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 Amy Boyle arrived at her Airbnb rental near Paris, she knew she couldn't stay. The closet-size apartment was poorly ventilated and reeked of mold. "The pictures on Airbnb looked so lovely," says ...

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, ...

It really wasn’t that long ago that if you were traveling somewhere and needed a place to stay, your only option was to book a hotel (or motel or bed & breakfast). But after its 2008 founding, online ...

Vrbo last month reversed a longstanding policy on guest refunds and host cancellations, tipping the benefits toward guests and away from hosts when there are major travel disruptions. Under the new ...

When vacationing with a large family or a group of friends, a home-away-from-home is a great way to create an intimate feel while also being the more cost-effective option. Today, Vrbo announced its ...

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 ...

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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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The early bird is not the only one who gets the worm. Today, Vrbo announced Last Minute Deals, giving last-minute planners an easy way to save on their next private ...

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 ...