How to Rent a House for a Weekend in Miami, Florida

Renting a house for a weekend in Miami, Florida, can provide you with a fun-packed vacation getaway. Miami is known for its gorgeous beaches, trendy boutiques and historic art deco architecture. Most vacationers find the only problem they have in Miami is finding time to fit everything into one weekend.When you rent a house versus renting a hotel room, you have more room to spread out and invite friends or family to stay with you. Many families prefer renting a house so they can cook meals and have a separate room for the children to sleep in. Some weekend rental homes in Miami actually have pools for your convenience.

Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase the "Miami Herald." This paper has a classified section with rental homes available for rent. If you do not live in the Miami area and cannot purchase the "Herald," go to their online edition to search for rental homes in Miami. See Resources below for a link this website.

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      Go online to Craigslist or Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) and search for homes for rent in Miami, Florida. Ads are placed directly on these websites by the owners of the homes. Make sure you are familiar with what area in Miami you want to rent a house in before renting your house.

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      Contact a rental agency or real estate agency. Real estate agents will have a long list of homes to rent, and if they don't have a house that fits your needs, they can search the MLS for other listings you may be interested in. You will not pay the real estate agent a fee; that is the responsibility of the owner.

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      Search in the "Miami SunPost" for rental house listings in the Miami area. This paper is a free paper and has an online edition you can search. See Resources for the link.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure you ask for updated photos of your rental home. You want to make sure they are dated and reflect the current condition of the home.

  • Craigslist can be rife with scam artists. Rent at your own risk with this website.

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