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July 28th, 2010
The summer happenings in Troncones (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo) Mexico
www.casadelasirena.net or www.houseofthemermaid.com
DISCOUNTS…..enjoy the premier beachfront compound in Troncones at great rates!
It is officially our summer season and everything slows way down for us on the beach. It’s warmer now, so everyone walks a little slower, the dogs snooze a bit more and our local tiendas may run out of coffee creamer from time to time. There are a couple of things you can always be sure of in our little part of paradise. Cold beer, great food and the dramatic  beachfront view that the Sirena compound offers. Stay with us before October 31st and receive a 25% discount. Even if you book the whole compound! And decide to get married!

Book your January stay by November 15th and we will offer a 10% discount. It’s our way of making sure everyone still gets to vacation, therefore bringing a little sunshine to this dreary economic mess! These offers are subject to availability, for new reservations only and you must mention this special.
Whether you choose a private villa, a one bedroom mini villa or a 2 story bungalow, the beachfront Casa de la Sirena (House of the Mermaid) compound is simply luxury on the beach. Actually, your own private beach!


Destination Wedding Venue…an old mermaid recipe
What stress? Here goes:
Take 2 people in love, mix together friends and family, fold in a savvy, full service local wedding planner, pour into a spectacular beachfront compound and sprinkle with flowers, laughter and fun. And, ok. A little tequila can’t hurt. Poof….may the rest of your lives together be so happy and carefree!  You may want to make a few more decisions about the most special event of your lives together, but you don’t have to! The Sirena compound is an absolutely perfect venue and don’t let anyone talk you out of having your celebration in Troncones! The small village atmosphere is just amazing……..everyone knows everyone and so everyone will probably know why you are visiting. If you require additional lodging for friends, they can easily be accommodated right up or down the beach at neighboring properties. And, the amazing part is that we have had bride after bride tell us that a week at our compound was actually less expensive than ONE NIGHT for the ceremony and reception venue in the states! Check out the photos and video at www.casadelasirena.net.

Private Yoga Retreat…an old limber mermaid recipe
About the same as the wedding recipe! The compound has 9 completely separate suites, so plan on 9 – 18 of
your most adventuresome students and make a run for the border! The small garden suite can be used for a teacher or private chef quarters. The outdoor platform is shaded throughout the day by beautiful indigenous trees, and the sound of the ocean is the only music your class will ever need……..a truly amazing escape! Hire a local cook,
explore our fabulous restaurants, bring entertainment in….make it your best retreat ever!

The people…
Humberto has fully recovered from his appendectomy and is busy with Antonio’s help in getting the maintenance projects completed. His warmth and attitude never cease to amaze us and no wonder every single one of our guests becomes his friend. Seriously. Maria just celebrated her 42nd birthday and we gave her the hottest red dress ever to celebrate in. After all these years cleaning at Sirena and being a huge part of our family, she “accidentally” mutters a few words in English now once in a while. Veronica is packing up the gift shop for the season and she and Jesus are doing great. Mike and I are busy bees back in our “real” world…..thankfully!

Troncones Calendar……

They are BEAUTIFUL photos of our beach, village and wildlife and are available now at www.tronconescalendars.com.

Get some ordered today! It is the village’s main fundraiser for a great cause and if you saw them in the store you would buy them anyway!  And, they make great gifts!
Come see us soon in Troncones and stay in paradise…..Casa de la Sirena……beachfront vacation rentals for 2 people – 20!

“Where the soul hits the sand”



Casa de la Sirena, Troncones Newsletter and Calendar offer

April 26th, 2010

CASA DE LA SIRENA, TRONCONES (ZIHUATANEJO – IXTAPA) MEXICO

Beachfront vacation rentals for 2 – 20

Vacation in Beachfront Barefoot Elegance!

*see below for 2011 Troncones calendar offer!


Summertime in Troncones is quickly approaching.   It is the time of year when we welcome our surfer crowd and  anxiously await photos from our many guests that choose us to spend family re-unions, yoga retreats, honeymoons and have their weddings at the compound.

Beachfront Weddings – The Sirena compound is a fabulous venue for destination weddings.  Whether you choose a simple barefoot on the beach ceremony or a full  out formal affair, Casa de la Sirena is the  perfect setting for your  family and bridal party.   Since we do not charge a facility’s fee, it is an affordable alternative to other wedding sites.  Lots of our brides have confided that for what they would have paid for the ceremony and reception facilities, they could host family and friends at the Sirena compound for a week!  Talk about off to a happy start!

Family Re-Unions are one of our favorite specialty groups.   The compound was designed for privacy even in a large group.  It has plenty of meeting and gathering places, yet everyone has their own “private island” suite/villa.    2 pools, private beach palapas, lots of lounge chairs and a swim up bar in the main pool offer fun in the sun for everyone.

Yoga Retreats ……the word is out.   What a perfect  setting for a group.  The accommodations are gorgeous and the platform is perfectly shaded by large palm trees.  And, when you consider the privacy designed into the compound, how could there be a better location??  And, though restaurants and bars are within easy walking distance, there are none onsite (although we can arrange for a cook) so there is no late night “hooting and hollering”  J

Surfing is world re-known in our area.   Options include Troncones Point, Manzanillo Point, La Salidita and The Ranch.

Holidays at Casa de la Sirena are the best!  Whether you bring all your family , opt for a romantic get-a-way  or run away with friends, Christmas in Mexico is so special , easy and stress free.  One of our favorite recipes…..  Start with some sunshine, stir in the melody of the ocean and long walks on the beach.  Add homemade guacamole and chips followed by chili rellanos or garlic shrimp.  Head up the beach for a nightcap and plan for more sunshine tomorrow.  Repeat. Maria's-Family While on Vacation

The Scoop at the Sirena Compound –   Maria, Humberto, Veronica and Antonio are all doing well.  Humberto just started working again after an emergency appendectomy on March 25th.    His smile says volumes about how he is feeling.  The guys are working on cleaning and re-grouting both pools.   They are finished with the villa’s private pool and are about a day away from finishing the big pool.  Veronica has accepted our nagging and is commuting to Zihuatanejo once a week for computer classes.  Antonio’s baby grows about 2 inches a day….hard to believe she is almost one year old.  And, Maria took her family on vacation to Acapulco!  We are so proud of her.  It is the 1st actual vacation she has ever had.  The photo is of her and her youngest 2 there….on vacation!  She thought the city was too big and noisy (imagine that if you are from Troncones)  and that the food was “funny”.  Other than that, I think she had a good time!

Calendar – YEA!  There is a beautiful full color wall calendar of beach and village life being produced right now.  We have some amazingly talented residents and guests that have shared some beautiful photographs.   All profits go to a great cause, building a gazebo in the new town zocolo (town square).    Click here to download the order form as a PDF (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Have a wonderful summer!  We hope to see you at the Sirena compound soon!


Beachfront Vacation Rentals in Troncones, Mexico

March 2nd, 2010

Hola from Casa de la Sirena Beachfront Vacation Rentals in Troncones, Mexico! Whether you are looking for accommodations for 2 or for 20, we are the original Barefoot Beachfront Elegance Resort.

We have allot of happenings around our little village that we thought you would like to hear about. Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo have nothing on us! And, remember, Troncones, home of the never crowded beaches, was voted TripAdvisor’s # 1 international destination for 2010!!!! If you haven’t yet visited our wonderful slice of ecological heaven, make this your year!

“EXPO-FERIA TURISTICA TRONCONES” has kicked off with amazing success! All events are held in our new and upcoming Zocalo (town square…..in this case town rectangle.) It’s huge! There are food booths, a bar , and some of the entertainment has included bull riding, dancing horses, cock fights (yes, I know….it’s a cultural thing), traditional folk dancing, bands, mariachis (if you have never seen the real deal mariachis, they are just incredible), locals dancing to all the bands ( a sport in itself! Just ask Linda about her foot…), beauty pageants, clowns, juggling……..I am telling you we have it all! My favorite event is the “Taste of Troncones” held once a week. It is a sampling of almost all of our restaurants here in the village. All events have been so successful and so well organized. We are just really excited to have this venue to look forward to!

SUMMERTIME…..where the Surfing, Spring Break Vacations, Family Reunions and Mexican Destination Weddings are easy. And, it is right around the corner. The Sirena compound offers the perfect setting to relax and kick back with your friends and loved ones. Whether you are here at the Troncones break waiting for that one perfect wave of the season, hanging out at the break at Manzanillo , La Saladita or The Ranch, Casa de la Sirena is the first class resort here in Troncones ready to welcome you back home from the wilds of your surfing/fishing trip.

Let us schedule an en suite oceanfront massage, dinner, manicure/pedicure….a bartender for the evening if you are with a group….your perfect vacation. Ask the guys from Swellmagnet.com. We are the resort of choice for these brave men who brave our area one a year in search perfect world class surfing. And, see their video on our website: Surfing at Casa De La Sirena!

Troncones’ beachfront Casa de la Sirena Villas and Suites is picture perfect for your Family Reunion Destination and Oceanfront Friends Get-a-Ways. We are oceanfront and offer shady beach palapas, pools, swim up bars, outdoor showers, en suite spa services, cook service, a yoga platform (lessons are a few lots away) world class surfing, fishing, horseback riding, eco tours and great restaurants. The compound is great for groups with lots of gathering places, but designed with the utmost in privacy. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day……..and all the days in between are perfect for a gathering at Casa de la Sirena.

The Sirena compound is a natural choice for Beachfront Mexican Weddings….be sure to see a video of an actual wedding here at the compound on our website. We host many weddings and are simply the perfect location for them. Whether you choose a simple barefoot celebration on the beach or a full out formal affair, our planners will work with you to assure perfection for you and your guests during this special time in your lives. We do not charge a facilities fee, but instead have a minimum number of nights that the entire compound must be booked. Not being tied to use in house restaurants and having the freedom to have your own bar set up during the week all allow you have the wedding of your dreams and still stay on budget. We are known as “the wedding place” here on our unspoiled little beach!

CONTEST WINNER!!!!! Congratulations to Rachel Glanman-Megyery!!!!! You have won a one week’s stay for 2 adults in one of our 2 story bungalows ( subject to availability) during the months of April or May 2010. We are excited about your visit!

Have a wonderful spring and come visit us soon!

Debbie, Mike, Humberto, Maria, Antonio, Veronica and Victoria

CASA DE LA SIRENA, Troncones, (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo) Mexico


Beach Vacation Giveaway- Winner Announced!

February 23rd, 2010

view from 2 story bungalow

Congratulations to Rachel Glanman-Megyery!!!!! You have won a one week’s stay for 2 adults in one of our 2 story bungalows ( subject to availability) during the months of April or May 2010.

Please contact us no later than March 13th to claim your prize at www.casadelasirena.net. We are excited about your visit!

Thank you to everyone who entered.


Free week in Paradise WINNER to be announced!!!!!!

February 18th, 2010

Thank you to everyone who entered our contest!

We are in the process of selecting the winner and will announce it by the end of the week.

Please note, the winner may chose a one week stay in a 2 story bungalow (subject to availability) any time during the months of April & May 2010.