Beach Club

[Yvonne]

"I just can't understand what Ofer is trying to do with the property. When I met him, he said he was trying to turn the place into Nikki Beach (in Miami). If this is the case then why is he not paying his Strata fees?"

I touched on this in my last post. The only thing I can possibly think of is that his thinking is to drive everyone away, condo owners included, so he can have the whole place to himself. Apparently, when he took over the hotel management, he thought he was getting the entire property then got really peeved when he realized that was not the case. He then got ugly & from there things have only gone further down hill. I'm sure he's not interested in buying out the private condo owners, even if they wanted to sell. He wants people to give up & walk away. That's my theory anyway. I cannot imagine what other purpose his lack of attention to this property would serve. It would make more sense to keep the place up, fix it up & have a great reputation & steady flow of guests. I guess that doesn't fit w/ his plan, whatever that is.

[Jamerican71]

I think your assumption is correct....let the place go so that owners walk away and then he can have the entire place to himself. On various visits, I have spoken to some condo owners who got letters from Ofer giving a price to purchase their units. The same Chicago owner I mentioned previously responded in a few choice words.


On my November visit, I was told Ofer's hotel manager (I forgot her name) was let go and he brought in the Caribbean sunset staff. I didn't see her so I assumed that info was correct. They still use Strata staff for security from 3pm to 11pm but then it's a hired security company for the night shift.

[Yvonne]

The owner from Chicago is a friend of mine & my neighbor when I'm there. I remember her telling me about the offer. It was a joke & I was glad that she gave him the response she did.

Although I've never met the man & will be just fine if I never do, I have to say he comes across as a spoiled brat, entitled, very adolescent-like in his behavior.

That security plan is supposed to save $$$ as was getting rid of the "roaming" night security, closing off the exit gate & the service gate. Common sense should tell one that, at some point, the savings will be counter productive.

[Lovechild]

Was this E building, 3rd Floor? I'm asking because I met a lady from Chicago who owns a unit on the 3rd floor and I was told she has done an amazing job of updating her unit? Also, I heard J23 was updated. For my last few trips, I stayed in the 2 BR unit in H Building and it needs some major updating BUT I still like it.

It was B23...so beautiful.

[ClaudiaInIowa]

OK... so I WAS HERE ON-Site during the power cut-off. It was cut off about 1:30 on Friday, Dec 14. Mrs McNeill was on-site that day. No one had to call her. She was here. Ofer's staff was bringing in a generator for our T/S and another one when we arrived on Dec 15 at 5:00 or so. There were 4 t/s room owners here. One decided to move into one of Jean's rooms until it was resolved. Two were hooked to the generator and the other was wired to one of Jean's rooms. A/c wasn't available. Just fans. No stoves etc. On Monday Mrs Mc who remained here and Jean paid the power bill and about 8:00 PM on Tuesday the power came on. On Tuesday morning Ofer's staff wasn't here and Mrs Mc's old staff was around. This lasted until the weekend. Then his staff returned. Not going into details... it would be just I heard this that etc from this reliable source or that person who had knowledge and probably the only people who really know are the lawyers and the parties involved. Let's just hope this gets resolved. I'm sure someone either here or with knowledge will post when it gets through the courts.

[poolguywindsor]

Although I have never staed there, I have visited friends staying there, they liked it? I didnt get it and never had the slightest interest to stay there.

[Beachin.Ann]

I just returned on Sunday from staying at NBCC. I rented through Jean with no issues. I stayed in a 2 bedroom condo (B23). It was by far one of the nicest ones that I have seen on that property. Wouldn't hesistate to stay there again. Have stayed with Jean over 10 times in the last few years.

[San Fran Janet]

I haven't been on this site for quite some time and am fascinated by this discussion. I stayed at NBCC in November and noted that it was QUITE run down but have high hopes it will be brought back up to standards! I appreciate all the comments made and information supplied. It will help me make a decision about my next stay!

[Yvonne]

Although I have never staed there, I have visited friends staying there, they liked it? I didnt get it and never had the slightest interest to stay there.

I could say the same thing about any place not on the beach, even more so regarding a stay on the cliffs. A visit to see friends is a far cry from staying at a property. I have no clue where you prefer to stay but suspect it might not meet my needs. My point... different strokes for different folks. If you're a beach person, this is a great place & that's only the start of the list.

[Yvonne]

"Let's just hope this gets resolved. I'm sure someone either here or with knowledge will post when it gets through the courts."

I hope so. It's been slowly going through the process (probably on different levels) for going on 2 years now. The condo owners not paying fees for 2 months - thus no $$$ at all to pay the electric bill - came from court action, relief for the condo fees being jacked up due to Ofer's non payment of condo (Strata) fees. There's so much we don't know & probably never will.