Is it possible to rent a house for just a week or two?

last SG · 2006-11-16T18:37:50+00:00

Rent the chalet in st john island…. only $100 I think a week….

Selena SG

Hi everyone,

I have a friend that is coming down to singapore and I was just calculating the rates of the hotel fees and even for a budget hotel , it came down to be 1k for a week stay.

The hostel rates were just as pricey

Betel Box

Sleepy Sams

I'm wondering if I were able to rent a hdb flat, house or condominium for just a week. Has anyone been able to do that?

Thanks in advance for your reply - appreciated much! Smile

Devil1976 SG

Around $1k for a week's stay? Got so expensive mey....?

You go search around lor... Some people can be negotiable for such short rental, but i believe it's often more like 'under table' stuff? Cool

thelesis SG

I also looking for a short period one for christmas.. got any lobang?

Selena SG

Devil

Yes it is! Shocked

Considering that the price is different for the weekends and and holiday eve ... so its that expensive ...

I might as well try some other alternative right?

thelesis

Err .. I dont know of any, but at the moment, I've just posted an ad in http://www.sg-house.com/

blu_sky SG

YWCA? heard those are cheap, but dunno the condition.

Phoebie SG

got Cool

one week's stay in a 800 square feet standard service apartment cost around $2500

one week's stay in a 2200 square feet 4 Bedroom Penthouse cost around $6500, one month's stay $20000

wait, and GST applies where applicable Laughing

Devil1976 SG

I think I've checked the price before. Somehow I don't really think it's a good budget?

Devil1976 SG

What is your friend in Singapore for?

I think 1 week's quite short?

I believe there're even more 'budget' hotels around... Though the location might not be idea and condition not that good. But if your friend's gonna be out almost for the whole day while in Singapore, it's worth considering?

How about is it possible to see if he / she could stay over at a friend's house or something for a week? Does he / she actually minds that? Just pay a 'token of appreciation'?

Selena SG

blu sky

Do you mean the YMCA? The YMCA rates is twice the price for hotel 81 ... I see that there is surcharge some more .... It will be about 845 for about a week, but I'm wary that there will be extra charge due to christmas and new year eve.

Pheobie

Wah .. thats more than a months pay for me ... Where am I going to get that much hehehe

Devil1976 SG

Originally posted by Selena:
[b]blu sky

Do you mean the YMCA? The YMCA rates is twice the price for hotel 81 ... I see that there is surcharge some more .... It will be about 845 for about a week, but I'm wary that there will be extra charge due to christmas and new year eve.

Pheobie

Wah .. thats more than a months pay for me ... Where am I going to get that much hehehe[/b]

Yes. I also noticed that you're supposingly referring to some seasonal peak? Often those period just quite unlikely to avoid rise in PRICE. It's often quite globally applicable?

Selena SG

His only requirement is air con. I think he'd appreciate a little bit of privacy at the same time. Well his purpose is to mainly see what Singapore is like. I would love for him to stay over my place, but I dont think my folks would be too keen on having a male stay over.

One week is quite short yeah, but thats the only time off he could get I suppose. Maybe next time he visits it will be another story Smile

blu_sky SG

There you go, below $1000 already. As for the extra charges, dun hesitate or worry so much, juz give them a call to find out.

Selena SG

Most hotels charge alot for seasonal periods sometimes 40 - 70 dollars more. I think hdb rental would be more economical. Usually they charge about 500 - a thousand a month so if thats divided into 4, I think that would be a good deal if someone would actually let me do that.

Selena SG

Err .. I'm a cheapskate and hope to find an even cheaper one if possible Razz

sillyme SG

backpacker's hostel can or not?

http://thehivebackpackers.com/

Selena SG

Hmm ...

Thanks for the suggestion sillyme, blu sky, devil and pheobe

Really appreciate them alot Mr. Green

Phoebie SG

You're welcome Very Happy

sillyme SG

sama sama Smile

blu_sky SG

Yes, you're welcome Smile

scabstermooch SG

Hmm - i;ve got just the place for you! peaceful tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of the city..yet - within striking dsitance of all the amenities that city life offers!

I give you St. John's island Bungalow: 1 weeks stay will set you back less than $200. Smile

Just joking.

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