Jpoy85 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 How much is it or is it even reasonable to stay long term? Wont get into details, but my 2 children, 1 dog and I might need to go this route. Its better than a homeless shelter, but I am looking into other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Some hotels will discount long stays. We stayed in a hotel in San Diego for 12 days and paid slightly less than 50% of the normal price but that was still about $150 per night. Hostels have shared rooms, but some have 4 beds (others 8). Buying all 4 (instead of the three you need) might be less money than a hotel. There would be a shared kitchen, possibly a shared bathroom (some have private baths). It's easier to live in a hostel long term than in a hotel. It all depends on what is in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Also, :grouphug: I hope things work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Some places have extended stay mini-suites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) Extended stay hotels are probably as cheap as you will find that will have a 2 burner stove and a small apartment fridge instead of a micro fridge. I would say that depending on where you are you can get a room for about $900 or $1000 a month. Obviously in more expensive areas it will be more and they will give bigger discounts for longer term. There is another chain called Value Place that usually seems pretty cheap even in comparison to Extended Stay, but they don't allow pets so I have never stayed there. Extended stays are not top of the line, but are tolerable as far as cleanliness goes. I hope that things will work out for you.:grouphug: ETA: Craigslist has a category called sublets and temporary. You might look there as well if you aren't expecting to need a place for more than a couple of months. Edited August 11, 2012 by Mama Geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 How much is it or is it even reasonable to stay long term? Wont get into details, but my 2 children, 1 dog and I might need to go this route. Its better than a homeless shelter, but I am looking into other options. Is a domestic violence shelter appropriate? In that case, you'd be protected and have access to information and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Not sure if it applies, but you might want to check for a women's shelter. Sometimes they are very small and in larger homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 We lived in a hotel for just over a month after our house fire. Because of the circumstances we were given a seriously (almost 75%) reduced rate. It was a suite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Is a domestic violence shelter appropriate? In that case, you'd be protected and have access to information and support. no violence involved. Not sure if it applies, but you might want to check for a women's shelter. Sometimes they are very small and in larger homes. id prefer not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The suites designed for long term business stays are usually most reasonable and have small kitchens. I don't know how many, if any, will allow a dog though. When we last had to stay in a hotel long term, those were much more inexpensive than a regular hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 How much is it or is it even reasonable to stay long term? Wont get into details, but my 2 children, 1 dog and I might need to go this route. Its better than a homeless shelter, but I am looking into other options. Consider also B&B's in your area; sometimes they can be rented for a longer term. Airbnb is another option; it includes listings for a variety of places, often small apartments or rooms in private homes, some of which have kitchen access, many of which are significantly cheaper than a hotel would be. This might be your best bet for negotiating a lower rate for a longer term, plus it could be more private and better suited to children than a hotel. Also, some of the less desirable hotels regularly rent on a monthly basis; you can always buy an inexpensive microwave etc. to use if needed. Consider also local campgrounds, some of which feature cabins or other options that don't require "camping" per se. As we are nearing the off season, their rates might be significantly lower than a hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Is there a university town near you? Often you can find cheap utilities-included furnished apartments for shorter-term leases in college towns. The other thing is to look specifically for long-stay hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) Besides the extended stay hotels, you might want to look into the Vacation Rental By Owner places -- vrbo.com. Even non-glamourous regions have vrbo homes and the cost might be a lot better than dealing w/ a hotel. Also, I highly recommend this site for looking at hotel options in your area: FamilyVacationCritic.com. Click on "destinations" and pick the area you're interested in. Then read up on all of the hotels. You want a kitchen obviously, but you also might want a hotel that gives a free continental breakfast. Most hotels these days have small fridges in them and a microwave will be brought up if you ask. And, on Craig's List rental homes, you can sometimes find homes where the owners only want you to stay for six months in their fully furnished home. I've been suprised how many of these I've come across. One more also. . . Residence Inn. All across the country these hotels give: Full kitchens with stove, cookware and ovens Hot breakfast and light buffet at dinner Indoor pool, coin laundry and complimentary grocery service Free WiFi Just keep in mind parking costs. Most hotels don't give free parking. Be sure to ask. Feel free to PM me. I'm hotel oriented. Alley Edited August 11, 2012 by Alicia64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Price varies a lot, depending on where you are. I'd absolutely look at b&b's or vacation rental homes (which can usually be rented by the week) since they give you a lot more options. I lived 6months in an extended-stay hotel. It cost me (or rather, my company) about $50/day at the maximum discounted rate because I was there so long. So about $1500/month. This was in Southern California - a very expensive market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Extended stays do allow dogs and trust me you don't want to be without a stove and a fridge that is larger than a microfridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 I may have found housing. 2mnths from now, but i just need something until then. Ill look into the suggestions thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 do you have a friend you could stay with? anyone needing a house sitter? We had friends that were gone for the summer once and we were moving back to the area and we stayed in their house for the summer. They were thankful to have someone there with the dog/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 do you have a friend you could stay with?anyone needing a house sitter? We had friends that were gone for the summer once and we were moving back to the area and we stayed in their house for the summer. They were thankful to have someone there with the dog/ Im asking around with some friends. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I hope you're able to find something soon. Perhaps an off-season vacation rental house or condo would work for you? I don't know where you live, so I have no idea about what would be available to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 I found housing in 4 months, it could be shorter. I dont want to stay here, but i will in order to get a few last minute details worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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