The Lofts - Cozy beach

[PJ71]

Has anyone stayed here or owned one of these condos?

 

They seem to sell a decent footprint for a low price in that area, any reason for that? it's a prime spot.

 

Thoughts or input appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

[flyingtlger]

Where? Pattaya?

[PJ71]

Just now, flyingtlger said:

Where? Pattaya?

That's where Cozy beach is mate, so yes.

[scubascuba3]

it's off Kasetsin, a bitch of an area to get to, you'll need a motorbike or taxis.

I live Pratumnak not far away but id6 avoid Kasetsin, condos are fine but just out the way, rents probably lower for the same reason

 

[JensenZ]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

it's off Kasetsin, a bitch of an area to get to, you'll need a motorbike or taxis.

I live Pratumnak not far away but id6 avoid Kasetsin, condos are fine but just out the way, rents probably lower for the same reason

 

It's actually on Kasetsin. I lived on this street for over 6 years. I would consider Cozy Beach to be one of the best areas in Pattaya to live, but it's essential to have a motorcycle. Rents in Cozy Beach are not lower than anywhere else on the Hill... in fact probably higher as the area is somewhat exclusive since it's not on a through road. All the traffic is local only.

[scubascuba3]

27 minutes ago, JensenZ said:

Rents in Cozy Beach are not lower than anywhere else on the Hill...

Strange, op also noticed the lower rents

[jcmj]

Cosy beach area is a great place to live, but the traffic on holidays and weekends can be a nightmare. It gets overloaded with tourists going to Restaurant Row along the cliff at the bottom of the hill, and with only 1 single lane to get in and out of the area the traffic jams are horrendous. Other than that it’s a pretty quiet place well positioned between Jomtien and Pattaya. If you have a motorcycle you should be fine. 

[JensenZ]

14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Strange, op also noticed the lower rents

I never noticed lower rents. I was paying a fairly high rent as a next door neighbour to The Lofts. Also, when I left there I searched for a new rental, and very few places were available in Cozy Beach and anything I found was not cheap. I ended up moving elsewhere. I don't care what the OP said, as long term resident in the area I'm saying he is wrong. It is most definitely not a low rental area, but an exclusive higher rental area.

[JensenZ]

6 hours ago, jcmj said:

Cosy beach area is a great place to live, but the traffic on holidays and weekends can be a nightmare. It gets overloaded with tourists going to Restaurant Row along the cliff at the bottom of the hill, and with only 1 single lane to get in and out of the area the traffic jams are horrendous. Other than that it’s a pretty quiet place well positioned between Jomtien and Pattaya. If you have a motorcycle you should be fine. 

If you own a car, it can be a problem at peak times, but I only used motorcycle transport and never had a problem with traffic. The roads have since been widened and improved. I was never more than 5 minutes from Pattaya Central or Jomtien.

[PJ71]

So the general consensus for the lower rents and sales price at The Lofts is coz it's off the baht bus route and you'd need your own transport?

 

I have a 1bd 88sqm place in Exec Res 3 for almost 13 years and can get 20K per month, a 2 bd 110sqm place in The Lofts is cheaper rent and just down the road?

 

There must be a reason?

[JensenZ]

8 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

So the general consensus for the lower rents and sales price at The Lofts is coz it's off the baht bus route and you'd need your own transport?

 

I have a 1bd 88sqm place in Exec Res 3 for almost 13 years and can get 20K per month, a 2 bd 110sqm place in The Lofts is cheaper rent and just down the road?

 

There must be a reason?

Yes, there is a reason. The Loft is a much better deal. But you can't draw conclusions of general rental prices available in Cozy Beach based on a single comparison. We're coming out of covid lockdowns that lasted years. Pattaya went dark for 2 years. The rental market has not yet recovered. What you paid over the last 13 years of little comparitive signficance.

[PJ71]

10 minutes ago, JensenZ said:

Yes, there is a reason. The Loft is a much better deal. But you can't draw conclusions of general rental prices available in Cozy Beach based on a single comparison. We're coming out of covid lockdowns that lasted years. Pattaya went dark for 2 years. The rental market has not yet recovered. What you paid over the last 13 years of little comparitive signficance.

I've rented out my unit for as much as 25K pm ( 2015/16 ish ).

 

You would not happen to know anyone that's stayed at or owned at The Lofts would you? First hand account would be interesting.

 

Thanks.