La Casa Luna Y Sol - awesome place to stay!

Guest: Jennifer from Louisiana (Arnaudville, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 05/11/08 Review Submitted: 05/24/08

This house totally exceeded our expectations! The home is lovely, with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and a well-equiped kitchen. The private pool with a waterfall made it feel like a tropical paradise. Everything was very clean, the property manager made us feel like we were close friends and he made sure that we had everything we needed to make our visit perfect. I was a little worried prior to going there because the house was not in the heart of the activity at Playa Norte. After our first day, I was so happy to get back to the privacy and relaxation of the house after a day at the beach or in town shopping. The cab ride was only $2 for the entire car and we never had to wait more than a couple of minutes for a cab. We rented golf carts and mopeds for the first day and toured the entire island. What a great experience! After that, we did not need transportation. Isla Mujeres is like taking a step back in time. In our opinion, Isla gives you the opportunity to get a glimpse of the simple life and culture of the people, without all of the hoopla. The restaurants were excellent and extremely inexpensive. We had planned to cook a few nights, but ended up eating out every night. We couldn't wait to try all of the places. We ate at Medina Tacos, Bamboo, Angelos, a great Cuban place, and a Bistro on a corner of Hidalgo that cooked steaks and fish right outside on a grill. The drinks are two for one almost everywhere and are excellent. We especially enjoyed the Pina Coladas at the tiki bar behind Posada Del Mar. We went diving twice and went snorkeling at Garrafon Castillo,North Beach was not crowded and the water was beautiful. We rented chairs from Sunset Grill and stayed to watch the sunset. Best of all, the cost of our umbrellas and chairs ($30 for 2 umbrellas and 4 chairs) went toward the cost of our food and drinks. We ate lunch, had snacks, and 2 members of our group drank Sol beer all day. It only costs us about $40 - so our umbrellas and chairs were free! One recommendation is to bring lots of $1 bills. We brought 100 ones and went through them pretty quickly. Cash is best. The beauty of not having a commercialized vacation spot made it worth having to pay cash often. I would strongly recommend La Casa Luna Y Sol to anyone who is looking for a peaceful vacation in a tropical paradise. We cannot wait until we can go again! Make your reservations now!

Owner response:Thank you for the wonderful review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our home and on Isla.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

I can't wait to come back!

Guest: Jason S.
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

We just finished our 3rd trip to La Casa Luna Y Sol on Isla Mujeres, and we couldn't have had a better time. We stayed with 3 other couples in this absolutely gorgeous house. I love the privacy aspect of a house vs. a hotel. We each had our own spacious room along with our own private bath with a shower. It was a little cool for the beach one day, but the beautiful pool at the house was protected from the wind and allowed us to get our much needed sun & water fix. I also appreciate the full kitchen and table. It allowed us to save SO MUCH MONEY! We loved being able to wake up on our own schedules and make breakfast. This is especially handy if you're traveling with other guests. Another benefit of the house is the onsite laundry. We saved money by only taking carry-ons knowing that we could wash clothes as needed. Plus, we avoided having to wait around for our bags and got an extra few minutes on the beach! The rooftop deck is also a great place to watch a sunset with your special someone. If you're worried about it not being right next to Playa Norte, don't be. You can simply step outside the door at any time of night or day, and within seconds there is a cab driving by looking for passengers. They are so friendly, and it only costs around 20 pesos ($2) to take up to 4 of you anywhere you want to go. We appreciated how quiet the house was every night when we returned. We really enjoyed the nightlife on the island. The whole island seems to really embrace tourists. We ate somewhere new every night, and the food was FABULOUS and incredibly affordable! I had as much steak and seafood as I could, and still stayed under budget. That left plenty for cervesas :-) We also had fun shopping with local trades people. The prices are so much cheaper than the duty free shops or resort areas. There isn't one negative thing I can say about the house, or the island. Thank you Jugna and Drew for another fantastic experience! We will be back. Jason

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I love Isla Mujeres!

Guest: Amanda S. (Eagan, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

We had a wonderful week staying at la Casa Luna y Sol in Isla Mujeres. My husband and I went with three other couples, which was just perfect for the beautiful four bedroom/four bathroom house. Having been to Mexico on previous trips, I would definitely reccomend staying at a house as opposed to a resort. You have your own private pool (with no kids splashing unless you bring them) and a kitchen, which made this our most affordable vacation ever! I ended up spending many afternoons at the house reading outside in the hammock and relaxing. It was fabulous! This year a new supermarket called Chedraui had opened up, just a short walk from the house. It has a great variety of supplies including pharmacy and grocery (including Boca products) and even scooters. I think that Isla is our favorite vacation spot because of the small town feel. The island feels safe and the locals are friendly. The beaches are quiet, clean and beautiful. We had such a great time that we're already planning our vacation for next year. I would reccomend Isla to anyone taking a vacation!

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A little bit of paradise

Guest: Mary Beth and Larry N.
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/24/12

Oh my goodness. What a fabulous experience we had at Casa Luna Y Sol. I think this is the perfect place to stay in Isla. First of all, Jugna was extrememly gracious. She answered any questions and gave us the best advice on travel, sightseeing and restaurants. The owners really care about their renters. We were greeted by the property manager and he was a delight, checking in daily to see if we needed anything. But really the house is truly a great place to stay especially if you are sharing with other couples. Can you believe that each room has its own bathroom and deck? I had four decks from which to choose each day to practice my yoga. The roof top deck offers sunrises and sunsets. The property is so clean and well kept. It is free of clutter and has tons of closet space. It is located on the main road and we never waited more than a minute or two for a taxi. It is also so fun to rent the golfcarts and see all of the sights. We really liked going to the beach and then coming HOME to our beautiful private house. AND there is a brand new grocery store about a block away. Cooking in was so much fun. The bedrooms were spacious and really wonderful breeze. I know that we will be going back and I have my friends and relatives already looking at their calendars. Isla is small and it can get crowded at North Beach and to be able to come to a place that offers quiet and privacy is exceptional. Thank you so much Jugna and Jamie.

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

Guest: Jana3 (Wilmington, NC)
Date of Stay: 04/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

Hey Jugna!Just wanted to take a minute to tell you what a wonderful time we had at Isla last week. The house was fantastic, the kids really loved the pool and the adults fought over the hammock!The location of the house was great, short taxi rides into town was very convenient. We rented a golf cart for 2 days and just enjoyed "tooling" around the island at our own pace.Having Drew check on us to make sure all our needs were met was a bonus!Thanks again for helping to make our vacation so much fun!

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Perfect setting for a destination wedding

Guest: Paul & Lynda (Hot Springs Village, AR, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/24/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

Our son and new daughter-in-law just exchanged their wedding vows on Isla Mujeres. La Casa Luna Y Sol turned out to be the perfect accommodation for the rest of our family. The four bedrooms, four baths, multi-level villa (complete with its own swimming pool and veranda) gave us a home-away-from-home. And the taxi-ready convenience to downtown and North Beach (we never waited at the curb longer than 4 minutes) couldn't be beat. The owner of La Casa Luna Y Sol was also more than accommodating in offering us a less-than-a-full-week rental. Not that a week on Isla Mujeres is a burden; but circumstances put us in the position of requiring less. So for those who want to create new "laid back" memories on Isla Mujeres -- without the requirement of breaking waves underneath your window -- take a moment to look at La Casa Luna Y Sol.

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

Guest: Paul & Lynda (Hot Springs Village, AR, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

We just returned from Isla Mujeres, where our son and new daughter-in-law took their vows. Casa Luna Y Sol was the perfect residence for that event: convenient to town and North Beach via the many taxis; four bedrooms and baths for our family; a great pool; and fully equpped. Isla Mujeres, in particular, is truly Mexico: relaxing, friendly, great food, great weather. And Phillipe at the Sunset Grill added so much more in guiding making this wedding event a true success.

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Great time at La Casa Luna Y Sol !!!

Guest: koronis klan (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/16/09 Review Submitted: 09/28/09

We had a fantastic time during our visit. Jugna is wonderful to work with!!!! She made great suggestions, where to eat, and what to do. We could not have asked for a better expierence, when renting a private home! The home was very roomy and perfect for 4 couples. Drew was wonderful in aswering all of our questions and checking up on us. Thanks again for the fantastic home. Can't wait to enjoy it a again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: HA and LA (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/11/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

We had one of our best family vacations here – and we vacation a lot! We suspect that we picked a perfect week - we enjoyed great service, ate fantastic (and inexpensive) food, and had memorable experiences diving and swimming with the local whale sharks.Casa Luna Y Sol has a great location – away from the hustle and bustle of town, but close enough to be a short taxi ride away (and taxis are plentiful and cheap). The garden area was fantastic, surrounding the pool which was refreshing in the heat of the day and in the evening. The house was well stocked with built in furniture which was very functional. It was very charming. The home was also safe and secure. There was adequate room for washing and hanging all of our dive gear. Each of the bedroom rooms had nice bathrooms and plenty of storage space for our gear. We dove with Agua Adventures and had a great experience. They also arranged for our very memorable whale shark trip. We visited most of the restaurants recommended in the “house book” and agreed with nearly all. Our favorite was the Loncheria near the public market. This is a great place to stay and a great value. Fantastic beaches, delicious food, plentiful margaritas and a wonderful variety of water activities will make this a memorable vacation for your whole family.

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Had THE BEST time at Casa Luna y Sol

Guest: Shawn Thistlethwaite (NYC)
Date of Stay: 06/25/09 Review Submitted: 07/24/09

4 of my friends and I just came back from Isla Mujeres and it was AMAZING. We were there June 25th - 30th. The island is beautiful, but this house is even more stunning. It was sooo clean and the layout was beautiful. more decks to sun on than you can shake a stick at...and the pool? amazing. we cooked, sun bathed, swam and just relaxed all in the privacy of this beautiful place. before going we were concerned about its proximity to the beach, food and others. NO WORRIES! we had 1 golf cart (fit all 5) and a yummy restaurant was 2 minutes to the left..along with a place to pick up beers! the town by cart is maybe 5 - 10 minutes were we picked up groceries to cook in the awesome kitchen! the beach was right there too. late night swims, food, beer with friends, days at the beach...it was just what these new yorkers needed. Thanks jugna and drew for the helping to make our trip amazing. oh and no swine flu!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.