Are there Airbnb alternatives with no service fees in Miami?
Yes. SmartHome operates 5 apartments in Miami — 4 in Brickell and 1 in Miami Beach — bookable directly at smartbookdirect.com with no platform service fee charged to the guest. 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
On major booking platforms the guest service fee is added at checkout and typically runs 14% to 20% of the subtotal. On a week in Brickell that is usually USD 150 to USD 400 that goes to the platform, not to the apartment.
Booking direct removes that line entirely. What you see before confirming is the nightly rate, the cleaning fee and the 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. SmartHome operates one unit there.
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?
Sin comisión de servicio de plataforma. Atención humana por WhatsApp al +57 311 288 8378, en español e inglés.