What it is
Whole-home vacation rentals such as houses, cabins, condos and beach homes, booked directly online
How it works
Search by destination and dates, filter by bedrooms and amenities, check the host’s cancellation policy and house rules, then book and pay through Vrbo.
Seen on Vrbo’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read November 2, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Vrbo ourselves.
Key features
- Whole-home rentals
- Upfront pricing
- VrboCare
- Two-way reviews
- One Key rewards
Setup & learning curve
Create a free account to book.
Integrations
OneKeyCash works on Vrbo, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Support
24/7 support.
Real-world use cases
- Family vacations
- Group trips
- Longer stays with a kitchen
What it costs
Varies by home; service fee included in shown price, checked November 2, 2026
Prices checked November 2, 2026, from Vrbo’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.
- Each host sets the nightly price; Vrbo adds a service fee, a percentage of the stay before taxes that gets smaller as the booking gets bigger.
- The price shown includes all required fees; taxes are added at checkout (official site, checked November 1, 2026).
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What we like
- Every stay is a whole home; you don’t share space with the host or others.
- Prices shown include required fees, with taxes added at checkout.
- 24/7 support and VrboCare help, including rebooking when a host cancels last minute.
- Earn and use One Key rewards, shared with Expedia and Hotels.com.
What to watch out for
- The service fee is a percentage, and Vrbo doesn’t publish the rate.
- Cancellation rules are set by each host.
- Bookings made off the platform get no Vrbo protection.
The fine print
- The service fee is refunded if you cancel within the window for a full refund.
- Hosts may not use cameras or microphones inside the home.
- Hosts must disclose every fee and tax up front.
- Prices are in USD on the U.S. site.
- Legitimacy signals we found: part of Expedia Group, published trust and safety policies, and more than 20 million guest reviews by its own account.
Who it’s best for
Families and groups who want a whole home.
- Families and groups who want a whole house, cabin or condo to themselves.
- Travelers who want a kitchen and space for longer stays.
Who should skip it
- Not for travelers who want hotel services such as daily cleaning or a front desk.
The main alternative
Booking.com Checked by Vetteroo
Booking.com lists hotels as well as homes and apartments, so you can compare whole homes with hotel rooms in one search.
What it costs: Free to search
Read our Booking.com review.
Pick Vrbo if you…
- want a whole home with no shared spaces.
- want to use One Key rewards with Expedia and Hotels.com.
Pick Booking.com if you…
- want to compare homes and hotels side by side.
- want Booking.com’s Genius discounts.
Our take
Vrbo is a solid pick when you want a whole home for a family or group trip, as long as you check each host’s cancellation policy.
Side by side
| Company | Best for | Starting price | Trial / refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vrbo Checked by Vetteroo | Families and groups who want a whole home | Varies by home; service fee included in shown price See price (affiliate link) | Depends on each host’s cancellation policy |
| Booking.com Checked by Vetteroo | Travelers who want a huge choice of places to stay | Free to search | Set by each property |
Prices can change often. Check official pages for current prices.
What we checked
- Vrbo's pricing, product pages and terms, read November 2, 2026
- Trustpilot, searched November 2, 2026 (no usable score for Vrbo)
- Booking.com's details: from our published review and its official pages, November 2, 2026
- The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked November 2, 2026)
How we researched
We researched Vrbo's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Vrbo ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.
Ready to try Vrbo?
- Varies by home; service fee included in shown price
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How we review
We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.