MomofSeven Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I've got three weeks before my next chemo treatment which will then be weekly for 12 weeks. I'd love to squeeze a family vacation in there, but never planned ahead for one since I didn't expect to get a break. I've heard that there are a lot of beach houses that are not yet being rented and wondering if I might not be able to take advantage. Any ideas of places online to look and negotiate a price? Thanks, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*LC Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 VRBO.com I have used this numerous times over the years. It is where owners can rent out their condos. It is broken down by area, so all beach areas in NC would be listed seperately. I would just look for last-minute specials in the area you want to visit. I once planned a vacation to Orlando with less than 2 weeks before we wanted to go. Using VRBO, I contacted owners in the condo area I wanted and asked what would be there includes everything price for the week we wanted to travel. I got a 3-BR condo for under $350 for the week. Othe owners wanted close to $1,000 for the same week, so you may have to send out a number of e-mails to get the best deal. Enjoy your trip. I think there is a last-minute special section listed at the top of the homepage, but I haven't looked for it in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamom Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 VRBO is great. Another website that has many of the same listings but sometimes different ones is http://www.homeaway.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Just encouragement to Go For It. And don't let anyone talk you out of it! :grouphug: PS, and if 3 weeks is too expensive, go for what you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 We've spent many vacations in Topsail Beach on Topsail Island. We've used Topsail Realty. Reasonable cost. It's not an exciting place by any stretch of the imagination. But if you like sand and sun without all the crowds, it's a great place to stay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjdkek Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If there is a craigslist there then I would look there. We have used it a few times to book vacation homes and it has been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I would recommend an oceanfront house on the beach in N. Topsail. It is amazingly inexpensive for oceanfront. Plus, you are right off the bridge and it is convenient to the Food Lion and if you need to get off the island for any other reason. http://www.treasurerealty.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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