Florida Rentals March 2019

headpin

We normally stay in hotels on the Gulf Coast around Sarasota, Sanibel, Venice, Lido Key, etc in March for a couple of weeks. We thought we may like a change and rent somewhere next year, 2019.

Would appreciate advice on the best way to find a decent rental property at a good price. What are the best Websites to look at? How to spot any scams.

Prefer a Villa/house although a decent apartment not out of question. Only two of us so do not require a mansion but do like a bit of space.

Thanks

happyandcontented

I use VRBO for Florida gulf coast rentals. Also, Gulfcoastrentals.com. We have stayed on Captiva, Sanibel, Marco Island and Anna Maria Island. Never had a bad stay, but the restaurants on AMI are more expensive than the other islands.

What is your budget?

EssexExile

I think you'll find March is quite busy. We always go October/November time.

happyandcontented

Yes, March is 'snowbird season' many places will be booked up as they leave each year.

headpin

I know it is in their high season as we have been going in late February or March for the past 7 or 8 years. Would like to keep accommodation budget in the £2.5 -£3k Range if possible.

happyandcontented

https://vrbo.com/results?region=2484&from-date=2019-03-10&to-date=2019-03-24&searchTermContext=75f0c63c-5c78-4f6b-9159-2a95270473a0&searchTermUuid=f93f0a44-b446-45e6-9405-f44741a1e213&sleeps=2-plus&filter=74&filter=69&filter=63&filter=83

Quite booked up already but there are some available.