The website Vacation Rentals By Owner offers the promise of 150,000 properties to rent for days, weeks or months. Most listings show pictures of the properties and traveler reviews. Boulder resident ...

Airbnb has more properties, but Vrbo is more customizable. We'll help you decide which hotel alternative is best for your trip. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a ...

Airbnb has more listings than Vrbo. Vrbo offers only private rentals. Both platforms offer 24/7 customer support. Vacation rentals come in all layouts and sizes. But if you plan to book one, there’s a ...

Not sure how common this is, but I wanted others to hear about it just in case. I was recently looking for a vacation rental on the beach in south Florida for an upcoming spring break trip. Found a ...

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I read your article about Vrbo refund problems and was hoping for your help. A few months ago, I made a reservation for a home in Orlando, Fla. After the outbreak, I ...

There’s a lot to be said for a little spontaneity when you’re on vacation. But until your down time actually starts, it’s all about preparation. If you’ve been thinking about staying in a vacation ...

When Billie Muckley cancels her Vrbo vacation rental because of the pandemic, she expects to get her security deposit back. But she doesn’t. Who has her money? Q: Last year, I booked a Vrbo rental in ...

When Billie Muckley cancels her Vrbo vacation rental because of the pandemic, she expects to get her security deposit back. But she doesn’t. Who has her money? Q: Last year, I booked a Vrbo rental in ...

Perched on a hillside by a creek, featuring a game room, three master suites, breathtaking vistas, a hot tub, and outdoor entertaining space, it’s evident why a Blue Ridge cabin named Miracle Creek ...

Q: I booked a Vrbo rental in Philadelphia for a birthday party with my friends. The code for getting into the rental was incorrect. I contacted the property manager multiple times on three different ...

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: Last year, I booked a Vrbo rental in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I canceled the reservation because of the pandemic and received a partial refund. But I still haven’t ...