Which do you prefer for vacation rentals, AirBnB or VRBO?

Asked by jca2 (17117

) April 29th, 2024

I am considering a trip to a touristy part of Maine this summer. I told the relatives we are visiting that we would stay in a hotel so as not to burden them. They suggested some local hotels. I am also thinking about a VRBO rental or AirBnB. Do you have a preference? I’ve never used either.

I have friends that have second homes and they rented them out, using both sites but I don’t anything about the sites as far as being the renter goes.

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Used both, VRBO more though for vacation. No issues so far.

Blackwater_Park (9290

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I’ve read too many stories lately about owners of AirBnB hiding cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms. But I’m a little paranoid in general.

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I prefer a spot in a campground for an RV. We don’t have one but I’m reading and shopping for a reasonable unit. I want a small trailer that is easily pulled by pickup truck. I do not do well in the best of hotels. I take my own sheets and towels and Clorox wipes. I can hardly endure it. Really.

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I’ve done both; mainly AirBNB. It generally works out pretty well but my impression is if you have a problem, AirBnb isn’t that helpful. I think Air BnB is better in the States than abroad. I did ok with renting a house through VRBO in Paris in January. For Maine, I would look at properties in both.

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