caitlinsmom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We are hoping and planning to spend Christmas far away from family in the woods somewhere with lots of snow. I've been checking online and so far I haven't been pleased with any vacation rental site. Is there one you can recommend? This will be our first time doing this (long term rental vacation), any tips for a better experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We are hoping and planning to spend Christmas far away from family in the woods somewhere with lots of snow. I've been checking online and so far I haven't been pleased with any vacation rental site. Is there one you can recommend? This will be our first time doing this (long term rental vacation), any tips for a better experience? We've had good experiences with VRBO.com (Vacation Rental By Owner). Sometimes there is still an agent, but there are tons of listings and they have a very good search engine. There are often reviews as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We have used VRBO.com as well -- last year for a NYC trip. Turned out great. We would definitely use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I've used VRBO many times for many years and have never had a negative experience. Wonderful resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My brother and SIL have used VRBO.com many times and have been very happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justkeepswimming Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We've also used VRBO - just once - but it was amazing! Great communication directly with the owner of the property, great price, and a lovely vacation. :) We'd considered using VRBO for years, but I was always afraid. I was nervous until we walked through the front door this year. Next year I won't worry a bit (we're hoping to stay in the same place again). :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 We've used homeaway.com for the last few years. I always read reviews for any house I'm considering. We've never had a bad rental. Before that I used local rental agencies in the area we were considering. Most of them have moved their listings to homeaway.com though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryE Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 FlipKey has worked really well for us. There is plenty of information on the rentals, as well as reviews from people who have already stayed there. We've used it a few times and have gotten to stay at some very nice places:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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