gr8jab
Contributor
Here is what I would do, as a net savvy person:
1. pick your dive shop based on forum feedback, rates, and reviews
2. locate the dive shop and/or marina where they keep their boat (google maps?).
3. visit airbnb.com, using the map feature, find options close to the dive boat or shop that are within your price.
For example, I found Scuba Works (think this is the shop you meant) on US1 in Jupiter. I then found these two rooms on airbnb.com:
share a condo with owner - $50 per night: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4209179?s=rsH5
room with private bath inc condo - $60 per night: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5794565?s=d99S
If you are not traveling alone, I usually find good deals on VRBO, which are more private than airbnb. However, many have 7 night minimums. For example:
1BR condo http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-diving/508310-diving-florida-budget-need-help-2.html
As a side note: I've chosen Rainbow Reef + Courtyard Marriott (package deal) in Key Largo for my July trip. I couldn't find much on airbnb or VRBO in Key Largo to compete with their deal. But, if I was traveling with family or friends, I would use VRBO. Please understand, I am not endorsing Rainbow Reef, since I have not traveled there yet. It was my choice, based on my trip requirements. Your goals or plan may be different.
1. pick your dive shop based on forum feedback, rates, and reviews
2. locate the dive shop and/or marina where they keep their boat (google maps?).
3. visit airbnb.com, using the map feature, find options close to the dive boat or shop that are within your price.
For example, I found Scuba Works (think this is the shop you meant) on US1 in Jupiter. I then found these two rooms on airbnb.com:
share a condo with owner - $50 per night: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4209179?s=rsH5
room with private bath inc condo - $60 per night: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5794565?s=d99S
If you are not traveling alone, I usually find good deals on VRBO, which are more private than airbnb. However, many have 7 night minimums. For example:
1BR condo http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-diving/508310-diving-florida-budget-need-help-2.html
As a side note: I've chosen Rainbow Reef + Courtyard Marriott (package deal) in Key Largo for my July trip. I couldn't find much on airbnb or VRBO in Key Largo to compete with their deal. But, if I was traveling with family or friends, I would use VRBO. Please understand, I am not endorsing Rainbow Reef, since I have not traveled there yet. It was my choice, based on my trip requirements. Your goals or plan may be different.