Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging..

savemecalifornia · January 28th, 2008, 16:56

I got a firm offer letter today to start the academy on Feb 22. I've been told I should get a hotel for the first week so I can find some decent roommates in my class and someone else told me to get a place quick because they're filling up. Anyone have any suggestions? Is there anywhere that is pretty nice and close to the academy?

RABIRZA69 · January 28th, 2008, 17:39

I would not recommend getting a Hotel, if someone in ur class wants to room, u guys can share one of the apartments either of you have, I would recommend the Citadel Suites. (405)-942-0016. Free breakfast every day, friday nights free beer and food, impromptu poker games. First stop on the shuttle route so you always get a seat, target,popeyes, 24hr walgreens right across the street and gas station. Within walking distance there is a hooters,bestbuy, and some other crap that you can spend ur $8/hr on. I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH, BOOK YOUR HOUSING NOW!!!

savemecalifornia · January 28th, 2008, 17:53

Very nice...I like that there's stuff nearby and it's not in the boonies..and with 8 bucks an hour i'll be able to buy all kinds of goodies!

thanks for the info.

Stinger · January 28th, 2008, 18:42

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Originally Posted by RABIRZA69

I would not recommend getting a Hotel, if someone in ur class wants to room, u guys can share one of the apartments either of you have, I would recommend the Citadel Suites. (405)-904-0016. Free breakfast every day, friday nights free beer and food, impromptu poker games. First stop on the shuttle route so you always get a seat, target,popeyes, 24hr walgreens right across the street and gas station. Within walking distance there is a hooters,bestbuy, and some other crap that you can spend ur $8/hr on. I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH, BOOK YOUR HOUSING NOW!!!

I just went to their website and they look like a great place to be.

whysoserial · January 28th, 2008, 19:15

Yeah, what he said. I managed to get a room for the Feb 11th class after calling every housing place available, twice. That was over a week ago. I heard someone else just tried a couple days ago and said everything was booked and had to get a hotel. Most places had nothing until March. Jump on the horn NOW. Good luck.

Polarbear · January 29th, 2008, 06:42

Book now. If you don't, you'll be stuck in a hotel or the most expensive FAA locations.

clcl · January 29th, 2008, 07:22

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Originally Posted by savemecalifornia

I got a firm offer letter today to start the academy on Feb 22. I've been told I should get a hotel for the first week so I can find some decent roommates in my class and someone else told me to get a place quick because they're filling up. Anyone have any suggestions? Is there anywhere that is pretty nice and close to the academy?

I was just rembering, one of the OU instructors who was a retired ATC from ZJX, mentioned to me that he was living in an Airstream Trailer in a trailer park. So if you have access to a motorhome or a trailer, that might be a possible option
Just throing some ideas out there!

savemecalifornia · February 2nd, 2008, 00:40

Does anyone know anything about the Mansions South apartments?

Polarbear · February 2nd, 2008, 19:21

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Originally Posted by savemecalifornia

Does anyone know anything about the Mansions South apartments?

I have heard mixed reviews, however, the only person I know that actually stayed there was this guy: http://atcjourney.blogspot.com/. He had no complaints. For what I am paying at Walnut Gardens for a 1 bedroom, I could get a 1 bedroom w/study at Mansions South. It was full when I tried to book there though.

SwimAway · February 5th, 2008, 18:07

Everyone is booked up until 3rd week of March...

savemecalifornia · February 6th, 2008, 00:38

Mansions south finally got back to me and said they have room...and cabernet suites called me back today and left a voice mail which I'm assuming means they have space...but it's $60/day for 1 room...i think Brookwood Village has space but i read some reviews about it online and the place sounds like a dump.

January 28th, 2008, 16:56	#1
savemecalifornia Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. I got a firm offer letter today to start the academy on Feb 22. I've been told I should get a hotel for the first week so I can find some decent roommates in my class and someone else told me to get a place quick because they're filling up. Anyone have any suggestions? Is there anywhere that is pretty nice and close to the academy?

January 28th, 2008, 17:39	#2
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 583	Re: Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. I would not recommend getting a Hotel, if someone in ur class wants to room, u guys can share one of the apartments either of you have, I would recommend the Citadel Suites. (405)-942-0016. Free breakfast every day, friday nights free beer and food, impromptu poker games. First stop on the shuttle route so you always get a seat, target,popeyes, 24hr walgreens right across the street and gas station. Within walking distance there is a hooters,bestbuy, and some other crap that you can spend ur $8/hr on. I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH, BOOK YOUR HOUSING NOW!!! __________________ "CESSNA ONE SEVEN TWO PAPA TENGO YOU HAVE DISOBEYED NOW SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES " Last edited by RABIRZA69; January 28th, 2008 at 18:53. Reason: phone #

January 28th, 2008, 17:53	#3
savemecalifornia Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Re: Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. Very nice...I like that there's stuff nearby and it's not in the boonies..and with 8 bucks an hour i'll be able to buy all kinds of goodies! thanks for the info.

January 28th, 2008, 19:15	#5
whysoserial Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 100	Re: Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. Yeah, what he said. I managed to get a room for the Feb 11th class after calling every housing place available, twice. That was over a week ago. I heard someone else just tried a couple days ago and said everything was booked and had to get a hotel. Most places had nothing until March. Jump on the horn NOW. Good luck.

January 29th, 2008, 06:42	#6
Polarbear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 387	Re: Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. Book now. If you don't, you'll be stuck in a hotel or the most expensive FAA locations. __________________ The only stupid questions are the ones you should have asked, but never did.

February 2nd, 2008, 00:40	#8
savemecalifornia Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Re: Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. Does anyone know anything about the Mansions South apartments?

February 5th, 2008, 18:07	#10
SwimAway Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 83	Re: Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. Everyone is booked up until 3rd week of March... __________________ Corporate, Contract and Fractional Aviation

February 6th, 2008, 00:38	#11
savemecalifornia Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Re: Got a firm offer..wondering about lodging.. Mansions south finally got back to me and said they have room...and cabernet suites called me back today and left a voice mail which I'm assuming means they have space...but it's $60/day for 1 room...i think Brookwood Village has space but i read some reviews about it online and the place sounds like a dump.

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