Discover the difference
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Hotel Room |
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| Big savings on nightly rates |
Average nightly rate**: $219.28 for NYC $150.45 for Miami Beach $202.76 for Whistler, BC $180.51 for Rome |
Average nightly rate*: $350.00 for NYC $179.92 for Miami Beach $293.70 for Whistler, BC $222.64 for Rome |
| Room to stretch out | Average vacation rental is 1,850 square feet. | Average hotel room is 325 square feet. |
| Privacy | Whether you're seeking rest and relaxation or a little romance, stay in a space of your very own with no interruptions. |
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| Dine on your own time | Most of our vacation rentals come with a fully equipped kitchen and private dining space which means you can save money dining in and plan meals around your family's schedule. | Who wants to eat breakfast according to the strict buffet dining hours? Why resort to eating out of vending machines or overpriced mini-bars when you're hungry for a midnight snack? |
| Lodging choices to fit your lifestyle |
265,000+ properties in 100 countries.
 Loft apartments
Beachfront condos Mountain cabins
Lake houses w/docks Harborside houseboats
Country farmhouses
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Choose from 3 typical, cookie-cutter room types: 2 queens, king and a suite. |
| Pets welcome? | 25,000+ properties on VRBO.com are dog-friendly. Just look for the purple paw print icon when searching our listings. | Limited hotel chain choice with dog weight restrictions. |
| Baby & kid amenities | Some vacation rentals include FREE amenities from portable playpens to cribs to highchairs. Travel lighter knowing you don't have to haul along everything from home. | Amenities vary per hotel and some are associated with extra charges. |
| Hidden costs | Since you've talked with the owner in advance, you know exactly what you're paying for before check-in. |
 Bottled water fee
Energy surcharge fee Baggage holding fee
Internet access fee Parking fee
Using the room towel for the pool fee
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