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Hi there, My name is Marc, a 35yo dutch guy. I was hoping anyone could give me some information/feedback on the following subject:-) I plan to start up a (small) business around Chapala/Ajijic region and rent e-bikes. Recently i’ve visited Chapala a couple of times and apart from the fact that i personally love the place, believe that there are possibilities. I suppose here on the forum are quite a lot of members active who might be living in the region for whay much longer, and might have some knowhow or relevant information/tips? Many thanks in advance, Marc

I will be moving to Lakeside this summer. I am seeking a small house or casita. * 1-3 bedrooms * Monthly rent $1,000 to $1800 * Lots of natural light * Term: 3-6 months, maybe longer. I'm looking for a nice place to live while I figure out where I want to live lakeside. * Ajijic preferred, walkable to at least some needs. Open to other town, if house is walkable to some needs (food shop, restaurants) * Laundry * Hoping for a pet friendly home as I would like to get a dog. I will not arrive with any pets. Thank You!

Lots of folks who would not invite just anybody might rent for a month to friends or trusted folks. If you want to travel somewhere, we can pay some of your expenses while you do that and treat your home like it should be treated. We are a quiet couple who superhost an Airbnb in Canada and caretake an executive home in Arizona. You can see our dozens of 5 star reviews on Airbnb. We have references galore. I am a retired Property Appraiser and my wife worked with special needs students. No pets, no parties. AND we are here in Chapala for 3 more weeks, so we can meet and gain each others trust. Friends you have not met yet. We are looking at renting NEXT year, November-December 2020 Our needs are simple, we need a house for a month or so as we spend a month in Mexico every year. Best for us is December but we are flexible. We like to hike and are making friends in the Ajijic hiking group. Several have already suggested we stay in their home and house swap while they travel but we are not in that position as our house in AZ is entrusted to us. Please PM me if this appeals to you or one of your friends. In any case, thanks for reading! Willy and Mona

We are newly-arrived Permanent Residents, now living lakeside year 'round. We are seeking a 2+ bedroom, 2+ bath home for a 2-to-3 year lease, appropriately priced. We are researching ChapalaMLS and AccessChapala, but we are especially inquiring to discover any properties coming available but not yet listed. Please contact us by private message, or by email to PaxOrbis@icloud.com. Thanks in advance for your help.

Hello! I'm exploring the possibility of being in the Ajijic area for the next month. I'm currently in an Airbnb, but I'd like to find a place of my own to rent. I'm flexible on dates, but my hard leaving date would be mid-May. I don't need anything luxurious, just a small apartment for one in an area that is close in (I don't have any transportation and prefer to walk everywhere). I'd very much like to have a little kitchen, as I haven't had one for most of my time traveling and I really miss cooking (cheap therapy for me!). I'm clean, respectful, financially secure, and friendly. I speak both Spanish and English and work for myself online. I don't have any pets but I love them. I'm also open to a house/pet sit situation if anyone is seeking someone for that. I can provide a reference from the last gig that I was offered randomly in SMA if needed and I am happy to meet up. I'd prefer to pay 10,000 mex$ or less. Thanks for reading, and please reach out if you have any questions for me.

Does anyone have a recommendation of a beach house rental? Any nice beach where it is reasonably quiet and within just a few hours drive ... 3 to 5 hours?

Hello there - We are a retired couple now living in Ajijic looking for a change of home. We seek a minimum of two bedrooms and studio or better a 3/2 with secure parking for two vehicles. We have an adorable and well-behaved Labrador .... our budget ranges up to $1,600 for a minimum of one year. We are long-termers so we are interested in a multi-year rental opportunity. We prefer a gated community on the mountain with a lake view. Thank you for referring this to an interested landlord.

RESPONSIBLE, TRAVELING RETIRED MALE SEEKING PRIVATE AIRBNB-TYPE RENTAL: LONG-TERM PRIVATE BEDROOM / ROOM-MATE SITUATION / ALSO HELP AROUND HOUSE -OR- SMALL CASITA, APT...WILL PAY RENT MONTHLY...READ ON AND LET ME KNOW... >>>> (I ALSO DO HOUSE/PET SITS -- HAVE EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES) HOLA! My name is Michael. I am processing my Perm Resident Visa and will complete the MX side of Visa in Chapala approx. beginning of Nov. 2018, then settle in Ajijic/Lakeside area. I am a very "young and active" 63 yo professional (now retired), Very Responsible, Easy-going, Friendly, Clean-Conscious, Honest, Great Communicator, Well Organized. I am Non-Smoking, enjoy social-only drinks, non-partier. I Love the Outdoors, am an avid Photographer and an Experienced Hiker (Member of Ajijic Hiking Club) & Biker! MY SITUATION: I have been traveling many cities in MX from May-Oct this year, some of them House Sits. When I return to MX in Nov, I plan to continue to travel around MX, doing more House Sits and visit more cities. However, I want to make Ajijic my “Home Base”, as I love it and have friends here. So I am looking for a mutual “extended” Airbnb-type situation (for lack of a better term). I need a secure place to keep my belongings and then have a place to stay in between my House Sits. I'm open to terms: It can be an extra bedroom, small casita...I do not require a lot of space. I am also willing/able to help around the house, take care of animals, etc. I love & care for animals and would prefer having them be part of this Experience. I Would Pay Rent Monthly. Together, we can come up with our own compensation terms, depending on what works best for you. If this sounds like something interesting, You can contact me on my Cell at 504.554.0501 (New Orleans) -- or Email me at standrew1136@yahoo.com -- or PM me-- and we can definitely talk more specifically to see if our situations would work together... OR--- Maybe you know of someone who might be looking for this type of arrangement...or in need of a House/Pet Sitter! I HAVE GREAT REFERENCES!: I Have Local Ajijic References (House Sit owner & Personal); also Business, Airbnb and additional Personal References to share on request. I can provide a Professional Personal Background Check. Contact me at 504.554.0501 (If no answer, please email me). I Prefer the Ajijic Area, but am totally open to other Lakeside Locations. ---THX! Hope to hear from you! Buen Dia! How to private message: Hover over my photo on the left and a pop-up will appear. Click on Message in the bottom left corner.

We are looking for a long term rental or house exchange in the Ajijic area. My husband, son, age 10 and I will be here for a year while our son attends primary school in Ajijic. We need 2-3 bedrooms preferably with access to a pool or the Lake. I am a former creative director and designed environments for hospitals. My husband managed residential construction projects and is open to maintaining the property we rent. We are non-smokers, homeowners and extremely responsible. Excellent references. We have a beautiful, spacious 2 bedroom home with a pool in La Paz, BCS as a possible home exchange for 6-12 months. It is 3 blocks from the beach and includes our housekeeper, pool maintenance person, utilities, etc. Kitchen is equipped with Bosch appliances. It is modern, with lots of light and an open floor plan. I can forward photos and provide more information. Thanks for your consideration!