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Booking a condo last minute on the gulf coast
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:08 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:08 am
If I decide to take a quick 3 night vacation on the gulf coast (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola or Destin), is vrbo.com still my best bet for finding a good deal on a rental? TIA
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Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:09 am to ThisWayChad
yes
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:10 am to ThisWayChad
vrbo
try and contact the owner by email to see if they will cut you a better deal on the place since it is last minute. Sometimes they are willing to do so because they would rather rent the place for something than nothing.
try and contact the owner by email to see if they will cut you a better deal on the place since it is last minute. Sometimes they are willing to do so because they would rather rent the place for something than nothing.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 9:10 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:10 am to ThisWayChad
All 3 of our properties on vrbo are booked solid through mid-september
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:11 am to ThisWayChad
Yeah, but if you don't have time, just book through Brett Robinson to stay in Orange Beach.
Very few good deals this week or next though.
Very few good deals this week or next though.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:12 am to genro
Hard part might be finding a place that doesn't require a week long rental.
Seriously, you might consider a hotel (nice) for that length of stay.
Seriously, you might consider a hotel (nice) for that length of stay.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:19 am to Kingpenm3
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Seriously, you might consider a hotel (nice) for that length of stay
Yeah, I would imagine the condos, especially over the weekends are booked pretty solid through labor day.
In Orange Beach there is a decent somewhat new Hampton Inn.
In Pensacoula Beach, there is a nice Hilton.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:31 am to ThisWayChad
depends on when, and what kind of rental. A lot of them will need you to rent for more than 3 days if you are going peak time of the year. They dont like to break up those 7 day blocks.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:35 am to ThisWayChad
I'm thinking about doing the same for the 4th
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:37 am to ThisWayChad
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:41 am to ThisWayChad
if you can find something, yes it will likely be better pricing than going directly through a resort or condo, but I wouldn't want to deal with the hassle.
I'd just start calling resorts/hotels in the area and see who has something available. It would cost me a bit more but I don't want to spend hours on VRBO emailing/messaging owners.
I'd just start calling resorts/hotels in the area and see who has something available. It would cost me a bit more but I don't want to spend hours on VRBO emailing/messaging owners.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:48 am to ThisWayChad
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try and contact the owner by email to see if they will cut you a better deal on the place since it is last minute. Sometimes they are willing to do so because they would rather rent the place for something than nothing.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:49 am to ThisWayChad
Vrbo or Brett Robinson
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:50 am to LSUfan4444
It's not about better prices, its about staying in a house by yourself. Condos and hotels for beach vacations are for poors.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:53 am to Gaston
No...it's about price, as in the OPs question:
quote:
is vrbo.com still my best bet for finding a good deal on a rental?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:54 am to genro
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All 3 of our properties on vrbo are booked solid through mid-september Good luck.
Good to know. OP didn't ask you though.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 9:56 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:56 am to LSUfan4444
VRBO has never been the place to find a good deal, but again I always filter out condos and the like. Priceline if you want a good deal last minute and want to stay in a hotel.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:56 am to Pirate Diver
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Good to know. It's a shame he didn't ask you though.
He's just letting OP know it's damned near impossible to find a condo for less than 7 days on a weekend during peak season last minute.
Like someone else said, his best bet for a short stay like that is a hotel. Beware though, you're looking at $250-$300/night.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 10:03 am to Gaston
Try places like the Beach Club in Gulf Shores/Ft. Morgan.
Three night minimum stay with availability right now, but you will need to call.
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Right next to Gulf Shores Plantation which has Kiva Dunes for Golf. On-site dining, pool side music nightly, games for kids, etc and secluded from the public areas and other resorts so the beach isn't as crowded.
This is just an example. Hopefully you get lucky and find something quick on VRBO, I just wouldn't bother.
Three night minimum stay with availability right now, but you will need to call.
LINK
Right next to Gulf Shores Plantation which has Kiva Dunes for Golf. On-site dining, pool side music nightly, games for kids, etc and secluded from the public areas and other resorts so the beach isn't as crowded.
This is just an example. Hopefully you get lucky and find something quick on VRBO, I just wouldn't bother.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 10:04 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 10:04 am to genro
quote:
All 3 of our properties on vrbo are booked solid through mid-september
solid brag, but i am jealous
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