San Francisco Travel Answers

Try www.couchsurfing.org. Also, private B&Bs would be more likely to accept you.

also VRBO.com and airbnb.com

Credit cards may also be required for some B&B's and VRBO. I think Lee's Couchsurfing suggestion is an excellent idea.

go to craigslist. there are tons of short term rentals just by people who live in an apt. and are looking for someone while they're gone to either live alone and take care of their pets, or they're looking for a roommate while one travels, etc.

Craigslist is a good idea as long as you don't get scammed into paying in advance. Many times people who claim to have rooms are just after your money. If you use this method try finding someone you can communicate with by phone. This will help eliminate fraud, but stick to your guns and don't pay in advance. If they won't accept payment upon arrival keep searching. I still thing www.couchsurfing.org is your best option. And it's free!

good advice. even i was scammed for1600 one time on cl! don't give them anything in advance.

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