What I paid to stay in Miami over the Winter... Condo vs AirBnb vs Hotel

[@AntonDaniels]

I'm curious to know what your thoughts are. Did I pay too much or does this make sense for you? Let me know fam!

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

I don’t think you paid to much. It makes sense to me.

[@williefrazier8469]

If u ever get tired of Miami orlando is good place as well

[@dlcmiamiinc]

I think $4,000 for a month stay is too much for Miami, thats a NYC price. I am sure you could have gotten something around $2,500-3,000 with similar location and similar amenities.

[@treocho38]

I am from Mami but I moved to Japan a long time ago. It makes sense me when looking at the reason for doing down there and what you wanted to do while you were down there. Also, looking at the amenities that were immediately available at that location, it make sense. Have looked at anything in the City of Miami Beach?

[@soothingrelaxation5898]

man your wife is beautiful (ps Im 16) you really winning bro

[@ContrarianExpatriate]

I live in hotels all year. The key to long term hotel living is accumulating award points. You can save points and then stay every few months for free for a month. You also enjoy free upgrades and perks everywhere in the world.

[@AntonDaniels]

That’s the formula

[@michellecarter8185]

Perfect suggestion. I just signed up for Marriott Bonvoy!

[@TheLapeefExperience]

I never considered a hotel for a month, I might consider it now after watching this. Thank you Anton, always giving good information. 🙏🏾

[@AntonDaniels]

You’d love it fam

[@HotgyalB]

I love seeing my ppl people living & enjoying the good life in this way!!

[@AntonDaniels]

Thanks fam 🙏🏾

[@Jacquelyndorindachic]

Yes

[@tameshalalife]

I just recently found your channel & just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoy your content, It’s so refreshing.

[@AntonDaniels]

I appreciate you and welcome to the journey

[@WaterYourSoil]

Miami is always a good vibe. I don't think you paid too much. Quality costs.

[@AntonDaniels]

All about experiences

[@kepop98]

I never thought about staying in a hotel, makes sense because you literally have everything you need at a hotel. Gym, pool, free cable etc..lol

[@rexoliver7780]

Hotels-motels-Idon’t consider these “homes”but temporary places to stay during travel or business. I am glad I am in Greenville,NC,big enough for me. Have NO desire to be in big cities anymore. 30 + years in Wash DC enough for me. Some folks like big cites-others hate them. I don’t like big cites anymore. Small town life is for me.

[@AntonDaniels]

I get it

[@ThatCho]

From what I've read, you can definitely buy some condos that are within hotels actually. So you can achieve some of that same hotel lifestyle while having something permanent.

[@datgirlsaintsational831]

Absolutely! I'm happy, you made this video.. Living my life, through you, at this time.

[@AntonDaniels]

I’m sure your life is pretty awesome also

[@DFord301]

“Why compromise, life is literally about experiences...” this guy gets it

[@kevinmoise9348]

I’m from South Florida and you definitely got a good deal most newcomers usually get scammed

[@AntonDaniels]

How do they get scammed

[@mejt223]

Love seeing you enjoy life Anton. Keep living man!

[@AntonDaniels]

Much appreciated 🙏🏾

[@purplek5218]

This channel is a gem! Thank you. $4000 a month would be too much for me. But for you I would say no. I'm thinking about doing this maybe next year so I have some research to do.

[@AntonDaniels]

I appreciate it

[@JohnSmith-oj6xi]

I understand about hotels I love hotels too and I always try to choose a hotel that includes a bar I love in-house bars

[@AntonDaniels]

My wife loves them too

[@Katsuya89]

I'm from Ft. Lauderdale, and I think $4000 for a whole month in a beautiful hotel in Downtown Miami ain't bad at all. Hope you enjoy your stay man.

[@AntonDaniels]

It was a blast

[@drubanese1]

I loved this video… I want to be able to winter in different places once I retire and I don’t want to own a property, that way I am not tied down to that same location. You definitely highlighted many of the perks of hotel living. Also not being responsible for the upkeep frees up your time for more experience 👍🏻😁

[@thejoehillexperience]

I use credit card points to make long hotel stays affordable. I love the content man.....keep it up.

[@AntonDaniels]

Yup... you know the formula

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

This was an awesome topic Anton! I never realized living in hotel is a great idea. I wish you and your family a very happy and blessed Sunday.

[@AntonDaniels]

I appreciate that. Personally, I prefer to stay in hotels vs renting something out. It suits my lifestyle!

[@davidestick9936]

I agree that life is about experiences, and they sometimes cost a little more. That's what you worked so hard for, to be able to have that time and financial freedom to live where you want! Made complete sense to me

[@AntonDaniels]

🙏🏾

[@jocelynesims]

I appreciate how descriptive you are. Great vid.

[@AntonDaniels]

Hopefully this gave you some insight

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Thanks A. I always had a dream to live in downtown Seattle. Found a way to do it very affordably. Have the best view in the city. Food is another significant expense. Before Covid Seattle had the best restaurants and bars. Now it's dessimated. 80% of them closed DT. I would get a breakfast burrito at the grocery store, good all day. Then hit the happy hours and had amazing food. Daily budget was $20. Seattle is expensive, $4k is a great rate. Now might be the time to explore dreamspots. It will never get more affordable.

[@AntonDaniels]

How is Seattle today?

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@AntonDaniels cold and sunny. I would say that Portland is the most devastated for various reasons. Seattle is #2. From where it was to where it is today is very very sad. If you ever come. Come in late June. Hangout. Take a 7 day cruise to Alaska. (Best vacation value ever) The sun is out 18 hours, no bugs, no humidity. Don't tell anyone. Have you ever stayed at an extended stay hotel? Definitely not as nice but something to think about.

[@Levi-jd7pg]

Wow, Anton. I must say you are truly inspiring me to live the life that I want! I was just in Miami this past January, but I didn’t get to stay as long as I wanted. Now I want to go back! But right now I’m working getting a remote job, digitally so I can be able to travel more since my mom past away last year. But I have to be honest I don’t even know where to look. I might need your help with that. Love your content btw!

[@AntonDaniels]

Thanks fam. Yup, remote jobs are everywhere... depends on your field

[@Bwat305]

I did the same thing when I spent two months in Atlanta , it’s cheaper in some cases if you have a points system.

[@ericajacobs3302]

Nothing wrong with spending two months in Atlanta

[@AntonDaniels]

I agree, looks like you have the formula

[@TheLapeefExperience]

Currently watching, enjoying it thus far...it's great

[@AntonDaniels]

🙏🏾

[@powellpowell1961]

4K a month is cheap lol men Ik u glad your in a position to enjoy your life

[@AntonDaniels]

I wouldn’t say cheap 😂

[@maklerwerden1]

Best words ! never settle for less.

[@AntonDaniels]

Agreed

[@darkpaw1522]

Free breakfast each morning, room service and cleaning, etc. This is my next step in a few days. Same city too lol.

[@fredfells209]

Have you travel down to Dominican Republic? You can get that same Miami vibe for Wayyy less.. and leverage that savings

[@AntonDaniels]

Money isn’t an issue at all

[@fredfells209]

@@AntonDaniels well you did pinned a question did you pay too much? For what you getting to be by some shipping containers and not right on the beach sure you did! Even having the money you want some sort of value

[@DivaTV1111]

Yes 🙌🏾 a new video!!

[@AntonDaniels]

Every week!

[@tracyedwards3922]

That's winning! I am going to the same thing next year in spending January and February in Redondo Beach, CA. And I am staying in a hotel as well. Enjoy yourself my brother!

[@ericajacobs3302]

Nothing wrong with spending January and February

[@AntonDaniels]

Thanks. I hope you love it

[@willthomastravels]

Awesome content Anton thanks for sharing your journey with us and breaking down the costs, really helped me out

[@AntonDaniels]

You’re welcome

[@FuturePsychNurse]

Thank you for this video, I live in Ontario next door to you and I plan on being a Snowbird Winter 2022 can’t wait! 🇨🇦🛫🇺🇸

[@AntonDaniels]

That’s my life. You’re going to love it.

[@alfrederick7494]

Great video. I like how you decided to get a feel for a place first before really commiting. I wish to live that life style in traveling though. Maybe to travel two months in one place at a time in different countries out of a year. I'm afraid of those high HOA fees if purchasing a place in Florida though.

[@AntonDaniels]

The HOA fees are high

[@chrishamilton4914]

The only thing that I will tell everybody and anybody Never Say Never I'm back in Miami again

[@michellecarter8185]

This was informative. I was looking to stay for about two weeks/a month and it was so expensive. Thank you Anton!

[@EUPHORIAMUSIQ]

Thanks for blessing us with another informative video bro . Good, cool Vibes

[@AntonDaniels]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@jamalwilson1933]

Do not compromise. Live your life Bro 😎

[@AntonDaniels]

I’m trying 😎

[@Troublechutor]

Cruise ship living without the waves. Looks really nice.

[@AntonDaniels]

It is phenomenal

[@Mrk_hours]

Watching your podcast led me here Detroit native also love the content. I’m def thinking about spending winters else where summer here is fire 🔥

[@AntonDaniels]

Thanks fam. I appreciate the love.

[@josiahbell2441]

I love staying in nice hotels when I travel sometimes I don't want to go home !😂

[@AntonDaniels]

It’s so awesome

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

Really dope series...I wish I would've thought of bouncing out of NYC with the fam for at least a month during this harsh winter

[@AntonDaniels]

And this Winter was harsh... just not for me 😂

[@FTWmajorclanger]

Great video as usual, coming from NYC and have been looking at hotels, all the ones I've seen in Brickell have been 3500+. Might go with one of the Marriots and build some points for use later

[@AntonDaniels]

I only stay at Marriotts

[@FTWmajorclanger]

@@AntonDaniels Plus they have the double points promo going on until April, which is crazy

[@TerrellWinfrey]

You have inspired me to do what I want I currently live in Kentucky always wanted to now I am moving to Orlando keeps up the god videos bro your an inspiration to do whatever the fuck you want when you want.

[@AntonDaniels]

That’s wassup! Congrats fam.

[@dave3952]

For me personally, I’d have to pay off my mortgage here in Canada first. Then with the extra cash flow, could snow bird down south for the colder months.

[@AntonDaniels]

Makes sense to me

[@blueblack4035]

Ditto

[@alejandropadilla8209]

Please don’t we’re full

[@lgee9027]

Great video!!!!! I think I would like the hotel route, but I need the kind that you can cook at🤣🤣🤣 a lot of factors to consider for sure

[@AntonDaniels]

You don’t want to cook 😂

[@lgee9027]

@@AntonDaniels yesssssss!!!! I do, I believe in meal prep and cooking🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can’t eat out everyday. I’ve been watching cooking videos I swear I’m a chef now🤩🤩🤩

[@missleflore1333]

I loved this video 👍 truly inspire me to live the life i dream of💛💛 thank you 😊 🙏🏾

[@AntonDaniels]

You’re welcome

[@BEATSBYTHEMOB]

6:15 is the message for you ✨🔮✨

[@AntonDaniels]

🤔

[@jamescott2409]

I'm transferring to miami beach from Los Angeles. I don't have your kind of money, but I found away for at least a couple months to house myself. HOSTELS! Until I find something permanent

[@chrishamilton4914]

I live in Midtown I just moved back from Miami promise that I never will go back to Miami again I have a condo in New York and I have a condo in Miami so no I'm in Midtown Miami again

[@AntonDaniels]

🤔

[@ayooKondom]

Huh?

[@P202-i2w]

I flew out to Miami with my wife from the UK and found the City to be very expensive . We stayed at the Lowe for 5 nights before getting back home. I think to live a middle / high middle class life out there, you need to be earning mullers (Uk slang for money )

[@AntonDaniels]

It can be super expensive if you’re not prepared for it

[@dionhammond8700]

I’m currently working on doing the snowbird thing (Chicago to the South) but more so probably ATL (Buckhead)This is something i was wondering about. Good to get some info from this and some ideas

[@AntonDaniels]

It can get expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing

[@insixiengmb2]

Thanks for sharing your jouney with us. Are you a member of any Loyalty (travel) programs to get good deals, upgrades, etc.?

[@AntonDaniels]

I just rock with Marriott

[@iambreah6824]

I love your videos💞 have a blessed one‼️

[@AntonDaniels]

Be blessed 🙏🏾

[@luissandman6114]

Great vid Miami is expensive & especially midtown Naples is nice but boring

[@AntonDaniels]

I heard Naples was slower

[@ghtspace]

Great video. So do you think living downtown is ideal vs the suburbs in Broward County? I have the same lifestyle goals so I can relate with almost everything you’re saying plus I’m from the D so I’m basically living vicariously through you. Keep doing your thing, much appreciated!!

[@AntonDaniels]

Yeah, but ultimately it always comes down to finances to be honest with you.

[@Pickythicky]

New subbie ! I been thinking about moving once I finish my ties where im at.

[@chrisalta4333]

You probably should have stayed in Florida another two months it's pretty damn cold in Detroit right now Chris from Myrtle Beach South Carolina You Oughta think about Myrtle Beach very affordable through the winter that is the off-season

[@AntonDaniels]

I’m in Detroit for birthdays

[@keniral.thompson8493]

I'm glad I found this video. I'm planning to visit Miami for a month with my husband just to run away from Columbus, Ohio weather. Quick question, what's the name of the hotel you stayed at?

[@unclesal2479]

Nice video my brother 👍👍

[@AntonDaniels]

Thank you Sal

[@UnwanaUdoh]

This is awesome 👌

[@AntonDaniels]

Thank you

[@gpm902]

Very helpful video. I would love to be able to live in Miami someday. What do you do for a living that allows the flexibility of living in Miami during the winter and Michigan in the summer?

[@kayvlogs8183]

i cant find AC HOTEL FOR 4000 BUCK THEY ONLY HAVE NIGHT RATES ON BOOKINGS?

How's it going Anton, can you tell wich hotel is that one. Planing a vacation with the family and it looks good...

[@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508]

Thanks for the informative video. I have stayed in hotels for multiple weeks but I was working at a worksite, so it fit that lifestyle. I am now looking at working remote, digitally. Your one month of hotel living, how many rooms did you have for the $4k spend? Other than room cleaning service and pool amenities, did you get food and drinks discounts that reduced the cost?

[@AntonDaniels]

DM me

[@johnbracken7032]

Thanks Anton. Are you retired now from traditional employment? Just doing social media and youtube?

[@AntonDaniels]

Pretty much. But for the right price, I’d jump back in!

[@JayWZeroNine]

@@AntonDaniels what was your regular employment

[@tylerwissler8136]

What do you do for work?

[@larrys.5423]

Interesting perspective.

[@AntonDaniels]

I think so

[@rickyticky3350]

You have money so it depends on you. Heck you seem like you can afford a chef. For an average Joe like me 4 k month is way too much. The most I could do is 1.5 k a month. Maybe I'll need a roomate to afford a place.

[@colinreese]

Coral Gables rocks

[@AntonDaniels]

Yeah, I like it. I liked Midtown and Brickell more though.

[@catsdogsbaby8318]

We live the same life

[@AntonDaniels]

Oh yeah 🤔

[@mims5826]

It probably didn’t cost you anything since you probably wrote it off as a business expense aka tax write off

[@AntonDaniels]

🤫

[@1122slickliverpool]

What up doe Anton? I got you a video idea. How to be a digital nomad? You’re living out my dream. Lol 😂

[@AntonDaniels]

Whatupdoe fam!

[@hutzelking7992]

For motivational purposes only ton dog ain’t nothing to play with this millionaire talk boss up love from Detroit

[@BrahimNador1]

very nice

[@AntonDaniels]

Thanks

[@ShawnMKouri]

Miami is awesome. This is my hometown. Definitely consider moving down here. I’m telling you. We have great great weather and the diversity is unrivaled. And we also have a school system that’s getting better and has been giving an a rating for a couple of years with a successful public school education system thanks to our inspirational superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho.. We also have an up-and-coming tech scene. The spring break here in Miami has been making worldwide headlines this year but. It’s still a pretty good place. Do you like bike riding? Well, if so, the Miami Beach boardwalk now runs from the MacArthur Causeway at the marina all the way up to 79th St. it’s not a boardwalk anymore. It’s actually a beach walk. You can walk, skateboard, and ride your bike on the entire thing. If you come to Miami, you have a better chance of enjoying and taking care of your tesla down here compared to Detroit and Michigan. I have to warn you though, we do have hurricanes are and it is inevitable to have a destructive one. We do also get thunderstorms in the summer every afternoon. Try boating. Miami is a great place to do that despite that we have a fair share of reckless boat drivers. As I stated earlier, if you like tech, Miami is an up-and-coming place for that. Our county is Loring silicon valley companies, New York financial firms, and other tech start up‘s to move down here to Miami, creating more good paying jobs. Coming down to Miami, a pool is a must. You have to have one or else you’re missing out on what Miami has to offer and do you need something to do on a hot summer day. If you’re going to have kids in the future, we have a good school system and we have some water parks. Good ones are Tidal Cove in Aventura, which opened in 2019. Miami Wilds is a resort hotel and water park that’s going to be built at zoo Miami in 2023. Jungle island is getting a big renovation with a brand new hotel with water park that’s coming soon. The frost museum of science opened in downtown Miami in 2016 which is a good family attraction.

[@ShawnMKouri]

I recommend going and checking out Dolphin Mall, Brickell City Centre, Aventura Mall, Dadeland Mall, Coconut Grove and Lincoln Road. Bayside Marketplace, SkyViews Miami Farris-wheel, And check out Wynwood, Downtown Doral, City Place Doral, Key Biscayne’s parks and beaches, Oleda Park, and The Perez Art Museum. We are supposed to get one of the largest shopping malls in the world here in Miami if it gets built. It’s called the American dream. It’s going to have the shopping mall, Nickelodeon theme park, a Waterpark that’s an indoor one, skating rink, ice-skating rink, and indoor ski slopes. Plus hotels and and a sky tower that will reach 50 stories

[@harmonfinancialcoaching1440]

Nah, you did not pay too much at all. You paid for the convenience, experience, and the location of the hotel. IMO it was money well spent.

[@AntonDaniels]

I agree. Thanks for the feedback.

[@LemonSaixin]

So how do you search/find/choose these hotels, condos etc.. a particular website? recommendation?

[@AntonDaniels]

Nothing in particular. I’m a Marriott person.

[@Mochiboba90]

Which hotel is this?? Looks amazing, I am trying to plan this for this coming winter

[@ContrarianExpatriate]

AC Marriott

[@AntonDaniels]

You got it... it is the AC Marriott Hotel

[@lisadunk323]

Do you feel safe as far as covid ? I am from Toronto and want to fly out for 3 months but hear that most people who live there have covid or had it ?

[@AntonDaniels]

I don’t think I really care about it to be honest with you

[@Michael-kv1hh]

I like your videos a lot! I also had a question: do you work in Miami as well now?

[@AntonDaniels]

No, I don’t work in Miami

[@kuntakinteakatzoe9562]

Did you try Haitian food

[@AntonDaniels]

I haven’t. I should though.

[@LemonSaixin]

@@AntonDaniels chef creole in little Haiti. You need to meet chef Ken, I can tell y’all will have a good conversation. Similar vibes

[@sydtaylor4022]

now we know your not living there long term cause your daughter already said so lol but great video

[@AntonDaniels]

I’m a snow bird

[@kepop98]

Anton what hotel is this?

[@AntonDaniels]

AC Hotel... a Marriott property

[@RioTheHitman]

What you use on your skin fam?

[@kepop98]

SUN and fresh air lol

[@AntonDaniels]

That’s about it. I use nothing on my skin

[@RioTheHitman]

@@AntonDaniels Cool bro I probably need to start back drinking more water 💧

[@shortyredline]

where can i find these temp condos?

[@AntonDaniels]

Temp condos?

[@blackdiamond6121]

1st

[@AntonDaniels]

congrats 🍾

[@geraldjonhson2657]

2 thirds of the country is hurting in all kinds of ways I'm happy for u but do u think this is a good time to be bragging about things don't let anyone from texas to see this well enjoy urself very nice family u have

[@AntonDaniels]

I can’t stop living my life. It is what it is.

[@lgee9027]

How is he bragging🤔 he is sharing his winter break/vacay🤣🤣 TRUST me we are praying for Texas, we are from MICHIGAN do you know HOW MANY snowstorms we have been through and power outages!!!! Anton has the right idea after so long this cold weather sucks

[@Pickythicky]

This comment reminds me of those people are staving in Blah blah... when you throw away food you can’t or don’t want to finish eating. You want me to do ship my left overs to bla blah ? Someone will always be in a better or worst situation you are in. You just gotta live life man.

[@williamlewis3582]

live your life bro .