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coolteacher
Parker, CO

World Wide Selection of Places to Stay

4 star rating

Avid Traveler, love to travel, a bargain lover, Internet User, internet savvy, Educated
Pros

    great for groups, Multiple choices per area, real homes with the perks, More space than a hotel, better prices, Can contact owners by phone or email, Pictures to see before choosing

Cons
    must place a security deposit

JUL
22
2009
 

Vacation Rental By Owner — 

 

Vacation Rental by owner or VRBO is an exciting tool to use for those travelers wanting more living space when they are away from home.  In many occasions places found through this website are more inexpensive than well-known hotels. 

I have used VRBO in many occasions with great satisfaction. It is perfect for my family of 5 since we normally have to stay in two hotel rooms because we have teenagers. Now I just find a condo that fits my family comfortably for less money than two hotel rooms. Last month my family and I stayed in Paris for 10 nights and I used VRBO to get an apartment in a great location. Staying in a hotel would have been very expensive and would not have allowed me to save money by cooking some meals at the apartment.

VRBO is easy to navigate. In most cases, you deal directly with the owner, "cutting the middle man" and saving money. If you are not dealing with a management company, you may even ask the owner for his/her best rate-many are willing to "bargain" with you.

 

Last edited on Jul 22, 2009



I_thumb_up Vacation Rental By Owner is recommended by coolteacher

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