VRBO or AirBnB

[kalynn]

AirbnB has gotten a lot of buzz lately, but everyone I talk to hasn't used it. Everyone swears by VRBO. Thought I would take to the experts: for Orlando accommodations, is one of these booking sites better than the other? Are either of them worth it, given how cheap hotels are near WDW?

 

[hockeygirl14]

I haven't specifically looked at Airbnb for Orlando but have used it in Toronto and NYC - never had an issue. VRBO is good in Orlando from experience. We usually rent with Villa Direct, have you tried them out? We rented from them for 9 or 10 years straight and only stopped because we ventured outside of Orlando for family vacations!

 

[disneyshea]

I've used VRBO several times and it's always worked out well. Usually for beach rentals. Not familiar with the other site.

 

[kalynn]

Update: I'm actually renting my house on AirbnB while on vacation. Wish me luck

 

[Judyat]

I have used airbnb several times and I like it. I find it much more user friendly than VBRO. I like to see the pictures of the place and the list of what's included. I also like to read about what the place is close to. The reviews of those who have been there also helps. I also like to see the weekly and monthly rate up front. I have a very hard time finding the weekly and monthly rates on VBRO. VBRO seems to be big on nightly rates and I don't find them to be that good. I like the way the information on each place is presented on airbnb and I find it to be much more reasonable than VBRO.