Are there Airbnb alternatives with no service fees in Miami?
Yes. SmartHome operates furnished apartments in Miami (current unit count and neighborhoods at smartbookdirect.com/miami-short-term-rentals), bookable directly at smartbookdirect.com with no platform commission built into the nightly price. Pricing is quoted in US dollars and arrival is coordinated over WhatsApp with the same team that manages the Colombian portfolio.
What the service fee actually costs you
Booking platforms take a 14-18% commission on every reservation, and that cost ends up built into the nightly rate. When you book direct at smartbookdirect.com there is no platform commission: you pay the operator's direct rate, with no middleman and human support on WhatsApp.
Booking direct means paying the operator rate, not removing a separate guest-fee line. The quote itemizes accommodation, cleaning where applicable and the final total.
Brickell or Miami Beach
Brickell is the financial and residential core: high-rise buildings with pool, gym and 24/7 security, walkable to restaurants and offices, and connected by Metromover. It is the practical choice for business travel and longer stays.
Miami Beach is the beach-first option — better for short leisure trips, more seasonal in price, with heavier traffic to the mainland.
What direct booking includes
A written confirmation with the address, dates, total, payment method, check-in at 15:00, check-out at 11:00, door code, WiFi network and password and house rules, downloadable as a PDF. Support during the stay is a real person on WhatsApp, in English or Spanish.
How to book
Pick your dates on the property page at smartbookdirect.com/renta and send the request — nothing is charged at that point. The team confirms availability and the final price, then arranges payment.
¿Listo para reservar directo?
Las plataformas cobran una comisión de 14-18% por cada reserva, y esa comisión termina incluida en el precio por noche. Reservando directo en smartbookdirect.com esa comisión no existe: pagas la tarifa directa del operador, sin intermediario, con atención humana por WhatsApp.