Short term rentals - Florida Gulf Coast

[ipeltier]

I am posting this for a recently retired friend of mine--not an RV'er--who has been dreaming of spending a few months in Florida his first retirement winter. He is presently in Florida staying at a crummy motel looking for an inexpensive two month rental--a studio or one bedroom suite that is affordable--under $700. a month. Is that even feasible? I've tried posting some ads on Kijiji and Craigslist, but does anyone have any advice for him?

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Call Big Oaks RV Park in Inglis FL. They have rentals. They also have Veterans RV Park in Inglis to help provide housing for Veterans. 352-447-5333. http://www.bigoaksriverresort.com/

[coolmom42]

He should also check on AirBnB.

[lizzie]

It depends on where he is and what he needs. If he is in one of the small communities in the Panhandle, that is enough for a nice cottage. Fully furnished places are harder to find though. I suggest that he try Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO)and/or HomeAway and see if he can find an owner that will negotiate with him for a longer rental. He might also look at Craigslist in nearby cities. lizzie

[jeb5]

Go vrbo. Vacation Rent By Owner. There is an option for Florida. There are always last minute cancellations. You deal directly with ownerd. Might need to move every few weeks and increase his budget. 1100 a month might find a small mobile home.