vacation rental from mid week to mid week

I have not had problems with mid week rentals from VRBO.

I have not had problems with mid week rentals from VRBO.

In the summer? :confused:

In the summer? :confused:

Like gotothebeachmom I would imagine it would be much tougher in the summer. If you are looking for a great location (beachfront, or a popular area) you might have to wait until the last minute (2-3 weeks out), and then see if you can find a house with those two weeks in a row still open.

Another option is to call as many rental agencies as you can and basically throw yourself at their mercy. If they don't have any midweek-to-midweek rentals (and they may not), they may know of some homes that didn't rent well last year or are new to the market, in which case the owner may be willing to accept your time table. Good luck!

In the summer? :confused:

Not this summer, in summer pasts probably yes, but this year there are many just glad of a booking.

Not this summer, in summer pasts probably yes, but this year there are many just glad of a booking.

We have 3 houses and we are always Sat. to Sat. during the summer. I am on VRBO and often refer people to other owners I know and 99.9% of the time it's always Sat. to Sat. I guess we are all lucky that our summer bookings are right on par with years past.

We have 3 houses and we are always Sat. to Sat. during the summer. I am on VRBO and often refer people to other owners I know and 99.9% of the time it's always Sat. to Sat. I guess we are all lucky that our summer bookings are right on par with years past.

Yes you are, as many have lots of openings and are taking any 3 day booking.

Yes you are, as many have lots of openings and are taking any 3 day booking.

We still have lots of openings for summer but based on history, and the strong number of inquiries we are getting now, we wouldn't accept a midweek to midweek rental at this point. So it will probably take some legwork if arkiegirl is looking for a summer week. If you want to try VRBO, arkiegirl, look for houses brand new to the rental market. :wave:

We still have lots of openings for summer but based on history, and the strong number of inquiries we are getting now, we wouldn't accept a midweek to midweek rental at this point. So it will probably take some legwork if arkiegirl is looking for a summer week. If you want to try VRBO, arkiegirl, look for houses brand new to the rental market. :wave:

I agree TFT, good advice. My inquires have also really picked up over the last couple of weeks, as well.

If arkiegirl could let us know the dates she's looking for and the number in her party, I'll be glad to pass it along to any fellow owners that could accommodate her requests. :wave:

We have 3 houses and we are always Sat. to Sat. during the summer. I am on VRBO and often refer people to other owners I know and 99.9% of the time it's always Sat. to Sat. I guess we are all lucky that our summer bookings are right on par with years past.

I agree with GTTBM for sure. There may be a few SoWal VRBO condos that will book mid week or less than a week, but the houses will hold out for the weekly rentals, then advertise on SoWal if they have last minute vacancies.;-) If you are looking for a house, you may have to wait for last minute. It might be easier for condos. Destin or PCB might be a bit easier since the inventory is much larger, or a resort like Sandestin.

Are there any vacation rentals that rent from mid week to mid week. I know most are weekend to weekend. How do I go about finding them if there is.

What location and what dates? I look at VRBO all the time and If I see anything that fits I will let you know.

We still have lots of openings for summer but based on history, and the strong number of inquiries we are getting now, we wouldn't accept a midweek to midweek rental at this point. So it will probably take some legwork if arkiegirl is looking for a summer week. If you want to try VRBO, arkiegirl, look for houses brand new to the rental market. :wave:

I wouldn't take mid week to mid week either right now TFT:wave:. The inquiries have really picked up even more so since the words "economic stimulus checks" were uttered. Also, people do wait till the last minute sometimes, so by booking a midweek rental you in essence give up a week's rental that could have been booked, and usually does.

All of this is true, my office will not take a mid week (non Sat. to Sat. rental) less than 2 weeks out. This generally will ruin 2 solid weeks of rentals. However, that being said some people will take them early, but your best bet is last minute and not too picky. ;-)

Arkiegirl, everyone has given you great advice. Most with prime locations and established rentals will not rent mid week to mid week.

However, as stated, if you can wait till closer to time or look for new listings, or go thru the listings and look for those that have a daily rate listed for summer, you can find some. They are out there. Just have to look hard. Many times though in order to get the weekly rental discount, you will have to go Sat. to Sat. But if you are willing to pay the daily rate, you might get lucky.

Check Beach Rentals of South Walton I know they have some daily rentals during the summer, with a 3 night minimum.

Good luck.

Actually lets start this over, what exactly are you looking for?

Arkiegirl,

I just booked a mid week to mid week rental today during SPring Break. I dont mind helping people out at all if I can swing it.

One good turn deserves another.....that person may become a faithful renter if I help them out when nobody else would... PM me if you still need something.... :wave: