We are a family of 7 (children ages 24-9) who stayed at Dos Palmas the week after Christmas. From the moment we arrived, we were awed by this beautiful beach home and its spectacular ocean-side location. The spacious bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, and resort-style amenities like luxurious towels and linens made us all feel like we were staying in the master suite. The ocean breezes kept us comfortable at night and a/c was available for those who wanted it.
The photographs only offer a glimpse at the architectural uniqueness of this vacation home. We knew it was going to be incredible, but it’s the beach in front of Dos Palmas that surprised us the most. We didn’t expect the beautiful sand to stretch for miles. The water is warm and knee-deep way out to where the waves break. Our 9 year old enjoyed hours of boogie boarding while his older siblings surfed in the same area with a guide…$60 per hour for an instructor who came right to the house!
Troncones village is a hidden gem. It is authentic, charming and undeveloped. We felt perfectly safe walking or biking into Troncones for groceries, restaurants and services. Shopkeepers and restaurant owners in the village know Emmet and Kelly and the Dos Palmas caretakers and were always willing to share helpful advice and to extend hospitality to our family. We walked on the beach to Roberto’s several times for dinner, enjoyed organic lunches at Present Moment Resort, and became addicted to the French Press coffee and Pancakes de Abuela at Café Sol. We also utilized the well-stocked kitchen at Dos Palmas for some meals including pizzas we baked in the wood-fired oven. Abrahn, the groundskeeper, gladly made a daily run for fresh corn tortillas ($2 for a kilo!) and also found a source for fresh Dorado fillets! We would also highly recommend having Sofia prepare an authentic Mexican meal right at Dos Palmas. After a long day of travel, Sofia made us a delicious chicken mole dinner the first night we arrived…it was a perfect way to start our vacation in Troncones!
Beto, the caretaker, checked in with us each morning and he arranged for activities like surfing, massages, and fishing. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I also enjoyed working with the owners, Emmet and Kelly. They love Troncones and are willing to provide all kinds of resources and information on how to fully enjoy a vacation at Dos Palmas.
We can’t wait to come back!