Hello!
Just getting settled here in Cebu and wanted to offer my thoughts to those planning on coming here on a 1-2 month stay...
I looked around for months online before coming to Cebu for a short term rental and ended up at the Tune Hotel next to Ayala Center....
I learned last year living in Makati (but changing location every few months) that short term rentals can be a hassle...
Most want a one month deposit on top of the monthly rate PLUS charge you for elec/water/cable/internet... this can get extremely pricey... especially if you pay for an internet contract then need to break it before the end of the term (12 months)...
Also, if you are working with a Realtor, they don't make much money on a one-month rental and therefore won't likely give you much of their time... If you deal with an owner direct... be careful as the deposit can be a sticky issue and they may try to withhold it... Also, they have 60 days after you move out (as per standard lease agreement) to get you the deposit... and some will try to wait the full 60 days hoping you will forget or have left the country and can't collect...
I ended up staying at Tune because it's proximity to Ayala Center and they give a monthly fee inclusive of water/elec/cable/internet with no damage deposit... The rooms are small but clean... and their monthly rate is approx. 32,000
Anyone know of any other short term rentals like this?
Thanks!
J