Vrbo review

Vrbo ranks second because it is the closest match to what many people book on Airbnb when they travel as a family or group: a whole house. Expedia Group describes Vrbo as the place where families and friends find a beach house, cabin or villa with room for everyone, and says every stay is backed by its VrboCare guarantee, 24/7 support and verified reviews. That makes it a strong second search for beach weeks, ski trips and reunions in the US. We scored its value conservatively because Vrbo's own pages blocked our automated checks from our location, so we could not confirm its guest fees or a US dollar price quote. Booking.com edges it on inventory size and its stated no booking fee policy, and HomeToGo lets you compare Vrbo listings with other sites in one search. If you want a private house rather than a room or apartment, start with Vrbo.

Who it is for

families and groups renting a whole house

Price

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Key features

• Whole homes such as beach houses, cabins and villas
• Every stay backed by the VrboCare guarantee
• 24/7 support
• Verified reviews on listings
• Part of Expedia Group alongside Expedia and Hotels.com

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Built for families and friends who want a whole home
• Strength: VrboCare guarantee covers every stay, per Expedia Group
• Strength: Verified reviews and 24/7 support
• Weakness: Its site blocked our automated checks, so we could not confirm US dollar fees
• Weakness: Fewer city apartments than Booking.com
• Weakness: Few published facts on inventory size on the pages we could reach

Key facts

• Owner: Expedia Group
• Guarantee: VrboCare
• Support: 24/7
• Reviews: Verified reviews
• Typical stays: Beach houses, cabins, villas

Where it ranks

Vrbo is No. 3 in our Best Airbnb Alternatives verdict.