Rental through VRBO

[smilie]

Has anyone had any luck with rentals through VRBO? I'd love to hear any experiences... Thanks!

 

[ParkHopperFan]

We have rented through VRBO many times with success. Homeaway and VRBO are the same company. My biggest gripe about the platform is the fees charged by Homeaway. They charge renters a percentage fee and you get nothing for it. In the past when we have found a place that we liked, we tried to book direct with the owner so that we didn't have to pay the hefty booking fee.

 

[katallo]

We booked many times but stopped using them once they started the fees. Luckily we held on to contacts from previous renters and book directly with them.

 

[gatormom2tots]

Just be careful....some companies are charging crazy "manager fees." Saw something a couple of weeks ago listed for $40 a night (Windsor Hills) but the manager fees were like $350 for a 4 night stay. The "price per night" is not a true price- you have to click through to see all the fees and add-ons (such as cleaning fees, etc). Having said that, have used it successfully many times!

 

[Klayfish]

We've used VRBO at least 15 times, never had an issue.

 

[disneysteve]

We use them all the time and have for years. We just got back on Monday from 2 weeks in a condo at Windsor Palms booked through VRBO. I recommend them to everyone. As others have said, just read the details and know the total price including taxes and fees, but that's really true anywhere including hotels.

 

[Michelle James]

We have used them lots of times - Florida, San Francisco, several places in Canada, Paris. All excellent experiences. Can't say that for AirBnB. Look for good reviews that don't say entered by owner.

 

[disneysteve]

We have used them lots of times - Florida, San Francisco, several places in Canada, Paris.

We have used them at places other than Disney, as well. We rented a wonderful chalet in Stowe, VT one summer. And I helped a former coworker use VRBO to book a condo in Hawaii for her honeymoon.