Tallahassee insurance ALE housing for displaced families and restoration contractors. Winry Stays provides furnished single-family homes for additional living expense placements, post-storm restoration crews, and insurance-funded displacements across the Tallahassee metro area. Direct-bill ready. 24-hour response. Documentation aligned with how carriers and FEMA actually pay claims.
Who We Help
- Insurance adjusters and ALE coordinators placing displaced families after fire, water, hurricane, or tree-strike damage
- Restoration contractors in the Alacrity Solutions Group network and independent restoration firms housing crews on multi-month rebuilds
- Displaced families needing a real home, school-zone continuity, and a quiet base while their property is repaired
- FEMA-funded restoration crews deployed to Tallahassee after declared disasters
- Independent adjusters on extended assignments in the Big Bend and Florida Panhandle
How It Works
1. Inquiry to property match in under 24 hours
Send us the family size or crew count, dates, school zone or work proximity needs, pet status, and special requirements. We respond same-day with two or three matching property options and pricing. For post-storm surge inquiries we confirm availability within hours.
2. Vendor onboarding for the carrier (1 business day)
- W-9 sent same business day
- Certificate of Insurance (general liability $1M minimum) sent same business day; carrier listed as additional insured on request
- Vendor information form completed for the carrier’s AP system
3. Lease and occupancy documentation
- Standard lease agreement with carrier-friendly terms (early termination clause for repair completion, prorated extension, no first-and-last requirement)
- Itemized monthly invoices with PO reference
- Occupancy certificates for FEMA reimbursement claims when applicable
- All-utilities-included rate so the family isn’t navigating utility setup mid-displacement
4. Move-in and ongoing support
Smart-lock check-in, full furnishing, stocked kitchen, linens and towels in place, high-speed WiFi, and 24-hour contact for any maintenance issue during the stay. Repairs and replacements covered by the operator (the carrier doesn’t see those line items).
Why Our Inventory Works for ALE Placements
- Real single-family homes, not hotel rooms. Most placements last 30 to 180 days and a family needs a kitchen, bedrooms with doors, a yard, and a workspace.
- Capacity from 2 to 12 people across the portfolio. We can place a couple in a 1-bedroom apartment or a 7-person family with two pets in a 5-bedroom single-family home.
- Pet-friendly with a standard monthly fee. Most displaced families have pets and most hotels don’t accept them.
- Leon County school zone matching: if the kids need to stay in their existing school, we point you to inventory in the right zone.
- Workspace for remote workers who need to keep their job during the displacement.
- Pre-stocked toiletries and basics for the first 48 hours so the family isn’t shopping while in shock from the displacement event.
- Lower per-month cost than extended-stay hotels for stays of 7 nights or more, often saving carriers $1,500 to $4,000 per month per placement.
Carrier and Network Experience
Winry Stays has hosted ALE-funded placements through the Alacrity Solutions Group network and direct carrier placements. We are familiar with the documentation rhythms of major carriers, the timing constraints of restoration contracts, and the operational realities of housing a family while their property is rebuilt. We can extend, contract, or transfer leases as the rebuild timeline shifts, which it almost always does.
Property Highlights for ALE Use
- 217 Cactus St: 5 bedrooms, fully fenced yard, near FSU, sleeps 10 (large families)
- 2416 Lanrell Dr Pool Home: 4 bedrooms, private pool, fenced yard, sleeps up to 10 (great for crew or large family)
- 4574 Rivers Landing Dr: 4 bedrooms, two-story, 1,907 sqft, sleeps 8 (NW Tallahassee, near hospitals)
- 1870 Maryellen Dr: 3 bedrooms, single-story, fenced yard (good for older displaced residents who can’t manage stairs)
- The Cactus House: 3 bedrooms, single-level, fenced yard, sleeps 6 (small to medium families)
Browse the full property inventory for additional capacity options including 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments for smaller placements.
Pricing for ALE Placements
- 1-bedroom furnished apartment: $2,200 to $3,200 per month, all-utilities-included
- 2-bedroom apartment or small home: $2,300 to $3,700 per month
- 3-bedroom single-family home: $2,900 to $4,500 per month
- 4-bedroom single-family home: $4,500 to $6,000 per month
- 5-bedroom or pool home for larger families or crews: $5,000 to $7,000 per month
All pricing includes electricity, water, trash, high-speed WiFi, and standard maintenance. Pet fee is a flat monthly add. Cleaning between stays is included in the rate; mid-stay cleaning is available at a per-visit rate.
Get a Placement Confirmed
Send us the placement details (family size or crew count, expected dates, school zone or work area, pets, special needs) and we will respond same business day with property options, pricing, and direct-billing terms. After-hours and weekend inquiries during storm events get priority response.
Insurance adjuster, restoration contractor, or displaced family in Tallahassee? Contact us today for same-day placement options. Read our full ALE housing guide for context on how the process works.