Keys vacation rentals for 8/3-8/10???

Anyone know of any rentals (friends, etc) that are available for Aug 3-10? Also, has to allow a dog. Looking for accommodations for 8 people. I hate posting this on the website, but the rental market is so fragmented on the web, it’s hard to get a comprehensive list of what is out there and bookings for that week are slim right now.

Try Barbara Mckee at www.rentalsfloridakeys.net

‘87 Pacemaker 31’ SF
‘04 Renegade 29’ 2 225’s
‘97 Maycraft 17’ 40 hp

Going for the regular lobster season opener?

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Originally posted by skinneej

Anyone know of any rentals (friends, etc) that are available for Aug 3-10?..


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http://www.captaintad.com/

This is a friend of mine that I grew up with in Daytona!

We always rent through VRBO.com. We have also used homeaway.com. They both have filters that enable you to pinpoint what you are looking for.

“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.

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Originally posted by DFreedom

We always rent through VRBO.com. We have also used homeaway.com. They both have filters that enable you to pinpoint what you are looking for.

“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.


Yes, tons of stuff is already booked. I'm hoping to find that "Hey my buddy has a house that he rents out but not listed on the internet" connection.
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Originally posted by Rapchizzle

Going for the regular lobster season opener?


That wasn't really the plan per se, but our dates to coincide with the season which makes finding a house really challenging!

How many bedrooms do you need? I may have a friend that’s out of town and may rent his!

Bad Habit Charters Islamorada F.L.

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It is nuts down there during lobster season, espcially at the opening. We are going down July 18 - 27. If you find anything around the Key Largo/Islamorada/Tavernier area, I’d be happy to do a recon run for you.

I’ll make one suggestion. Don’t pay attention to the calendars on VRBO and Homeaway. They are not updated as often as they should be and are not always accurate. I would send emails to any house you are interested in. It is not uncommon to have an owner respond with an opening when you are looking. Sending emails is easy through either site. Once you type in the body of your email and all other info, it transfers to each property as you open a page. I usually send emails to 10 - 15 properties as not everyone will repsond. We made our reservations 2 months ago and I have since had 2 property owners respond with discounted prices since they obviously have openings.

I know a couple of folks that have houses down there that are too big/expensive for me. What is your budget?

“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.

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Originally posted by Mr. KING

How many bedrooms do you need? I may have a friend that’s out of town and may rent his!

Bad Habit Charters Islamorada F.L.

www.joinrfa.org/


We are looking for a place that sleeps 8, so we are probably talking about 3-4 bedrooms. 2 of those are kids (10, 13 years old).
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Originally posted by DFreedom

It is nuts down there during lobster season, espcially at the opening. We are going down July 18 - 27. If you find anything around the Key Largo/Islamorada/Tavernier area, I’d be happy to do a recon run for you.

I’ll make one suggestion. Don’t pay attention to the calendars on VRBO and Homeaway. They are not updated as often as they should be and are not always accurate. I would send emails to any house you are interested in. It is not uncommon to have an owner respond with an opening when you are looking. Sending emails is easy through either site. Once you type in the body of your email and all other info, it transfers to each property as you open a page. I usually send emails to 10 - 15 properties as not everyone will repsond. We made our reservations 2 months ago and I have since had 2 property owners respond with discounted prices since they obviously have openings.

I know a couple of folks that have houses down there that are too big/expensive for me. What is your budget?

“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.


Indeed, we have experienced the same. I have sent emails on many of the houses on VRBO with the same results. Either no response or they were already booked (even though calendar said otherwise).
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Originally posted by capt.markbrown

http://www.captaintad.com/

This is a friend of mine that I grew up with in Daytona!


Booked out!!!
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Originally posted by mattc14

Try Barbara Mckee at www.rentalsfloridakeys.net

‘87 Pacemaker 31’ SF
‘04 Renegade 29’ 2 225’s
‘97 Maycraft 17’ 40 hp


The are anti-dog! Thanks for the lead though. It was worth making the call and these were homes that I didn't find elsewhere.

Put a shirt on the dog. Sorry.

‘87 Pacemaker 31’ SF
‘04 Renegade 29’ 2 225’s
‘97 Maycraft 17’ 40 hp

Found anything yet? I can email a couple people I know.

“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.

DFreedom, yes we booked a house in Key Colony Beach (Marathon). Finally! Was worried for a while!!! Thanks for checking everyone!

Great! I’ll try not to catch all the fish before you get down there.

As if that could happen.

“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”.

Johnny’s Rambler sandwich at Fishtales, yum yum.

‘87 Pacemaker 31’ SF
‘04 Renegade 29’ 2 225’s
‘97 Maycraft 17’ 40 hp

Kinda funny. Skinne never had to many good things to say about that area when he lived there.