Vacation Rentals

Why bunk down in a generic hotel room when you could take up residence in a mid-century 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 behind them) based on ease of use, renters’ protections, and safety, as well as aesthetic appeal, location, and value.

Little Mermaid themed Malibu beach house pink and blue bedroom
You Can Book This 'Little Mermaid'-themed Malibu Beach House for Under $6 — and We Got an Inside Peek
Colorful home facades and palm trees in Fort Myers, Florida
This Florida County With 590 Miles of Shoreline Is One of the Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home, According to Real Estate Experts
The Gulfport Lighthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi
This 'Secret Coast' City in Mississippi Has Some of the Most Affordable Beachfront Real Estate in the U.S., According to an Expert
Wrap around patio with indoor outdoor living and views of Texas Hill Country
The 'Most Exceptional Vacation Homes Across the U.S.' Were Just Announced by Vrbo — Here's What It's Like to Stay in One
Colorful stilted vacation houses on stilts at oceanfront waterfront of Atlantic ocean beach by mangrove forest in summer at Palm Coast, Florida
This Destination Is the 'Best-kept Secret in Northeast Florida' — and One of the State's Last Hidden Real Estate Gems
The Cape Hatteras lighthouse along the coast
This North Carolina Island Is One of the Best Places to Buy a Beach House in the U.S. — Homeowners Make an Average of $60K in Rental Income Each Year
The exterior of the Cobb Road Daydream airbnb in Water Mill, NY
This Tiny New York Hamlet Is Home to the Most Expensive Airbnb in the U.S. — Take a Peek Inside
Interior of The Moonrise Dome, Tulbagh, South Africa
The Most Incredible Dome Stays to Visit Around the World — California National Parks and Tropical Islands Included
Aerial view of the Woodstock 1869 Mountainview BarnHouse during sunrise
This Gorgeous Old Barn in New York's Catskills Is a Vacation Rental With a Pool, Fire Pit, and Pizza Oven
Aerial shot of property
This Utah Ranch Featured on 'Yellowstone' Has Its Own Lake, 360-degree Mountain Views, and a 12-person Hot Tub
View of guest room in mirror house with black walls on one side and floor to ceiling windows on the other three sides.
This Northern California Town Now Has Luxe Mirrored Cabins — Each With Private Hot Tubs
View from the living area of a Palm Beach Airbnb
I Turned an Apartment in Florida's West Palm Beach Into a Chic, Money-making Airbnb — Here's How
Exterior of the Whiskeyjack A-Frame airbnb during the wintertime
You Can Win a Stay in This Secluded Washington A-frame Forest Cabin — With a Barrel Sauna and Hot Tub
A luxury villa on near Cannes. Multi buidlings in a European style with pool and mountains in the distance
You Can Now Vote on the Best Villa Rental Companies in T+L's 2023 World's Best Awards
Seth Rogan poses for a portrait next to a ceramic pottery wheel in progress. He wears a blue jumpsuit in his Houseplant Airbnb in Los Angeles
Seth Rogen Is Hosting Airbnb Stays Next Month in Los Angeles — and Plans to Make Pottery With His Guests
Aerial view Villa Bel Ha in Riviera Maya
Mexico's Riviera Maya Has Incredible Vacation Homes, Here's How to Find the Perfect Rental for the Right Price
Exterior of Boeing 737 turned luxury villa with pool and lounge chairs. The wing of the plane is a terrace for the villa
This Boeing 737 Was Transformed Into an Incredible Cliffside 'Villa' Where You Can Spend the Night
Exterior view of back of white single story mod home and swimming pool with Table Mountain in the background
The 14 Most Wish-listed New Vacation Rentals on Airbnb — Including an 'Invisible House' in California and a Nova Scotia Tree House
Exterior front view of Wildflower Cabin near Palm Springs, California at sunset
This California Town You’ve Never Heard Of Has a Luxe A-frame Cabin You Can Book Now
Autumn on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire
11 of the Most Affordable States to Own a Vacation Home
City scape of St. George, Utah. A city in and the county seat of Washington County
This Destination Is the Best-kept Secret in Utah — and One of the Top Places to Buy a Vacation Home in the U.S.
Scenic view of Mohonk Mountain House and Mohonk Lake, located in New Paltz, upstate New York.
This New York State Region — Packed With Picturesque Towns — Became a Top Real Estate Destination in 2022
View of the Coral Cottage from the water at the Briland Club in the Bahamas
One of the Best Islands in the Bahamas Has Luxe New Vacation Homes With Private Beach and Marina Access
A lakeside home on Lake Tulloch in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Copperopolis, California
The Most Popular U.S. Destinations to Buy a Second Home in 2022
Waterloo Bridge, London at night from a drone perspective
This Is the Best Way to Explore London If You’re Visiting for the First Time
Tranquil view of Wallowa Lake by mountains against cloudy sky
This Glacial 'Ribbon Lake' Has the Clearest Water in Oregon — and It's the Best Winter Vacation Home Destination of 2022
A pool on the rooftop deck at the Lilo Collection, Barcelona Collection
How This Company Makes Investing in Real Estate Abroad Easier and More Affordable
Spectacular Scenic Sunset view of Table Rock Lake, Table Rock Lake Dam and The White River in Branson at Southwest Missouri.
This Town in the Ozark Mountains Is One of the Best Places to Buy a Lake House in the U.S.
Exterior of a home in the airbnb New Categories, Top of the World listing
Airbnb Rolls Out New Categories — Including Homes 10,000 Feet Above Sea Level and Traditional Korean Hanoks
Exterior of a tiny Getaway home
I Stayed in a Tiny Home Cabin With My Mom — and It Brought Us Closer Than I Expected
Houses in Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA, during Fall colors.
This Charming Small Town in Upstate New York Was Just Named the Best Place to Buy a Lake House in 2023
Vacasa x Ghostbuster House in a fire station in Portland
You Can Rent the 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse This Halloween — Flight Suits and 1959 Cadillac Included
The outside deck of the HomeGoods House
You Can Stay at the 'House of HomeGoods' in New York's Hudson Valley This Fall — but You Have to Book ASAP
Living room in boho style
How to Design the Perfect Vacation Rental, According to an Airbnb Stylist
Pool at Joshua Tree Country Club
This New 'Country Club'–style Stay in Joshua Tree, California, Has a Gorgeous Pool, Desert Views, and Next-level Design
Dunton Destinations's Pangolin property exterior view
This Caribbean Island's Largest Estate Is Now Available for Rent — With Gorgeous Sea Views and a 35-foot Pool
La Foce Villa interiors, garden exteriors in Tuscany
This 500-year-old Estate in the Tuscan Countryside Is One of Italy's Best-kept Secrets — and You Stay in Its Cottages and Villas
Exterior of the Bolt Farms Invisible Cabins with hot tub and fire pit
These New Mirrored Cabins on a Tennessee Mountaintop Come With Private Hot Tubs
An outdoor dining table and hot tub at the Joshua Tree Green Haus /w Hot Tub in Yucca Valley, California
20 Cool Airbnbs With Hot Tubs — From Charming Cabins to Glamping Domes
Hamptons bungalow home
You Can Rent Sarah Jessica Parker's Actual Home in the Hamptons — for $20
The Rockwell lighthouse against a mountain of pine trees in Sitka, Alaska.
10 Lighthouses Around the World Where You Can Spend the Night
Noble + Proper cabins glow in the evening at Big Bear Lake in California
This Southern California Mountain Town Is Buzzing During Ski Season — and It Just Got the Chicest New Cabins
the Airbnb app seen displayed on a smartphone screen with the Airbnb website displayed on a laptop in the background.
Airbnb Continues to Crack Down on Parties with New Booking Technology — What to Know
Aerial view of Sambuca, Sicily
I Stayed in a 1 Euro Villa in Sicily — Here's What It Was Like
Rolla Quarry tiny home
The Most Unique Airbnb in Every U.S. State
Freelancer working with laptop and sitting on deck chair near the pool at resort on summer vacation.
These Are the Most Affordable Destinations for Long-term Stays in the U.S. and Canada, According to Airbnb
Kayakers in front of a house along Lake Anna State Park
This Virginia Lake Town Was Just Named the Best Place to Buy a Vacation Home — and You Can Make $80,000 in Annual Rental Income 
Balcony view from MGM Signature Suite at Las Vegas Airbnb
12 Best Airbnbs in Las Vegas
Godfather home on Airbnb
You Can Book the Mansion From 'The Godfather' on Airbnb
Exterior of a home in Joshua tree with chairs around firepit
This Home-swapping Site Just Rolled Out 300 Luxury Stays Across 35 Countries — All Worth More Than $1.5 Million
Indoor pool at an Airbnb rental
10 Coolest Airbnbs With Indoor Pools
Exterior of cabin at Glen Oaks in Big Sur, California
17 Romantic Cabin Getaways in the U.S. for a Couples Trip
View of a sailboat on the water from the dunes with a blue cloudy sky in Morehead City
This Small Town on North Carolina's 'Crystal Coast' Has Some of the Most Affordable Beach Houses in the U.S.
A sunset going down on the water in Cape San Blas, Florida
This City on Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' Has a 9-mile Waterfront Trail and Stunning White-sand Beaches
Young mid adult man with red hair sitting on a terrace of AirBNB and drinking coffee
23 Charming Tiny Homes You Can Rent on Airbnb
Interiors and exteriors of Betty White's Carmel, California home that is pristine and on the coastline with expansive views of the ocean. The home is mid-century modern.
Betty White's Waterfront Home in California Just Hit the Market for $8 Million — and We Got a Look Inside
A rental villa on the island of Kea, in Greece
Vacation Homes Are Hotter Than Ever — Here's How to Snag the Right Rental
Rose Hip and Portland Head Lighthouse
6 U.S. Destinations Where Vacation Homes Have Increased More Than 50% in Value
Moulin Rouge Windmill airbnb bedroom and terrace
There's a Secret Apartment in Paris's Moulin Rouge — and You Can Rent It on Airbnb
The pool at the Shore Houses at Hotel del Coronado
This Hotel Within a Hotel Is Opening on an Idyllic Stretch of Southern California Beach
Exterior of the floating Yacht Villa in Florida at night
This Floating Yacht Villa in Florida Has a Rooftop Deck, Hot Tub, and Panoramic Glass Walls
Man and woman acting in Paramount Network's Yellowstone Season 3, Episode 8
You Can Stay at the Real Dutton Ranch From 'Yellowstone' — Here's How
Glamping Accommodations at Ventana Campground in Big Sur, California
23 Best Places to Go Glamping in California — Including Vintage Airstreams and Tiny Cabins