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Company details

  1. Vacation rental
  2. Holiday Home
  3. Tour operator
  4. Travel deals
  5. Holiday home letting agency

About Vrbo

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Vrbo is a holiday 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 holiday homes across 190+ countries. From beach houses and cabins to flats and city apartments, Vrbo helps travellers 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 travellers who want more privacy, more room and one home base for family holidays, reunions and group travel. Vrbo started as Vacation Rentals By Owner and still focuses on helping travellers book entire homes for trips that are better together.

Why travellers choose Vrbo
Not every trip is best served by a hotel room or a stay with shared spaces. Vrbo is for travellers who want an entire home where they can stay together more comfortably.
With a Vrbo holiday home, travellers 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 centred 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 holiday homes, prices, amenities and reviews
3. book the entire home that fits your trip

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

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

* verified guest reviews
* real traveller 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 travellers more confidence in the holiday 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 travellers 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 via 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 travellers book with more confidence and fewer surprises.

Rewards through One Key
Vrbo is part of One Key, a free travel rewards programme that lets you earn and use rewards across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. Members can earn up to 2% in OneKeyCash on holiday 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 holiday rentals.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wont use Vrbo again. Can't get any human feedback.

I have an email and a confirmed booking. But it does not come up on the app. The chat bot, like all chatbots is worse than useless. Unable to have any feedback from a human. Have sent an email to the address zero response. Pretty poor. Left wo dering if my bɔoking is valid. Not seamless like other companies. A real pain.

26 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Mark,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concern about having a confirmed booking not appear in the app and not being able to get the support you needed.

Please contact us through our Help Center at help.vrbo.com/contact so our team can review the details and assist further.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Use Airbnb instead!!!

*update.... they replied to this review within the hour with the same support site that they haven't responded/solved the issue in 3 wks.

If I could give it a zero I would. They have had $10,000 of my money that they have not turned over to me in more than a month. They have no one you can contact for customer service directly. Once you speak to one of their incompetent assistance they refuse to turn you to a boss who will do anything.

Kewal/Christian/Jessica none of them were able to forward me to anybody above them to assist nor do anything. This site doesn’t allow me to paste the emails from Kewal that confirm he received my tax papers and then the follow ups that say he doesn’t have them and then the next follow up that says I have to close the entire account in order to get paid.
Closing the account was going to obviously be on my to-do list. Once they closed my account they never gave me instructions on how to reopen it so that I could get paid. I’m still fighting that part. I urge you not to use them. I am a very highly educated person. Using a platform comes easy to me… Using this platform with these people is painful

25 July 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Tarrant,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns regarding the payout delay and conflicting information.

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

it was very easy to find a property and…

it was very easy to find a property and book it. I was notified all the time on what was happening, Excellent Sewrvice

27 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi, Fiona

We're so glad to hear you found the property search and booking process easy and appreciated our consistent communication. Thank you for your wonderful feedback.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Stressful Arrival, Excellent Customer Support if you speak English.

Excellent support, if you speak English.
We were a family travelling with two young children and had a very stressful experience upon arrival. The apartment manager did not show up, and at no point during the booking process were we informed of any issue. We therefore assumed everything was confirmed, but unfortunately that was not the case.

We contacted VRBO support, and they reacted quickly, helping us find an alternative apartment with similar characteristics nearby. They also granted us an additional £100 as compensation for the inconvenience.

However, because the replacement accommodation had to be booked at the last minute, prices were significantly higher than when I originally made my reservation, and I ended up paying around €200 more.

While I truly appreciate how kind, patient, and helpful the VRBO agents were, one aspect made the situation much more difficult: all communication was only available in English. As a Spanish customer, dealing with a stressful accommodation problem in a foreign language was very challenging, especially after a long journey and with two young children waiting for a solution. Fortunately, my husband speaks English much better than I do and was able to handle the conversations. Without his help, resolving the problem would have been much more difficult and stressful. I believe customer support in situations like this should also be available in Spanish, as language barriers can add significant anxiety to an already complicated situation.

Although the issue was eventually resolved, the lack of communication from the property manager, the extra cost, and the language barrier caused considerable stress and inconvenience for our family.

2 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Ruth,

Thank you for letting us know about this experience. We understand your concerns about arriving to find your accommodation unavailable, needing to arrange an alternative stay, and the additional costs involved. We know how important it is to receive clear support in situations like this.

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

Heart of Edinburgh

Great stay at the Linton Collection collection in the heart of Edinburgh only a few steps from the Royal Mile basically around one corner . The property had nice modern amenities, easy access very comfortable. We had an issue upon check-in with the sheets, not being cleaned and we addressed it with management who took care of it immediately great service.

22 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Jules,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay. We’re pleased to hear your experience was positive overall and that your concerns were addressed promptly and with care. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was able to book exactly the premise…

Was able to book exactly the premise that we wanted very easily.
A text chat with Sarah was also very helpful.

15 July 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for highlighting some positives in your experience. We’re glad to hear that part of your experience worked well, and we also understand there may still be room to improve.

Thanks,
VRBO Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy to book online

It was easy to book online, I had a question for the owner of the property, this was answered that same day.

26 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Pauline,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad the booking process was easy and that your question was answered quickly. We appreciate your feedback.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ease of booking and communication of…

ease of booking and communication of owner

15 July 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Wendy,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad the booking process was smooth and that communication with the owner went well. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place

Hi... we have been travelling with your company for over 20 years all over the world and this property/ hosts are one of the best we have stayed with..,
The property is so central an hour from Manchester much the same to Birmingham stoke just round the corner and your on the peck distance , great, and so much more on your door step.. property is just right in lots of ways ... best book and see for your self's.... thank for great break 🙏
We will be going back and look forward to that day ....

7 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Dalgamo,

Thank you for your kind feedback and for traveling with us over the years. We’re delighted to hear this was one of your best stays and that you enjoyed the hosts, location, and overall experience. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MacDonald visit

Beautiful setting. Pleasant cottage. Plenty of wildlife and a good centre for sightseeing

15 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Stewart,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the cottage, the beautiful surroundings, and the great location for sightseeing. We appreciate your kind words!

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great location quiet

22 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Jason,

We’re glad you enjoyed the great location and peaceful surroundings. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great location

Great location. Quiet street, close to Airport Tram (Haymarket Station) which is walkable. Close to all the Edinburgh attractions. Enjoyed my stay here, would definitely come back.

7 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Tom,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased the setting, convenient transport links, and nearby sights made your visit enjoyable. It’s great to know this stay left such a good impression, and we hope to host you again.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Property is in a great location for our…

Property is in a great location for our trip next year there are plenty of shops,cafes, pubs near it it's a small street so no parking it's good that only had to pay a deposit in this financial struggle.it is a little bit on the expensive side but it's fairford airshow weekend and everyone puts the price up but will give another review after our stay

26 August 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad the location works well for your upcoming trip and that the deposit option was helpful. We look forward to being part of your trip next year.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful management

The local rental manager, Sam was very helpful with settling up in and giving great advice and information. Also, the apartment spec and its location near the beach were ideal.

20 July 2026
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Martin,

We’re pleased to hear everything suited your stay well. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted your visit was such a positive one.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Vrbo

Hi Tony,

We’re sorry the booking process did not leave a better impression. Please contact us at help.vrbo.com/contact so we can assist you directly.

Thanks,
Vrbo Customer Support Team

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