Canada - Here i come!!!!

Earlier this year, I received  my Canadian Visa. This is exciting and bittersweet because Antigua never needed a Visa to go to Canada. I was right next to it on numerous occasions and never went to see the beautiful country. So as soon as I heard that we need a visa that is when I really wanted to go. Then to go one would have to go to another Caribbean country to get the visa placed in their book and to be fingerprinted.

So after I got my visa I started looking for a cheap fare and a friend of mine put me on to the "Hopper" app. I then found a great deal and had to go for it. However I had to consult my sister as this is just on the cuff of the car accident which occurred in January.

So I got my ticket arranged my vacation and looking for great places to check out whilst there. Will most definitely document that trip.

Looking forward to seeing all my friends and family.

OXXO

Mayeshah!!!

Eden Place Apartment

As I had mentioned in the previous post I have rented an apartment which I have placed on several platforms in order to get short term rentals.


The apartment is 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment is very spacious and airy. It is located on All Saints Road next to the Amazing Grace Foundation house. It is located on the main road however is still very peaceful and you are able to relax and get away from the hustle of the everyday life.  You can visit the page right here:

View On AirbnbEden's Place T1

As soon as you walk into the apartment you will see our Living room with a sofa and 2 arm chairs, a coffee table and a TV with Cable. Upgrades to curtains and room lay outs have been made and photos of upgrades will be shared in the near future. Right next to the living room area we have a dining space with a round glass top table where you would be able to eat and bond with your friends or family



As you turn to your left you will see the Kitchen, which has a fridge, a stove, with a few pots and pans included, along with some glassware, and utensils. Also provided are tea and coffee amenities for your early morning fix. We will soon have a microwave and toaster for when you want to reheat your food you brought back after a day exploring the island.

As you make your way toward the rooms you will come across a what not closet where you would be able to find the broom, dustpan, iron and ironing board. This closet is directly on the opposite side  of the bathroom at the other end of the hallway. As you make your way down the hallway you will see on the left our washing area. A washing machine and wash tub is located next to the second entrance and detergent is provided.




On the right of the hallway you will come across the Master Bedroom. This room is the biggest of the two rooms and has a Queen sized bed. This room also has a Television with cable. The view out of the window is of the rolling hills which are full of lush greenery. The room also has a ceiling fan and an air conditioning unit.

The second bedroom is smaller but very cozy. This room has a full sized bed and also has an air conditioning unit and a ceiling fan




Outside the second bedroom is the linen closet where you would be able to find extra sheets and towels.



At the end of the Hallway has the bathroom. The bathroom has a shower and is made extra beautiful with it's sky light in the roof. Soap, shampoo and toilet papers are provided.



When interested in enjoying the fresh air outside while drinking your beverage of choice we have outdoor furniture and you would be able to enjoy the views around your.

 

While staying on property you will be provided with a parking space which is assigned to the apartment.



Also included is complimentary Wi-Fi.  Visit this page to check out availabilities and specials which are presently being offered.

As upgrades are done I will be posting them for you to take the journey with me.

View On AirbnbEden's Place T1

OXXO

Mayeshah!!!

Short term rental ventures

What a year what a year. Ups, downs, across. My body has been showing signs that it is not impressed by what I have been doing.

I have been working on a little side thing though. We have a family friend who has an apartment complex on All Saints Road called Eden Place. My mom and sister had spoken to her and she mentioned that she was renting some of them short term. She however wasn't sure that she was out there enough. So when Kim and mom told me I was thinking I could put them on the different platforms for her.

Upon checking out one of the units I started to place them on the different Platforms. Airbnb, booking and Expedia. Airbnb was the first to get a few enquiries and a couple of booking. However due to an hnforunfort event I had to cancel one of them. Kim mentioned that what I can suggest is renting the apartment and sublet it short term. I brought it up to the Landlady and she agreed.

The first month, February was pretty good. Got a few bookings and I was able to cover the rent. I continued to promote on all my social medias. Facebook the most. Then adding on extra platforms such as HomeAway and FlipKey just to name a few.

However, for this month it has just been a few bookings and I am hoping that I get someone in for a few weeks before the rent is due.

My mom has also been working on fixing up her apartment complex, which has gotten very run down. One lady evacuated after being behind in rent for almost a year.

When we went in the apartment, it was Filthy!!!

Living Room Area as soon as you walk through the front door. 

 

Bedroom looking out towards kitchen. Closet on the left door for the bathroom on the right.

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Inside the bedroom next to the bathroom. The Outside wall of the bathroom is damaged

Looking at the bathroom wall and door from the kitchen area.

The bedroom wall and windows. Dirty and there is some markings on the wall where kids write up on the walls.

Entrance into the bedroom and the sheetrock for the opposite side of the bathroom. 

A bit blurry but the other wall for the bathroom.

Kitchen area, it is not visible right now but the kitchen sink is able to rise up and down.

The wall next to the kitchen counter. 

There were pictures of the bathroom but that was soo bad that I can not share those. Just think of it as the bathroom is the worst part and we will have to spend some serious money to fix it up.

So my next task is to get this organized and up on the platforms. 

May give updates on the fixer upper. 

OXXO

Mayeshah !!!