30+ Short Term Rental Websites For Remote Workers

• Booking.com is an OTA where travelers can book short and medium-stay accommodations at hotels, hostels, resorts, apartments and homestays.

Why we like Booking.com

• Huge selection of properties
• Huge number of filters and map search option
• Rewards program with perks like early check-in and free breakfast
• Good cancellation policy

When should remote workers use Booking.com?

• If they want to treat themselves to an all-inclusive resort
• If they're seeking accommodations before getting settled in longer term
• If they're looking for a rewards program for their short-term stays

• Blueground owns and manages rental apartments around the world
• Blueground focuses on urban areas with locations several DN hotspot countries;
  • North America (USA)
  • Europe (Greece, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Turkey, Portugal, England, Luxembourg, France, Austria)
  • Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore)
  • Middle East (Dubai)

Why we like Blueground

• 24/7 support available for renters
• Properties are professionally cleaned
• Complimentary Youtube TV
• Premium furnishings and appliances

When should remote workers use Blueground?

• When they a professionally managed property
• When they're ok paying extra for a turnkey remote work experience in an urban hotspot with premium appliances & furnishings
• When they want an easy option to buying renter’s insurance

• Onefinestay is a platform that connects homeowners to short and medium-term renters, just like AirBnb
• BUT – Onefinestay focuses on luxury accommodations
• Onefinestay has homes and villas listed on their platform from;
• Europe
  • England
  • Paris
  • Italy
  • Greece
  • Spain
• North & Central America
  • USA
  • Mexico
  • Costa Rica
  • Belize
• The Caribbean
• Asia
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand

Why we like One Fine Stay

• All properties are professionally cleaned & maintained
• All properties are vetted by One Fine Stay to ensure they meet quality & luxury standards
• One Fine Stay is owned by Accor, which means they run One Fine Stay much like a hotel would be run in terms of efficiency, check-in, cleaning, etc

When should remote workers use One Fine Stay?

• When they're ok shelling out for a luxury stay in the world’s most beautiful locations
• When they a high level of certainty the properties they rent are luxury and have premium amenities

• The Plum Guide is a short term housing platform that connects short term renters with vetted, high-quality homes and apartments.
• All listings on The Plum Guide must pass a 150-point inspection in order to be listed on the platform.
• The Plum Guide has listings all over the world, from Milan to Mexico City.

Why we like The Plum Guide

• All properties are vetted by professional “home testers”, so you know you’re getting a very high-quality home
• They have a “home truths” section, where property owners tell you what isn’t great about the property, like traffic or, if you’re in the countryside, animals waking up early.
• The Plum Guide charges hosts high fees for cancellation, so you’re less likely to get a, “hey sorry I forgot I’m hosting my circus friends tomorrow so I’m actually canceling your stay that you’ve had booked for 4 months”.

When should remote workers use The Plum Guide?

• When they want a middle ground between AirBnb and One Fine Stay. You’re paying a little extra than AirBnb for very high-quality accommodations that may or may not be luxury, but are guaranteed to be high quality.
• When they want a higher level of service than AirBnb’s customer service

• Homestay.com is an online platform that connects travelers with private rooms in homes throughout the world.

Why we like Homestay.com

• You get the actual, “live like a local” experience
• Your host can give you their personal recommendations
• The “private room” aspect means you can affordably stay in more expensive metropolitan areas

When should remote workers use Homestay.com?

• When they don’t want to shell out to stay in fantastic locations
• They they're traveling solo
• When they want a more intimate experience, both with the local people and the culture
• When they don't mind the “private room in a home” aspect of Homestay.com

• 9flats is similar to AirBnb; it’s a short term rental platform that connects travelers to homes and apartments.
• 9flats is trying to dethrone AirBnb on the European continent and be the “AirBnb of Europe”.

Why we like 9flats

• Every property on 9flats is a private stay – no shared rooms

When should remote workers use 9flats?

• When they want to be certain they’ve got the entire place to themselves
• They they're staying in Europe
• When they want to search for accommodations that may not be listed on AirBnb

• Flatio is an platform that connects short-term or medium-term renters with a whole apartment or private room
• Very similar to AirBnb’s model, but caters more to medium-term housing.

Why we like Flatio

• No security deposits
• Flatio offers VR tours of select accommodations, so you get to really see where you’ll be living
• Utilities are built into the cost of most rentals

When should remote workers use Flatio?

• When they need to find medium-term housing
• When they want to easily filter properties to find one with the amenities they’re looking for
• When they want to know exactly how much they’ll spend on housing (utilities included)

• Nomad Stays is an online platform built to help remote workers find quality accommodations suitable for remote work throughout the world.
• Stays typically range from one week to 3 months.
• Nomad Stays has locations in 70 different countries, many of which are beautiful, unique, and off the popular remote worker radar (i.e. Bulgaria).

Why we like Nomad Stays

• Nomad Stays usually have a coworking space located within walking distance.
• Instant booking confirmation
• Accommodation descriptions will mention if there are supermarkets and cafes within walking distance.
• Most Nomad Stays are located in lively areas, great for solo nomads.
• You have the option of selecting a coliving space or an entire apartment.

When should remote workers use Nomad Stays?

• When they're traveling solo and want to be certain they’ll stay in a great area
• When they want to be certain of rock-solid wifi
• When they want to know what types of shops and cafes are within walking distance
• When they want the personal touch of a host’s recommendations
• When they want to get the feel of a place for at least a week

• Coliving is an online platform that connects remote workers with private or shared rooms in large, shared homes in prime locations that have solid wifi and amenities.
• Coliving is in over 300 cities and 60 countries around the world.

Why we like Coliving.com

• Most locations offer discounts for longer stays
• Every location has an on-site host to help with anything that may arise
• You’re given the option of shared or private rooms (and bathrooms)
• You’re guaranteed solid wifi
• It’s a great opportunity to meet people while traveling

When should remote workers use Coliving.com?

• When they want to meet other remote workers and travelers
• When they want to be certain the amenities and wifi are solid
• If they're ok sharing common spaces with other travelers
• When they want a sense of community while they travel
• When they want to live in a prime location while traveling

• Housestay is an online platform that connects remote workers and traveling professionals with fully furnished, turnkey homes and apartments for 30+ days.
• Tenants must undergo background checks much like a traditional lease, so it’s a good idea to get this done before you go abroad.

Why we like Housestay

• All accommodations are entire apartments or homes.
• All accommodations are vetted to ensure they’re high quality.
• Bill pay, lease signing and background checks can all be completed on Housestay’s platform.

When should remote workers use Housestay?

• When they want the entire place to themselves
• When they want to be assured their accommodations are quality and as pictured
• If they're looking for 30+ day stays

• Spotahome is an online platform that connects remote workers and travelers with shared and entire apartments located mostly in Europe
• Instead of “hosts”, Spotahome connects renters with a more traditional landlord-style rental experience

Why we like Spotahome

• Every property features a full digital walkthrough
• Every property video is verified by Spotahome
• Landlords respond to your booking request within 24 hours

When should remote workers use Spotahome?

• When they're looking for an apartment instead of a house
• When they're open to either entire places or private rooms (Spotahome has both)
• If they're looking to spend more than 1 month in a location
• If they want the ability to contact a landlord if they need to