I'm thinking of coming down to Rocky Point this coming weekend, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how the lodging scene works.
It seems like a condo on Sandy Beach would be perfect, but the reviews I'm finding are all over the place and it's hard to figure the pricing out. I have a feeling there are markups that I'm not aware of and that I would show up and realize I could have paid much less if I had just waited - I've done that before :p
Hi I have a friend that owns a 2 bed/2 bath @ Princesa. Very nice property and good rates. Let me know if you are interested and I will forward his e-mail. Thanks!
I personally work for a vacation rental company and I can offer you some specials that you won't get anywhere else! Please send me a message via inbox for how many nights you will be staying and how much you're expecting to pay per night and I'll get back to you as quickly as possible. I'll be on all day today and I'd love to help! Like I said, I'm in a position where I can offer you some deals that you won't get from personal renters or other companies!
Just let me know if you're interested, via inbox please (:
Hello i work at Terranova Inversiones if you would like to look at some condos on sandy beach i would be more than happy to show you a few. my names is Pablo Alzate i speak both english and spanish and your more than welcome to contact me at my mexican cell phone #01152638 1074531 email [email protected] or your more than welcome to stop by the office on benito juarez blvd y lauro contreras its just before you get to the malecon (old port). hope you have a great time in rocky point.
I'm thinking of coming down to Rocky Point this coming weekend, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how the lodging scene works.
It seems like a condo on Sandy Beach would be perfect, but the reviews I'm finding are all over the place and it's hard to figure the pricing out. I have a feeling there are markups that I'm not aware of and that I would show up and realize I could have paid much less if I had just waited - I've done that before :p
Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Nick
Ladyjeeper is correct! You can't inbox me yet! I'm sorry for not noticing!
No worries, so check this out, I have setup a deal just for you.
Right now we have a 2bedroom 2bath condo at Las Gaviotas (see pic below) for only $130 per night. If you rent the friday night, saturday night and sunday night, I'll give you sunday night free. So you only pay 2 nights and you get the 3rd free.
Las Gaviotas are seriously beautiful condominiums. Even if you book through a different company, I personally suggest that you ask them for Las Gaviotas. They are very very nice condos. Right on the beach, they offer privacy, while also being very very close to town. They're on the same beautiful Sandy Beach as the other condominiums here but require a much shorter drive to town, because of the road that leads to them is actually part of the city grid system as opposed to other condominiums, so they're really nice. The interiors are very very comfortable and will make you feel like you own the place. You won't even know you're in a rental, you'll think it's your own vacation home
Just let me know here if you're interested or if you'd like to give me a call, you can from the U.S. at 602-445-6222, just ask for "Braden"! You can also email me personally at [email protected].
Thanks for the replies guys! I found this forum almost by accident and it definitely seems to be the place to be.
@ LoveIt@TheBeach: I would love to talk to him, my email is [email protected]
@ Braden_909: I am very interested in hearing about those specials! Like LadyJeeper said, I'm a few posts away from PM privileges so maybe by email?
@ Rewls: I'll send you an email as soon as I'm off here.
Braden Sez #1 Right now we have a 2bedroom 2bath condo at Las Gaviotas (see pic below) for only $130 per night.
Braden Sez #2 "for 2 nights, our 2bed 2bath Las Gaviotas units as I mentioned above, would be $350.20 TOTAL."
??? So which is it? $130 per night or $175.00 ? ($350/2= $175.00)
They already told you they were worried about hidden fees !!!
blackrose sez: "I have a feeling there are markups that I'm not aware of and that I would show up and realize I could have paid much less "
They already told you they were worried about hidden fees !!!
blackrose sez: "I have a feeling there are markups that I'm not aware of and that I would show up and realize I could have paid much less "
As suggested by other forum members, here is an all-inclusive breakdown of our pricing for these nights, the condominium selected is Las Gaviotas LG424.
Please note: We're pretty much the only vacation rental company that keeps our system in "Off-Peak Season" pricing year-long. We know the economy is tough and it's no time to be trying to squeeze any extra pennies out of your wallet, that's why we don't charge expensive holiday or season pricing. The ONLY holiday we charge more for is Easter, and even then it's very very reasonable, just to cover the added expenses.
Let me know if I can personally do anything else to help you.
I stayed at Posada la Roca. It was simple, clean, reasonable, & I got to really check out Puerto Penasco
Great way to see all that Rocky Point is! Historical and close to town. Posada La Roca is a nice place to stay. It's not necessarily the choice for the "beach-going" visitor however, but you're right it is a great way to check out Rocky Point.
Las Palomas owners often advertise the 'owner' discounted rate on sites such as VRBO. Make sure that the unit is in the rental pool to avoid any surprises. Below are sample 'owner' rates for Las Palomas (the only 4 diamond rated resort in Puerto Penasco by AAA). the rate includes pool towels, daily maid service, 24 hour hotel service. Add 5.5% to the rate below for the grand total expected...
1 bedroom ocean view $145 per night weekend (2 nights with 5.5% fee is $305.95)
2 bedroom ocean view $190 per night weekend (2 nights with 5.5% fee is $400.90)
I appreciate everyone here helping me out, it makes a huge difference to me.
Braden, I appreciate you letting me know about the full price. the total is pretty much the same I'm finding online though. Not that that is bad, I'm just trying to learn the rental system in RP.
I have a couple of emails out and am checking on VRBO as well.
My all time favorite is the ONLY place you can stay and step out of your room directly on to the beach. Granada del Mar on the Malecon. Was a flat $75 for a lower level efficiency with a kitchen and fireplace !
So I think I'm down to a really good deal at the Sonoran Sun or a more expensive condo at Las Palomas. The second one seems like a much nicer place, but it's significantly more money.
Any advice on these two resorts? Some of the reviews on the Sonoran Sun make it sound a little grimey...
I think in order of "niceness" as far as the Sonoran Resorts go, it would be:
1. Sonoran Sky
2. Sonoran Sea/Sun
3. Sonoran Spa
But none of them are "grimey". The Spa is the oldest and has the least luxurious of pools, with the Sky being the nicest. But any of these are better than Las Gaviotas. The only reason I could ever see staying at Las Gaviotas is the proximity to the Malecon and if that were my criteria I'd rather stay at the Peñasco del Sol hotel. JMHO.
I think in order of "niceness" as far as the Sonoran Resorts go, it would be:
1. Sonoran Sky
2. Sonoran Sea/Sun
3. Sonoran Spa
But none of them are "grimey". The Spa is the oldest and has the least luxurious of pools, with the Sky being the nicest. But any of these are better than Las Gaviotas. The only reason I could ever see staying at Las Gaviotas is the proximity to the Malecon and if that were my criteria I'd rather stay at the Peñasco del Sol hotel. JMHO.
Isn't that the reverse order of when they were built, with the Spa being the oldest? I have friends who own at both the Spa dna Sea, and both locations are very nice. The Sea has a swim up bar...and both locations have nice, well maintained pool areas (and hot tubs).
I believe Las Gaviotas are the oldest condos in Penasco...it was around before the Princessa was built, and when Penasco del Sol was Plazas Glorias (before the remodel). We looked at a 2 BR there back around 1989/1990 or so...that was going for under $100K.
Isn't that the reverse order of when they were built, with the Spa being the oldest? I have friends who own at both the Spa dna Sea, and both locations are very nice. I believe Las Gaviotas are the oldest condos in Penasco...it was around before the Princessa was built, and when Penasco del Sol was Plazas Glorias (before the remodel). We looked at a 2 BR there back around 1989/1990 or so...that was going for under $100K.
Yes, that is the reverse order. That's part of why I think the Spa is the least nice of all of them. I stayed there last year and it's definitely showing signs of old. For the same price or a bit more, I'd rather be at the Sea/Sky.
Many of the properties are rent controlled, but also regularly have very different furnishings or floor plans. I would try to use as many resources (VRBO being a really good one) as you find, that give pictures of the furnishings, and descriptions of the "extra owner provided amenities" to get the best value. Some have great beds, other offer water toys and boogie boards for the Kids, still others have coffee or more stocked kitchens provided. Because of the rent control, I would also beware of truly "special deals", nearly every facility we visited had bracelets to identify "proper" rentals and the headaches you may encounter are not worth the potential savings. Have a great time we certainly did on out trip last weekend.
