Vacation Rentals

Vacation rentals give travelers the chance to live like a local, and often a lot more. Why bunk down in a generic hotel room when you could take up residence in a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs or try Metabolist living, an organic-inspired architectural style from the 1960s and 70s, in Tokyo? Vacation rentals at their best combine truly unique accommodations and a lower price tag than most hotels. But with great reward comes some risk as well. Travel + Leisure evaluates rental properties (and the companies that facilitate those rentals) based on ease of use, renters’ protections, and safety, as well as aesthetic appeal, location, and value.Today, vacation rentals can be found anywhere travelers would like to go. Explore Ibiza from a candy-colored apartment, or London from a set of converted stables. Take killer pictures from an eco-friendly cabin on Easter Island or a 14th-century Italian home that sits on top of a network of caves. Sleep inside a geodesic dome, or go retro with an Airstream.Apartment RentalsApartment rentals work especially well for travelers planning to stay in one place for more than a few days. These homes away from home often provide a kitchen to cook in, which cuts down on the cost of eating out, and sometimes even a washing machine. And, rather than getting stuck in a tourist district, travelers who arrange for apartment rentals often find themselves in residential neighborhoods, giving them an alternative, and often more immersive, look at the city they are staying in.Whether you’re seeking the perfect pad for a weekend in Edinburgh, a beach house on Fire Island to split with your friends, or a quirky backdrop for your social media updates, T+L is on the pulse of this rapidly changing field. Check back for the most recent news and recommendations.

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You Can Rent the Fraser House From 'The Undoing' On Airbnb

You Can Rent the Fraser House From 'The Undoing' On Airbnb

Here's your chance to feel like you're actually in the show — if you're brave enough.
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7 Best Winter Lodges in the U.S. With Private Hot Tubs, Upscale Spas, Sleigh Rides, and More

Savor the season at one of these beautiful winter lodges in the U.S., from Utah to New York.
The Coolest Basements You Can Rent on Airbnb Right Now

The Coolest Basements You Can Rent on Airbnb Right Now

Just because they're subterranean doesn't mean these fabulous Airbnbs are subpar.
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These Cozy Airbnb Cabins Are Perfect for Your Next Winter Getaway

14 Airbnb cabins that are perfect for your next getaway, selected by the vacation rental platform. 
Lifetime and Vrbo Transformed This Home Into a Movie-worthy Holiday House You Can Actually Rent

Lifetime and Vrbo Transformed This Home Into a Movie-worthy Holiday House You Can Actually Rent

You may not be in a Lifetime movie — but you'll sure feel like it.
You Can Rent 'The Bachelor' Mansion on Airbnb for $7,500 a Night — Take a Look Inside

You Can Rent 'The Bachelor' Mansion on Airbnb for $7,500 a Night — Take a Look Inside

That pool and the epic southern California pad it sits outside can now be yours.

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These Youtubers Created the ‘World’s Worst Airbnb’ and People Actually Wanted to Book It

These Youtubers Created the ‘World’s Worst Airbnb’ and People Actually Wanted to Book It

The listing was a simple mattress in a field in London.
You Can Sleep in a Cozy Bed Under the Stars at This Luxury Joshua Tree Airbnb

You Can Sleep in a Cozy Bed Under the Stars at This Luxury Joshua Tree Airbnb

Drift off to sleep under the Milky Way at the dreamiest Airbnb in the Mojave Desert.
The 10 Best Remote Airbnbs for an Escape From Reality, According to the Author of 'Leave the World Behind'

The 10 Best Remote Airbnbs for an Escape From Reality, According to the Author of 'Leave the World Behind'

You Can Rent This Island in Sweden With Its Own Historic Lighthouse

You Can Rent This Island in Sweden With Its Own Historic Lighthouse

Airbnb Expands COVID-19 Rules, Requires Guests and Hosts to Wear Face Masks When Meeting

Airbnb Expands COVID-19 Rules, Requires Guests and Hosts to Wear Face Masks When Meeting

Vrbo Is Giving Away 25 Rentals for Its 25th Anniversary

Vrbo Is Giving Away 25 Rentals for Its 25th Anniversary

You Can Live Under a Literal Rock During Election Week

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This Stunning Montana Tree House Looks Like a Real-life Snow Globe in the Winter

This Stunning Montana Tree House Looks Like a Real-life Snow Globe in the Winter

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12 Mistakes to Avoid When Renting a Vacation Home, According to Experts

6 Airbnbs Keeping Latinx Culture Alive for Hispanic Heritage Month

6 Airbnbs Keeping Latinx Culture Alive for Hispanic Heritage Month

This Cozy Cabin Rental in Japan Comes With Its Own Private Mountain

This Cozy Cabin Rental in Japan Comes With Its Own Private Mountain

You Can Rent This HGTV Host's Actual House on Airbnb

You Can Rent This HGTV Host's Actual House on Airbnb

Airbnb Is Giving Away $1 Stays in Two of Its Most Breathtaking Tiny Houses — With a Car Rental

Airbnb Is Giving Away $1 Stays in Two of Its Most Breathtaking Tiny Houses — With a Car Rental

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10 Amazing Airbnbs People Were Obsessed With Last Month

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10 Amazing Airbnb Rentals Near National Parks

Airbnb Sees Major Increase in Travelers Looking for a Quiet, Nature-filled Labor Day Weekend

Airbnb Sees Major Increase in Travelers Looking for a Quiet, Nature-filled Labor Day Weekend

Rent This Buckingham Palace-themed Trailer in the UK for a ‘Royal’ Vacation

Rent This Buckingham Palace-themed Trailer in the UK for a ‘Royal’ Vacation

You Can Rent This Island Resort in Fiji for $14,000 Night — Here’s What You Get

You Can Rent This Island Resort in Fiji for $14,000 Night — Here’s What You Get

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Airbnb Releases Ranking of Countries and U.S. States With the Cleanest Listings

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This Beloved Glamping Company Just Unveiled Two New Destinations

Airbnb and the National Park Foundation Want You to Explore Lesser-traveled Parks in New Partnership

Airbnb and the National Park Foundation Want You to Explore Lesser-traveled Parks in New Partnership

This Company Is Selling Unlimited Vacation Rentals for $2,500 a Month

This Company Is Selling Unlimited Vacation Rentals for $2,500 a Month

This Luxury Rental Comes With a Private Beach in the Middle of the Desert

This Luxury Rental Comes With a Private Beach in the Middle of the Desert

Edward and Bella’s ‘Twilight’ Honeymoon Villa Is Available for Rent in Brazil

Edward and Bella’s ‘Twilight’ Honeymoon Villa Is Available for Rent in Brazil

This Centuries-old Samurai Castle Is Now a Japanese Hotel — and Guests Are Invited to Dress Like Warriors

This Centuries-old Samurai Castle Is Now a Japanese Hotel — and Guests Are Invited to Dress Like Warriors

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You Can Cruise Around Seattle in a Hot Tub Boat

Rent a Villa Just Like Kylie Jenner's on This Stunning Caribbean Island

Rent a Villa Just Like Kylie Jenner's on This Stunning Caribbean Island

You Can Rent the Stylish Camper Van of Your Dreams for $150 Per Night

 You Can Rent the Stylish Camper Van of Your Dreams for $150 Per Night

This New Luxury Glamping Resort in Maine Comes With Personal Fire Pits and Stunning New England Scenery

This New Luxury Glamping Resort in Maine Comes With Personal Fire Pits and Stunning New England Scenery

The Very Last Blockbuster Store Is Now an Airbnb Full of Movies — and You Can Rent it For $4

The Very Last Blockbuster Store Is Now an Airbnb Full of Movies — and You Can Rent it For $4

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This Safari Company Is Offering Full Bush Camp Buyouts so You Can Create a 'Travel Bubble'

These Breathtaking Lodges in Alaska Are Offering a Socially Distant Buyout Package for $20,000 a Night

These Breathtaking Lodges in Alaska Are Offering a Socially Distant Buyout Package for $20,000 a Night

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