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They may have built this family cabin economically, but view of the ocean is priceless.

The chairs at the kitchen table were rescued from an old church.

One big budget-saver was eliminating the drywall and embracing the raw plywood finish (plus a light stain).

Wire mesh was sandwich-framed between wood planks to create a modern-looking railing from simple materials—the result of a collaborative brainstorm with the local carpenter.

The cedar exterior of the building was pre-stained by a local supplier. The charcoal hue helps it disappear visually into the forest, and contrasts with the light and warm interior.

In the living room are a sectional by American Leather for Room & Board, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, and a custom floor lamp and coffee table by Jeremy Clark and Ed Haynes.

The tile-clad addition sits in the former yard of the wedding room, and now hosts the entry, dining room, and kitchen.

The staircase handrail was custom designed by Unicus Developments specifically for this renovation. It’s constructed from a combination of iron and unlacquered brass. The craftsman applied a step notch—a linear cutout—to each stair tread.

The weekend retreat is a welcome respite from the hustle of Mexico City.