated hospitality platform combining accommodation revenue, food and beverage, weddings and private events (venues accommodating 12 to 350 guests), wellness and spa services, horseback riding through Rancho Ánimas, creative and culinary workshops via Acre Academy, on-property retail at Bichi Bus Boutique, an animal rescue program called Acre Dogs, and fractional real estate ownership registered on the ThirdHome exchange network. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through the resort's proprietary booking engine, with restaurant reservations managed via OpenTable. Pricing is largely quote-based and seasonal, with publicly disclosed pricing limited to horseback riding listed in Mexican pesos.

Acre serves affluent adult travelers (primarily couples aged 25-55) seeking sustainability-focused luxury experiences, destination wedding parties seeking photogenic venues with full-service event planning, experience seekers interested in cooking, mixology, and creative workshops, and high-net-worth buyers interested in fractional vacation home ownership with ThirdHome network access. The company operates through two Mexican entities: primary operating entity Lost Lagoon S de RL de CV and real estate affiliate Gastown S de RL de CV. Ownership remains with the two Canadian co-founders with no evidence of external institutional investment or public listing.

Name

Acre Resort

Legal name

Lost Lagoon S de RL de CV

Website

https://acreresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acre Resort is a privately-held luxury eco-resort in San José del Cabo, Mexico, operating 25 acres of jungle and farmland with adults-only Treehouse accommodations, Villas, Haciendas, farm-to-table dining (Michelin Green Star), wedding and event venues, wellness services, and fractional real estate ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco-Resorts (Full-Service Sustainable Resorts in Natural Settings) (THAAAHAB), Ultra-Luxury Villas & Estates (THAMAEAA), Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

Keywords

• Luxury resort hospitality
• Destination wedding venues
• Farm-to-table dining
• Treehouse accommodations
• Wellness spa services

Headquarters

HQ city

San José Del Cabo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Treehouses, Villas, Haciendas): The resort generates primary revenue from overnight accommodations including 12 Treehouses, 2-3 BR Villas, and 2-4 BR Haciendas. Treehouses offer adult-only luxury sky bungalows with private terraces and outdoor showers. Villas and Haciendas feature plunge pools, rooftop terraces, and exclusive amenities. Pricing is quote-based and seasonal, with summer escape packages offering daily dining credits, yoga, and spa savings.
2. Food & Beverage Operations: Multiple dining venues generate food and beverage revenue: Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar (open-air fine dining with Michelin Green Star 2024), Fausto's Diner (casual all-day menu), Colibrí Cantina (mezcal tasting bar with 12 seats), Rustico (garden restaurant with seasonal menu by Executive Chef David Fajardo and Culinary Director Maycoll Calderón), and Bichi Bus (boutique gift shop). Restaurant hours: Lunch 11:30 AM-2:00 PM Monday-Friday, Brunch 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Saturday-Sunday, Dinner 5:00 PM-9:30 PM.
3. Real Estate (Fractional Ownership): Villas and Haciendas are available for fractional ownership, allowing buyers to own shares without management burden. Unused time can be swapped with other owners via a private online forum or added to the rental pool for recurring revenue. Residences are registered on the ThirdHome exchange network, providing access to 20,000+ luxury properties in 100 countries.
4. Spa & Wellness Services: Treehouse Spa offers massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, and scrub treatments enjoyed solo or as couples experiences in jungle settings. Treatments include Acre Signature Massage, Neuromuscular Massage, Asian Sport Massage, Raindrop Aromatherapy, Maternity Massage, Body Treatments, Facials, and Spa Pedicures/Manicures.
5. Horseback Riding (Rancho Ánimas): Independent trail ride operator offering various riding experiences from 30-minute kids' rides ($700 MXN) to 2+ hour custom rides with pricing based on duration. Rides explore rolling hills, river beds, marshes, and deserted beaches. Led by Lencho Roman, described as a skilled horse whisperer.
6. Experiences & Activities: Additional revenue from curated experiences including Cooking Class and Mixology Class (Monday-Friday), plus optional activities like Pottery, Jewelry Making, Huichol Art, Spanish Class, Soy Candle Making, Natural Soap Making, Painting, and Sound Healing (minimum 2 participants required).
7. Wedding & Event Services: Destination weddings and events generate significant revenue with venues accommodating 12 to 350 guests. Venues include Los Agaves (250 capacity, desert hillside with bridal suite), Mango Orchard (350 capacity), Jungle Pool Deck (350 capacity), and intimate Private Dining spaces (16-48 capacity). Full catering and event planning services provided.
8. Bichi Bus Boutique: Vintage bus boutique sells locally made pottery, handcrafted keepsakes, swimwear, sarongs, pearls by The Freshwater Pearl Company, hats, bags, and exclusive Acre Dogs merchandise. Located parked next to Fausto's, open Thursday-Monday 12:00 PM-10:00 PM, Tuesday-Wednesday 3:00 PM-10:00 PM.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acre Resort operates a 25-acre luxury boutique resort in San José del Cabo, Mexico offering elevated Treehouse accommodations, Villas and Haciendas, five food and beverage outlets (including a Michelin Green Star restaurant), Treehouse Spa & Wellness, destination wedding venues for 12-350 guests, curated experiences, on-property retail, horseback riding, animal rescue programming, and fractional real estate ownership registered on the ThirdHome exchange network.

Product overview

Acre Resort is a luxury treehouse resort and destination in Los Cabos, Mexico, built on a 25-acre property featuring organic farmland. The resort operates as an integrated hospitality platform offering multiple accommodation types (Treehouses, Villas, and Haciendas), diverse dining experiences (Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Colibrí Cantina, Fausto's Diner, Rústico), wellness and spa services, weddings and events, and experiential activities. The core product is the Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, which holds a Michelin Green Star and serves as the culinary anchor of the property. Accommodations range from adults-only treehouse bungalows in the jungle canopy to 2-4 bedroom villas and haciendas with private pools. Additional revenue streams include animal rescue experiences (Acre Dogs), retail (Bichi Bus Boutique), horseback riding (Rancho Ánimas), creative workshops (Acre Academy), and fractional real estate ownership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
• Treehouses
• Villas
• Haciendas
• Colibrí Cantina
• Fausto's Diner
• Rústico
• Wellness & Spa (Treehouse Spa)
• Weddings & Events
• Private Dining Venues
• Rancho Ánimas Horseback Riding
• Acre Academy & Experiences
• Bichi Bus Boutique
• Real Estate & Fractional Ownership

Quantifiable outcome

• Michelin Green Star 2024 for sustainable culinary excellence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThirdHomecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcre Resort residences are registered on the ThirdHome exchange platform, enabling fractional ownership holders to exchange vacation time with access to over 20,000 luxury properties across 100 countries worldwide. This partnership lowers the barrier to fractional ownership by providing liquidity and global travel benefits.
• Hector EsrawecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIconic Mexican architect Hector Esrawe (recognized in Architectural Digest 100 in 2021) designed the Haciendas with a minimalist aesthetic using sustainable building materials. His design philosophy complements the resort's grounded luxury positioning.
• Fabrik GcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally renowned architectural firm Fabrik G designed the Villas, creating private jungle retreats with modern minimal designer furnishings, open concept spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
• The Freshwater Pearl CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Freshwater Pearl Company supplies jewelry and pearl products sold exclusively at the Bichi Bus boutique on the Acre Resort property. This partnership provides curated retail offerings for guests.
• Acre DogscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcre Dogs is an independent animal rescue program led by co-founder Cameron Watt's daughter Rachael Watt and Claudia Ramirez. Over 1,000 dogs adopted since 2019. The program operates from the resort property and supports free spay/neuter clinics for the local community. Gear sold at Bichi Bus with 50% of profits supporting rescue efforts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banyan Tree Mayakoba: Riviera Maya nature-immersed luxury resort with villa-style pool accommodations and spa-led programming. Comparable to Acre on private-villa product architecture and nature-immersed wellness positioning.
• Montage Los Cabos: Luxury beachfront resort in the Cabo corridor with similar multi-venue F&B, spa, and large-format wedding/event business. Direct comp for group bookings and family-luxury demand that Acre's adult-only positioning forgoes.
• Hotel San Cristóbal: Todos Santos boutique hotel by the Habitas group, similar in size and aesthetic to Acre. Competes for the same design-conscious, sustainability-minded traveler in the broader Baja Sur market.
• Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection: Cabo San Lucas luxury clifftop resort competing for the same HNW traveler and destination wedding dollars in Los Cabos. Comparable on multi-venue F&B, spa/wellness programming, and large-scale wedding capacity.
• One&Only Palmilla: Iconic ultra-luxury Los Cabos resort with comparable villa/hacienda-style accommodations, destination weddings, and Michelin-adjacent F&B programs. Represents the high-end comp set Acre benchmarks against on ADR and wedding pricing.
• Rosewood Mayakoba: Riviera Maya ultra-luxury resort with multi-venue F&B, branded residences, and destination weddings. Comparable as a Mexican luxury benchmark for culinary credentials, residential monetization, and group/event revenue mix.
• Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection: Los Cabos Auberge-managed luxury resort with residential/fractional ownership component parallel to Acre's ThirdHome-linked villa program. Comparable on real-estate-plus-hospitality monetization and design-led positioning.
• Habitas Todos Santos: Baja California Sur-based eco-resort operator with a similar nature-immersed, sustainability-led positioning. Overlaps with Acre on adult-focused boutique stays, design-driven accommodations, and a wellness/F&B-led guest experience in the same Mexican luxury market.
• Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas: Branded luxury resort on the East Cape competing for affluent Los Cabos travelers. Overlaps on multi-bedroom villa inventory, destination weddings, and integrated resort/spa/F&B model.

Broad incumbents

• W Punta de Mita: Branded luxury resort in another Mexican destination (Punta Mita) competing for the same international HNW traveler pool. Useful comp for branded-marketing-driven demand capture versus Acre's independent boutique positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acreresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/acreresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acre-resort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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