<p>I’m going to Istanbul next month and I booked a place through HouseTrip. They seem to be a middle-man for people with apartments or houses to rent. They put the charge on my credit card. About a week later I was notified by the host that the property was double booked. They offered me another and I declined. I requested HouseTrip to remove the credit card charges 2 weeks ago. They sent me an e-mail one week ago telling me they will contact the host and they have the funds “on hold.” Of course, I want my money back and have e-mailed them daily asking when it will be resolved. I have gotten no response. I have called the credit card company and have disputed the payment. Fortunately, I had not yet paid the credit card. Any other idea?</p>