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porcelinnadoll
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Posted on: 6:39 pm,July 31, 2006
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Hi,

my family(6 people) are looking to rent a home in miami. I have seen some apts not homes in miami for rent. Homes seem rare to find. My question is -if we book an apt or condo or even a hotel suite through craisglist, is that safe? How can i quarantee that i will get what i see online? Whats the safest way to pay these people?

Thank you soo much,

this is our first vacation ever!

nathalia

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Posted on: 12:24 pm,August 01, 2006
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Nathalia>

Are you renting Alyssa's Beach Loft?

There is more info here:

http://rentalo.com/87163/alyssas.html

And here:

tripadvisor.com/…2029455

Renting from a free agent has no guarantees. Try to search on this site for other travelers who have rented online to get some first hand reviews.

See also www.thestrandoceandrive.com

AG

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Posted on: 8:09 pm,August 03, 2006
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http://www.vrbo.com/

I have read this site as recommended as well. Vacation Rentals by Owners. Just sharing.

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Posted on: 1:07 pm,August 05, 2006
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thank you both for the links. I'm looking at them now, hopefully i will find something in our budget of about 800 a week.

thanx again.

p.s is craigslist.org a bad place to look for vacation rentals?

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Posted on: 10:55 am,August 09, 2006
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I have used www.vrbo.com for vacation homes in 4 cities now and have had exellent luck with all 4. Highly recommend.

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