Urban Short Stay
Serviced apartments with a paid one-time membership to apply and a watchlist for future availability.
Urban Short Stay manages and lists short- and long-stay apartments, with a listings portal covering cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You can browse publicly, but applications require registration and a one-time ‘Community Membership’ fee that’s refundable only under stated conditions. Some listings are occupied; the site includes a watchlist for future availability and filterable search.
Pricing Model
One Time Payment
Login Required
Yes
Free Browsing
Yes
Paywall Type
Subscription Required
As of 2025-08-17, Urban Short Stay operates a one-time, paid ‘Community Membership’ during registration; the site states it is 100% refundable only after check-in and cancellation of the membership, or if you meet requirements and they cannot offer availability—otherwise it is not refundable. Browsing is free; standard rent/deposit apply per property.
Urban Short Stay Overview & Positioning
Urban Short Stay is a regional serviced-apartment provider for expat housing Netherlands, offering short-stay and regular contracts. It’s a direct manager rather than a general aggregator, useful when comparing Pararius alternatives in the serviced segment.
Urban Short Stay Coverage & Inventory
The rentals portal shows Rotterdam and other Randstad cities, with filters for Amsterdam, The Hague, Leiden, Utrecht, and more. Some items may be marked ‘occupied’, indicating building-level portfolios with changing availability.
Urban Short Stay Pricing & Paywall
Browsing is free; to apply you must register and pay a one-time ‘Community Membership’. Refund rules are limited to stated cases; otherwise the fee is non-refundable. This is a SUBSCRIPTION_REQUIRED style paywall even though it’s a one-time payment.
Urban Short Stay Reviews & Reputation
Trustpilot lists a small number of reviews (about 6, ~3.4/5) with mixed sentiment. Positive notes mention communication and booking, while negative reviews mention refunds or availability issues—read terms carefully before paying.
Urban Short Stay Luntero vs
Luntero vs Urban Short Stay: Luntero aggregates broadly with alerts; Urban Short Stay is a single provider with a paid registration to apply. Use Luntero for discovery across platforms and Urban Short Stay when a specific building or location matches your needs.
Urban Short Stay Is It Worth It?
If you find the right apartment and accept the membership terms, yes; otherwise consider broader discovery with Luntero or mainstream portals for more choice.
Trustpilot shows limited volume (6 reviews, ~3.4/5) and mixed experiences—some highlight helpful communication, others warn about refund handling and availability. Given the pay-to-apply model, review the membership terms and only proceed when a concrete unit aligns with your timing.
Property Types
Target Audience
Provinces
Public listings portal with city filters (NL focus).
One-time paid registration (‘Community Membership’) to apply.
Watchlist for future availability.
Short-stay and regular contracts depending on property.
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