Need to rent for 5-8 wks only

LOU76

Myself & my other half are having builders in to do renovations on our house starting next month and as we have two young children we need to rent a house for 5 to 8 weeks. I rang two local letting agents but they said we' ve no hope of getting anything for such a short time. Any suggestions?? Anyone know where we'd find someone with a house who'd be happy to rent for that length of time??

eyescreamcone

Try holiday lets
You'll pay a premium but you might do better at this time of the year

anonyanony

LOU76 wrote: »

Myself & my other half are having builders in to do renovations on our house starting next month and as we have two young children we need to rent a house for 5 to 8 weeks. I rang two local letting agents but they said we' ve no hope of getting anything for such a short time. Any suggestions?? Anyone know where we'd find someone with a house who'd be happy to rent for that length of time??

Probably next to impossible any parents nearby? maybe rent a hotel room for the few weeks but it will be cramped

Greenmachine

What part of the country are you living in. Short term lets generally cost about 1 months rent per week in premium location like temple bar, so you could be looking close to €10k for 8 weeks.
If you would be okay with a house share temporarily something like airbnb might be worth a look.

LOU76

It's Drogheda Co. Louth where we need to rent by the way!!

LOU76

anonyanony wrote: »

Probably next to impossible any parents nearby? maybe rent a hotel room for the few weeks but it will be cramped

It's the family we're trying to avoid LOL!!

MarkAnthony

Is there no way to do sectional renovations and minimise the time you need to spend out of the house?

The only hope I'd imagine is offering a LL a premium and say that you'd be happy to allow viewing during that time.

Mrs OBumble

Is it now-ish you want it? Perhaps a local BnB owner is closed and would like to go to Spain for a couple of months???

MarkAnthony

Any caravan sites around Drogheda? Can't imagine they're be doing much business. The same with holiday homes now I think about it!

LOU76

Thanks everyone for the responses. The holiday home route will hopefully work for us. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘

Juwwi

http://www.daft.ie/lettings/7-courtyard-off-eastham-road-bettystown-meath/1510834/

that looks decent for €850 a month

LOU76

Thanks a million Robbie!! Looks great.

allibastor

Holiday lettings are the best way.

I just rented a place for 2 weeks over Christmas and got it dirt cheap cause its usually a holiday spot.

LOU76

MarkAnthony wrote: »

Is there no way to do sectional renovations and minimise the time you need to spend out of the house?

its a mid terrace house with no side access so no way we could stay