How it works

Vakay makes it easier than ever to find a property, anywhere in the world for a few months.

Stay anywhere from London to Lombok. All our properties are furnished and ready to move in with fast WiFi.

1. Find your apartment online

1.1 - Choose from the largest selection of furnished apartments in Germany, the United Kingdom, Paris, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland.

1.2 - Input your move-in- and move-out-date.

1.3 - Use our intelligent filters to see only apartments that are relevant to you.

1.4 - Easily view and compare information such as price, location, amenities, and space.

2. Request the selected apartment

2.1 - Select your apartment.

2.2 - Select an Instant Booking apartment to book immediately, or send a non-binding request to the landlord and register for free.

2.3 - Get a response within 48 hours. There is no waiting time if your apartment accepts Instant Booking.

2.4 - Feel free to request more than one apartment. Requests don’t oblige you to book.

3. Book the furnished apartment

3.1 - After your request has been confirmed you’re ready to book. Input all required personal data. You can book the apartment on behalf of yourself or for somebody else.

3.2 - During the booking process, you can already view the rental agreement.

4. Pay Online

4.1 - Pick your preferred method of payment. After booking, you will pay the first month‘s rent on a secure escrow account.

4.2 - On your move-in date, the money will be transferred to the host.

4.3 - All subsequent payments, are to be paid to Vakay which will be passed to the host. Vakay hold your deposit until the end of your stay.

5. Sign the lease agreement

5.1 - You can simply sign the lease agreement online thanks to the secure “Sign Request” process.

5.2 - Download a copy of the contract. When you move in we will transfer the first month's rent to the landlord.

6. Move in and get the "Vakay" feeling

6.1 - Receive the exact address of your new apartment and the contact details of the landlord.

6.2 - Arrange the handover of keys. Move-in and feel right at home!

6.3 - Would you like to stay longer? Not a problem! We’ll send you an email in advance of your move-out date, but you can always call us or contact us with your request.