South Florida Holiday Rental Home Search

Overview: I’m looking for an experienced local Palm Beach / Delray Beach short-term rental specialist to help secure a high-quality, comfortable home for 5 adults for a 4–7 night stay around the holidays. Target Dates (approx.): Preferred window: 12/26/2026 to 1/2/2027 Stay length: 4–7 nights Flexibility: We can shift check-in/out within that window if it unlocks better options/availability. Location: Search area: Palm Beach (South) through Delray Beach (including nearby coastal areas as appropriate). I know this market well and will have specific expectations on neighborhood/location. What we need: A comfortable, higher-end home suitable for 5 adults (not looking to “make do”). Assume a Class A / A+ renter with clear opinions and expectations on quality and total cost. Strong likelihood of: quality beds, clean/upgraded interiors, good living space, strong management/communication. Your Responsibilities: 1) Search comprehensively across: Airbnb and VRBO Local property manager / vacation rental company sites (Palm Beach / Delray region) Any reputable direct-book options 2) Build a shortlist of the best available options that fit the dates and 5 adults. 3) Contact hosts/property managers to confirm: Exact availability for our window All-in pricing (nightly rate + cleaning + taxes + fees + deposits) Policies (cancellation, minimum nights, check-in/out flexibility) Any important restrictions (parking, noise rules, occupancy, etc.) 4) Present findings in a clean comparison (spreadsheet or structured message) with links and notes. Deliverables: Shortlist of 5–10 strong candidates, then narrow to top 3–5 after feedback For each finalist: confirmed availability, all-in price estimate, and key pros/cons Fast communication and clear status updates Ideal Freelancer: Based in (or deeply familiar with) Palm Beach / Delray rental market Comfortable doing outreach and follow-ups with property managers Strong taste/filters for quality listings (can quickly eliminate “looks good in photos but isn’t”) Timeline / Urgency: Start immediately after hire First shortlist within 48–72 hours Goal: secure the best option as early as possible (holiday weeks book up) To Apply (please include): What zip codes/neighborhoods you know best in Palm Beach/Delray 2–3 examples of STR searches you’ve done (brief) Your approach: how you’ll search beyond Airbnb/VRBO and how you’ll handle outreach Your expected turnaround time for the first shortlist