Booking Recommendations

[Snaggletiger]

I've used VRBO for years when looking for vacation rentals. Mostly because I'm so familiar with the site and where to look for the exact info I'm searching for in a rental.  Plus, I like to be able to get plenty of pictures of the rental and/or videos.  But I'm finding it to be more and more unreliable and many times it's not been updated.

Any suggestions for other rental sites?  Wasn't someone talking about Airnb on here not too long ago?   

[WiregrassTiger]

I typically purchase or have someone long term lease prior to my arrival but I'm interested to read how poor people do this.

[ssgaufan]

The Lawyer that cares needs to care a little more.  Then he could just buy his own damn condo.

Seriously though, there are some facebook groups that verify everything about a condo post before they let it get posted.  Might be worth a look.

[Kaos]

I love AirBnB.   So far I'm 3 for 3 on awesome houses and great hosts. 

One place had us a breakfast spread as a gift:  Bagels, muffins, eggs, fruit...

The one I stayed in this past week in Tampa was much better than the photos led me to believe.  Nice, clean pool with a covered patio, air hockey, boat access and all kinds of stuff. 

If I'm going to be somewhere for more than a single night or so?  I'm AirBnB'ing it from now on.  I just canceled the three Hilton rooms I had in Phoenix for a business trip next week. Swapped it for a four BR house with a private pool, outdoor pool table, exercise room, and a big work space.  Much better than a hotel since we're going to have to work at night anyway. 

[GH2001]

I love AirBnB.   So far I'm 3 for 3 on awesome houses and great hosts. 

One place had us a breakfast spread as a gift:  Bagels, muffins, eggs, fruit...

The one I stayed in this past week in Tampa was much better than the photos led me to believe.  Nice, clean pool with a covered patio, air hockey, boat access and all kinds of stuff. 

If I'm going to be somewhere for more than a single night or so?  I'm AirBnB'ing it from now on.  I just canceled the three Hilton rooms I had in Phoenix for a business trip next week. Swapped it for a four BR house with a private pool, outdoor pool table, exercise room, and a big work space.  Much better than a hotel since we're going to have to work at night anyway.

Do they dick around with you on the price like vrbo? 100 bucks a night for beach front? Sweet! Wait what? 125 security fee non refundable, 75 processing fee, 200 cleaning fee, plus taxes and misc bs "county and local fees". That 300-350 total list ballooned to 800-900 quickly. F that.

[Kaos]

Do they dick around with you on the price like vrbo? 100 bucks a night for beach front? Sweet! Wait what? 125 security fee non refundable, 75 processing fee, 200 cleaning fee, plus taxes and misc bs "county and local fees". That 300-350 total list ballooned to 800-900 quickly. F that.

No.  It's all up front and obvious.  Some of the houses have additional fees I think (or at least one I found did), but as far as I can tell they have to spell it out in the details.  I always check the reviews, too.

I just booked one for Phoenix for next week and the actual price ended up being less than the listed price.

The place I stayed in Tampa even refunded half my cleaning fee because I left the house in good shape.

I may just be lucky so far, but it's been fantastic.

[Buzz Killington]

You should try booking.yeah

[WiregrassTiger]

I got a great deal in the classifieds one time.

[chinook]

I got a great deal in the classifieds one time.

butt sex with Snaggle and a midget doesn't count. 

[Buzz Killington]

butt sex with Snaggle and a midget doesn't count.

And to think, he believed $1000 was a good deal.

[Snaggletiger]

And to think, he believed $1000 was a good deal.

For realz.  And I only cut the midget in for 20%.

[WiregrassTiger]

This is all juvenile. Par for the course around here.

I didn't answer any ad involving snaggle.

The midget is none of your business.

[Godfather]

You should try booking.yeah

Thanks Captain Obvious

[Godfather]

This is all juvenile. Par for the course around here.

I didn't answer any ad involving snaggle.

The midget is none of your business.

How's the brain pain?

[Buzz Killington]

Da search continues

[WiregrassTiger]

How's the brain pain?

Better. Thx for asking. I am psychic now and can shoot lasers out of my eyes.