Magnificent Pool and Beachfront Value- Amazing 3BR House

• Superb home and very relaxing beach setting

  Superb home and very relaxing beach setting

  • Guest SR
  • Date of stay 07/10/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary together at Casa Luciernaga in July. It was off season so the town of Troncones (about an hour from Zihuatanejo) had very few tourists. We loved staying at the home with its open, airy, and light spaces. It was hot and we really enjoyed swimming in the big pool many times a day. We walked along the beach watching the hermit crabs pop in and out of their mini sand castles. The grounds around the home are just wonderfully lush, green, and rather tropical with its coconut trees and other leafy plants. There were two iguanas that were in the habit of basking in the sun on the rocks by the home. In the mornings I'd see this very elegant looking bird with black and white feathers sipping the pool water. There were geckos that would scamper up the walls of the home since there are several open areas in the home. It was fun to watch them catch bugs. And the fireflies were cool to watch at night as we were lounging downstairs. We were also very pleased to meet Marisela and Orbe and their two young kids. They live on the property and take just amazing care of the home and grounds. Plus Marisela is just a fantastic cook!! Her cooking beats all the restaurants we tried in the area. She is happy to prepare the most authentic Mexican dishes for a small fee. We enjoyed her enchiladas, sopitos, chile rellenos, fried fish and salsas. We even attended her soccer game where they beat a nearby town 5-0. We'll definitely come back...maybe with our four kids!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Best vacation ever!

  Best vacation ever!

  • Guest travis
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 04/19/12
  Just got back from 9 days at Casa Firefly over Easter break which was just incredible. We were 2 families, 4 adults, 6 kids from 5-12 years of age and everyone had the best vacation ever. The pictures of the house do not do it justice, it is far more beautiful, peaceful, serene and nice than on this website. We were completely blown away when we walked in and saw it first hand. Bruce was fantastic to work with and extremely helpful, Orbe & Mari who are on site were incredible. They were fabulous hosts who raised the bar on our expectations of what vacations could be. Mari is an insanely talented chef and everyone, all kids included were loving everyone of her meals. She catered to all and i would say this is a must experience part of Casa Firefly. The wives were loving being catered to and the quality of the meals were better than we found in any of the restaurants! We are definetly coming back, the property, house, bungalows, pool and palapa are all fist quality and so well designed from a aestethic standpoint that if you can not relax here, give up. Local surf was fantastic and the beach in front of the property is very wide not rocky like other places and has a sandy bottom. This was perfect for the kids, football and skim boarding, body surfing, and boogie boarding. I can not recomend this property enough, it reset our expectations for sure.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Relaxing in a Surfing Paradise

  Relaxing in a Surfing Paradise

  • Guest Tony
  • Date of stay 06/10/11
  • Review Submitted 08/25/11
  My son and I stayed for a week with a group of surfing dads and sons and we had an amazing time. This is a prime base for an epic surf trip. The house was incredible, the surfing at great nearby points was perfect, and the village and its friendly people were lovely. Thank you, Bruce, for sharing your slice of paradise and doing so much to make it a wonderful experience. We loved the open floor plan with the ocean breeze flowing through, the large pool was the location of choice for the boys when they weren't surfing, and some of the dads enjoyed yoga and massages every afternoon at the cool yoga retreat just down the beach. I especially liked to relax in one of the hammocks under the beachside entramba and watch to resident iguanas bask on a rock. And, of course, endless fish feasts under restaurants' palapas, and a moonlit beach walk to witness the ocean release of baby sea turtles. What an experience! We will be back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• OUTSTANDING! Beautiful house, great vacation!

  OUTSTANDING! Beautiful house, great vacation!

  • Guest Pete
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 07/27/11
  We stayed from July 17 - 23, 2011, with a mix of young kids (ages 5 - 7), teens, and adults...and everyone had a fantastic time. The house is beautiful - one of the nicest in Troncones. The minute we arrived we felt relaxed and truly ready to vacation. The open living room / dining area / kitchen / bar was where we all hung out most of the time; a great spot to keep an eye on the kids in the pool but also to enjoy the amazing views. As you can see from the pictures the surrounding plants/flowers really make it feel like you're in a tropical paradise, in addition to being right on the ocean. Each bedroom was clean and very well maintained, as were the bathrooms. We played cards a few nights in the upstairs area which was another "hang out" favorite…I personally liked that spot for my morning coffee :) The pool is amazing; I used it for a few morning swim workouts and both kids and adults were in it continuously up into the night. Orbe and Mari (the on-site caretakers) were amazing - they kept the place meticulously clean, and were extremely helpful. The beachfront is clean and without rocks (which some of the other houses in Troncones have) so that made it a great for swimming in the surf and playing in the sand. The hammock area was another favorite, especially on some of the hotter days when we needed to get out of the sun. We stayed during what's referred to as the "low" or "rainy" season - it barely rained at all (maybe during 3 or 4 days we were there, for no more than an hour each day)...but the surrounding hills/mountains were incredibly green which again makes for beautiful surroundings. I can't say enough about what a great time we had. Casa Luciernaga is a great value; there's no way you can compare paying more at a hotel for what you get out of this place. We definitely want to come back!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• awesome

  awesome

  • Guest beachy
  • Date of stay 06/23/11
  • Review Submitted 06/30/11
  Great, well-maintained house just steps away from the beach. You wake up to the sounds of the waves. The pictures don't do it justice. You definitely have your privacy. The family that maintains the property comes every day to clean, and they were nice enough to bring us coconuts! Bruce is excellent about quickly responding to any questions you may have. The only downside is its an open house, so no AC, but there are ceiling fans. Within walking distance to restaurants. Would definitely stay there again. We were sad to leave paradise.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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• Jim from the big island

  Jim from the big island

  • Guest Jim from the big island
  • Date of stay 03/18/11
  • Review Submitted 04/03/11
  I just got back home and miss it already. The cassa is even better than the photos show. It is all Bruce describes and more. The grounds and house are very well maintained by Orbe and Marisela. The beach out front is the best part of Troncones beach..no rocks. The pool is great especially the wet deck. I'm already planning our next trip.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• The house is simply beautiful with amazing vistas from any vantage point

  The house is simply beautiful with amazing vistas from any vantage point

  • Guest Joy
  • Date of stay 01/27/11
  • Review Submitted 03/25/11
  Joyful wrote: I had the privilage of living at Luciernaga for a full month and I wish I could have stayed the entire season. The house is simply beautiful with amazing vistas from any vantage point. I loved the common area upstairs as it afforded such a bird's eye view of the ocean and setting sun and the great room downstairs hosted many fine meals and evening dance parties. The landscaping was also a treat as I enjoyed seeing what new tropical flowers were in bloom as well as all the humming birds that were visiting on a daily basis. The on-site caretakers were wonderful: polite, helpful and (the best part) invisable! Truly the best I have had (and have been renting pvt. villa's in the tropics for years). However, for me, the best part was the pool! I loved its design - long-length lap pool, deep end worthy of diving and cannonballs, a wet deck that looked right onto the breaking surf and looked beautiful when illuminated at night. Also a plus of the villa was the location - close enough for an easy walk to town (where the "action" is) but far enough away to feel secluded and exclusive. Luciernaga was a great villa for my vacation experience in Troncones beach! Carin "MadDog" says: WOW!! What an amazing place Casa Luciernaga is...waves practically in your backyard, a beautifully shaped pool, sunsets in the most brilliant pinks and oranges, a spacious and well decorated home with the world's finest caregivers, groundskeepers, and housekeepers...Orbe and Maricela thank you again for all of your hard work, your local knowledge, and skills. I will never forget eating fresh coconut straight from the one of the many coconut trees located in the backyard as well. Luciernaga is everything I dreamed it would be and more. I plan on continuing the tradition of yearly visits, however, this time I plan on staying much longer! Truly paradise!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Lightening Bug Dancing in the Bungalow

  Lightening Bug Dancing in the Bungalow

  • Guest Dallis
  • Date of stay 01/27/11
  • Review Submitted 03/25/11
  Dallis said: “Our month at Casa Luciernaga could not have been better. There was a lightning bug dancing around in a bungalow one night. What a treat for our west coast folks who never see em. I loved boogie boarding in front of the house. Troncones had an art show while we were there. Very cultural. Fresh shrimp, fish and vegetables...delivered! Oh and the fresh pineapple and coconut... It took our pina coladas to another level! And we really enjoyed the iguanas on the rocks (not a new tropical cocktail)! Maricela and Orbe are so helpful. In 15 years of renting houses in Mexico, they are the best house manager, housekeeper, and groundskeeper we have ever had. And when I got stabbed on the side of my foot, by a sting ray in front of Casa Gregorio (1/4 mi N of home). Maricela gave us advice on what to do. After 3 days of sand and surf, I needed my foot looked at. The new Troncones clinic is sooo nice! Troncones is our home in Mexico. Philip said: “I enjoyed 10 sun-filled and fun-filled days at the Casa Luciernaga, and would highly recommend this place for ANYONE who desires to stay in a beautiful home in a private tropical beachfront location that has all the amenities you could ask for. My mere words do not do justice to the wonderful time I had. Thank you so much!"

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Perfect Place for a get away!

  Perfect Place for a get away!

  • Guest Elle D.
  • Date of stay 03/15/11
  • Review Submitted 03/24/11
  Just left (3/24/11) Bruce's wonderful home and missing it already. Stayed in the ocean view bungalow which was every bit as beautiful as advertised on this site. More than spacious for the two of us with the outdoor living area, deck in front of bungalow and shared outdoor kitchen. Easy to spend lazy mornings in bed looking over the pool and out to the ocean. RIght when you walk in to the gate you are treated to a paradise - the landscaping is gorgeous and well planned to give privacy to the groundskeeper's home as well as the guests staying in the bungalows from the main house. The pool is heavenly - nice and big, deep and a good compliment to the ocean. The hammocks by the beach were also a great place to read and drift off to sleep in the cool ocean breeze. Tronconnes itself is for people who are looking to get away from the tourism of Mexico. Come here if you want to get away from people - the beach was often deserted and hardly anyone approaches you to sell you their wares. As far as food goes, stock up in Zijautenejo on the way in if you like to cook - kitchen is well appointed with mid-size fridge, utensils, range, toaster oven and coffee maker. However, the local food here is pretty darn good. Off the beaten path you can find Rufi's where you can be treated to tacos, sopas, etc. Four of us stuffed ourselves for $12 including tip. For a little more $ you can eat on the beach at Robertos - grilled lobster - YUM! fajitas drowning in cheese. If you get there at the right time, you can witness the release of baby sea turtles. They let you name one and send it on its way into the ocean. Costa Brava is a great family owned restaurant with excellent service and a definite sense of family pride. You can also get a cab to the airport from there. Surfing takes a little travel time from the house, but well worth the walk on the beach or a hitch hike from the road. Definitely to go Mahalua (sp) for a nice uncrowded beach with varied breaks for surfing. Eat at the restaurant at the T near the boat launch. The man who owns it is a wonderful and excellent to chat with. The food was amazing as well - grilled lobster, seafood caldo, shrimp, swordfish tacos - seriously so great. The man who owns it also sells the most intricately beautiful hammcks that his wheel chair bound brother makes by hand. so, should you rent this house? Obviously.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Relax and enjoy!

  Relax and enjoy!

  • Guest The Canuck
  • Date of stay 01/09/11
  • Review Submitted 01/30/11
  Casa Luciernaga was everything Bruce said it was. Felt comfortable right from the moment we all arrived. Beautifully landscaped and total privacy came along with fantastic ocean veiw. Caretakers, Orbe and Marisela were helpful and wonderfull folks. Surf or swim in ocean, walk the sandy beach, shower under the palm tree, dip in the sweet pool, tip a cold one!! Troncones has a great number of places too eat or enjoy a drink,all this within a short walk down the beach or on the road. If you like to cook ,a couple of local vendors come by with fresh fish or fruit and veggies. grocery stores have everything else you will need. We rented a car but would suggest against it as Taxi are inexpensive and everywhere even in troncones. Orbe was of great help with setting up things if need be and to make suggestions of local fare to enjoy and see. the local town folks are very freindly and hospitable, the Troncones glow will last a lifetime! Thanks Bruce, untill next time. THE CANUCK.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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Additional information about rental rates

Refundable Damages/Security Deposit of $500 due 60 days prior to arrival, refunded soon after departure by check.

Half down to reserve, balance due 60 days prior to arrival.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

All included, no extra fees or taxes, except for private meals, by arrangement