Author: Jay

  • FAQ: What happens if I booked twice or made a mistake with my reservation?

    FAQ: What happens if I booked twice or made a mistake with my reservation?

    FAQ: What happens if I booked twice or made a mistake with my reservation?

    At StayWithJay, we understand that travel plans sometimes get mixed up. While our cancellation and refund policies remain firm, we still want you to have the chance to enjoy your stay with us.

    ✨ That’s why we offer a credit coupon for guests who run into booking mistakes:

    • REFUNDWEEKDAY – $50 credit toward a future booking (applies to standard weekday rates)

    • REFUNDWEEKEND – $75 credit toward a future booking (applies to standard weekend rates)

    📌 How to use it:

    1. Visit staywithjay.com.

    2. Select your preferred property and dates.

    3. Enter the coupon code at checkout.

    ✅ Minimum stay: 2 nights
    ✅ Minimum booking value: $100–$150 (depending on code)
    🚫 Cannot be combined with length-of-stay discounts

  • Monte Alegre do Sul – Sao Paulo

    Monte Alegre do Sul – Sao Paulo

    A beautiful town, north of the capital of São Paulo, Monte Alegre do Sul sits perfectly between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. My wife and I spent New Year’s Eve 2023–2024 there, and what an amazing experience it was. From visiting local farms and riding horses to watching wild pigs running free, the city offered more than we imagined.

    Our hosts—family friends and former hosts themselves—are among the kindest people you could ever meet. Both retired university professors and former executives of one of the largest grocery chains in South America, they embody the warmth and hospitality that make Monte Alegre so special.

    This time, our visit goes beyond leisure. We are collaborating on selecting two ideal investment properties in and around Monte Alegre do Sul. As the economy continues to expand—São Paulo’s metro pushing outward and Rio de Janeiro’s growth stretching westward—these in-between paradises are becoming top destinations for families and investors alike.

    At Studio Haus, StayWithJay.com, and Catalyst Win Consultoria, we see Monte Alegre as more than a getaway: it’s an opportunity to ride a gentle but steady growth wave. If you’re interested in tagging along, stay tuned for the exact dates of this leg of Jay’s Brazil Investment Trip.

  • New Guest Entrance

    New Guest Entrance

    If you are staying with Jay at the 2007 Edgwater Residence, we have a new guest entrance. More private, and more convenient. See image below.

     

  • Refreshing all listings images

    Refreshing all listings images

    Purpose is obvious; better images, better guest flow, better prices, better everythig.

    This is a tedious process, so we will try to work on this gradually and keep track of what we have already edited under this post