Own a Cabin · Sendero Sur · Bariloche, Patagonia

The Opportunity

A cabin of your own, inside one of South America's great wildernesses.

Owning a piece of a private nature reserve in Patagonia usually means years of permits, logistical headaches, surprises and a heavy dose of uncertainty. Let us do the dirty work so you can enjoy the fruits of your investment.

Sendero Sur sits on 100 acres (40 hectares) in Nahuel Huapi National Park, between Lakes Gutiérrez and Mascardi, beneath Cerro Catedral Sur, thirty minutes from the Bariloche International Airport. We built the team to deal with the slow, difficult work ourselves — the permits with the National Parks administration, the environmental and land studies, the core infrastructure, and the masterplan. Your investment directly funds a cabin you can enjoy; everything underneath and around it is already handled.

You fund the construction and furnishing of your cabin through a fideicomiso (trust) that builds and operates it, and it joins the Sendero Sur rental pool — professionally marketed and hosted alongside the rest of the retreat — so it works for you instead of sitting idle. Only a small, fixed number of cabins are open to investors: one mountain cabin with Lake Gutiérrez views, six forest cabins — three by the mallín and three near the mountain — and a larger family cabin, all by the award-winning studio OJA Architecture, finished with your choice of siding.

Architectural render of a Sendero Sur signature cabin overlooking the lake

Architectural render · Signature landscape cabin designed exclusively for the Sendero Sur terrain

How It Works

From a site on the map to a cabin that's yours.

A clear, four-step path — with the legal structure and every cost agreed in writing before anything is built.

Choose your site & model

Walk the land with us (in person or virtually) and select your cabin site and design from the masterplan.

Investment structure you can trust

We set up the fideicomiso (trust) that funds, holds, and operates your cabin, alongside a build-and-management agreement.

We design & build

Your cabin is designed, permitted, constructed, and fully furnished to the Sendero Sur standard. You follow every step of the build.

Enjoy & earn

Stay whenever you like. When you're away, your cabin can join the managed rental pool and generate income.

Architectural design and floor plan of a Sendero Sur cabin

Signature cabin · design & floor plan

The Cabins

Designed to frame a single, unrepeatable view.

Every Sendero Sur cabin is shaped around the exact spot it stands on. Low-impact footprints and durable materials made for long stays in every season.

The cabins range from intimate cabins for two to a larger family cabin for four or five, all by the award-winning architects. The Lagartija crowns the mountain, framing Lake Gutiérrez. Three forest cabins mirror its design with views over the mallín; three more sit closer to the mountain — nearest the climb to the miradores, the arroyo, and the Cascada de Duendes — and are still to be designed, with sizes ranging from 40–65 m², sleeping two to four. A family cabin of roughly 65–100 m² suits four or five. Each cabin is delivered with a built-in kitchen, bath, and heating; loose furnishings (FF&E) are arranged separately.

High-quality natural materials

Low-impact, locally appropriate construction designed to sit lightly on the land and within park regulations.

Thermal comfort

High-performance insulation for warmth through cold Patagonian winters and cool summer nights.

Equipped kitchen & bath

Built-in cabinetry, quality fittings, and finishes selected to last and to feel like a true home in the forest.

Energy & water

We are connected to the electrical grid, but we plan to support with solar so the retreat needn't depend on a regional grid — and we have our own private water well being drilled for the property.

Outdoor connection

Your cabin connects to the retreat's trails, nature interventions, observatory, sauna, and diverse guided experiences — amenities you don't have to build — that extend your living space into the forest and toward the lakes and peaks.

Part of the trail network

Numerous walking paths throughout the property as well as direct connections to the area's vast network of Andean mountain trails.

The Investment

You fund the cabin. We hand over everything else.

Your contribution covers the construction and furnishing of your cabin. The land, the masterplan, the National Parks permits, the environmental and land studies, and the core infrastructure are all carried by Sendero Sur. In return you hold a participation in a fideicomiso (trust) tied to your cabin and earn from the managed rental pool. A small, fixed collection is open to investors.

Mountain Cabin · Lagartija

from $125,000 USD

50 m² · sleeps 2 · framing Lake Gutiérrez

The Lagartija — the single cabin perched on the mountain
Commanding views over Lake Gutiérrez · sleeps two
Designed by award-winning OJA Architecture
Estimated build basis ≈ $2,500 / m² · final value variable
Built-in fixtures — kitchen, bath & heating
Participation in the fideicomiso, tied to your cabin
Entry into the managed rental pool
Only one available

Reserve the Mountain Cabin

Forest Cabins · 3 by the mallín

from $100,000 USD

50 m² · sleeps 2 · forest, views of the mallín

An intimate 50 m² cabin mirroring the Lagartija design
Set in the forest with views over the mallín wetland
Already designed — among the first to be built
Estimated build basis ≈ $2,000–$2,500 / m² · final value variable
Built-in fixtures — kitchen, bath & heating
Participation in the fideicomiso
Three available

Reserve a Mallín Cabin

Forest Cabins · 3 near the mountain

from $100,000 USD

Forest, near the mountain · trail access · sleeps 2–4

Set in the forest near the mountain, closest to the climb
Direct access to the harder trails — the miradores, the arroyo, and the Cascada de Duendes
Not yet designed — adjust the size and layout with us
Ranges from 40–65 m² — sleeps two to four
Estimated build basis ≈ $2,000–$2,500 / m² · final value variable
Built-in fixtures — kitchen, bath & heating
Participation in the fideicomiso
Three available

Co-design a Forest Cabin

Family Cabin · 1 only

from $180,000 USD

≈ 65–100 m² · sleeps 4–5

A larger cabin for a family of four or five
Roughly 65–100 m²
Choose from a selection of siding materials for a personal touch
Estimated build basis ≈ $2,000–$2,500 / m² · final value variable
Built-in fixtures — kitchen, bath & heating
Participation in the fideicomiso
Only one available

Reserve the Family Cabin

Prices are quoted on an estimated per-square-metre basis: these are informed estimates only, and final values are variable. The per-square-metre figure is a construction (build) cost — it covers the cabin and its built-in fixtures (kitchen, bath, heating) but excludes FF&E (furniture, fixtures & equipment): loose furniture, appliances and soft furnishings, which are budgeted separately. All figures are offered for discussion — not fixed prices, not an offer of securities, and not a guarantee of return. Final costs depend on the cabin, site, finishes, and conditions at the time of building, and are subject to change.

Activities & Community

Not just a cabin — a way of life on the land.

Ownership at Sendero Sur comes with a living calendar of guided activities, led by local experts who know this corner of the Andes better than anyone. It's what turns a cabin into a community — and what keeps guests returning, filling the rental pool that earns for you.

Guided cultural hikes — on the land

Regular guided walks across our own 100 acres — the wetland, the old-growth Coihue forest, and the high viewpoints — reading the landscape, its history, and its wildlife with a resident baquiano.

Catedral Sur treks

Guided treks into the Cerro Catedral Sur range, right on our doorstep — for mountaineers and advanced trekkers bound for Refugio Frey, the Valle del Campanile, and Pico D'Agostini.

Refugio Frey & the granite spires

The classic ascent to Refugio Frey above Laguna Toncek, ringed by the granite agujas that draw climbers from around the world — a short drive and a half-day on foot from Sendero Sur.

Local expert guides

Every outing is led by guides born to these mountains — safe, deeply knowledgeable, and generous with the stories and skills that make a day on the trail unforgettable.

A real community

Shared asados and fogones at the Lodge, seasonal gatherings, and the Museo Botánico Patagónico — a calendar that makes owners and guests part of something, not just visitors.

Demand that fills your pool

This programming is also the engine of rental demand: the experiences and the community are why guests book — and why your cabin earns when you're away.

Questions

What you need to know.

What exactly do I own?

Your investment is structured through a fideicomiso (trust) that funds, builds, and operates your cabin. You hold a participation in that trust, tied to your specific cabin, which entitles you to a share of its rental income and agreed personal use for the term of the trust. The land itself remains owned by the Carbone/Chisenhall family — it is not subdivided or sold, which is both normal and required for property within Nahuel Huapi National Park. Your own lawyer or notario reviews the trust and agreements before anything is signed, and we provide the full documentation when you inquire.

What cabins are open to investors?

Investors will have the chance to fund eight of the Sendero Sur cabins, to be enjoyed for personal use and/or entered into our rental pool for a chance to earn rental income. The cabins with completed designs are the Lagartija mountain cabin with Lake Gutiérrez views (50 m², sleeps 2) and three forest cabins with mallín views (50 m², sleeps 2). The cabins not yet designed are three cabins near the mountain (ranging from 40–65 m²) and a family cabin for four to five (≈ 65–100 m²). The events Lodge is planned to be available for funding in the next phase.

Can I personalize my cabin?

Yes — you'll be able to choose from a selection of approved siding materials, as well as some interior finishes. Some restrictions apply, as we're committed to achieving a cohesive Sendero Sur look.

How does this differ from the founding-member tiers on the main site?

The Sendero Sur crowdfunding campaign offers prepaid future stays — you're investing to own and build a piece of an authentic regenerative Patagonia experience. This is a different, larger commitment: you fund a cabin of your own through a fideicomiso and have the opportunity to earn rental income from it. The two are independent; you don't need to be a campaign backer to own a cabin.

Can I use the cabin myself whenever I want?

Yes. You set aside the personal-use time you want and make the rest available to the rental pool. Your owner-use nights and how bookings are coordinated are spelled out in your management agreement.

How is the rental income handled?

Our team markets, books, hosts, cleans, and maintains your cabin as part of the retreat. You receive a share of the income it generates, paid on an agreed schedule, with transparent reporting.

How do we calculate return on capital from rentals?

Your return on capital is the income your cabin earns in a year divided by what you contributed to build it. We model it conservatively. The nightly rate is the simple average of our three seasonal rates — for the Lagartija, $200 low season, $225 shoulder and $250 high season, an average of $225 (the forest cabins average $175). You reserve two weeks a year for your own use — one week in high season and one in the shoulder season — so those 14 nights are blocked from the rental pool, leaving 351 nights available to rent. We assume roughly 45% of those nights are booked (with conservative and optimistic cases at 35% and 60%). From the gross rental revenue we deduct about 28% for operating costs (cleaning, hosting, marketing, maintenance) and a 25% land & management fee to Sendero Sur, then split what remains 70% to you and 30% to us.

Can I transfer or sell my position later?

Your participation in the fideicomiso is intended to be transferable, subject to the terms of the trust and applicable law. We'll set out exactly how transfers work in the documentation so you have clarity from the start.

What about taxes and ongoing costs?

Taxes, operating costs, and how they're shared depend on your residency and the final structure, so we don't generalise here. We'll lay out the expected costs in writing and recommend you confirm the tax treatment with your own advisor before committing.

What's the timeline?

We're in the planning and approval phase, targeting first construction in early 2027. Cabin builds are sequenced with the masterplan; we'll give you an honest, specific schedule for your cabin as part of the agreement and keep you updated throughout the build.

Where exactly is the property?

Off Route 40, between Lake Gutiérrez and Lake Mascardi, about 30 minutes south of Bariloche and its international airport, in Río Negro, Argentina. The access road suits standard vehicles.

Build your own refuge in the Patagonian forest.