Vacation Rentals by Owner

Guest: Betty and Steve
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

Joy We had a great 9 days at your condo. So nice to have everything we could want. ( I even found your basil plant for some red sauce!) Very quiet, and could people watch the "beach freeway" from our private beach! We has a great time! Thanks so much. We are interested in reserving for next year. Thanks again for a flawless vacation! Betsy and Steve Washington State

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Guest: DW
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

Thank you again for assisting in providing the lovely accommodations for our recent vacation. We were kind of sad that G scooped the first place as it likely would have been better for us as none of our kids were able to arrange to come down so we had the place all to ourselves. ...We left the residence as it was on arrival. I look forward to receiving the damage deposit return at your convenience. DW BC

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/04/09

Hands down this was the best vacation we have had in 10 years! Joy by the Sea was definitely five star and exceeded our expectations. The condo was spotless with top of the line beautiful furnishings, plush designer towels and sheets and all the comforts of home. The view is spectacular and the condo is nestled on a quiet and very private section of the beach. Yet the location is close enough to shopping with all the major conveniences, like Starbucks, groceries and great restaurants! You couldn’t ask for a better location. Everything is within walking distance. All of the staff are wonderful and Joy was a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Joy by the Sea!

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Guest: John & Jeanene Rishavy (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/27/07

We just returned from our one week stay in Mexico. We rented from Joy in the Playa Vista Complex. Everything was outstanding. We feel the way to see Puerto Vallarta is to stay in Nuevo Vallarta and a cheap cab ride away you have Old Town Puerto Vallarta and Bucerias - we even walked back from Bucerias to the condo on the Banderas Bay shores. We were so comfortable and our stay outstanding. Joy is thoughtful, Considerate and in our estimation one of the finest people to rent from. The condo is well situated on the shores of Banderas Bay and very clean and well keptand beautiful. High Speed Internet access is excellent. Fajita Republic just a block down the street is also an excellent place to eat. We ate there four times we enjoyed it so much. The owner is very pleasant. All in all we had a wonderful experience renting from Joy and would recommend her professional, yet warm and caring personality.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/09/05 Review Submitted: 06/08/05

(E-mailed June 8, 2005 following visit) Edwina, ...Hope you are well. We wanted to thank you again for the opportunity to rent the condo. Randy and I have traveled to over forty countries together, and we can honestly say, that your condo was one of the best places that we have stayed. Randy, Rex, and I had an absolutely wonderful time. It was fantastic. In fact, little Rex perfected his walking skills there, and greatly enjoyed eating his meals on the terrace. You were absolutely right about the tamales at the Paradise Vllage market. We must have eaten a dozen. Well, we have returned to our daily grind and can only daydream of the beautiful beach. Hopefully, we will be able to return. In the mean time, can you please let us know the status of our deposit? Kind Regards and a sincere thank you, Julie, Randy, and Rex

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Guest: Jim & Tina
Date of Stay: 04/10/05 Review Submitted: 04/09/05

Emailed to owners: April 9, 2005 (April 2005 stay) Hi Joy, Thanks again for the opportunity to stay in your place at Playa Vista. We just got back Thursday night. We wanted to let you know we loved your place very much. We would definately look at staying again and we will pass your name around to others. Thanks for the call as well, caught Tina of gaurd, everything was more than perfect. The kids said that the pullout and chaise were the most comfortable they slept on for the whole 30 day holiday. We recieved your cheque for our damage deposit. Thanks again Jim, Tina, Marissa and Amanda

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Guest: M/M Lucas
Date of Stay: 03/26/05 Review Submitted: 03/25/05

Sent via email day guest returned from condo 3/19/2005: Dear Mr. & Mrs. Divins, Well, our two weeks seemed to evaporate at an incredible rate and we are now safely back home. Joane and I would like to sincerely thank you both for sharing your home with us. Joy by the sea was everything that we had imagined and much, much more. The accommodations and the staff could not have been better. Your attention to detail is truly amazing and we are very appreciative of all of the little extras that you do in oder to ensure that your guests are comfortable. Many thanks to you for all of your assistance in making our vacation one that we will always remember. Sincerely, H. Lucas PS: Many congratulations to you on the birth of your new baby.

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Guest: M/M Waller
Date of Stay: 03/21/05 Review Submitted: 03/20/05

Summary of comments from returned Guest Satisfaction Survey of January 2005 stay: WEBSITE INFO--accuracy, completeness: "Excellent, for all these" CONDO CLEANLINESS, FURNISHINGS, LINENS, APPLIANCES ETC: "Excellent for all these" AMENITIES: "Only used shuttle and pool--excellent" ONSITE MANAGEMENT, SECURITY, CHECK-IN: All of these we found excellent." INVENTORY LIST--"It was very long and time consuming to review" LOCATION: "It was excellent and proximity to restaurants great" WELCOME GUIDE: "Excellent" OVERALL VALUE AND EXPERIENCE: "Totally above our expectations---a great holiday."

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Guest: Ed and Maxine
Date of Stay: 01/09/05 Review Submitted: 01/08/05

Yes, we enjoyed our stay very much ! There is really nothing that we can suggest you change. The condo is very well appointed and compared with others we have stayed at, you have alot of little extras that make it very,very nice. The information you provide is very comprehensive and helpful. The only comment, which has nothing to do with anything you provide, is that at Christmas it was very busy. At times, there were no lounges at the pool, however, it is a great time to go with a family. This was not a complaint ,just an observation. And, yes, we did get the wine ! Very thoughtful! Thanks Sincerely, Ed And Maxine

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Guest: Ron D
Date of Stay: 01/09/05 Review Submitted: 01/08/05

(Guest telephoned 12/26 the day after his holiday visit to express his comments) "My son told me you called to ask how our stay was, but I was out at the beach all day, every day ao I missed it. I just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and tell you how thrilled I was to have spent the holiday at your condo in Nuevo Vallarta with my kids. The service you provided and answers to questions leading up to our visit was excellent. I must admit that I was a little wary of the internet, but the way you treated us gave me confidence. We were very impressed by your home. Everything about it is first class and top notch. My kids loved everything about it. The beach is right out the pool gate. The water was great. The weather was great. You had so many extras, games, TVs, DVDs, movie selections, that they were never bored. We consider ourselves part of the family now and want to come back soon. I have one suggestion, you should leave pictures of yourselves in the condo so we can know our "new family". The staff was great too! See you again soon. Thank you so very much. Ron D. CT

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Guest: Wilma McKinney (Southfield, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/11/04

Joy By the Sea is truly beautiful! Being by the ocean is relaxing and enjoyable, especially being able to watch the sun set every night. There are so many activities to enjoy, based upon your individual interest. The condo itself is beautifully furnished and well cared for. The surrounding grounds are filled with lots of colorful flowers and plants. This was a very special vacation for me, and one that I will look forward to again. What a "Joyful" experience!

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Guest: Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/04/04

What a superb vacation condo. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this beautifully appointed, very conveniently located home. To wake up and see the beach right outside my door with a pool nearby, I could not have asked for more. Did I mention golf? El Tigre was a wonderful complement to my relaxation plan! I plan to return with friends within a few months. I had a splendid time in your home. Thank you!

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Guest: HR Boone (Crofton, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/09/04

Joy by the Sea is an oceanfront oasis! It's tastefully decorated with original artwork, a fully equipped kitchen and designer linens in the bedroom. A simple phone call summons the Paradise Village shuttle - for easy access to the the local mall, hotel, spa and golf course. Did I mention that it's paradise?

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Guest: Barb Jennings (Fullerton, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 04/15/04

This beautiful condo is about a 20 minute walk from the Paradise Village hotel. If you're seeking relaxation, gorgeous sunsets, and privacy, this is the place. If you want more action, just walk down the beach to the hotel. My family and I would recommend this easily. The condo is well furnished and brand new.

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Guest: Owners: M/M Divins
Date of Stay: 02/29/04 Review Submitted: 02/28/04

Welcome to "Joy By The Sea". For years we have rented luxury vacation homes and condos to have a more relaxing and personalized vacation. We have purchased a wonderful beachfront vacation home and want to extend the same courtesies that we have enjoyed. The photos do not do the home justice. We are sure your expectations will be exceeded. The beach is literally 4 steps from the gated entrance to pool. The building staff is very attentive. Free shuttle service around Paradise Village makes car rental unnecessary. The 2 world class spas are "to die for". Enjoy our home. Feel free to email former guests or us for more information.

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