We suffered for two weeks under the constant DEAFENING sound of construction. Not just some banging, but jackhammering, grinding, sanding, ripping out window frames, etc. It was AWFUL. We were NEVER informed by the owner or the rental agency that there would even be possible construction. In fact, when we meet some owners at the pool, they told us the construction has been going on for several years as they replace EVERY window, and sliding glass doors on all the units of the 16 floors. It is hundreds of units. There was no rest at the pool. You could not have a conversation with the person next to you unless you were screaming at each other. Everyone talked at the top volume to be heard. One time the workers were playing their salsa music so loud, the pool attendant started screaming at them. It was unbelievable.
They also charge you $50 for a piece of paper so you can drive through the gate and park on the premises. Parking is NOT included in the rental fee. In addition, you are charged to use the communal laundry machines at a minimum rate of $5.00. There is no refund if you do not use the full amount.
There are locks everywhere, even to get out of the facility for a morning walk. We were constantly struggling to get on elevators as workers brought up equipment, bags of cement, large windows and doors. Large areas were completely blocked off for access.
There are also lots of rules about doing all the maid work before leaving so they do not charge you an ADDITIONAL cleaning fee. You have to strip the beds,,launder all towels, clean and empty dishwasher and all trash. I don’t know why they charge you an additional cleaning fee.
We complained to the management at Harborview Rentals. They could have cared less. She made a comment that sometimes they don’t know about construction. This has been going on at this property for months. Either they don’t know what they are doing in the rental business, or they are misleading the renters.
I would NEVER rent at this property or from this owner.
DO NOT RENT THIS PROPERTY FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS UNTIL THE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED! We were so disappointed after saving for what we hoped would be a wonderful vacation with our neighbors. The four of us will never stay here or recommend this property to anyone. We deserve nothing short of a refund!