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3.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well equipped modern chalet in a beautiful location. Bbq and fire pit for exterior gatherings. Spacious interior if the weather is bad. Hosts respond quickly to questions. We stayed here a week with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mountains. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly, somewhat curious deer who came to see us every morning along with a couple of his friends. House itself is i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

booked a property through Vrbo, but I was scammed—the house turned out to be completely fake. When I contacted customer service for assistance, they offered zero help and just kept talking in circles... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The unit was exactly as pictured, cosy, clean, simple. Everything worked, no issues. We did have an obstacle at the beginning but Host and VRBO were readily accessible and helpful. It is cosy so not f... See more

Company details

  1. Vacation Rental
  2. Tour Operator
  3. Travel Aggregator
  4. Vacation Home Rental Agency

About Vrbo

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Vrbo is a vacation rental platform for booking entire homes, and only entire homes. No shared spaces. No shared hosts. Just one place for you and your group to stay together.

Founded in 1995, Vrbo now offers more than 2 million vacation rentals across 190+ countries. From beach houses and cabins to condos and city apartments, Vrbo helps travelers find the right space for trips where privacy, comfort, and connection matter most.

What is Vrbo?
Vrbo is focused exclusively on entire-home stays, so you book the whole place to yourselves, not a shared room, shared space, or host-occupied home. That matters for travelers who want more privacy, more room, and one home base for family vacations, reunions, and group travel. Vrbo started as Vacation Rentals By Owner and still focuses on helping travelers book entire homes for trips that are better together.

Why travelers choose Vrbo
Not every trip is best served by a hotel room or a stay with shared spaces. Vrbo is for travelers who want an entire home where they can stay together more comfortably. With a Vrbo vacation rental, travelers can:

* stay together under one roof
* enjoy privacy with no shared spaces
* cook, relax, and connect comfortably
* choose a home that fits the way their group wants to travel
* spend less time coordinating separate rooms and more time being together

That focus is what makes Vrbo different. Unlike platforms that mix shared and private stays, Vrbo is centered on entire homes only. For families and groups, that can mean more privacy, fewer compromises, and more time together.

How does Vrbo work?
Booking on Vrbo is simple:

1. Search where and when you want to travel
2. Compare vacation rentals, prices, amenities, and reviews
3. Book the entire home that fits your trip

Vrbo makes booking feel straightforward, so travelers can spend less time second-guessing and more time looking forward to the trip.

Book with confidence
Vrbo helps travelers book with confidence through clearer information upfront. Listings can include:

* verified guest reviews
* real traveler photos
* detailed amenities and property highlights
* Q&A from past guests
* review summaries that help set expectations

Vrbo also highlights homes with a strong track record of great stays, giving travelers more confidence in the vacation rental they choose and fewer surprises when they arrive.

Support you can trust
Every booking is automatically backed by VrboCare. If a significant issue affects a covered stay, Vrbo will help travelers find a similar place or receive a refund when eligible. Vrbo also offers customer support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with help available through chat and phone. And because trust also means privacy, interior cameras, shared homes, and unannounced visits from hosts are not allowed on the platform. Together, these protections help travelers book with more confidence and fewer surprises.

Rewards through One Key
Vrbo is part of One Key, a free travel rewards program that lets you earn and use rewards across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Members can earn up to 2% in OneKeyCash on vacation rentals and use rewards across eligible bookings on all three brands. Members also get instant Member Prices on hotels through Expedia and Hotels.com:

* Blue members save 10% or more
* Silver members save 15% or more
* Gold members save 20% or more
* Platinum members save 20% or more

The more you stay, the more you save*.

*Terms apply. OneKeyCash is earned on eligible bookings, and redemption is limited to eligible bookings and participating vacation rentals.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place with a beautiful view

Great place with a beautiful view, very clean and organized. Host was super friendly and helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be going back.

29 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It took a couple tries but we finally…

It took a couple tries but we finally connected with the host!! We are very happy to be booked and excited for our stay

1 September 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you were able to connect with the host and that you’re excited for your stay.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not pleased with false claim.

The advertisement for the booking claimed my credit card would not be charged until closer to my trip. However, my credit card was charged immediately. I was not happy about that, but I wanted to confirm the stay that I booked.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your feedback. You shared that the booking said your card would be charged closer to your trip, but it was charged right away. We appreciate you pointing this out.

Please contact us through our Help Center at vrbo.com/en-ca/helpcenter, so our team can review this further.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cute cabin

The cabin was adorable! One note to bring your own coffee grounds, but otherwise very stocked kitchen for cooking supplies. The host was very communicative and helpful.

12 September 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was notified promptly of an issue and…

I was notified promptly of an issue and it was dealt with and rectified quickly as well.
The only reason I did not give it a rating of 5 was I had not received a reply and had to follow up with the company.

15 September 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Richard,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear the issue was resolved quickly. We understand your concerns about needing to follow up to receive a reply.

Please contact us through our Help Center at help.vrbo.com/contact so our team can assist you further.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Too many needless notifications

Too many needless notifications. Once I've confirmed I don't need to hear anything from VRBO except for information specific to my reservation. At the same time, I don't like having to wait until just 3 days before my booking to get the actual address of the place I booked.

16 September 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns about the number of notifications and the timing of the address details for your booking.

Please contact us through our Help Center at help.vrbo.com/contact so our team can assist you further.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Warm and fuzzy experience

The house was located on a quiet street and not far from a grocery store and a bunch of restaurants. The hosts were charming as well and the apartment was just as described.

1 September 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The room we had in the Pacific Shores…

The room we had in the Pacific Shores was not clean: frig door had food in handle; there was left over ice cream container in the freezer; there was popcorn under the bed. The elevator floors were quite dirty. As well there was quite a bit of noise during the night.

14 September 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Llyn,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concern about the cleanliness of the room and common areas, as well as the noise during the night.

Please contact us through our Help Center at help.vrbo.com/contact so our team can note the details of your stay.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Comfortable

Close to bike to downtown.

8 September 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear the location was convenient for getting downtown.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have not heard anything up to this…

I have not heard anything up to this point from the owner of the cabin that is fully booked for September 20th-22.
I have no idea how to access the rental so when am I going to be contacted?

16 September 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns about not receiving the access details for your booking.

Please contact us through our Help Center at help.vrbo.com/contact so our team can assist you further.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Questionable Charges

As I mentioned in my previous email I am still not sure why I got charged for an extra person. Looking at the advertisement for the suite it says that the suite is beloved by couples. I could not find anywhere that said that the suite was only for one person?
The explanation that I got was that the extra charge
was because there was more laundry involved? I was also told by the host that I should contact VRBO directly and VRBO said I should contact the host? Seems like no one wants to take responsibility? I would really like this dubious charge to be reversed. I have used VRBO many times over the years but will be very reluctant to use them again?

10 September 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concern about the extra person charge and the unclear information provided about the suite and related fees.

Please contact us through our Help Center at help.vrbo.com/contact so our team can clarify the booking details with you.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hello

Hello! We had a wonderful stay…there were no issues with the rental…everything we needed was there. It was super clean, and well maintained, the view was amazing, and the beds were deadly.

4 September 2026

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