Memorial Day getaways

Explore vacation rentals for Memorial Day getaways

Memorial Day, the federal holiday that honors fallen US military personnel, lands on the last Monday of May. The traditional start of summer in the US, Memorial Day is a wonderful opportunity to plan an extended weekend break and ask everyone you know to keep their fingers crossed for good weather. When the sun is out, Memorial Day getaways by the sea are particularly popular. Seaside resorts and lakes are one of the best ways to beat the heat in style and clock up that oh-so-important first swim of the year. Towns in the mountains or with lakes nearby also become real crowd-pleasers when it comes to escaping the city for a breather and a cool down.

On the Vrbo app and website, you can find an outstanding selection of short-term rentals well-suited for weekend trips in 2025. Explore stately villas for family reunions with kids, pets, and both sets of in-laws, oceanfront condos for fun trips with a lively group of friends, and beach houses for romantic getaways for 2.

Popular destinations for Memorial Day vacations with friends

Memorial Day plays out like a preview of the upcoming summer vacations. Beach destinations like Destin in Florida are fantastic for groups that want to relax, tan, and perhaps play a round of golf or 2. With miles of beautiful beaches stretching as far as the eye can see and restaurants and entertainment options for groups left, right, and center, it is a tried and true destination when it comes to planning Memorial Day vacations with a group of friends. Just down the coast from Destin, Panama City Beach is another highlight of Florida's Gulf of Mexico beach towns. Boasting waterparks, marine parks, and plenty of water sports options, it's a city that is primed for fun weekend getaways with friends. Vrbo has made group planning in 2025 a breeze thanks to its new Trip Boards feature. You can make a selection of homes and easily share the link with your friends instead of sending 20 separate links that get lost in the void of a group chat. Receive push notifications when your friends like or comment on a home and make your final decision in peace.

How to find short-term rentals for Memorial Day weekend

Vrbo's search filters help you to find short-term rentals for Memorial Day weekend. Filter your selection of homes according to location, neighborhood, property reviews, amenities, and much more. Book homes for 1 night, an extended week, or even longer, depending on how much vacation time you have. If you want to find out about new destinations for Memorial Day vacations, head to the bottom of the page and explore a wide range of classic seaside towns across the United States, including South Carolina's Myrtle Beach and Bar Harbor in Maine. The interactive map at the top of the page helps you to find popular destinations close to you and highlights the number of homes that are available to book in the area. With Vrbo, you have privileged access to thousands of homes across hundreds of incredible destinations so you can plan Memorial Day getaways to remember.

Planning a Memorial Day island getaway

Heading to the beach for Memorial Day is great, but an island getaway is where the real adventure is at. Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is a pocket of white-sand beaches, lush green nature, and small-town charm. On weekend trips to Hilton Head Island, you can go from kayak tours to spa days, horse riding, and hanging out in cozy art cafés. Fire Island is one of the classic weekend getaways for New York City residents. Enjoy boating and exploring the long stretches of wild beaches of an island that's long been known as an LGBT+ haven.