Which Sandy Beach Developments would you buy in?

Started by RealBaja · Jul 15, 2020 · 10 replies

RealBaja Jul 15, 2020 at 4:31 PM #1

Hi everyone, new here.

Recently moved back to Arizona, and missing the water. Looking to buy a Sandy Beach condo sometime in 2021. I haven't traveled a lot in Puerto Penaco recently, as I was living in the Midwest so my travels South of the Border were limited to the big airport destinations. I was searching for an old thread in here but had no luck finding it. I remember people giving the low down on each HOA and which Condos they would or would not buy on Sandy Beach. I've seen that Las Palmas and Princesa seem to be the most affordable on Sandy Beach, so curious about those developments as I haven't stayed in the Princesa in over a decade.

Would like to rent my unit at some point, but not looking to buy into a place that has been totally transformed into a hotel. Not totally set on renting, if the place limits it for property value or whatnot I understand. Would like to be able to give my keys to friends/family to use without me around. Something like Puerta Privada or Bella Sirena seem out of my price range.

Thanks for your time and any information in advance, and hope you're staying safe during COVID.

kahunito Jul 19, 2020 at 11:48 AM #2

Dont think you could go wrong with either Princesa or Las Palmas I really enjoy both places.

brokenwave Jul 19, 2020 at 1:43 PM #3

Agree with Kahunito, I like the Princesa, It's a smaller resort, less people, unit's cost less and the HOA fee isn't too bad.
But, it's the oldest resort, the interiors of the 2 unit's I have seen were from the 1990's for sure, there might be some
newer unit's that were added later.

Queen of Kings Jul 19, 2020 at 2:53 PM #4

Princesa is so dated. If you like the 20 year old worn out decor, go for it. Not my cup of tea.

brokenwave Jul 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM #5

I prefer to trip over 50-100 guests when staying at a resort vs 300-500 at the mega resorts like Las Polomas.
That's why I built a house in Penasco, prefer no crowds.

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Mexico Joe Aug 6, 2020 at 9:58 AM #6

Queen of Kings said:

Princesa is so dated. If you like the 20 year old worn out decor, go for it. Not my cup of tea.

Is there a Mexican law that says you can't redecorate???? Nothing some elbow grease can't fix.

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brokenwave Aug 6, 2020 at 10:37 AM #7

For $15-20k you can do a lot of remodeling in Penasco.

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marybna Aug 19, 2020 at 1:56 PM #8

I have been at Bella Sirena since the start. It is very quiet. I have owned a 2 others that were not very quiet.

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Mexico Joe Aug 20, 2020 at 11:16 AM #9

marybna said:

I have been at Bella Sirena since the start. It is very quiet. I have owned a 2 others that were not very quiet.

Love Bella... Way more quaint.

maria alemany Oct 8, 2020 at 7:20 AM #10

Both resorts Las Palmas and the Princesa Resort offer the most affordable prices for 1 and 2 bedrooms condos on Sandy Beach.
Las Palmas however has lower HOA fees when compared to the Princesa Resort.
You can compare prices by viewing listings from our flexmls at www.sandybeachlistings.com
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Maria Alemany Rocky Point Real Estate Broker

maria alemany Oct 8, 2020 at 7:21 AM #11

RealBaja said:

Hi everyone, new here.

Recently moved back to Arizona, and missing the water. Looking to buy a Sandy Beach condo sometime in 2021. I haven't traveled a lot in Puerto Penaco recently, as I was living in the Midwest so my travels South of the Border were limited to the big airport destinations. I was searching for an old thread in here but had no luck finding it. I remember people giving the low down on each HOA and which Condos they would or would not buy on Sandy Beach. I've seen that Las Palmas and Princesa seem to be the most affordable on Sandy Beach, so curious about those developments as I haven't stayed in the Princesa in over a decade.

Would like to rent my unit at some point, but not looking to buy into a place that has been totally transformed into a hotel. Not totally set on renting, if the place limits it for property value or whatnot I understand. Would like to be able to give my keys to friends/family to use without me around. Something like Puerta Privada or Bella Sirena seem out of my price range.

Thanks for your time and any information in advance, and hope you're staying safe during COVID.

Feel free to contact me i am a Licensed real estate broker here in Rocky Point