https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 09:12:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433741 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:05:51 +0000 BKCaribBaby 2433741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used both and been satisfied/happy with both. One thing about Air Bnb that I found was that everything needed to be paid up front. That was not the case with VRBO. I enjoy using the Air Bnb site more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433726 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:45:31 +0000 hellobeeboston 2433726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just did a rental for this summer and flipped between both Airbnb and Vrbo.... Airbnb had a $300 fee which we didn't realize, whereas the other did not and stated all fees more clearly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433704 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:22:09 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2433704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've used VRBO multiple times and have never had an issue. Never used AirBnB to compare though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433703 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:21:46 +0000 Freckles 2433703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stayed in Paris using ParisAddress, but that was before airbnb and vrbo. We stayed in the 6th (saint germain).</p> <p>I have used vrbo once and had a great experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433688 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:10:17 +0000 regberadaisy 2433688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: oh! I didn't see that. Oops. Let me know if you book it. We stayed 5 years ago and the landlord was extremely accommodating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433606 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:48:49 +0000 Ree723 2433606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: That is gorgeous! And so cheap compared to most of what I've been looking at! They have a four night minimum stay and we were only going to stay for three nights, but I suppose we could make ourselves stay an extra night if need be! Thanks for the link! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433098 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:40:11 +0000 BSB 2433098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We never tried VRBO but I tried Airbnb for our recent trip home. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our reservation halfway through our trip because DH's asthma was getting bad with all the dog hair the house had. We knew we were renting a house with dogs (the dogs weren't there when we were staying there) and we thought since we are dog owners ourselves it would be okay. This isn't a fault of the homeowners, just something we have to deal with personally because of DH's asthma. We are grateful that the owners worked with us and allowed us to modify our reservation so we were able to get our money back on days we cancelled. </p> <p>DH complained that the house was not super clean like cleaning lady clean (maybe could have been vacuumed and some of the pet hair removed, but it was clean when we got there.) I did tell him that we were renting a house that someone lived in. I don't know if renting a house that is always a rental would have been as clean... maybe it would be, but maybe not. I think his asthma is just really sensitive and bad right now. </p> <p>He could argue that staying at a hotel would have been a little cleaner because they clean the rooms daily, but we were paying for a whole house for the price of a hotel room with a suite. We wanted access to a washer and dryer and kitchen. We were definitely more comfortable staying in a house versus staying in a hotel room. We also didn't have to worry about the twins waking up hotel guests. Next time, we have a big trip like this (stayed 16 days), I'll look into VRBO or look for a home on Airbnb that has no pets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2433068 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:25:40 +0000 snowjewelz 2433068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used both. I use Vbro mostly for vacation homes, and Airbnb for apartment style. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432764 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:38:51 +0000 regberadaisy 2432764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: this is a one bedroom apartment. :) And the building has an elevator. Tiny, but it's there. ;)</p> <p><a href="https://www.vrbo.com/289592" rel="nofollow">https://www.vrbo.com/289592</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432763 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:38:27 +0000 MenagerieMama 2432763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: I finally read some of the other posts. We stayed in a VRBO in montemarte! We loved it but it did have a flight to walk up and then the apt had stairs to get to the bedroom. So not super preggo friendly. But we loved it! Have fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432755 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:35:38 +0000 MenagerieMama 2432755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done VRBO a lot, both U.S. and Europe. I've looked on airbnb but always seem to find better options of VRBO. I also still think of airbnb as the couch surfing place! I think either one can work fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432743 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:31:45 +0000 lamariniere 2432743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: it can be hard to find buildings with elevators, and usually they are teeny tiny when you do find them. There should be something though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432739 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:29:55 +0000 Ree723 2432739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Ooh, thank you! I'm just checking out the 5th, 6th, and 7th now - so many cute places to choose from! My only issue now is finding one that's not a loft - I cannot imagine by 32 week pregnant self is going to want to waddle up a ladder to go to bed every night, or navigate that each of the 400 times I'll be up during the night to use the bathroom, lol!</p> <p>@regberadaisy: Yes, please!! I love Montmarte and what you just described sounds absolutely perfect! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432716 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:14:58 +0000 regberadaisy 2432716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: DH and I stayed at a beautiful litte apartment in Montmartre! It was right in front of the metro, 2 blocks from Moulin Rouge. It had a little Juliet balcony with a view of the Eiffel Tower. I'll send you the link! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432714 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:14:37 +0000 lamariniere 2432714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: oooh! Fun! I love Montmartre, I used to live there and in the Marais too. The area in and around Canal St. Martin is really cute and trendy. Anything left bank in the 5th, 6th or 7th would also be convenient and magical. Really, anything in central Paris is going to be lovely. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432712 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:10:06 +0000 Ree723 2432712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: We're going to Paris in April for a babymoon, just DH and I. We've both been several times, just never together, so we thought it would be a nice little getaway. I know you know Paris very well (you used to live there, right?) - any recommendations for a cute little neighbourhood outside the major tourist areas but still close enough to either walk or hop on the Metro for a short journey? We were thinking maybe Montmarte/18th arr - thoughts?</p> <p>@regberadaisy: Ahh, that makes sense to me! The place we stayed in Amsterdam was someone's entire apartment. He was going away for the long weekend and we rented his place for the four days he was gone. I didn't realise VRBO were strictly rentals - thanks for the clarification! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432702 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:04:47 +0000 youboots 2432702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used both. I prefer Airbnb because it's more user friendly. But would use VRBO again if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432700 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:04:29 +0000 lawbee11 2432700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Yep. VRBO is strict rental properties. AirBnB is sometimes someone's primary residence that they rent out while they're away. We've only ever used VRBO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432698 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:03:19 +0000 NorthStar 2432698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @lamariniere: regarding VRBO and the cleaning fee. I spent all this time narrowing down places to rent and then the cleaning fee really threw my budget for a loop. But, we went ahead with it and had a great experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432686 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:57:18 +0000 regberadaisy 2432686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used VRBO multiple times and it was in Europe and Uk. No cleaning fees with any of the places. All the properties are individually owned so I'm sure it depends on the rental.</p> <p>I believe AirBnB started out as a "couch Surfing" rental site. Now it has morphed into full apartments etc. I think they also provide just rooms in a property someone is also living in. Or sometimes it's actually someone's house they live in!</p> <p>VRBO, from what I've seen, are strict rental properties (apts, condos, houses, etc). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432674 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:54:42 +0000 lamariniere 2432674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've used VRBO once, in Hawaii, and AirBnB in Europe and the US. The thing I found with VRBO was that the cleaning fee was not included in the price when browsing. I was booking a place in OR this summer with VRBO, but when I got midway through the processes the cleaning fee was added and it nearly doubled the price of what I thought we were paying, so I ended up finding something else. In Europe, AirBnB seems to be a good deal, while I didn't find it to be as good of a deal when I've used it in the US, but that might depend on the location. </p> <p>Where are you going? :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vrbo-or-airbnb#post-2432670 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:51:16 +0000 Ree723 2432670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is the difference between them? Anyone used both and can say which one they like better? DH and I have used AirBnB (in Europe) and absolutely loved it - we've sworn we'll never stay in another hotel as it is that awesome, especially if we want to bring the kids along. I keep hearing about VRBO though (mainly from North American friends) and just took a look at their website - it seems to be similar to AirBnB but maybe not as user friendly? Is it more American based or do they have a lot internationally as well?</p> <p>If you've used both or either one, pros? Cons? Would you use them again? Which is your preference? </p>