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Short-term furnished rentals for seniors are frequently available but sometimes in short supply. Therefore, it is often necessary to apply for the rental well ahead of the time of your stay.

Furnished rentals usually cost more than unfurnished because they are short-term and because they are furnished. But because of all of the amenities that a community may offer, these rentals can be a good value for retirees. See also our Retirement Resorts category.

Many short-term-furnished rentals are located in warm areas that are frequented by snowbirds and are called winter rentals or seasonal rentals and usually the season is November through April but may be different.

Most are handled the same way as any rental. You would sign a lease that would state the unit is furnished (or fully furnished if housewares are included), the term of the lease, rental rate and expiration date. Always read contracts carefully. A security deposit may also be necessary. If there is a possibility that you may want to stay longer, be sure to ask about this so that the contract will state the rental will go month-to-month at the end of the lease term. Some communities will not allow longer stays when the term expires.

There may be a firm expiration date to allow the apartment management to get the unit rented easier for the summer season when your lease is up.

Some leases may even be month-to-month. This allows either party to leave with a 30-day notice. Ask if one is required. If so, it will be in the contract. Read contracts carefully. Everything should be written in the contract (lease).

When you move in, it is an extra precaution to photograph any damage you see to furniture or apartment, if any, to document that you were not the cause.

A furnished rental is the most carefree way to travel between your home and your winter destination. If you can, see the rental. If you cannot see it, ask about the furniture, beds arrangement, kitchen facilities, phone hookup, and if utilities are included. (See my list below.) Usually a furnished rental will include electricity, water and gas. But never take anything for granted, and ask.

Ask also if there is a place for computer hookup if you need it.

To summarize things to know when renting a short-term furnished rental:

• Read lease carefully.
• Ask questions about whether utilities are included in rent.
• Make sure wording "furnished" or "fully furnished" is used to describe your rental.
• Make sure the number of bedrooms/baths is included in lease.
• Ask about special hookups for phone or computer.
• Ask about expiration date and if you can stay longer than lease term if necessary.
• Ask if you have to give a 30-Day Notice or does the lease just end at expiration date.
• Photograph any damage in apartment or furniture as an extra precaution.
• Ask about what rental includes such as bed arrangement, kitchen facilities.
• Ask if housewares such as silverware, linens, pans etc are included in the rent or extra. The term fully furnished as opposed to furnished generally means housewares are included, but ask what they are.
• Ask if there is a security deposit--if so, amount and terms.
• Ask what amenities on the property you can use and if they are included in rent or extra fee.
• Ask about pets and rules.
• Ask what are the terms for getting out of the lease ("breaking the lease,") should it become necessary.

You can ask the rental office at apartments you like if they have short-term furnished rentals.

Senior Apartments page

We hope to bring a nice selection of senior short-term furnished rentals to this page for your vacation or snowbird getaway to make it easier for you to find them. This is also a good way to "try out" communities for retirement.

Here are some examples and we will be adding more.

Arizona

Sun Villa Apartments Mesa - About 12 rental units available for winter rentals. Apply early. Outstanding amenities available to residents.Sun Villa Apartments

Rio Verde Country Club Rio Verde in the Valley of the Sun - Golfers paradise - Clubhouse dining - a lifestyle - Own a home or come for a vacation rental. Rio Verde Country Club

Please verify all information and prices for Short-term Furnished Rentals as they can change. No information on our site is intended to be advice or even opinion. This website is information only.

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