Decently priced accomodations with a pool, in Medellin?

KNIGHT3312000 says on Jan 3, 2009, 06:17:

Dude the max you should pay for what you want is around 800 american dollars MAX!!! If for one person. If you speak spanish you can run an ad in El Tiempo the local newspaper and tell them you want it in a good location and alot of people will respond to your ad. It may run you about 200 dollars american to run an ad for a week. Or You could run your ad for the weekend. Just whatever you do don’t get ripped off. Trust me it happens a lot. Whomever you rent from get a signed lease from them or an agreement in writing of everything you talk about an make sure it is legally binding. If they are not willing do that DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY. Have a back up plan just in case things go sour. It also helps if you know people in the city you are going to and have at least 3 different places you can go to. Just in case things go bad. A lot of people will take your money upfront and then you get kick you out or find out you can’t have guests, parties, no smoking, or have a curfew. Find out all of these things before you go and get them to put it in writing.You are paying so you make the rules. Buyer Beware.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jan 3, 2009, 07:51:

Best to try and rent "BY OWNER" instead of a 3rd party.

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Buongone says on Jan 3, 2009, 10:05:

Decently priced: Means no gringo prices. Somewhere between $60-$80 USD a day. A jacuzzi would be nice. I doubt if there is too many of them for rent. Like some of the above blogs say, (watch ya chit?) Looked on the internet. Seems like the one's with pool, have banda acha. Really slow internet. A lot of the apartments have sparce furnishings. Or the one's with nice furnishings have no pool. Seems like the hotels are ripoofs.Charge too much. (Turkey in Paradise) Not Me! Maybe the paper is the way to go.(An Add) I like what Knight has too say. He puts it on the line. No BS. Will keep trying! Thanks for the response's.

What do you call a Fat Dog in a Pool? A Tidal Wave !! Ha!

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bairespaisa says on Jan 3, 2009, 17:37:

I have an apartment right next door to Park 10, brand new , 1 bed 1 and 1/2 bath 150,000 a day with A/C
let me know if you are interested...the pool hasnt been built yet, it will when they build the second tower.

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makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 3, 2009, 17:51:

jackh4u says on Jan 4, 2009, 07:32:

I am working on a 1 bedroom apartment fully furnished with all that you would have in your own home. Washer/dryer, micro, DVD player, TV, toaster oven, blender, sandwich maker, frig, pots and pans good ones!!, full dishes and supplies, Queen COMFORTABLE bed sofa cama, hair dryer, digital safe, nice art, new black granite, etc...

Located at Oviedo mall, one of the best locations here, 19th floor with great view, parking space, pool, sauna, steamroom, gym, can walk to all that is needed!

We are trying to rent it long term, but if available when you are here or planning to come, get with me and we can discus it through email.

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larryrn says on Jan 6, 2009, 04:34:

To rent a 3/2 plus maids 1/1 in Poblado is right at 1,300,000 pesos. This of course doesnt include utilities or furniture but does require a 1 year lease (and a lot of paperwork). Leasing here is a nightmare with co-signers, trips to the notary, etc.


Side note -- I think being a Notary would be a great business - do you ever notice the actual Notary sits behind a think window and just signs everything but has a full office with people waiting to give them their money!

Larry

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