Interested in a Guam 2 bed/2 bath beachfront condo rental???

   In March, in our blog, we showed pictures and explained how we ended up in our new "Guam digs". We mentioned that we had earlier communicated with a couple from Guam that were doing a pilot transfer to the Middle East (Jordan) for a period of time and were anxious to explore the other side of the globe for a change, like us. We were planning on renting their Guam condo, but just before we departed the USA, the military officer renting their unit had been extended and wouldn't depart Guam until early May. 

  Well, their unit is now available to rent. For those of you with United Airlines, military, or anyone wanting a change in climate, I've asked the owner to give me an advertisement for it, and I'd post it. Read on.....

BEACHFRONT, CENTRALLY LOCATED AND VERY CLOSE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT SPOT IN THE ISLAND, YET VERY PRIVATE, SECURE AND QUIET. IT HAS THE MOST SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEW! IT COULD BE THE FINEST AND MOST DESIRABLE LOCATION IN THE ISLAND OF GUAM: Alupang Cove Beachfront Condominiums

Spacious, 2-bedroom condominium unit with a great balcony, large living/dining area, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen with new high-end appliances, and lots of storage space. Both living/dining area and master's bedroom boast of magnificent ocean and pool views. Wake up to the sight of a twinkling blue ocean. Enjoy water and beach activities, just a few steps away -- kayaking, surfing, skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, you name it. (You can paddle from the complex to one of the best surfing spots on the island, next door by the Sheraton.) Then unwind, after work or play, while appreciating the island's beautiful sunset .

Amenities include two high-tech and well-equipped oceanview exercise rooms with cardio machines, treadmills, weights, flat screen TV, etc; USPS mail delivery to residents' free mail boxes; 3 high-speed elevators; 3 fancy and huge laundry rooms with oceanviews that have a total of 21 high-tech machines which means no waiting; library for book swapping residents; professional landscaping; oceanfront swimming pool; playground; manned security; coded entry; back up generator ; reserved parking spot very close to the lobby entrance; complimentary air-con maintenance service and window washing every three months.

Utilities include UNLIMITED AIR CONDITIONING!

There is superb on-site management from a resident manager. Having an on-site manager with excellent housekeeping, groundskeeping, maintenance and 24-hour security teams that are always available and on-duty means that residents would not have to worry about unit and common area issues. This benefit is very helpful especially when a resident is a frequent traveler and is frequently away.

The Alupang Cove Beachfront Condominium also has direct beach access from the landscaped grounds and poolside. It features several acres of professionally landscaped grounds, with beautiful palm trees and tropical flowers. It also has the nicest and probably the largest oceanfront pool and pool pavilion area on Guam. It overlooks the blue ocean and has a picnic area with shaded tables and benches, and propane barbecue grills available for residents and guests use.

Close to best beaches on Guam, hotels, restaurants, beach bars, grocery stores, malls, movie theaters, entertainment strip, hospital and airport and yet, not crowded, noisy and busy like Tumon which is just a 3-minute drive away. A very popular residence as you get the best of both worlds.

A very sought after place, as it affords the residents care-free living in a peaceful, tropical, resort-style setting. No yard and swimming pool maintenance worries, no trash collection worries, no water and power bills to watch every month, no extra trip to utility agencies to set up new accounts, no connection fees, no trips to the post office to pick up mail.

 Contact:    Irish Marron (imarron@jetpacific.net) 

  Now here is the condo owner's personal note to me:

      Rent including utilities (power, unlimited central air conditioning, water, garbage and common area maintenance) is $2,500 a month. Cable and internet will need to be set up by the tenant. Right now it is partially furnished with a basic queen bed, huge office desk, coffee and end tables, dresser/drawer, lighting fixture. All kitchen appliances are matching and were just replaced a year ago.  We can make the unit fully furnished if there is a need depending on the negotiations. Everything in life is negotiable J .  

"Guam Bombs" and driving in Guam

   Since we arrived mid-Feb. 2014, the price of gasoline...throughout the island.....has stayed at $4.72 gal.  Guam does not have any interstates. The maximum speed limits for cars/trucks are 35 mph in rural areas and 15 in residential areas.  We had heard of people driving "Guam bombs"....you know the ugly cars without hubcaps or wheelcovers! SO NOT TRUE! In fact, OUR 2002 Hyundai car that we shipped from Virginia is closer to being a "Guam bomb" than 99 out of 100 cars we see on the roads. The typical Guam car is a newer model of Toyota or Nissan. Our Air Force neighbor, who moved here when we did, is the only one we know that bought a "Guam bomb" dented pickup truck.....and that's only because the Air Force would have shipped his car here free, but he didn't want to mess it up with potholes here....it's a classic Porsche worth a fortune.....good move on his end! The main road around the island is in average condition. However, just turn off it and you'll most likely either be on an unpaved or sandy road with gigantic potholes. Plus, some of the roads, aren't made of asphalt, but crushed seashells/coral, making them extremely slippery when wet....like driving on ice. Also, these types of roads are horrible for tires. The Guam drivers are patient and helpful. Today alone, I had someone parallel driving in the lane next to me, after the light changed, directing me to the nearest post office....no horns honking behind us. Later, I went into the middle lane to make a U-turn and driver opposite gave me the thumbs up signal when it appeared OK to do my turn. I'm confident that "road rage" isn't in their vocabulary, because it just doesn't exist in their sweet dispositions!