Although it's commonly pronounced as "verb-oh", Vrbo is actually an acronym that stands for "vacation rentals by owner," which tells you a lot about the rental site right off the bat. These days, ...

Airbnb has more properties, but Vrbo is more customizable. We'll help you decide which hotel alternative is best for your trip. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a ...

Expedia Group’s vacation rental company Vrbo is rolling out its anti-party technology across the U.S. following a yearlong pilot that it says prevented hundreds of unauthorized event bookings. The ...

When you're booking a vacation, choosing to stay with a trusted company or provider is essential. This is especially true as the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, which continues to make ...

Airbnb has more listings than Vrbo. Vrbo offers only private rentals. Both platforms offer 24/7 customer support. Vacation rentals come in all layouts and sizes. But if you plan to book one, there’s a ...

AUSTIN, Texas, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vrbo ® released the 2025 Vacation Rentals of the Year, the annual collection of 10 standout private vacation rentals across the U.S. The selected ...

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If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago. Vrbo last month reversed a longstanding policy on guest refunds and host ...

The AI Guest Review summaries will save travelers lots of time if they accurately reflect review content. The guest photos will add a dose of reality to the search experience. Vrbo now allows guests ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff has written about travel, sports & loyalty w/ a focus on Gen Z. Short-term rentals have matured into a mainstream travel ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Vrbo is revealing major changes aimed at solving travelers’ number 1 complaint about the entire vacation rental ...