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It is good to be forewarned but you are the first person that we are aware of.......
Well, if they say they own them, why should they not have the right to try to sell them.....?
If the price is negotiated at the time of rent and agreed, then fair is as fair does.....
When a new member's first post is about a warning of which the facts are murky at the best...you just wan't to say...hmmmmm
The dilemma
when Yungman rents from StuckmannCouldn't be anything to do with this, could it?
http://www.dr1.com/forums/north-coast/57518-villa-brigitte-greedy-owner-didnt-return-my-drivers-license.html
http://www.dr1.com/forums/north-coast/57518-villa-brigitte-greedy-owner-didnt-return-my-drivers-license.html
Bingo.
So what do we have here?
A terrorist landlord or a sockpuppet with an axe to grind?
Rocky
The answer is I don't know if they are terrorists but I do know they dishonest & I want all to be aware -sockpuppets included.
After reading the greedy owner info on DR1 being told by stuckman we could not have more than 2 people in a 2 bedroom condo with a signed agreement for 5 person occupancy their possession of our passport we left 10 days early with a lawyer that brought a police escort. We wanted our passport back , a signed document that nothing was missing in the condo & after 45 minutes of discussion we all left with the passport.
Stuckman has a bad reputation -ask around!
The answer is I don't know if they are terrorists but I do know they dishonest & I want all to be aware -sockpuppets included.
After reading the greedy owner info on DR1 being told by stuckman we could not have more than 2 people in a 2 bedroom condo with a signed agreement for 5 person occupancy their possession of our passport we left 10 days early with a lawyer that brought a police escort. We wanted our passport back , a signed document that nothing was missing in the condo & after 45 minutes of discussion we all left with the passport.
Stuckman has a bad reputation -ask around!
As I do not know the people in question, I will not sit in judgement.
If I had more spare time, I might go out and try to find more out, but unfortunately, I am to busy just taking care of my own little world.
I sympathize with anyone who is dissatisfied, or feels ripped off.
I just don't know the players, not you or them, so what can we do?
At least, you have had the opportunity to voice your complaint on the board.
Greetings to all the members of this forum. I was reading this post and felt compelled to add my two cents, as I am familiar with the stuckmanns. I stayed in Villa Bridget for two weeks August of last year. Contrary to the unfortunate experience of the individual who precipitated this thread, I have nothing but good things to say about my stay. I found both Eckhard a Florence who I happen to know for a fact do own all four houses on that property to be extremely cordial and helpful.
On the second day of my stay there I had an incident where I lost my credit card or perhaps it was stolen still to this day I don't know either way, they were extremely helpful in understanding what my situation. They let me their cell phones so that I could make calls to the US, they offered me food as I was left penniless during this ordeal. Lucky for me I was able to straighten the whole thing out putting a stop to my credit card and retrieving all of the money at potentially lost. This only took a day or two but the stress of the ordeal was certainly lessened by the solicitous and caring nature of the stuckmann's.
As for them requiring incoming guests to surrender their passports I even found a little excessive when I first arrived. But during my two week stay I realize that sometimes you have to see things from the other person's point of view. They have no idea what kind of person they're taking in for the duration of greed. During my two week stay in Sosua I witnessed how ugly some people can get when they're on vacation; both American and European. The bottom line is that for the most part Sosua is one big hangout for singles looking to get drunk and laid. Not to take away from the beautiful sites diving and general tourist excursions you can also engage in. So sometimes people step over the line, and decide to turn a swimming pool into a big orgy or just get generally become obtrusive and unruly. Under these circumstances you can blame someone for trying to take whatever precautions they need to feel safe and to secure compensation in case of such events.
On a side note the grounds are meticulously kept, security is tight, is a private beach in walking distance, the security personnel cool, and the Stuckmanns from my experience completely stay at of your business if you abide by the tenant agreement he required to sign upon paying for your stay. I would definitely recommend a stay there.
The only downside to staying at Villa Bridgett is for those who are uninterested in renting a car for the length of the stay, as it is a little off the beaten path and aways from the center of town in El Batey. I had no problems getting someone to take me into town via motorbike.
I hope this is been helpful and offer my sincerest regrets that the guy who started this thread had that situation happened to him. My advice to him drop whatever hard feelings you have and straighten it out with them I'm sure of cooler heads prevail something can be worked out.
Good luck to all!
Ifalasa / Eric NYC
On the second day of my stay there I had an incident where I lost my credit card or perhaps it was stolen still to this day I don't know either way, they were extremely helpful in understanding what my situation. They let me their cell phones so that I could make calls to the US, they offered me food as I was left penniless during this ordeal. Lucky for me I was able to straighten the whole thing out putting a stop to my credit card and retrieving all of the money at potentially lost. This only took a day or two but the stress of the ordeal was certainly lessened by the solicitous and caring nature of the stuckmann's.
As for them requiring incoming guests to surrender their passports I even found a little excessive when I first arrived. But during my two week stay I realize that sometimes you have to see things from the other person's point of view. They have no idea what kind of person they're taking in for the duration of greed. During my two week stay in Sosua I witnessed how ugly some people can get when they're on vacation; both American and European. The bottom line is that for the most part Sosua is one big hangout for singles looking to get drunk and laid. Not to take away from the beautiful sites diving and general tourist excursions you can also engage in. So sometimes people step over the line, and decide to turn a swimming pool into a big orgy or just get generally become obtrusive and unruly. Under these circumstances you can blame someone for trying to take whatever precautions they need to feel safe and to secure compensation in case of such events.
On a side note the grounds are meticulously kept, security is tight, is a private beach in walking distance, the security personnel cool, and the Stuckmanns from my experience completely stay at of your business if you abide by the tenant agreement he required to sign upon paying for your stay. I would definitely recommend a stay there.
The only downside to staying at Villa Bridgett is for those who are uninterested in renting a car for the length of the stay, as it is a little off the beaten path and aways from the center of town in El Batey. I had no problems getting someone to take me into town via motorbike.
I hope this is been helpful and offer my sincerest regrets that the guy who started this thread had that situation happened to him. My advice to him drop whatever hard feelings you have and straighten it out with them I'm sure of cooler heads prevail something can be worked out.
Good luck to all!
Ifalasa / Eric NYC
My apologies for any typos and seemingly grammatical errors written in my post. Point & Speak software, voice recognition software doesn't always get it right!
And yet another first time poster.
How is that?
How does a first time poster stumble onto this thread and happen to have knowledge of the topic?
How is that?
How does a first time poster stumble onto this thread and happen to have knowledge of the topic?
Things that make you go hmmmm
The poster actually joined on the same day as the post. That is what I call a perfect example of 'hitting the ground running'. :bunny:
The poster actually joined on the same day as the post. That is what I call a perfect example of 'hitting the ground running'. :bunny:
LOL sounds like you people are reading some sort of conspiracy into my post; which I can asure you does not exist. I've been reading this forum on and off since my last trip to DR. I'll be there at the end of the month for two weeks and have been reading posts with more frequency as my trip approches. I wrote my post honestly and stick by it. Do with the info what you will.
Following your wishes I posted your reply in Tablon, as many people there need good, dependable housing. Thanks again.
Sholly24
1.I did not research who owned villa brigitte so i cannot confirm ownership
2. I did research prices for condos & know for a fact that villa brigitte at $3600/month is very overpriced for a condo 1/4mile from the beach with chairs you need to carry down yourself & hot water that is turned off most of the day. Check out Orilla del Mar less than 1/2 the price & right on the beach with excellent Service . Check out Condominiums Atlantico 1/2 the price & on the beach.No need to rent a car!
1.I did not research who owned villa brigitte so i cannot confirm ownership
2. I did research prices for condos & know for a fact that villa brigitte at $3600/month is very overpriced for a condo 1/4mile from the beach with chairs you need to carry down yourself & hot water that is turned off most of the day. Check out Orilla del Mar less than 1/2 the price & right on the beach with excellent Service . Check out Condominiums Atlantico 1/2 the price & on the beach.No need to rent a car!
Pay more for less at villa brigitte
Ifalasa
I always carry a cool head otherwise you can lose it. I attempted to resolve this issue even offering additional rent if this was the problem so that an additional couple could stay in the 2 nd bedroom She REFUSED tried to settle the issue with a lawyer at hand & this did not work.
The cost of a replacement US passport is $80 hardly enough to cover major damage that could be caused by 1 or 2 older couples. By the way it is illegal to hold someone's passport in DR & all beaches are public.
I you want to pay more for less Villa Brigite is the place.
Try to find security at nite good luck!
Ifalasa
I always carry a cool head otherwise you can lose it. I attempted to resolve this issue even offering additional rent if this was the problem so that an additional couple could stay in the 2 nd bedroom She REFUSED tried to settle the issue with a lawyer at hand & this did not work.
The cost of a replacement US passport is $80 hardly enough to cover major damage that could be caused by 1 or 2 older couples. By the way it is illegal to hold someone's passport in DR & all beaches are public.
I you want to pay more for less Villa Brigite is the place.
Try to find security at nite good luck!
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