[binionrat]

Well back in BC, Canada after our road trip to finally check out our new condo bought sight-unseen at Echo Bay between Vegas Valley and East Sahara on South Nellis Blvd. I absolutely love it and the neighborhood (89121). The complex is set back quite far from the road once through the gates and I couldn’t believe how quiet it was. A little overkill with security guys on bikes and golf carts zipping aournd day and night but better to be safe than sorry I guess. I went for a hot tub around 11 pm (the pools and hot tubs are open 24/7) on a Friday nite and I couldn’t hear traffic, planes, or sirens! It was handy having the Mall next door with Albertsons and P.T. Pub so that I could use their internet. Since we’re only there for 2-week durations at most throughout the next few years I can get by without wireless but I broke down and ordered basic cable through Cox ($22 month locked in for 2 years) and a Net10 cell phone with prepaid minutes and I found out our gate will operate the intercom at the gate with a cell. I felt totally safe walking the neighborhood with my husband or by myself but I do admit I agree with previous posts from people that the north end of Nellis is a little “worn”. We went to the big Walmart for cleaning and household items and we pushed our two carts towards the truck and before we even put away the bags there was a “down in her luck” pretty blond asking for $3….My hubbie gave it to her but I’m sure her story of losing her apt and blah blah blah were b.s. and it probably went towards her next rock.

Best deal ever was the Instant Home from Corts Furniture at 6625 Arroyo Spings. We got the following for $2,700 and set up the whole 2-bedroom condo: sofa, matching chair, coffee table, dresser, mirror, 2 nightstands, 2 beds incl new mattresses/box springs, frames, 3 lamps, dining room table, 4 chairs, a painting and a 27” t.v. Their delivery people also set everything up. We bought a used washer and dryer at Buy Low Applicances on Boulder for $150 each with 90 day guarantees which is ok because we hardly ever use them. I tested them twice though and these retro Maytags worked wonderfully.

I enjoyed being far enough away from the Strip but close enough to zip down Tropicana or Sahara to connect at each end of LV Blvd. We spent time visiting our closest casinos - Sams Town, Boulder Station, and Cannery. Great multi-theatre complexes at Sams and Boulder Station and we went to see 3-D Avengers as well as checking out the buffets/restaruants. I liked Sams poker room the best and played a few tournies and even came in 3rd in the afternoon one before we left. Hubbie plays mostly slots and did pretty good in all 3. The staff and players at Sams Town are very nice to women poker players and I felt so comfortable there and will surely play there regularly once I’m a snowbird!

[Kalbo]

Glad you are happy!

[BWNLV]

Good for you! Welcome to Las Vegas! I'm glad things went so well.

[5thgenSF]

Originally Posted by binionrat

Well back in BC, Canada after our road trip to finally check out our new condo bought sight-unseen at Echo Bay between Vegas Valley and East Sahara on South Nellis Blvd. I absolutely love it and the neighborhood (89121). The complex is set back quite far from the road once through the gates and I couldn’t believe how quiet it was. A little overkill with security guys on bikes and golf carts zipping aournd day and night but better to be safe than sorry I guess. I went for a hot tub around 11 pm (the pools and hot tubs are open 24/7) on a Friday nite and I couldn’t hear traffic, planes, or sirens! It was handy having the Mall next door with Albertsons and P.T. Pub so that I could use their internet. Since we’re only there for 2-week durations at most throughout the next few years I can get by without wireless but I broke down and ordered basic cable through Cox ($22 month locked in for 2 years) and a Net10 cell phone with prepaid minutes and I found out our gate will operate the intercom at the gate with a cell. I felt totally safe walking the neighborhood with my husband or by myself but I do admit I agree with previous posts from people that the north end of Nellis is a little “worn”. We went to the big Walmart for cleaning and household items and we pushed our two carts towards the truck and before we even put away the bags there was a “down in her luck” pretty blond asking for $3….My hubbie gave it to her but I’m sure her story of losing her apt and blah blah blah were b.s. and it probably went towards her next rock.

Best deal ever was the Instant Home from Corts Furniture at 6625 Arroyo Spings. We got the following for $2,700 and set up the whole 2-bedroom condo: sofa, matching chair, coffee table, dresser, mirror, 2 nightstands, 2 beds incl new mattresses/box springs, frames, 3 lamps, dining room table, 4 chairs, a painting and a 27” t.v. Their delivery people also set everything up. We bought a used washer and dryer at Buy Low Applicances on Boulder for $150 each with 90 day guarantees which is ok because we hardly ever use them. I tested them twice though and these retro Maytags worked wonderfully.

I enjoyed being far enough away from the Strip but close enough to zip down Tropicana or Sahara to connect at each end of LV Blvd. We spent time visiting our closest casinos - Sams Town, Boulder Station, and Cannery. Great multi-theatre complexes at Sams and Boulder Station and we went to see 3-D Avengers as well as checking out the buffets/restaruants. I liked Sams poker room the best and played a few tournies and even came in 3rd in the afternoon one before we left. Hubbie plays mostly slots and did pretty good in all 3. The staff and players at Sams Town are very nice to women poker players and I felt so comfortable there and will surely play there regularly once I’m a snowbird!

nice! i think you're the first person i've seen that bought sight unseen besides me. the first time doing that it was great. the second time sucked! i learned my lesson. glad you like it!!

[irishspy]

Glad you struck it good. I have not made it to Sam's or the Cannery but will do so when I get there. Thanks for posting the places you went shopping in I'll check them out for when we move we have to do the same thing only bring the clothes we need and etc. I have driven around in your area when I was out there it seemed very nice. I stayed at Boulder station for 6 days. I will also be attending many Hockey Wrangelers games went to the 2 playoff games they were great especially when they score a goal they play Vivia Las Vegas with Elvis singing lol. Gotta have my hockey fix. I am sure like you getting back on the plane was hard I did not want to leave. Glad you had a good trip and see you soon.

[NLVgal]

Thank you for the upbeat post. It's great to hear some good news now and again. If you find you'd like some accessories to personalize your space, I've had very good luck at Ross. Welcome.

[binionrat]

Thanks y'all! Irish...This one and only time, I swear, we drove our diesel pickup down with used household items etc. AND the 2 chihuahuas! We came South from just above Seattle down through WA, OR, ID and NV and then back NV, CA, Oregon Coast and WA...OMG and I left our passports at Harrahs in Reno (that place has really gone downhill!!!) on the way back. Thank goodness we had a nice border guard to let us back into our own country without them! From now on its flying. :-)

[yellowsnow]

Welcome to my neighborhood. Now our neighborhood. I'm glad you had a good time. Sounds like you had fun and got a lot done. I knew you had purchased a place but I didn't know we were neighbors.

Next time you are in town, check out the 99cents Only Store on Trop between Mountain Vista and Nellis. Nothing is more than a buck and I like their paper products and cleaners. The Awesome brand laundry detergent works very well. I always stop here first on my shopping trips because you never know what you will find. They have a lot of produce and real food too.

[Paul Delgio]

Who are you kidding here??????? That area is not desirable to live at all unless you belong to a minority group. Good luck to you as you will need it. I think your purchase wasn't smart at all.

[eventusstultorummagister]

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