Beware of most things of craigslist PV real estate which is filled with fake listings or down right deceptive listings and pricing. I went to a listing that was suppose to be on the 23rd floor of a building with corner ocean view to find it was on a very low floor that was more expensive and have no air flow with the door closed meaning you needed A/C which was not included at 15,000 pesos a month. NEVER send anyone money, pay WHEN you arrive period or the chance is you will be lied to or disappointed. Scams are just part of the culture in this country in tourist cities.
Kare Jacoba
One of the best tools to research an area you are unfamiliar with is also one of the most simple: Google Maps. I personally street view everything in detail before I book accommodation in a particular area. It helps a great deal! And I would never book anywhere for more than one week in an area or building I have not stayed in before. It’s just common sense!
I have used Airbnb for various properties on my 6 visits in the last 5 months. I have never had a disappointment because we always read the individual reviews. We always stayed south of the pier but just returned home yesterday after staying in 5 de Diciembre. It was drastically different but we expected that and had a great visit. I can easily understand how someone with no understanding of PV would be disappointed with certain areas but that’s why it’s important to use good referral information and reputable, reviewable sources.
Excellent article and true. If you live near downtown as I do (5th de Decembre) you must live with noise – it’s Mexico after all and a city. Views mean hills-that’s a given. PV is great for me.
Please do not use our Facebook page for defamation. If you have had a bad experience with an individual or company you should follow the legal channels provided to protect consumers in Mexico. We have deleted the comment naming a person and company and accusing them of being a scam. Please follow the instructions on filing a formal complaint with the government, it creates a fact based accusation vs. a FB claim. http://www.vallartadaily.com/uncategorized/file-complaint-profeco-mexicos-consumer-protection-agency/
Yes the internet lies, but it is very easy to find a fine place in PV using the internet. These people should do what peeps did pre-net, research, ask questions and read reviews. Use Google map to check the properties and the “Olympic” size pool. OMGoodness, so many more tools you can use. It’s their fault.
If you dont LIKE mexicans streets and town please stay at home or go to a different place out of Mexico. Also you can pay a real rental and stay at The grand venetian or peninsula or garza blanca!
Radman69
GV, Peninsula are filled with Craigslist scams fake time shares, or lies, which are more prevalent. Most by an agency that does not advertise their name anymore as they where called out for their practices.
We always did a week in a resort and then shopped around for our longstay. Never ever pay your full stay in advance. First and last month only. Made sure we are dealing with the owner or his certified agent. Talk to the other renters around you. We stay in a gated coto and have returned many times. We have stayed in 3 different units, comfort varies but we come prepared and we do drive down now. Remember though..this is Mexico not Canada not the US . If we wanted it to be like at home we would stay there.
Beware of most things of craigslist PV real estate which is filled with fake listings or down right deceptive listings and pricing. I went to a listing that was suppose to be on the 23rd floor of a building with corner ocean view to find it was on a very low floor that was more expensive and have no air flow with the door closed meaning you needed A/C which was not included at 15,000 pesos a month. NEVER send anyone money, pay WHEN you arrive period or the chance is you will be lied to or disappointed. Scams are just part of the culture in this country in tourist cities.
One of the best tools to research an area you are unfamiliar with is also one of the most simple: Google Maps. I personally street view everything in detail before I book accommodation in a particular area. It helps a great deal! And I would never book anywhere for more than one week in an area or building I have not stayed in before. It’s just common sense!
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10348983?s=12&user_id=53263438&ref_device_id=b5a6f60304e2362d
I don’t rent from anyone besides the PVKID! [email protected] most reliable and honest.
Luis Fernando Sanchez
I have used Airbnb for various properties on my 6 visits in the last 5 months. I have never had a disappointment because we always read the individual reviews. We always stayed south of the pier but just returned home yesterday after staying in 5 de Diciembre. It was drastically different but we expected that and had a great visit. I can easily understand how someone with no understanding of PV would be disappointed with certain areas but that’s why it’s important to use good referral information and reputable, reviewable sources.
Excellent article and true. If you live near downtown as I do (5th de Decembre) you must live with noise – it’s Mexico after all and a city. Views mean hills-that’s a given. PV is great for me.
Bravo! We love having you there as our eyes and ears!
Have always had good luck with VRBO, also trip advisor.
I❤️PV
Please do not use our Facebook page for defamation. If you have had a bad experience with an individual or company you should follow the legal channels provided to protect consumers in Mexico. We have deleted the comment naming a person and company and accusing them of being a scam. Please follow the instructions on filing a formal complaint with the government, it creates a fact based accusation vs. a FB claim. http://www.vallartadaily.com/uncategorized/file-complaint-profeco-mexicos-consumer-protection-agency/
excellent reply
Bravo!
Yes the internet lies, but it is very easy to find a fine place in PV using the internet. These people should do what peeps did pre-net, research, ask questions and read reviews. Use Google map to check the properties and the “Olympic” size pool. OMGoodness, so many more tools you can use. It’s their fault.
If you dont LIKE mexicans streets and town please stay at home or go to a different place out of Mexico. Also you can pay a real rental and stay at The grand venetian or peninsula or garza blanca!
GV, Peninsula are filled with Craigslist scams fake time shares, or lies, which are more prevalent. Most by an agency that does not advertise their name anymore as they where called out for their practices.
We always did a week in a resort and then shopped around for our longstay. Never ever pay your full stay in advance. First and last month only. Made sure we are dealing with the owner or his certified agent. Talk to the other renters around you. We stay in a gated coto and have returned many times. We have stayed in 3 different units, comfort varies but we come prepared and we do drive down now. Remember though..this is Mexico not Canada not the US . If we wanted it to be like at home we would stay there.