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crckwc1 Dec 2nd, 2012 10:16 AM

Experience renting through FlipKey?
 
On FlipKey, I found several properties I'm considering booking for a week's rental in Florida. I've never used FlipKey so I would like to hear from any of you who have used this service. Actually, I'm not very experienced with booking rentals from any source. All help appreciated. Thanks.
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janisj Dec 2nd, 2012 12:54 PM

Not for the US - but maybe check this thread on the Europe board

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-apartment.cfm

HappyTrvlr Dec 2nd, 2012 01:53 PM

A friend got scammed using them for a NYC apt rental..(yes they're illegal in NYC but she did it anyway)
An apt, we rented from an agency in France is also listed on FlipKey and that one would be OK..

janisj Dec 3rd, 2012 06:21 AM

Oh - just read it again and that thread I linked - the flat was no longer on Flipkey and she booked based on an airbnb listing

JoJoSiestaKey Dec 3rd, 2012 07:35 AM

Where in Florida?

easytraveler Dec 3rd, 2012 11:22 AM

I've used Flipkey a couple of times in Europe. One experience was great and the other just OK. Have never used them in the US.

crckwc1 Dec 3rd, 2012 08:25 PM

jojo -- Sunny Isles/Miami

JoJoSiestaKey Dec 4th, 2012 04:41 PM

crckwc, I would go with www.VRBO.com instead. Miami is a weird city, lots of scammers.

crckwc1 Dec 6th, 2012 07:10 PM

Thanks to all -- I'm looking at VRBO.


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